I really am not too thrilled about feeling stoned on MJ, yet I've tried so many different meds for Fibromyalgia that I am considering this. 'Tis legal in the state I live in. Tried Lyrica, Topamax, and now Neurontin, any suggestions besides SNRI's? Thanks friends!!!
Anonymous Anyone tried legal medical marijuana for pain?
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- 19 Jan 2011 by Anonymous
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- lyrica, topamax, pain, fibromyalgia, marijuana
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Added 19 Jan 2011:
Can any of you explain just how exactly it works for pain?
Responses (17)
505eva
caringsonbj19 Jan 2011
I have not, I have heard of it (I don't know if you ever heard of Montel Williams or not) he had MS and he tried Methadone and many other drugs but could not gain relief, I would imagine it has to do with state to state about being legal I am not sure but ask your doctor he may have used this whwn other things do not work I know this isn't the best answer I just wanted to throw what little I know in I care about what happens
RSDHurtzme19 Jan 2011
I unfortunately do not live in a state where it is legal however I have tried it for chronic pain of RSD.
I do not like feeling euphoria off of meds or "stoned" either and would only use it at night as it aided in my sleep w/ chronic pain and I could feel the medicinal benefits working the next day.
If you are seeking it for pain, the best kind to get legally would be a predominately kind of Indica with a lessor amount of Sativa in it.
Indica is for pain. I have watched many documentaries on dispensaries and how they can suggest things for your needs and even provide you with a type that is less strong for a 1st time patient.
Not only have I tried it but have studied it for pain for over 10yrs now.
Anonymous 19 Jan 2011
Hi RSDHurtzu,
Thank you for great info !!! I do not like the feeling of being stoned at all, yet have heard the medical stuff does not make on feel like they just blazed up a blunt !!! Yuck.
Lara
christine...19 Jan 2011
Hi Sweet, not me personally but a dear friend in Nevada has it prescribed. Almost positive it's Nevada? Anyway, he says it's not at all like smoking it. It comes on much slower and lasts much longer. He said it's also very clean and pure. Whatever that means. Very predictable on how it works. He's has knee surgery X3. and he's only 33 years old. He has other issues as well. But he said it also increased his appetite. Like everything else you have to weigh the benefits vs. risks. I would talk with your doc about it. You have him wrapped around your lil finger anyway, it might be an avenue worth checking out. I can do a search for you in your state and see what it says. There's different brands, one being Marinol. Oh, and from what I remember, it doesn't give you that stoned, glassy eyed look either. None of those meds are working good? Pain sucks.
best wishes :-)
chris .
Anonymous 20 Jan 2011
chris,
Glassy eyed comment is pretty funny, Lyrica made me LOOK LIKE I'D smoked the evil ganga weed!!! And yes my pal, pain sucks!!!
L
Springer10
20 Jan 2011
SL, Marinol is definitely a good drug. It is a gel cap of low THC and does not cause the stoned feeling nor the paranoia. My AIDS patients would give them to me as they were prescribed so many. I get too paranoid with just weed, but the Marinol worked wonders.
RSDHurtzme
doglover44
msfino19 Jan 2011
Hey you!
I think you should go for it, even if it's just to take a little before you try to sleep. I know you - you have trouble sleeping. I think it would help immeasurably, and I think just getting 8 or 9 hours of sleep will help you a lot. And, if you take it before you sleep only, then you will avoid all that pot does... like increase your appetite, making you want Doritos and Ring Dings. I'll miss you if you do this, coz you will no longer be prowling the DDC at 2am.
Anonymous 20 Jan 2011
Tonka,
You are killin' me again !!! "prowing the DDC at two am and Doritos comment has me in stitches !!! What a card (as Irish Gran used to be so fond of saying) lady!!!
xoxo
Lara
19 Jan 2011
I live in a state where medical marijuana is legal. I have tried many drugs, and my suggestion is to try methadone first. Why? Methadone is great in the fact that it is designed not to give you a "high" which is why heroine users are switched to it and either stay on it or get weaned off. There are many people who do not tolerate this medicine, including me. I unfortunately, use morophine extended release 3 times per day. I use Norco (vicodin 10/325) 4 times a day. And Soma (carisiprodal) 350 mg 4 times a day along with Neurontin and Celexa. My pain is bearable most days, but even with all these meds (trust me I hate it - and the "looks" that come with it) I have unbearable break through pain sometimes.
Anonymous 20 Jan 2011
Dear Parfie,
Read my profile, and you will understand why I do not take heavy duty pain meds !! I really messed up my life with Oxy (prescribed and never abused) and do not want the big time stuff like Methadone.
Thank you soooooooo much for your response !!
Lara
Dylanfan
20 Jan 2011
I am not trying to say anything negative (your answer is excellent) but must say that Methadone is very hard on your liver. Nobody wants liver problems.
I remember this so well, but many drugs are hard on the liver. This one may well help with pain, but be causing more problems. Not a pro by any means, just sharing what I do know. Excellent answer, Parfie!
19 Jan 2011
I have not but I have a comment if you have tried this that and the other and it does not work then I believe as long as you are legally using it for that purpose then why not? I know a lot of street people do the wrong thing that is exactly why we have to convince people to be open with their doctors when they see this they are turned off and think we are all the same and as you and I both know it is not the truth!!
Tonka8561
19 Jan 2011
And who knew Michigan was so cool. But besides that, do not forget the Federal Laws still say that pot is illegal, and fEDERAL law always holds if there is a conflict btw state and federal laws. But, I do beleive the Feds under Obama do not look to prosecute Med Marijuana users.
In my state CA, however, you have to submit identifying information to buy - and that goes to the Feds. Obama's not going to come and getcha, but he won't be president forever - God, my mind is not working - say that Mannequin Republican front runner becomes President - lordy knows how he would use that list. I know, I know, how would the Feds hassel the 1/5th of the population who use MM. Ah HA - Mittens Romney - what if he became President? Just food for thought.
Anonymous 20 Jan 2011
Yes, Michigan is cool. That may only be because I live there though! J/K.
In all seriousness I believe marajuana to be a lot safer than many drugs that are currenly on the market. I have heard that it is best used for nausea, but is still somewhat effective for pain.
20 Jan 2011
Hi Lara,
Yes MJ could be used for pain, I guess MJs properties are to numb the nerves where by suppressing the sensation of pain, perhaps that is the reason its makes a person 'high, I tried it for different reasons a long time back, it put me to sleep on cloud 7.
Take care!
Rajive
20 Jan 2011
Hi There,
I myself, have not, but, it was the only thing that gave my husband relief when he was in such awful pain as a result of end stage cancer throughout his body. His Onclogist suggested it, & he gave it a try. It worked. It also allowed him to rest peacefully, eased his mind, & gave him a little more quality in what life he had left. Since it is legal in the state you live in, please give it a try. I truly believe it will give you relief. Neurontin, in my opinion, is not a good thing to take, but one will try just about everything to get relief. My sweetheart was only 44 when he passed away 5 years ago. Without a doubt, it greatly eased his suffering. In his memory, I pass this on to you, Sweetlemon. Legal Medical Marijuana works wonders for pain & it perks up your appeitite. No reason not to try it, just be careful if you drive while taking it. My heart goes out to you. Let us know if it helps you.
Dylanfan♥
christineATU
20 Jan 2011
That was very sweet of you to share dylanfan. Sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you are coping well these days and best wishes,
chris
Dylanfan
20 Jan 2011
Thank you, Christine, for your kind words. I am just doing ok. Support groups, counseling, & more, have helped, but this hole in my heart is still there along with the ever present ache of losing my soul mate. I'll see him again some day, I know. I still expect him to walk in the door asking "what's for dinner?" We had a very special love. Thanks again.♥
21 Jan 2011
Wow - you have really touched my heart - I am so sorry for your loss. I am 50 and the love of my life is 51. I am in such poor health I actually hope to not live too much longer, but my husband - He has so much going for him and is such a great guy and loves sports but is just letting himself gain so much weight. I'm not much of a partner to him and he does so much for me, but I would be devastated if anything happened to him. Your post has caused me to consider talking to him again, telling him how much I love him and begging him to eat right. If I had to go even one day without him I don't know what I would do
beanmarie21 Jan 2011
Hi sweetlemon, just wanted to say Hi. I've been out for awhile, and am just back. This is not something I would usually respond to as I don't have a lot of personal information to pass on (and the one time experience I had was more a comedy of errors), but my guy uses medicinal marijuana, and it has been a Godsend to him. It leaves him remarkedly improved pain wise, and because of that, it relaxes him so that he can spend a more restful night. But, He is the classic example of the word "s... faced (sorry. didn't know how else to explain it). He uses it ONLY at night after he is all tucked in, because if he tries it for daytime relief, he can't move!! lol. He feels pretty good, but loses the ability to say much more than "I think I may be a little loaded." I have to tell you, I am making a joke out of this because in all truth, it really is kind of funny to watch. Now seriously, it really does help him a lot.
Anonymous 21 Jan 2011
Hi Steffy !!!
So very happy to see your post lady !!
Your mum sounds like one tough cookie indeed. I am quite afraid to try medical MJ, yet may try it... conservative hubby wants me to try it !!
Who knew?
How does mum behave before bed? C'mon Steffy, tell us, give us all a good laugh? I bet she is funny as all heck?
Your friend,
Lara
msfino23 Jan 2011
Hey Sweetie, First, Marinol is available in all 50 states, and as long as a doctor has a license, they can prescribe the medications. Secondly, there have been several studies on medical marijuana for pain, (the latest one is written about in Web MD), and actually, it does not do a whole lot for pain. It does lower pain levels, but not very much, maybe a point. (If you were at a '9', you might go to an '8', or possibly '71/2'). But the side effects need to be examined. Aside from feeling stoned or not, think about the effect on the rest of the body. The best way for it to work is to inhale, and they have found that the chemicals in MJ, make cigarettes look like candy. They have identified hundreds of chemicals in MJ that cause cancer and other major problems, unlike opiates. I know that you can't stand opiates, but is it worth the rest of your health that you do have? Just something to consider. Other people may feel differently. Ellen
3 Feb 2011
I have found that if you take a dose of MJ, your will muscles relax, which helps with the fibro and script meds. When you get up in the morning and when you are ready for bed, these are the times that I would suggest a small dose of MJ. I would talk to my Dr about these suggestions and see if he doesnt agree. Thank goodness some states are beginning to see the true need for this type of medical help. Good luck!
Anonymous 3 Feb 2011
johnsdoe,
Thank you for your reply. Do you have fibromyalgia? And if so how often do you use MJ to help with pain, daily, as you suggested I try?
And welcome if you are new here!
sweet lemon (Lara)
johnsdoe
3 Feb 2011
I do have fibro, I am bipolar, have ptss and suffer from panic attacks. I was misdiagnosed as clinically depressed from 13 - 45, finally correctly diagnosed at age 46, my father was in final stages of lung cancer and his doc prescribed MJ for relief. I always went to the Dr visits with him and he suggested MJ to me as relief since many of the meds prescribed had not been helpful. I suffered congestive heart failure using Zynprexa, gained 40 lbs in three weeks on Simbalta, etc, etc. So at 52 I am now on a balanced prescription routine and my psych dr/therapist/reg Md all reside in the same office setting. I no longer take Lithium or sleeping aids. My best personal advice is to speak to all of your Drs regarding this aspect of MJ. Take care and good luck!!
reelwater12 Jun 2011
hi like you i have severe chronic pain.i am also on a large cocktail of meds.i smoked pot for about 3 weeks.the relief was amazing.being stoned all the time became an issue and i about lost my whole family.on top of everything else i have drank for35 years and my liver is shot.i have not tried it yet but found a recipe to make capsules.this recipe is not for the high but for pain. i understand there is some impairment but not like smoking a joint.you can probably get these recipes if you contacted the hemp and cannabis foundation here is a toll free number 800-723-0188.hope it this helps.
LiverLips9 Aug 2011
Hi sweet sweet lemon. Dave & I have just returned from our doctor's appointments. Dave has a new prescription for Cesamet which is a man-made form of cannabis. He'll start out at 1.0 mg dosage daily & after 1 month, increase to 2.0 mg daily. I've just read a little about Cesamet on this website & it stated that the drug's effects could last for up to 48 or 72 hours.
I'll let everyone know how this turns out. Good luck to us! LOL
Good health to everyone! from Wendy :) in Peterborough, CANADA
Anonymous 9 Aug 2011
Hi LL or L squared or The Wendster!!!
Do let us know how Dave does on Cesamet?? I hope he finds relief in it !!
Good luck my dear friend!!!
sweet lem (Lara)
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