Sandia
01-16-2010, 07:56 PM
Greetings...
I just recently begun looking into an option for treatment of my Chronic pain due to several joint surgeries and a joint replacement. I have had the unfortunate situation of being on prescription pain medicine (narcotics) on and off for about 4 years and on them constantly for about 18 months. I absolutely hate them as I seem to spend more time in the bathroom than anywhere else.
My pain management doctor asked me to consider the use of medicinal marijuana. I have never considered this before and he stated that I am truly someone who could benefit from it.
I am more than a bit apprehensive about this as the "stigma" associated with marijuana use is quite high amongst my co-workers/peers. I also am not a fan of smoking as I would not want to destroy my lungs. My physician stated that the benefits of marijuana can be gained from ingesting the substance in butters or baked goods.
Are there any other people here that use medicinal marijuana for chronic pain reduction?
Thanks for the help and I look forward to learning a bunch here before I elect to go this route....any feedback is certainly appreciated!
Sandia:)
I just recently begun looking into an option for treatment of my Chronic pain due to several joint surgeries and a joint replacement. I have had the unfortunate situation of being on prescription pain medicine (narcotics) on and off for about 4 years and on them constantly for about 18 months. I absolutely hate them as I seem to spend more time in the bathroom than anywhere else.
My pain management doctor asked me to consider the use of medicinal marijuana. I have never considered this before and he stated that I am truly someone who could benefit from it.
I am more than a bit apprehensive about this as the "stigma" associated with marijuana use is quite high amongst my co-workers/peers. I also am not a fan of smoking as I would not want to destroy my lungs. My physician stated that the benefits of marijuana can be gained from ingesting the substance in butters or baked goods.
Are there any other people here that use medicinal marijuana for chronic pain reduction?
Thanks for the help and I look forward to learning a bunch here before I elect to go this route....any feedback is certainly appreciated!
Sandia:)