New from CA - question

[rayraypa]

Hi Everyone. I am glad I found this forum!
I am from the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm 51 and just got a mm card. I bought some weed at a center and tried a small amount twice.
I am smoking mostly to help with back pain that doesn't respond to anything else much. The first time I smoked an indica plant and it did seem to help my back pain quite a bit.

When I went to the doctor who gave me the prescription, I told him that I was taking Parnate (an MAOI) and clonipin.
I take these to help control my PTSD.
He said there shouldn't be any adverse reaction.

However, both times I've smoked, I have had a feeling of being kind of "down", sort a general feeling of sadness.
I don't think this is the effect most people are looking for.

Does anyone have any experience in taking MAOI drugs with marijuana?

It's hard to find much about it, since these meds are now rarely prescribed.
Maybe it's just not a good idea to smoke weed for me since I take the MAOI.

[painretreat]

:thumbsup:Welcome rayraypa;

It would be my guess, ;)the vitamin "clon" may be causing the "down" feeling. And with PTSD, you should have a sativa in your mix. From, what I have read, hybrid's with sativa work well for PTSD, however Indicas work better for back pain. Blue Dream, White Widow, Mango (are some I've heard of, for PTSD) and there are others, that might be a nice strain for you. I'd lean toward Headband (if your back pain is severe) or Blueberry (blueberry indica and headband, work well for my back problems) and then, get the correct dose, for yourself.

Once, you find a strain, that works well for you, you may want to start reducing the dose of the vitamin "Clon" (we aren't allowed to discuss the names of medications here). What I've read and personally experienced is; MMJ will enhance the effects of the medication, you are taking. The vit C, was very difficult for me, to stop taking, due to its 'long-lasting' effects. It could be, you may need to cut the dose down by .25 mg every few months or so; and see if that helps, with the 'down' and overall feeling of, wellness. And of course, a bit of a sativa.

Mostly, you need to experiment. :jointsmile: If you are a vet with PTSD, there is a program, in Calif. that gives free 'medicine' to veterans. We are not allowed to post links here (either), but google my username and go to the other site, I frequent, there is a section for Veterans, with the information, in it. I sincerely hope, you find the information, you seek.

I do not have a PTSD (diagnosis~yet), however, many here do and I am sure, some will let you know, which strain works for them. Each of us are different and need different strains, for our disease.

Good luck to you and we'll be watching for your progress. You have taken the correct path to a healthier you.

Glad you found an organic medicine and this place.:rasta: pr