Yes, I am alone in this venture! Basically, what brought me around to finally deciding to try this option was the general lack of concern in my medical group concerning my level of comfort. My surgeon actually REDUCED the quantity of pain meds he gave me when I asked for a higher quantity to match the increased level of pain. My surgeon is only in 2 days a week, every week and try to time a prescription refill around that schedule! I was left rationing them out to myself so badly one week, that it was useless. Now, my surgeon is off on vacation for a month, and he won't give refills with a prescription, I had to hit the road and take care of it myself. My primary gave me enough to ration out until he gets back, but no where near enough to even take them all day when the pain is bad. Enter medical marijuana. Over the years with a total knee replacement and a spinal fusion behind me, I have learned to deal with pain, and my tolerance is high. I am finding that I can go all day without the narcotics, even the pain that isn't controled is more tolerable with the other pain in check. So I am looking hopefull for the medical marijuana use, the only thing that is the sticking point is the cost. My insurance covered mostly all my meds, so this is hurting a bit!
SuburbanLifeMom Reviewed by SuburbanLifeMom on . New User and WAY outta the loop Hi, just got my medical card for Marijuana use, BUT...I have smoked maybe 3 joints in my life and that was like 30 years ago! Ok, I know nothing, and that is WITH teenagers at home. For those of you who would be willing to offer up a bit of advise, I would appreciate it! I have been given a pipe, some pot, now what? I tell you, I have no clue, this stuff is expensive and I don't want to make mistakes. For instance, how do you roll a joint? What is the best way to use a pipe? How do you treat Rating: 5