Quote Originally Posted by youdbsurprised
Hey all....

I know very little about using medical marijuana for chronic pain and I'm looking for answers. Bad car accident 5 years ago...normal process I guess..treatment..therapy..pain...hoping pain goes away....more pain...narcotics.....finally down to Tramadol and nerve blocks. I want off the Tramadol and the shots help but for how long??? no one knows?? Along the way, I have developed what the doctors call "nerve pain" 24/7. Burning and aches in joints, legs, arms, etc. in addistion to lower back pain. Now the question?? Am I a candidate for medical marijuana use? How does it work in replacment of other pain meds.?? Right now I am totally functional...will medical marijuana change this???
Sorry for the "silly" questions....any help appreciated.

youdbsurprised
Hey man, First and foremost, Medical Marijuana affects all people differantly... it may or may not work for you. Your plan of action would be to discuss this option with your doctor. This should be done carefully and cautously, no doctor wants to think of their patient smoking, so definately explore the options of vaporizing and orally administering it such as capsules of oil or tinctures, even edibles.
Contact RIPAC or ASA for a community support group to help educate you on how this treatment works.

Best of luck, Hope you continue to recovery successfully

Diesel