Plethora of rookie'ish questions...

[HuskersFan1]

Hello all.

I'm 35 yr. old from the midwest and have suffered from chronic pain for 8 years. As a result of a car accident (thrown), 5 back surgeries, two spinal cord stimulators, and so many medications I can't recall them all, I am now about to embark on something I never even considered. BUT, after researching smoking online and talking w/ other chronic pain patients, it sounds like this may be a partial answer to my problem.

I know these are VERY rook'ish questions...should I roll them or use a pipe when starting out? Is either one easier for the beginner? I smoked a couple times back in college, but rarely benefitted from it, as I didn't fully inhale. How much (and remember, I don't know jack about amounts, etc.) do I use the first few times...a large 'pinch' between the index/thumb?

After talking w/ my docs and coming to this decision, it is obvious I won't be using my meds...at least anytime in the very near future. I have plenty to fall back on for 'breakthrough pain', but still have a decent amount of 'extras'. What do I do with these things? I know I can give them back to the docs to basically 'dispose of' for me, but is there any other options???

Sorry for all the beginner'ish questions, but we all have to start somewhere!

Take care, and thanks.

Chad
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HuskersFan1 Reviewed by HuskersFan1 on 09-17-2005. Plethora of rookie'ish questions... Hello all. I'm 35 yr. old from the midwest and have suffered from chronic pain for 8 years. As a result of a car accident (thrown), 5 back surgeries, two spinal cord stimulators, and so many medications I can't recall them all, I am now about to embark on something I never even considered. BUT, after researching smoking online and talking w/ other chronic pain patients, it sounds like this may be a partial answer to my problem. I know these are VERY rook'ish questions...should I roll Rating: 5

[STDzRus]

Put it in a bowl...conserves the weed better and I believe you get more use of your weed.

When you smoking joints or blunts in between hits your letting weed burn away.

When you cherry your bowl your letting it burn but I don't know...Pipes are better.

[Hempamasta]

Hello all.

I'm 35 yr. old from the midwest and have suffered from chronic pain for 8 years. As a result of a car accident (thrown), 5 back surgeries, two spinal cord stimulators, and so many medications I can't recall them all, I am now about to embark on something I never even considered. BUT, after researching smoking online and talking w/ other chronic pain patients, it sounds like this may be a partial answer to my problem.

I know these are VERY rook'ish questions...should I roll them or use a pipe when starting out? Is either one easier for the beginner? I smoked a couple times back in college, but rarely benefitted from it, as I didn't fully inhale. How much (and remember, I don't know jack about amounts, etc.) do I use the first few times...a large 'pinch' between the index/thumb?

After talking w/ my docs and coming to this decision, it is obvious I won't be using my meds...at least anytime in the very near future. I have plenty to fall back on for 'breakthrough pain', but still have a decent amount of 'extras'. What do I do with these things? I know I can give them back to the docs to basically 'dispose of' for me, but is there any other options???

Sorry for all the beginner'ish questions, but we all have to start somewhere!

Take care, and thanks.

Chad
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I have to say that I am pleased to see that you are taking a natural and healthy approach to dealing with chronic pain.

I would recommend using a pipe. You can buy these at your local headshop (some tobacco places have them too.. just take a look around), I would recommend getting glass, because it's the best thing to smoke MJ out of. As far as how much you should use, I'd just say smoke a full bowl and see how you feel, and go from there. If you feel good, there's really no need to smoke more. If you don't feel all that great yet, pack another half-bowl.

The best way to explain MJ inhaling is you want to inhale sort of slowly, but with a lot of force behind it, if that makes any sense. You basically want the smoke to go all the way to the bottom of your lungs. Hold in your hit for about 10 seconds, and then release. Repeat until the bowl is "cashed", or all used up.

Basically, pipes are good for personal use or 2-3 people, and I would recommend joints for more people, and blunts for even more people. If you have any questions, let me know, I'll do my best to answer.

I hope that helps, and welcome to the "Fraternity of the Leaf"!

[jfoster]

pipes are easier but joints are more fun imo

[chris40]

In my opinion you might want to consider cooking and eating it.
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But if you're not a man of the kitchen, I would suggest a pipe, rolling takes practice.

[GARN]

I personally recomend that you roll a joint. Now you CAN do this. Roll a paper around a pen and stick it down so you just have a tube. Put a little rolled up piece of cardboard in the end for filter. then just fill it up with your broken up bud. I guess if your not sure of your tolerance...take a few hits then extinguish the rest of the joint. Full effects take 10-15 minutes to manifest and at that point you can determine how much or how little you need.

My mother smokes to help her deal with chemotherapy and it helps her.

[nickx760]

buy urself a nice pipe and use as much as you need to help with the pain...ive never smoked weed for pain problems but id say dont bitch out on the weed, buy the good stuff

by the way, are you from nebraska?

[flamingskullballs]

yeah, make sure you dont get junk...

most people just smoke until they become comfortably high...theres no set amount to smoke...certain people will be happier smoking one bowl, and others smoking bong hits until its all gone, its all about preference...

if your doing it for pain, you may want to get a vaporizer...it minimizes some of the health risks (though bud is safer then pills or anything youll get over the counter)

welcome to potheads united

[growinitgood]

Yeah I agree get a vaporizer, much healthier!!

[endo..jay]

vaporizer is def the #1 choice for health reasons but a glass bowl will smoke smooth a bong will hit smoother and a joint well its like an unfiltered cigg, but with a much better taste... try all of these see which one you like after all you are the one smokin it....