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 many pain killers any longer...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 . Hello All! And yes, some rook questions as well.. 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