There are ancient Shamanic practises which teach the brain to 'switch off' the pain receptors. Tibetan monks can sit in the snow for hours and actually sweat through meditation. Yoga and pilates are old practises which relieve muscle and joint pains, as well as promote a healthy lifestyle. Ever since penniciln(sp) was discovered there have been advances in medicines that no one ever thought possible.

Now try and convince me again why your mother should get marijuana for 'her' benefit. Just be fucking honest for once and tell everyone that if she did get a prescription, you'd smoke it all and leave her in pain again. Tell everyone here the truth - that you are a selfish sad little boy who would give your mother hell for a high. Ever heard of DISPRIN??? Try and tell me that a professionally qualified doctor, who has been studying for 10 years in medical school, can't recommend anything else than cannabis. Schmuck.
willystylle Reviewed by willystylle on . Need help/info for my mom. My mom just turned 53 on the 3rd of this month. She suffers from diabetis, (although it has been under control for quite some time) and a few years ago was diagnosed with rumatoid (sp) arthritus. She has EXPENSIVE pain medicine, that sometimes takes weeks to work, and sometimes doesn't even work. She grew up in the 60's and 70's and experimented with marijuana as a teenager and in her 20's. She works as a family counseler for young families, and before that, worked at the local courthouse, and Rating: 5