Well get something to look at the trichroms such as a 30x magnifineglass. When there is 50 % amber rather than white that be a nice time to pick it. Even if it is to strong just consume less. Aint the high what takes your mind off the pain rather than takeing away the pain? If cannabis took away the pain Every one would be useing it. And for eating cannabis the high last longer but not as strong. But then agian it all depends person to person.