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Brampton, ON
February 20, 2019
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Members strongly affirmed that marijuana with THC helps manage chronic pain, with many describing it as more effective than multiple... Read more

Members strongly affirmed that marijuana with THC helps manage chronic pain, with many describing it as more effective than multiple prescription medications, but a recurring challenge was affordability on fixed incomes and the high cost of medical cannabis programs. Several members shared practical experiences with different forms including lotions, vaping, edibles, capsules, and oils, noting that CBD alone often doesn't work and a combination of THC and CBD provides the best relief. A central theme was navigating legal barriers, insurance denials, pain management contracts that prohibit THC use, state-by-state restrictions, and the frustrating reality that an effective treatment exists but remains inaccessible to many who need it most.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Despite being a young adult in the 1960's when marijuana was all the rage, I have never tried it. Most of my doctors don't believe that but it's true. I once unknowingly ate some brownies laced with pot which everyone thought was very amusing. I was NOT amused since I was pregnant at the time and my friends all knew it. Right now I would be willing to try a marijuana product to relieve my constant pain from arthritis if it was legal and affordable in Kentucky. It's on my bucket list to smoke at least one joint before I die, but the likelihood of recreational marijuana being approved in this state is slim to none. I suppose if I want any I'll have to buy some from one of the numerous people around who deal in it. I would like to see at least medical marijuana legalized and available at a price that isn't beyond the income of senior citizens on fixed incomes.

February 20, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member, I've read that too. I know the CBD alone didn't help me.

February 21, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yum. Oatmeal is a staple here. I am the only one that eats it. Don't understand how anyone can get along with out it. One of the best foods. Bulk for the intestines. Cleans you out. Avocados again Yum. But they go bad so soon.
Brown rice, I always ate but Deb won't so we eat Minute Rice. I know but she just wants that.
Add black olives and olive oil to that list.
I went for a year and did not get hungry. Got down to 125 Lbs. Not trying. Now here, I am salivating. I am happy with a lower pain score, when it gets high, I don't eat.

February 21, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Have been using both CBD and THC. I live in Minnesota where medical cannibis is legal. I had to ask my pain management doctor about going on the cannibis program. Once they approved it pain management just okayed having marijuana in my urinalysis.

I am so glad I have the prescriptions for various cannibis products. I use a lotion, vapor, and capsules with various amounts of THC and CBD. It has made things way better than anything else.

February 20, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

You, as a Canadian, are allowed to grow 4 plants. Find clones is the best idea. Buy feminized seeds is the next best. Start any seeds you happen to have, then sex them to ensure it is female asap.

February 27, 2019

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