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Does cannabis help with your chronic pain?
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Pebbles21
Yes, but it's not legal where I live
Somya.P
Community managerHello @achy38, how are you feeling today?
Thank you so much for starting this discussion. I completely understand your skepticism, especially if you've grown up with a cautious approach to drugs. Many people do find relief from pain using cannabis, but it's important to consult with a medical professional and consider your specific condition and state laws. You can explore this option, but always prioritize safety and legality.
Let me invite a few members to share their experience and help you gather some different perspectives:
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Hello everyone,
Have you tried cannabis for pain relief? Was it helpful top you? Did you experience any side effects? Please feel free to share with us in the comments! π
Best of luck in your journey to find the right solution for your pain and take care,
Somya from the Carenity team πΌ
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Carole76
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@Somya.P I have tried CBD gummies at the times when nothing else helps and I am at my wits end. I am down to chewing 1/4 of one with relief and no "goofiness". Have not found anything that really " relieves the pain, it just relaxes enough that I am not screaming at everything.
dan.varady
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@Somya.P My neurologist gave me a script through the state dispensary for aid with sleep. It helps with sleep. The script is for low dose THC, so it aids with minor pain. I have learned through my trials of product that CBD gummies help with sleep, but not pain. In my state, CBD gummies can be bought at local corner stores.
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essie46
@Somya.P sometimes cbd helps but take medication perception by my dr also no opids
joedpain
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@Somya.P It did not help me at all. However, some do have a measure of relief. My nephew does have some relief.
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Jenowe07
It truly helps me. There is times when I need dilated but it's rare due to the cannabis. Especially with CBD
LUCY2010
Yes cannabis has helped me a lot. But it's expensive & when I'm out I'm in a lot of pain. Flower works the best for me. But I have used vape pens that work really well also
Buttons#1
This does help with my pain and also helps me sleep.
420FlowerChild
I think very highly of medical marijuana it helps fer my aches & pains it is a natural way to help with the pain. When u use the medical marijuana the right dosing way it will work wonders. Cause "This Ain't UR Grandpappy'ss Green Stuff."
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420Flowrchild
PokerFaceJess
Hmm, I'll try to explain what it does for/to me.. this is not everyone's experience, though. I have autism, and I take prescription meds, so I don't know which one causes it, but I don't get "high," or euphoric or whatever. In my experience, Cannabis does NOT take away pain, BUT it is like the Cannabis distracts me enough that I don't care so much about the pain. At least for a short while. It only affects me for like 2 hours and then like I flipped a switch, it's effects are gone. And, before anyone asks, I have severe pain (NOT mild or moderate, it's intractable pain) from an incurable condition. The pain is there day, night, weekend, holiday, with pain meds or without, and with Cannabis or without.
uncleanatol
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Yes, it helps very much with chronic pain and I'm grateful that it's legal where I live. However, I can't smoke (emphysema) so I use the edibles. As to side effects, not everyone has the same and, in fact, some people have different side effects at different times. They can range from feeling upbeat and horny to just plain hungry (the munchies) and/or sleepy. However, the safest course when using cannabis is to treat it the same as if you were under the influence of alcohol and that includes not driving.
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Judith A Carlson
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dan.varady
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@uncleanatol I use low or no THC, the CBD aids with my sleep and mood, as well as my pains.
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uncleanatol
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@dan.varady Well, CBD does absolutely nothing for me.
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Judith A Carlson
dan.varady
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@uncleanatol Every person has a different experience. I had Medicinal for a year and then realized the CBD was what was working for me.
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achy38
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Hello-
I have one friend who says cannabis helps them with their pain. I am still skeptical. Having grown up refusing drugs, its hard for me to grasp that it can be good for you. But, nothing I have tried so far has worked, so I may be willing to give it a go? But I need a bigger sample size than 1 friend. Has anyone on here tried it?Did it help? What were the other side effects?
I appreciate the help.