Recieved my Medical Cannabis Card Friday and visited the Dispensary Saturday Morning. I was given a tour and was surprised by the huge selection of products. I made my purchase, went home and enjoyed. Wow, did it help with pain reduction and getting sleep. I just did one bowl.Took 2 watermelon gummy bears at around midnight, and I slept 7 hours. First time in 11 years I have slept that long, Usually its snippets of 2 hrs. I have to say after finally getting some good REMs, I feel great!

I have had five back surgeries and have four more herniated discs, both hips replaced, COPD, Atrial Fibrillation and Polymyalgia Reuhmatica. I went to pain clinic who wanted to do injections even though they have failed in the past! I was basically threatened to be cut off from my pain medications if I didn’t submit to the injections! I had to take legal recourse! Upon the idea of legal action no more threats and now receive my medications without further hassles! My attorney just sent them a letter and the DEA instructions to physicians for prescribing narcotic medications! Yes the medications are monitored and have some restrictions on amounts and dosages, I have never was given amounts that would raise questions in the first place! Most physicians and caregivers have never read the law and rules! They have heard rumors and unsubstantiated stories of physicians losing their right to prescribe! Most have proven false if the rules are followed! Sometime you must fight for your rights!

They can give you Toradol injectable for pain relief which is non-narcotic. But it would eliminate the bone pain in the ribs and hips. It is non-opioid. Nit as good as a narcotic but it helps.

I use a Tens unit for pain most of the time. I have one that needs a prescription to get, and two that are not strong , but work well on places other than my back. Ice and heat alternating also helps. If it is a place that is new, use ice until the bleeding and swelling stops, then change to heat so the body can absorb the bruise and heal it.

All the drs arent prescribing them....I fell 6mos.after open heart surgery. So sore...dr wouldnt give me anything..."take tylenol" is was I was told....bs