More Pain than I can handle
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More Pain than I can handle
I have really bad degenerative disc disease which has really been effecting me since I stopped smoking pot. All I can think about today is getting stoned so I can feel some relief.
I gave up alcohol back in July but didnt stop smoking weed till the 2nd of January. It really hasnt been a problem until the last couple of days but now I am in so much pain that I cant deal with ANYTHING!
I know that many folks do not understand how pot can be medicinally prescribed but I can attest to the relief it can provide someone with chronic pain. Unfortunately, our gov't doesnt agree and the only reason (besides the $) I stopped was because I am trying to get Disability and I'm afraid they will test me.
I do not like or want to take prescription pain killers but I am getting so depressed from this pain that I dont know what to do. I could get some good bud very easily but dont want to throw away 3+ weeks w/o it.
AAAARRRRRGGGGGG!
I gave up alcohol back in July but didnt stop smoking weed till the 2nd of January. It really hasnt been a problem until the last couple of days but now I am in so much pain that I cant deal with ANYTHING!
I know that many folks do not understand how pot can be medicinally prescribed but I can attest to the relief it can provide someone with chronic pain. Unfortunately, our gov't doesnt agree and the only reason (besides the $) I stopped was because I am trying to get Disability and I'm afraid they will test me.
I do not like or want to take prescription pain killers but I am getting so depressed from this pain that I dont know what to do. I could get some good bud very easily but dont want to throw away 3+ weeks w/o it.
AAAARRRRRGGGGGG!
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I can;t comment on your situation directly, but as one who went down the pot pain relief road, I think there's better ways.
It used to relieve my pain sure - but if I'm honest, that was the least of my reasons for taking it.
These days I take pain relief medication when required - it doesn't get me high, it doesn't alter my consciousness, I don;t crave it, I don;t order my life around it and it doesn't hit those sweet spots that my addiction used to love.
Do you have a pain management doctor, Hope?
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It used to relieve my pain sure - but if I'm honest, that was the least of my reasons for taking it.
These days I take pain relief medication when required - it doesn't get me high, it doesn't alter my consciousness, I don;t crave it, I don;t order my life around it and it doesn't hit those sweet spots that my addiction used to love.
Do you have a pain management doctor, Hope?
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
I can;t comment on your situation directly, but as one who went down the pot pain relief road, I think there's better ways.
It used to relieve my pain sure - but if I'm honest, that was the least of my reasons for taking it.
These days I take pain relief medication when required - it doesn't get me high, it doesn't alter my consciousness, I don;t crave it, I don;t order my life around it and it doesn't hit those sweet spots that my addiction used to love.
Do you have a pain management doctor, Hope?
D
It used to relieve my pain sure - but if I'm honest, that was the least of my reasons for taking it.
These days I take pain relief medication when required - it doesn't get me high, it doesn't alter my consciousness, I don;t crave it, I don;t order my life around it and it doesn't hit those sweet spots that my addiction used to love.
Do you have a pain management doctor, Hope?
D
The only relief I have now is getting in my hot tub and it is very temporary.
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I'm not American so I really don't have any suggestions on how to proceed in your health service, beyond finding a dedicated pain management doctor.
Hopefully others will have other suggestions too
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Hopefully others will have other suggestions too
D
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I realized that I DO have a Pain Mangement Dr of sorts and made an appointment with my Osteopath for next week.
I made it through the tough spot I was in when I started this thread and I'm determined to stay off the weed.
Thanks for your responses Dee.
I made it through the tough spot I was in when I started this thread and I'm determined to stay off the weed.
Thanks for your responses Dee.
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Still determined
I saw my Osteopath last tue and finally got some relief from the pain that has been dominating my life lately. It ended up being my lucky day..... he had a student Dr that he was training, so I got worked on by both of them!
Kind of a 2 for 1 deal!
I finally was able to relax after the visit and felt a HUGE energy release for the rest of the day.
If any of you have pain issue's, I highly recommend that you search out a competent Osteopath in your area and schedule an appointment.
Today it has been 5 weeks since I stopped smoking Pot for pain control.
Kind of a 2 for 1 deal!
I finally was able to relax after the visit and felt a HUGE energy release for the rest of the day.
If any of you have pain issue's, I highly recommend that you search out a competent Osteopath in your area and schedule an appointment.
Today it has been 5 weeks since I stopped smoking Pot for pain control.
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That's wonderful news, Hope! I've had back problems for a long time and it can be so debilitating. Most of the time, the pain is manageable for me, but even doing house cleaning can set me off on an episode leading to days and days in bed.
I'm so glad your doctor was able to help - it had to be hard dealing with both the physical pain and mental part of addiction at the same time. I hope you continue to feel better!
I'm so glad your doctor was able to help - it had to be hard dealing with both the physical pain and mental part of addiction at the same time. I hope you continue to feel better!
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Today is my 5 month anniversary of giving up pot. I have been seeing my Osteopath once a month and taking Ibuprofen whenever I have problems with pain and so far it is working.
Thank you for all your support.
Thank you for all your support.
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Either you want to stay drug free or you dont. I see your post and I am seeing a TON of reasons you have come up with in your head to go out and smoke again. Realize that is the addiction working in your brain to justify you doing what you want. You know what you need to do, so its up to you if you want to make the change, or stay a slave to the addiction. You do or you dont, but from what I can see..........your just listing reasons so you can feel good about or justify reasons for doing drugs again.
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6 months today
I have now been weed free for 6 months and in 18 days I will have been sober for a year. While there have been many challenges that I have been through, my determination remains intact.
I went to an excellent concert this past sat night. Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters. They played a bunch of Led Zeppelin songs during the set. Needless to say, there was A LOT of Pot being smoked.
A couple times during the show I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to find someone offering me a joint by sticking it in my face..... I just politely said no thanks and continued enjoying the show.....
Another victory for DETERMINATION!
I went to an excellent concert this past sat night. Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters. They played a bunch of Led Zeppelin songs during the set. Needless to say, there was A LOT of Pot being smoked.
A couple times during the show I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to find someone offering me a joint by sticking it in my face..... I just politely said no thanks and continued enjoying the show.....
Another victory for DETERMINATION!
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