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Posted 3/16/2014 5:58 AM (GMT 0)
Have any of you seen the documentary on CNN called 'Weed'? It is about medical marjuana. Dr. Sanjay Gupta did the show and it was very interesting.

Apparently they can separate the part of the plant that makes a person high and the part that is beneficial for pain. It seems that it is still very difficult to get access to this stuff though. I would like to try it and wonder if anyone else has tried it and how did it turn out for you?

I am curious if medicinal marjuana worked for me then could I potentially get off of the other prescription drugs? That would be great.
Posted 3/16/2014 10:48 AM (GMT 0)
I use medical marijuana but still need other medications. I guess it depends on the person and how well the mm will work for you. I have heard of others going off of their pain meds.

The medical part has helped children with sever seizures. Did they show that???

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 3/16/2014 12:52 PM (GMT 0)

Hello Booklvr! I am an mmj patient (pro pot advocate,) and would love to share my knowledge with you.

 Marijuana in it's natural form contains no psychoactive THC. It starts out as THCA. After the plant is picked and starts to dry, the THCA slowly converts into THC. The plant material has to be heated (or dried and cured for a long time) to remove the carbon molecule from the THCA to form the psychoactive compound THC. Scientist call this action, "Decarboxylation" and you can find all kinds of info on the web. There are new strains of marijuana with very high CBD and very low THC. (THCA.) and there are over 80 cannabinoids in marijuana with medical benefits.

 When smoked, (or vaped over 338 degrees,) the carbon molecule is knocked off the THCA immediatley and you get psyhoactive THC effects within minutes. The only time I smoke it, is to get an appetite before meals and it only takes a couple puffs. Other than smoking for appetite, I mainly use marijuana in tinctures, oils, and medibles, as this is the best way to really treat or cure anything. I have different ratios of THC/CBD medicine I use depending on what ailment I am suffering from at the time. THCA has medical value as well, so I like to keep it in some of my preparations.

 With the government dragging it's feet on any real research, it's up to us to find all the amazing benefits of this 100% natural plant. I am proud to be one who fights for the truth.

 I hope this helps and I truly hope you research more into this miracle plant like I did. Please feel free to ask me anything, and I will be more than happy to help you. 

GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES!

Posted 3/16/2014 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Iplaycarvin,

Thank you so much for your response. Are you currently a pain management patient as well? As in, you have a pain management specialist and clinic that you work with outside of your MMJ clinic?
Posted 3/16/2014 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the interesting replies. I am in Canada so access to this drug will be different for me than for those of you in the USA.

Are there any other Canadians out there who use medical marjuana? I have read that the government is in process of a complete change in how this all works. I can't tell from reading their website if it's a good change or not. It would be great to hear from someone who has gone through this process and know about it.

I definitely want to try it if I can get it.
Posted 3/16/2014 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
MMJ Works for some
I know some persons w fibro that use it in the states. However, they. Use it mostly to relax muscles and for sleep.
Yes, you need to find the correct part of this plant to assist your symptoms
Blessings and Compassion
Posted 3/17/2014 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
Could you google it and find a forum maybe that is Canadian discussing it? There are many forums on that subject in the US, I am sure that there would be some in Canada too. We have what is called "The Compassion Club" here in my state. Maybe you have something like that too.

Best wishes...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 3/17/2014 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I wish more people realized that you don't have to "get high" in order to use medical marijuana... you don't even have to smoke it! I was never a "stoner" by any means, nor do I like to smoke anything... but I will tell you that I'm very pro-cannabis when it comes to treating chronic illnesses. Much safer than the cocktails of pharmaceutical drugs that are shoved down peoples' throats! I have severe gastrointestional disorders along with the fibro (and many other things), so I know that I don't ever want to be on prescription pills unless absolutely needed for a life or death situation/ illness.. they will not help my stomach and gut problems. (I am completely untreated for everything, as of now). However, cannabis can even help ease many stomach ailments and gastro conditions... it can truly help almost anything! Everyone is different, of course. But they have specific types of medical marijuana that is specifically beneficial for pain, etc. I'd rather just use medical marijuana than anything else. I have unfortunately never had it, so do I know if it would work for me? No. It's illegal where I live, but the bf and I plan on moving in the future to where there are more medical options for me (plus warmer weather)! It can really work wonders for many ailments. And yes, it has even helped children with epileptic seizures get their lives back! It's an incredible, beautiful plant in my opinion.. unfortunately, it is so stigmatized that many people don't even realize... you don't have to get high or even smoke in order to benefit from medical MJ! I do encourage anyone to try it out who hasn't already. It is much more natural than the pharmaceutical drugs. I can't wait to be able to try it out finally... one day... once we have enough savings to move.

Eden :-)
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