From 2014 to 2018, I had recurring migraines with sharp pain behind my left eye and a kind of droopy feeling on my left cheek. Leading candidates were sensitivity to red 7 food dye (as it started...
Thanks for the feedback. M&G, my doctor is in her mid-40s. So, I had my appointment today. I was all ready to let her know I was switching doctors. But, I brought with me MRI results and Xrays to...
Hi all, Two years ago, I left my pain management doctor of 10 years for a variety of reasons, including his no longer taking insurance. I also just wanted to see if a different doctor had any new...
Hi everyone, I guess I've been coming and going now for about a decade. I just wanted to check in, partly because of the covid isolation, partly because of a change in meds. From 2007-2019, I...
It sounds to me that you have a malpractice claim against the surgeon, unless you're past the statute of limitations....
Last year at this time, I was able to go as long as 3 weeks without taking any breakthrough meds. Then, the online sources for Tianeptine dried up. There are a few websites still out there, but none...
If Oxycontin wasn't helping with your pain, it might be because your body wasn't metabolizing it... and thus it wasn't affecting your opioid receptors. Oxycodone and Hydrocodone are metabolized by...
Pashta, another option to consider is to blend flower. In most states, you can buy Hemp flower (or order it online). It will have, say, 15% CBD and <.3% THC. You can mix it with regular MJ and try...
CBD products can contain trace THC. Federal law limits it to .3% THC, but even with that, you can test positive for THC. I purchased some federally legal hemp flower last year and vaped it for a...
Personally, I don't like the psychoactivity of MJ. Rather than relaxing me, it winds me up, especially anxiety. It can help with pain, but the effects for me are very unpleasant. Why not discuss with...
LexiRae, Unfortunately, I don't find that I get enough relief until I'm using something like Harlequin, which is about 3:1 CBD to THC, or roughly 12% to 4%. As I have no THC tolerance, it is still...
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I created an email address just for this... I've met the doctor several times at conferences and know he offers both routine prescribing as well as alternative pain management, including cannabis. If...
I know a pain management researcher (M.D., Ph.D.) in Seattle who just opened up a clinic. I suppose we're not allowed to list doctors, but what about pain research centers?...
MJ was used in Asia for about 15,000 years and entered Europe and the US in the 19th Century. It was prescribed by doctors here up through 1937. The anti-MJ campaign which preceded was mostly about...
Pitmom, I know two recovering alcoholics who credit MJ with their recovery. One uses a 10:1 CBD vape, the other uses mostly THC products. THC isn't chemically addictive, though of course some people...
Your pain doc is being unreasonable. If he wants his patients to get off opioids, he needs to give you a couple months to transition. If he doesn't give you that, he has you trapped & is not thinking...
Darla, You need to be careful with what CBD you buy. A LOT of it is very poor quality. Often, the product will contain hemp oil that might be very low in CBD. Amazon is NOT a good source for CBD....
Karen, Feel free to contact me if I can be of any help. I've been in meetings with the Health Department, Bureau of Narcotics, representatives from the medical licensure board, etc... no opposition...
First, your doctor can prescribe you opioids while you're using MJ. There is no legal nor medical reason why not. In fact, using MJ can not only reduce your needed opioid dosages, but also make the...
My doctor had no idea what to use in its place. Instead, a 50% increase in monthly pills and encouragement to use marijuana more (It helps quite a bit, but I don't like its psychoactivity). One thing...
A couple years ago, I started using tianeptine sulphate. It got rid of my migraines, eye pain, about 80% of neuropathic pain, and the feeling of my left side just being off. There are a couple...
Opugirl, Actually, Electric SuzyQ is a hybrid of AC/DC and SuzyQ. Both are below 1% THC, but I suppose with further selective breeding and grow conditions, they got it to 5%. Another option is to mix...
Glen, most states do not release names of MM patients to other state agencies.... But check. Personally, I'd say oxycodone or hydrocodone is better for the pain in my case, but MM does help. On cost,...
Seashell, I've seen various CBD pet products online, but couldn't assess quality. Lazarus Naturals, though, seem to have quality products. For myself, I've tried at least a dozen CBD products, many...
Thanks for the comments on CBD for dogs. I tried hemp oil, but she didn't like the taste... suggestions for finicky eaters? Regarding legalization, I know that use is generally limited to private...
Hi All, I hope we're now allowed to talk about this issue. Some of you may recall that I used to be very active in past years. Long story short: I greatly reduced my opioid use about a year ago with...
Hi SZ, I'm not that active on this board lately, but happened to visit today. I wish I could give you a definite solution for head pressure, but I probably stumbled into mine. For about 5 years, I...
I dealt with PS for about 5 years... But it eventually corrected. You should have a doctor or PT make sure your sacroiliac is aligned. Also, if you're tall, the PS stretch can be difficult. My PT...
To everyone interested in CBD, I have a few suggestions. Although it can be effective, please learn about the products you're using. A lot of companies market their product as CBD, but it is just...
May Abby bring you as many years of love and joy. My Lola is 12, had cancer in 2016 & 2 bouts of pancreatitis since. But she's beating the odds & still going strong....
Hi everyone, Some of you know I’ve been doing a lot of research on alternatives to opioids (and benzodiazepines). A few months ago, I tried CBD (with my PM’s permission). I didn’t find that it helped...
Thanks Chartreux, I'm going to post an update over a few things in another thread....
I have scoliosis and thoracic outlet syndrome. My left ulnar nerve in my case is likely affected by the latter. Nerve conduction tests have shown a significantly reduced velocity and I used to have...
Ever since the FDA put a black box warning on mixing opioids and Benzodiazepines, my PM has required patients on the former to stop using the latter. He looked the other way in my case, as my opioid...
Hi all, I posted some months ago about a few supplements I've been using... Agmatine 250mg 2x daily; Tianeptine Sulphate 25mg 2x daily. I wanted to post an update -- I'm still using both and their...
Head pressure is a mystery condition that doctors generally don't know how to treat. However, you can find quite a few people online dealing with it. Those who have found relief did so in many...
This goes against your PT's advice, but I had years of spasms in my upper traps and scalenes.... I still do, but less often and less severe. What I did was place the TENS electrodes on the tense...
Have you tried Flagyl (Metronidazole) for your Crohns? Both my mother and my dog use it whenever they have a flare-up. Regarding pain meds, I take Tramadol ER 300mg, but have all but cut out my BT...
Actually, if you read through the 7350 clarification, it differentiates between CBD from parts of the Marijuana plant that fall within the controlled substances act (CSA) and other sources: " if a...
BTW, CBD isn't marijuana. It is found in it, but also other plants. CBS itself is federally legal and legal in most states. I've tried it, no help. Koi brand, Jonnyappleseed and others sells pure...
Gate theory, yes. But, I find its main benefit to break through muscle tension. My left traps lock up in spasm. I use the tens by cranking current up & down, spasm, release, again and again for a few...
There's also a number of research studies on proglumide as likewise rolling-back tolerance... as well as working as an opioid receptor agonist. Proglumide, however, needs a prescription... it was...
Hi all, I posted some weeks ago about a couple supplements I've been using. They have significantly reduced my pain levels... but one of the two has also been shown through numerous studies to on its...
I've found a TENS To be very helpful for muscle tension/pain from my cervical/thoracic scoliosis. You can get an excellent unit via Amazon (TENS 7000), for just $30. I personally prefer the dial vs....
I've been posting about my very positive experience with agmatine and tianeptine... both are suppose to help with pain as well as withdrawal. There are many cocktails out there to help with...
In 2014 I had near constant headaches. I finally figured out the source... was eating a new candy I really liked & discovered I'm sensitive to red food die. Maybe you have some similar sensitivity......
Annastazya, A few months ago I dropped from the equivalent of 30mg of oxycodone daily to about 7.5mg. Agmatine 250mg 2x daily, Tianeptine 25mg 2x daily. I used to be at 3-4 pain level with a few...
Google it. It seems a legitimate option... different mechanism (glial cells, anti-inflam) than opioid. Personally, I'd give it a try before an opioid regimen. Here's a study with a solid p-value,...
Hi guys, a bit of an update... I raised my tianeptine dose to see if I could get beyond the couple BT episodes I still have... but the extra dose made me feel dizzy. So, after 3 days of experimenting...