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Yup, Jet I have one of those. Very different, not as dangerous. The only problem is you have to have a table beside you to put the darned thing on!!!

Hugs,

Holly, I hope Texas does legalize medicinal in your lifetime. The pain relief is extremely good, especially if you use a salve or the edibles. Very different from puffing and not as 'stunning' if you know what I mean. For me, especially the Autumn I was diagnosed, it means the difference between a full, spasm-free, night's sleep and not. When I was taking NSAIDS regularly, a few puffs on my pipe meant I didn't need to take the Celebrex the pain relief was so good. These days, even tho I'm on a biologic, I still have pain and it still makes the difference. The salve in particular has been a revelation because there's this spot just under my left Occiput that hurts almost non-stop. Nothing touches this, Tylenol 3, Celebrex, Remicade, Enbrel, not even Percocet touched it when I had to take that one time for something else. The MJ salve I use takes that pain away in five minutes flat. It's such a relief.

I just think everyone should have access to it.

Warm hugs,

I wish it was legal here. I mean, I have access to it (only to the kind you'd smoke…and who knows what’s in the stuff that comes off the street) but I would never do anything to jeopardize my relationship with my rheumy. If one of my tests came back positive for illegal drugs, and she dropped me as a patient, I don't know what I'd do.

It really isn't fair. I work, pay my taxes and hurt like hell. I can’t work full days because of the pain (and I own the business, so when I work less, the designers get less work, so they suffer too!). I’m not the mom or wife I am supposed to be. The meds I take aren't enough. I live at a 6-7 daily (on Enbrel). I should have the option of MJ (in whatever form). The way I look at it is that the government, by making it illegal, is taking away my ability to be the fully contributing member of society I would be if I were to live in less pain (and could, therefore, work full days, BE A BETTER MOM, etc.)

I’m sure this is a touchy subject for some. I’m just frustrated that so many of you have relief (that you deserve and have a right to!!) but because of where I live, I don’t have the option. I could move, I guess. “Hey kids, let’s move to _____________ so Mommy can get marijuana legally!” Heh.

I read this article in Time a month or so ago. It's very good. Talks about the varying laws depending on the state you live in, among myriad other things. Thought you might find it interesting:

The United States of Amerijuana

I hear you, Holly. I wish we all could have access to whatever it takes to get us on our feet and contributing again. I consider myself very lucky to live where I do when it comes to these things, but we've still a ways to go here on several fronts. There are some things that should be universal, world-wide. Good healthcare and easy access to effective medications (whether MJ or a biologic) are two of those things.

Hugs,

hey guys,

vaporizor = good lol

only thing is... coming from the street its not regulated so the effects differ. ive had some that reduces pain and the next day seems inflam is down. But ive also had some that was good at the time but next day soooo achy and painy like a dam hangover! legalizing gets me vote!

interestingly, i have that spot too. it was my first spot even before the rest of my body became involved. a few things (PT, ultrasound, traction) have given it temporary relief. the KIP gel (ketoprofen/ibuprofen/piroxicam) helps too. i've found some good relief with topical stuff lately, like the KIP gel or flector patches, thus soon as its legal in NY state, i'm asking for that salve, it sounds awesome! so glad you've told us about it!

"DA BUDDHA" is my friend.(made in USA)
ive told plenty of Dr's (rhuemy's, surgeons, GP etc etc i puff the stuff). they dont have a problem at all beside the obvious dangers of working or driving high or using power tools after a puff.

Holly - you don't have to really worry about being caught out on a blood test, unless they are purposely screening you for opiates and related substances.

If you are having ESR, liver function etc - these are specific tests done by a specific technique - you could have all manner of other substances in your blood that these sorts of tests wouldn't reveal - are you having a tox screen routinely? - probably not, so you should be fine to stoke up the vapourizer and Breathe Deeply!

Holly, I've been prescribed nabilone - it's a synthetic that is sorta kinda like mj. It's in pill form, but I'm not sure if it's available in Texas or not. Maybe something to look into until you can try the real thing...

Thank you Earthwomen those visuals are great even without the herb.