a question I probaly should not ask

First, let me make it clear that I have never used illegal drugs, nor ever smoked marijuana. Having had to deal with a hypocondirac (maybe I spelled that right) mother put me off most pills. I have to be forced. But seven years ago I suffered an injury resulting in pain that has never stopped in the entire time since, and it's getting worse. In the past week I've been pretty much useless for four days dealing. I stopped counting supposed 'medical professionals' I have seen at 30, two surgeries, three rounds of shots, every opioid (when I'm desperate) known to man (stopped short when fentanyl was prescribed). They really don't help anyway, just make it so you don't care that you're hurting. OTC meds have resulted in at least two stays in the hospital for bleeding stomach. Anyway - wife has a friend that claims marijuana would help with the pain. Anyone have a similar situation and have you tried MJ? Does it work? Wife bought me some of the CBD stuff and I have used some, but really have no opinion of the effectiveness.

Is "medical" cannabis legal in Texas yet?

Depending on your Dr's and your views on it, it might help to ease your overall anxiety if nothing else.

Too many claims nowadays that m/j helps cure everything from menstrual cramps to Alzheimers disease, to be believed.

Tried it in my youth and actually inhaled it and liked it. But as life progresses, jobs and more importantly to me now, the VA medical folks look down on its use, so it's no longer a part of my medical or recreational life.:Shrug:

In my opinion, you should work the problem.

There are numerous doctors in the Dallas area. Find 1 that can help you.

Pain drugs, any drugs wont fix the problem, they mask/hide it.

Good Luck

[QUOTE=peteg59;688584]Is "medical" cannabis legal in Texas yet?

Depending on your Dr's and your views on it, it might help to ease your overall anxiety if nothing else.

Too many claims nowadays that m/j helps cure everything from menstrual cramps to Alzheimers disease, to be believed.

Tried it in my youth and liked it. But as life progresses, jobs and more importantly to me now, the VA medical folks look down on its use, so it's no longer a part of my medical or recreational life.:Shrug:[/QUOTE]

No, it is not legal here. Even the CBD was only very recently allowed. Plus, I'm a licensed firearm carrier and wouldn't want anything to prohibit that (not that I would be stupid enough to smoke some dope, then take off from home carrying a firearm under the influence anyway. Even alcohol outside the home - the gun gets removed and locked away).

IF you plan on keeping your firearms and carry permits, stay away from cannibis products entirely.

Not sure how aggressively Texas is going after medical card holders that own firearms, but the Feds could also demand removal of all firearms from your possession if you get a medical use card.

Never admit its use, even if only "experimental", and you'll keep your guns...

I like you have never done any kind of "drug" other than some post surgery pain meds (24 surgeries and counting) ... used to drink when I was young, but, waking up in jail cured that.

Having said that, my little dog Harley, has really bad arthritis and when it's damp and cold he can't get up the steps (I think the loss of an eye makes this worse) .. and it's a pain in the b$tt to climb down the stairs to get him .. not as much now that stairs aren't the challenge they where before my knees where replaced. But, I digress, my vet recommended I get him some CBD oil or powder to put in his food. It wasn't legal in my county at the time, but, 15 miles away, you could buy it. I went and got him some (they gave me a military discount which I found ironic). I just lightly sprinkled it on his food like I was "salting it". It comes in a jar of 10 little tubes, each tube lasts him a month, so he doesn't get much, of course he is only 8#. Anyway, the second day he had it, he was flying up the steps and hasn't had an issue since. Should be noted, this stuff has no THC, which I guess is based on the limit they can test for. It has really worked for him ... so why not try it?

[QUOTE=peteg59;688587]IF you plan on keeping your firearms and carry permits, stay away from cannibis products entirely.

Not sure how aggressively Texas is going after medical card holders that own firearms, but the Feds could also demand removal of all firearms from your possession if you get a medical use card.

Never admit its use, even if only "experimental", and you'll keep your guns...[/QUOTE]

Well. That ends that thought. I'm old, beat up, broken down, and look like a soft target. Not giving up my guns, no matter what.

[QUOTE=FuzzyWuzHe;688589]I like you have never done any kind of "drug" other than some post surgery pain meds (24 surgeries and counting) ... used to drink when I was young, but, waking up in jail cured that.

Having said that, my little dog Harley, has really bad arthritis and when it's damp and cold he can't get up the steps (I think the loss of an eye makes this worse) .. and it's a pain in the b$tt to climb down the stairs to get him .. not as much now that stairs aren't the challenge they where before my knees where replaced. But, I digress, my vet recommended I get him some CBD oil or powder to put in his food. It wasn't legal in my county at the time, but, 15 miles away, you could buy it. I went and got him some (they gave me a military discount which I found ironic). I just lightly sprinkled it on his food like I was "salting it". It comes in a jar of 10 little tubes, each tube lasts him a month, so he doesn't get much, of course he is only 8#. Anyway, the second day he had it, he was flying up the steps and hasn't had an issue since. Should be noted, this stuff has no THC, which I guess is based on the limit they can test for. It has really worked for him ... so why not try it?[/QUOTE]

I'm using the 300 CBD, now. Maybe I should up the strength. Not sure if it's working or not, but I'll keep trying.

Talk to your Dr about the Pain Rehab program @ the Mayo Clinic

[QUOTE=2006gold;688593]I'm using the 300 CBD, now. Maybe I should up the strength. Not sure if it's working or not, but I'll keep trying.[/QUOTE]

Thats the problem how much do you up it....Till you become addicted or a zombie .:Shrug:..