Marihuana and Ruptured Disc Pain by Glenn Smith

[Julie Gardener]

Marihuana and Ruptured Disc Pain by Glenn Smith​

In December 1995 I blew 4 discs in my lower back. I went through traditional pain treatment and was told no surgery would help. Now here is where things got complicated. I am a recovering alcoholic and was completely clean and sober for 13 years. In April 1997 I got strung out on pain meds [Lortab, soma, ms Contin, Percodan, delodid. I kicked at the end of November and haven't taken meds since. In December 1997 I smoked for the first time in over 14 years, and it was the most difficult decision. Now after 2 years of use I have come to the conclusion that medical marihuana is the only form of treatment that is safe for me. I started using for pain but quickly found other benefits. Relief of muscle spasms, relief from severe nausea, and believe it or not, relief from severe depression.

Source: Comments and Observations

 

[Pinktiger777]

Glad you found the benefits of legal weed! I have degenerative disc disease and neuropathy from diabetes. Marijuana was the only thing that helps. And I agree about depression. Nothing works like weed. It seems to lower my blood sugar, too. Now if I could do something about the munchies!

 

[Virgin Ground]

Glad you found the benefits of legal weed! I have degenerative disc disease and neuropathy from diabetes. Marijuana was the only thing that helps. And I agree about depression. Nothing works like weed. It seems to lower my blood sugar, too. Now if I could do something about the munchies!

Hi PT.
A heavy THC-V cultivar will kill those munchies. It also helps with bone density and high blood sugar among other benefits.
Durban Poison is one such cultivar.

 

[Virgin Ground]

Just noticed the op is from 2011....