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I haven't smoked it in years, either, but I say try some. Go SLOW, since it's most likely LIGHT YEARS stronger than what you remember. I'm sure she warned you though... ;-)

Go for it it will help you. Check out the various strains to find the best for your conditions.

...that is my main concern, Jason... last time I used it, we bought an ounce for $10... 1970s. She did warn me.

Could you dilute it down with some tobacco?

Maybe don't inhale?

I've no experience so I've no idea.

Martin I use a combination of THC and CBD in a vape device for the pain in my body. I am not able to smoke a bowl or cigg with out choking.
For me a 3 or 4 sec hit and I am good for a bit.

I say for you to start a toke or 2 to start then wait and see how you feel. Repeat as needed.

If you have contact with a despencery they might give you a guitar on doseage and time.

I plan on using it as soon as I can get it. Chronic back pain here.

Are there not long term paranoia effects from smoking it?

Martin an Ted go on roll a big fat one. Pain free an feel good at the same time. Hell Yes! Being a CDL holder no luck for me. I looked into the oil an can't use it either. I do use the one with Hemp.

Go for it brothers!

Haha Maybe not long term, but yes. Anxiety can be a side affect. Kind of how beer can make some feel guilty the next morning.

The new strains have been bred to reduce that aspect of it. You can still get the stuff that makes you feel fat and dumb haha But the good stuff will have you cleaning out the garage and whistling while you work.

I say give it a shot but take it slowly. I'm 100% for both medicinal use and recreational. Even after I quit smoking I continue to read about the medical usage and the wonders it does for many ailments.

I know when I smoked my depression and anxiety was in check, I slept better and I had an insatiable appetite. Arthritis in my back and hands didnt seem to bother me as much and migraines were gone. When I decided to quit it took forever for me to adjust to being "normal." I couldnt sleep at all and I was irritable as can be. Now I take pills, which I hate, that really do nothing for me. My head doctor told me that I could always go back to what worked for me... but it's still very illegal here and I already have 1 possession charge on my record. I'm tired of paying for police cars.

My sister lives out that way, she uses it medicinally and it has done wonders for her.

I believe things can be cured, or alleviated, naturally, marijuana has my support.

Go for it my friend, I strongly believe it will help.

I gave up that shite decades ago, but would use it if I needed it for pain. Try a puff then wait and see what that does. If that doesn't do anything, have another puff and see what that does. Pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice.

Well said.

Dramatwist   Martin, I've never had an issue with Marijuana, and have been a strong supporter of its medicinal and recreational use for years.  In the late 60' and early 70' while living in the Bay area (San Mateo), I was one of many who voted for Proposition M in 1972 (apparently, a number of misinformed individuals voted against it, and it did not pass).

Living here in Oregon, Marijuana retail shops (those with the green cross on the store front) are all over the state (and here in Bend).  During my travels to Portland, we pass a large Marijuana farm near Madras.  It has to be at least 20 acres.  I think the gift you received from your daughter was very thoughtful myself.  What a kid!

In addition to smoking the gift from your daughter, you may want to look into what has been mentioned above, the CBD cream.  There's some pro' and con' to the cream v the oil.  The cream targets more of the specific area where the pain is coming from, and the oil taken sublingually under the tongue wherein the oil is absorbed quicker and faster, the cream absorbs topically and last longer according to reports.  CBD does not have THC in it, as the THC has been extracted.  If I was having chronic types of pain, I've already have made up my mind to go with the cream.  I like the idea of targeting the specific or problem area (kind of like dropping a couple of JDAM' on the enemy nest to eradicate the issue for good).

I think between the cream and a few hits off a joint (or pipe set-up for the purpose), that could help alleviate some of your pain.

Marijuana is legal in California, but I believe you may need a Medical Marijuana card.  In addition, Marijuana strains have been hybridized over the years since the 60' and 70' (I'm not sure by how much though), and have apparently become a tad stronger.  Usually on the tube and pill bottles used by these retailers, the label with contain the name of the marijuana strain and the percentage of THC in the strain.  I think a good retailer would have a low to high range so you could gage of the strength level that you may want to purchase (if you go that direction).

Here's a couple of links for your review:

www.marijuanabreak.com/cbd-cream-for-pain

www.cbdbendoregon.com/collections/topical/products/cbdream-2oz-salve-500mg

www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319475.php

cbdoilgeek.com/best-cbd-pain-cream/

The main thing is, do your research on the cream and oil.  I feel very comfortable with all of it myself, but that's me.  You have to feel comfortable in what you do for yourself, and I believe you have a valuable asset in that your daughter is there to help and direct you to sources that can also help you too.

Ok.  That's my three cents


Absolutely not!

 

Buy yourself a dug out with a little pinch hit batter and just go for it. Not a damn thing wrong with it. Everything will be fine man.