I have quite severe leg and leg muscle pains. I also get numbness, pins & needles and if i stand for a period my legs wont hold me up, they just feel dead. I can only walk for a short distance before I have to sit down and rest my legs as I seem to have lost all power in my legs. Most of the pain seems to come from just above and just blow my left knee in the muscles. My doctor has diagnosed it as "Neurogenic Claudication" simply put it's the nerves at the lower end of your spine that are meant to send impulses to the brain to get blood to the leg muscles and they are not doing their job properly - well, that's how i understand it. Anyway, he says i have two options 1) a serious back op (I'm 71) and 2) live on pain killers. I don't like both options so I am pleading for some advise from anyone with knowledge of "unconventional" medication, herbs, spices or whatever just to get the pain down. I'll try anything once coz I can't take a chance on serious back op at my age and traditional pain pills *till death do us part* could probably do more harm than good.
Please any advice - Thanks
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I have similar symptoms to what you're having have you had any success in getting this resolved?
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At this stage I have decided (for now that is) to carry on as is and medicate. For the last 6 months or so I have been on Medical Marijuana which I incorporate in the baking of biscuits. It works very well. But remember, It doesn't take away the problem, but rather just about 70% of the pain - so It's just bearable now.
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I was thinking of looking into medical marijuana. But I was concerned about the side effects. What side effects do you find from your treatment of medical marijuana? Thanks for your reply.
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Hi - I'm still new at this so i suggest you google "Medical Marijuana" you'll find many many pages of information, Side effects for me ......... boosts my appetite and I get somewhat drowsy, but only when watching TV and not really when doing something or driving even - NOTHING ELSE. However, when you take it you need to be careful with the dose. And remember,you do NOT have to get "stoned" to subdue the pain. If you're careful with the dosage you will find you don't realize you've taken it except that the pain is subdued. What part of the world are you at - If I may ask
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I'm in Arizona it is legal here. In fact I looked into it and I would be eligible I just was kind of afraid of it. I mean I smoked it when I was a kid but I didn't want to have that happen to me again. But if the dose can help the pain and not get stoned that might be worth it.
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There's so much of it here in South Africa but still illegal. I understand though, the Government is looking into it. I am 71 years old and this is the first time in my life I have had weed or for that matter any other form of drug. But I must say the first cookie (1/2) I had really flattened me man down. I don't make the cookies myself but my mate's wife also has aches & pains so I get them from her, and then they go straight into the freezer. I usually defrost 4 flat cookies at a time and then split each one into 6 equal pieces and back into the freezer. 2 pieces per day is fine for me. You do have to experiment with how you split them. Google "marijuana cookies recipe" BTW, I have a note from my Dr to go to a specialist Neurologist who will do the necessary tests to evaluate the extent of the problem. Apparently they put needles into your leg muscles, and then activate electrical impulses . From that they will be able to tell me exactly where I stand - xcuse the pun. If you so wish I'll get back to you with the results and recommendations. Cheers.
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Sorry, meant to add this FYI
How Fast Do The Effects Occur And How Long Do They Last?
* When marijuana is smoked, its ingredients reach their peak levels in the body within minutes and the effects can last up to an hour and a half.
* When marijuana is eaten the ingredients may take several hours to reach their peak levels in your body, and their effects may last for hours.
* When used as a pill or an oral capsule (Marinol),it takes effect in about 30 minutes, and can continue to stimulate appetite for more than a day.
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Thank you Olaf for your replies. I will look into the medical marijuana a little more seriously now. I have had the neurological test you speak of. One is called a nerve velocity test. And the other is an EMG test. One they shock you the other they stick needles in you. It was not too bad but my doc said that he couldn't find anything wrong with me. It's amazing to me how much pain a person can be in but the doctors can't find anything wrong with them. I am 60 years old and my wife's a little concerned about having marijuana around the house. Even though it's legal it's just seems strange. Plus it seems like it's pretty expensive has that been your experience also?
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You know, there comes a time when it becomes necessary to deviate from ones moral compass, albeit just a few degrees. THC is the main chemical in weed that is needed for our pain and the clever people can separate the different chemicals for the manufacture of tablets, oils and so on. You will find all this on the internet. Also try to find a good respected cannabis dealer in you area, they should be able to advise you on methods other than smoking.
After the Electromyogram you had, surely they can't just leave you hanging in mid air, they must have some explanation as to treatment?? I also notice that instead of a back op in order to relieve the pinched nerves (if that is the problem) there are many specialists in USA offering so called successful Lazer Treatment. Regarding the cost for my biscuits I would say the equivalent of your US$100 (in weed) will last me a good 5-6 months. My calculations are not exact, but we will start a new batch soon then I will keep proper score.
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