MEDICAL POT

[oldmangrouch]

Just curious if anybody here has any actual experience with the topic - personal or family member.

In brief, the arthritis in my spine has gotten so bad that the Doc has recommended I regularly use prescription pain pills. I *really* don't like that option. They knock me out so bad I slept right through the SA game the other night!

I've talked to severe arthritic patients who say that use of a pot vaporizer before bed has allowed them to at least sleep through the night without pain meds. I am to the point of seriously considering the option.

Any (serious) feedback would be appreciated.

 

[VanillaGorilla]

It wasn't for medical reasons.. but marijuana vaporizers are awesome. That is a much better option than prescription pain pills. I think you should at least give it a try.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

i had my prescription in california

 

[DaRizzle]

It wasn't for medical reasons.. but marijuana vaporizers are awesome. That is a much better option than prescription pain pills. I think you should at least give it a try.

+1 If you could afford it you might want to look into a volcano

at least a regular vaporizer (example only, price should be around $130)

Pros: way less toxins in vapor than smoke, more efficient THC intake, less cough, better flavor

Cons: initial cost

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I have an ex brother in law who can't get enough of weed. So, once we had medical maryjane, he went to a doctor, stated he suffers from headaches (a lie) and now he grows it and stays high pretty much 100% of the time. He also got an attorney to tell the Social Security administration he suffers from fibromyalgia (it's a phantom illness that doesn't exist) and new he gets $1600 per month and stays high all day.

He's sure happy.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I have an ex brother in law who can't get enough of weed. So, once we had medical maryjane, he went to a doctor, stated he suffers from headaches (a lie) and now he grows it and stays high pretty much 100% of the time. He also got an attorney to tell the Social Security administration he suffers from fibromyalgia (it's a phantom illness that doesn't exist) and new he gets $1600 per month and stays high all day.

He's sure happy.

Sounds like someone's jealous!

 

[ehizzy3]

I have an ex brother in law who can't get enough of weed. So, once we had medical maryjane, he went to a doctor, stated he suffers from headaches (a lie) and now he grows it and stays high pretty much 100% of the time. He also got an attorney to tell the Social Security administration he suffers from fibromyalgia (it's a phantom illness that doesn't exist) and new he gets $1600 per month and stays high all day.

He's sure happy.

my hero. jk lol


anyway oldmangrouch what's your experiences with marijuana?

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Sounds like someone's jealous!

Well, yes I am.

 

[Eastoff]

I have an ex brother in law who can't get enough of weed. So, once we had medical maryjane, he went to a doctor, stated he suffers from headaches (a lie) and now he grows it and stays high pretty much 100% of the time. He also got an attorney to tell the Social Security administration he suffers from fibromyalgia (it's a phantom illness that doesn't exist) and new he gets $1600 per month and stays high all day.

He's sure happy.

Thank you for insulting my mother's frequent pain.

 

[Haakzilla]

OldManGrouch, I have been working in the medical marijuana industry for several years now. My current employment project is for the sites linked in my signature and I have plenty of personal, family member, and/or acquaintance experiences with the topic and endless amounts of insight to share with you...PM me and I would love to share more details!

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Thank you for insulting my mother's frequent pain.

I apologize if I have insulted her.

 

[TradeNurkicNow]

I've met plenty of people who have had a lot of success with medical marjiuana dealing with chronic pain. I would try it at least. Have you ever smoked before? Everyone reacts a little differently to it, so it depends on if you can handle being constantly high instead of in pain. I've smoked weed off and on since I was 16, and there's no way I would get medical marijuana for pain. It just doesn't work that way with me. So, make sure you know how it's going to affect you before you go through the hassle of obtaining a license.

If you do end up getting it, I would definitely recommend a vaporizer or making edibles.

 

[STOMP]

+1 If you could afford it you might want to look into a volcano

at least a regular vaporizer (example only, price should be around $130)

Pros: way less toxins in vapor than smoke, more efficient THC intake, less cough, better flavor

Cons: initial cost

if a drug works for you, I wouldn't be concerned about whatever taboo is associated with it. You can try pot without a vaporizer and determine whether it will help you sleep through the night. If it does, the vaporizer is less taxing on the lungs. If you buy the vaporizer and later decide pot isn't the thing for you, I'm sure craigslist can help you out recovering most of your purchase

I'm hardly advocating as pot is not helpful for me getting a solid night's sleep but good luck

STOMP

 

[Haakzilla]

...the very best personal vaporizer in the world is the Magic-Flight Launch Box, hands down the best most efficient personal vaporizer on the market!

 

[VanillaGorilla]

...the very best personal vaporizer in the world is the Magic-Flight Launch Box, hands down the best most efficient personal vaporizer on the market!

Do you make it or something? lol

 

[DaRizzle]

...the very best personal vaporizer in the world is the Magic-Flight Launch Box, hands down the best most efficient personal vaporizer on the market!

While the idea of a personal vaporizer sounds cool that product I dont think is for the OP...

1. He isnt a stoner, this is for pain relief, not the stoner on the go

2. It takes batteries which dont last long and are annoying to buy/recharge. I assume the OP will be using weed at home, with plenty of plugs around

That product has its place but I dont think its here

 

[VanillaGorilla]

While the idea of a personal vaporizer sounds cool that product I dont think is for the OP...

1. He isnt a stoner, this is for pain relief, not the stoner on the go

2. It takes batteries which dont last long and are annoying to buy/recharge. I assume the OP will be using weed at home, with plenty of plugs around

That product has its place but I dont think its here

Can you or someone else post a link to a good vaporizer for at home? MEDICINAL PURPOSES!

 

[DaRizzle]

I am by no means a vaporizer guru but I will vouch for the one Ive been using. My roommates vaporizer has been used A LOT for 5+years.

I just checked the brand and this is the exact one from the "authorized dealer" (for whatever thats worth: http://www.vaporwarehouse.com/vaporbrothers-vaporizer.html
There is no digital temp readout but once you find the correct temp there is never a need to adjust....and that temp is achieved when the notch on the black dial is at 11:30

Ive never seen that glass bowl thing they include with it, Ive always used the hose.

For the OP, if you choose to go the vaporizer route get a metal grinder (instead of plastic) so the spikes dont break if you put in too big of a nugget. Like this one


For your purposes OP:
Get no grinder if you plan on just smoking
Get a 2 chamber if you plan on strictly vaporizing
Get a 3 chamber grinder if you plan on vaporizing and smoking (it collects keef, that lesson is another day)

 

[Colonel Ronan]

I highly recommend the Chromium Crusher if you're looking for a grinder. Cheap and from a reliable source (Amazon).

 

[DaRizzle]

^looks good to me

 

[Master Shake]

My grinder has a life time warranty, but electric grinder is the way to go.

 

[DaRizzle]

My grinder has a life time warranty, but electric grinder is the way to go.

an electric grinder?!? for the laziest stoner in the world who wants to involve parts that can break...

...lets try to keep the OP in mind...not your average raging stoner

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Curious the level of sophistication on this board for druggies.








Well, maybe not so curious after all.

 

[DaRizzle]

Im not a marijuana smoker...Im a marijuana Connoisseur

Oldmangrouch...If you can afford it okay Id go with the vapobrothers vaporizer I linked and the grinder Ronan linked....thats it, you're good to go beside the actual weed. Im sure you can find a vaporizer that will look EXACTLY the same for cheaper but it wont be near the quality.

Resin will get in the tube over time...get new tubing from home depot for dirt cheap
After each hit you want to stir the bowl around a little bit...get a paperclip, straighten it out, make a handle on one side....then at the very end of the paper clip bend the last 3cm at a 45 degree angle.....there is a ridge in the bowl and this makes it a lot easier to stir efficiently (it will make sense when you buy the vaporizer and see what Im talking about)

 

[MARIS61]

...he suffers from fibromyalgia (it's a phantom illness that doesn't exist) ...

Smart people disagree:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/AR00056

What is the most common misconception about fibromyalgia?
The top misconception is that people think fibromyalgia isn't a real medical problem or that it is "all in your head." It's sometimes thought of as a "garbage-can diagnosis" — if doctors can't find anything else wrong with you, they say you have fibromyalgia. Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia does require that you meet specific criteria, including painful tender points above and below the waist on both sides of the body.

There's a lot that's unknown about fibromyalgia, but researchers have learned more about it in just the past few years. In people who have fibromyalgia, the brain and spinal cord process pain signals differently; they react more strongly to touch and pressure, with a heightened sensitivity to pain. It is a real physiological and neurochemical problem.

Why does this misconception persist?
In our society, people tend to think that there is a cure or a fix for every medical problem. You go to the doctor, expecting he or she will fix whatever's wrong with you with medication or surgery. It's frustrating to people with fibromyalgia because the traditional treatment approach isn't effective. And it's also frustrating to health care providers because they want to help people. But there's no easy fix. It takes lifestyle changes and small steps toward achieving wellness. It's a process.

How have misconceptions about fibromyalgia changed over the years?
More people understand that fibromyalgia is a real problem, often because they know someone who has it — perhaps a sister or daughter or mother. Health care providers are seeing that people who have fibromyalgia can manage their symptoms with lifestyle changes to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. And there's hope for the future.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Thanks everybody. I really appreciate the feedback.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Thanks everybody. I really appreciate the feedback.

What are your plans?

 

[Haakzilla]

Do you make it or something? lol

...no, but I will endorse it forever! Best $100 I've ever spent for medical purposes.

 

[Haakzilla]

While the idea of a personal vaporizer sounds cool that product I dont think is for the OP...

1. He isnt a stoner, this is for pain relief, not the stoner on the go

2. It takes batteries which dont last long and are annoying to buy/recharge. I assume the OP will be using weed at home, with plenty of plugs around

That product has its place but I dont think its here

...you clearly failed to read about the Magic-Flight. This is the best personal vaporizer on the market, period. All other vaporizers take time to heat up to the desired temperature while this one works instantly as soon as you make contact. Literally, INSTANTLY! No waiting. It is calibrating to the perfect temperature for vaporizing finely ground cannabis. Only re-chargeable batteries will work, but you get at least 5 minutes of contact time so one battery should last you all day. Made in the USA. LIFE-TIME WARRANTY [no questions asked]!

As far as pain relief is concerned, this vaporizer will have no trouble easing that. As long as you are using high-grade cannabis you will be able to remedy your pains in no time.

 

[Haakzilla]

Can you or someone else post a link to a good vaporizer for at home? MEDICINAL PURPOSES!

I already did. No joke, I have tried every single vaporizer on the market...that was actually part of my job at one point, again, not kidding here! Nothing came close to the Magic-Flight...NOTHING! Best value, best ease of use, best convenience, best for storing, best effectiveness, best clean-up, best warranty, best size, best of the best!

Oh wait, I take that back...I never tried the Purple-Days Vaporizer. This one, I've heard from and read many sources, is one of the best plug-in style units. Many rave reviews about this vaporizer. Plus, it is hand made right there in Oregon. Enjoy!

The only other one that I could recommend would be the Volcano if you're looking to spend $400+. But then again, it is so troublesome of a process that you have to get it out, plug it in, WAIT for it to heat up, fill a stupid looking turkey bag with vapors, then squeeze these vapors out of the crunchy annoying bag, and 27 minutes later you will feel relief...