If I could buy some weed today, I would, and I would smoke it, or find

[bertha katzenengel]

another way to ingest it. If it alleviates pain, that is. Fuck.

Vioxx is off the market. I can't take Celebrex -- high blood pressure. Bextra never really worked for me anyway. Injections haven't worked, not even x-ray guided ones. Fuck.

Why in the name of Volstead is marijuana an illegal substance?!

[Kikosexy2]

1. No...

Vicadin??? Anyone know Liz Taylor's or Liza's pharmacist?

[swimmernsecretsea]

9. Get Winnona Ryder! She must have some Oxycontin!

Or better yet, Rush Limbaugh. He's got to get rid of his stash.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

2. I had to come off Vioxx after major back surgery

I developed bleeding...literally homorraging after two years on it. I found that extra strength tylenol works better than anything...really...try it.

Feel better.

[bertha katzenengel]

11. I've been taking Aleve regularly on doc's advice, and until yesterday

it was working quite well. Sorry to hear you had such a problem, dear. :hug: thanks for the good wishes.

[SnowGoose]

3. Because people can grow it

which means pharmaceutical companies can't charge you exorbitant prices for it. If they could, it would be legal and expensive.

On edit: not that I'm encouraging you to break the law in any way. Of course.

[elperromagico]

4. Because the government isn't making a profit from it.

They can make profits off of ciggies and booze by raising taxes on those items, all the while claiming that it's to get people to stop using those things. Of course, it isn't; if people quit smoking and drinking, the government wouldn't make any money.

Follow the money. Always follow the money.

[sportndandy]

5. Pot doesn't relieve pain

It relieves nausea.

Pot can actually increase physical pain by increasing the heart rate and sending blood to injured areas. I don't think pot would help a burn victim. A friend had some fingers blown off, and pot made it hurt more.

But it will get rid of nausea, headaches, stomachpains, cancer...a long list.

[elperromagico]

8. Yes, pot has its benefits. But let's not go nuts.

Most people use it for one benefit and one benefit alone: to get high and eat Cheetos.

[flakey_foont]

10. Oh, I don't know

it always made me feel pretty good

[bertha katzenengel]

14. It doesn't? Dammit. Oh, well.

I know something that'll make me forget the pain. It's called tequila. :toast:

[Nikia]

28. I believe it does

It also interacts with ibprophen and other over the counter pain relievers to produce a very good amount of pain relief.
I can't help you Bertha from where I am nor do I think that it is good to discuss that on a public message board, but good luck.

[lojasmo]

30. I got through a vasectomy and wisdom tooth removal (4)

without the use of any prescription or OTC pain medicine.

[the Princess]

6. I keep asking the same question

It's just stupid. I could use a little wacky weed right now!

[Reverend_Smitty]

7. It's a fucked up law isn't it?

It's no more a gateway drug than alcohol. If I did that stuff I would totally hook you up, but alas I do not. If you don't mind me asking...what is causing your pain

[bertha katzenengel]

13. Arthritis & spondylosis, lower back.

Yes. It is fucked up beyond all recognition. FUBAR.

[Reverend_Smitty]

16. yikes!

Back pain sucks. I don't know much about pot's pain relieving abilities but at least when you are high, you don't have to worry about pain...just worrying about your next munchies fix.

Hope you can find something that helps :hug:

[bigwillq]

12. Hope you feel better Bertha!

:hug: I don't smoke pot anymore, if I did I would know plenty of dealers and I would buy you some and send it to you. :hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

15. You're sweet. :D

Thank you, Big Will. (I like that name. I'm going to have to name the next feral tomcat to come along Big Will. :hi:)

[bigwillq]

17. I would be so honored!

:bounce:

So what's hurting you?

[bertha katzenengel]

18. aaaaahhhhhhhhhh

my back, Will. I know I'm not the only person on earth who lives in pain, but jesus, it's bad today. Wanh, wanh, wanh. :(

I will live. I'll nuke the heat pack to lean on when I drive home, and once home I'll nuke it again and have some dinner and a big fat margarita.

Gotta go now. ttfn, everyone :hi:

[bigwillq]

19. Hope you post later tonight!

Take care of yourself.:hug:

[bertha katzenengel]

24. hey, Big Will

couldn't make it. but :hi:

[libodem]

20. Poor dear

I sympathize. Do you do the heat and cold thing? I have low-back and neck troubles. F-ing bone spurs, anyway!

[bertha katzenengel]

22. re: heat & cold: not nearly as often as I know would benefit me.

Thanks for the kick in the ass. ;)

[jukes]

21. gardening is a fine hobby.

i'll PM you some linx later.

sorry you're hurting. you def don't deserve it.

[bertha katzenengel]

23. It is a fine hobby, jukes . . . the question is:

um... well... I'll ask when you PM me. :blush:

After all, in this backwards befucked country, mj is :wtf: illegal. :wtf:

[DistressedAmerican]

25. Because The Man Sucks! Hell You Can Get A Prescription For Coke, Heroine,

opium and others. Why not weed. It really helps my stomach issues as well as my bipolar disorder! Screw the hypocrisy!

[bertha katzenengel]

26. I like your graphic, D.A.

:bounce:

[mark414]

27. wish i could help you out

though if you're planning on going to the boston meetup i know for a fact there's a couple there who could

[Spacemom]

29. It's a shame our government turns decent people into criminals

For something that grows naturally!!

My mom has final stage ovarian cancer. She is NOT a criminal. She is a decent, kind woman who worked most of her life paying taxes to a government that would now put her in jail for trying to live pain free and with dignity.

:grr: :grr: :grr:

I'm sorry you're hurting sweetie. If you can find something that works, I say go for it. :hug: