Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana) for Fibromyalgia
Cannabis Sativa or Medical Marijuana is a drug that may be used to relieve fibromyalgia
symptoms. Tell us your experience with Cannabis Sativa / Medical Marijuana for fibromyalgia.
Rate this fibromyalgia treatment below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7.74
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7.80
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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7.17
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Better Sleep
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9.12
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No Side Effects
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8.68
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Convenience
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5.71
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Cost/Benefit
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9.31
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Depression Relief
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8.00
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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7.00
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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7.50
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Skin Problem Relief
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5.63
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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6.24
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Based on 62 rating(s) & review(s).
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Relief, but kind of a hassel 09/02/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Difficult to obtain and take, but it definitely helps!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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2
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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8
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Lifelong user, only relief I get. 08/19/10
Reviewed by:
Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
There was a time, way back before I developed the pain symptoms and other associated issues related to FMS, when marijuana was simply a recreational thing that I did with my friends; I could take it or leave it at any time. Then, lo and behold, several years later I developed symptoms of the FMS that runs rampant through my maternal line and nothing I tried had any effect. I can take over the counter medications all day long and none of them have more than the slightest of slight positive effects on my FMS symptoms. Even the prescription medications I have been given generally only have slight effect (except for maybe the opiate based drugs, such as vicoden and fentanyl and that sort of meds, all of which come with SEVERE side effects, including nausea and constipation). It was during this time that I first tried smoking marijuana to try to find some relief of the pain that I experience every day and found that marijuana seemed to be effective to manage the worst of my pain symptoms. I have continued to use marijuana (primarily in the smoked form as that is the easiest to procure means of delivery; vaporizers are expensive) over the last 14 years as the primary medication to manage my various FMS symptoms, including the nausea that seems to be an every day thing with some FMS patients, the pain that fluctuates from day to day, the moderate insomnia that I deal with, and other issues that I have including major depression (that is at least partly due to the fact that I do have a chronic pain issue that I cannot get adequately treated by the medical profession).
There have been times in my life where the pain has been so severe that I have literally wished to die, if only that would stop the pain. Times like those, marijuana has quite literally served as a life saver for me.
I don't know what part of the MMJ that I have consumed over the years is responsible for the benefits that I have received from it but the effects that MMJ has had on my physical and mental state over the years are undeniable. There is an aspect that it seems that some patients forget to mention when discussing the part that MMJ plays in our lives and that is namely the fact (and yes, I do say fact) that even if smoking MMJ does not relieve ALL of the pain and other symptoms of FMS, it does tend to put one into a mental state in which I am more capable of coping with what is. Also, I would love to see some research and others experiences with such preparations as hemp oil for pain relief. The couple of experiences I have had with hemp oil (applied to a cigarette as a means of delivery) produced no "high" but, and this is a big but, for the first time in many years, after the first time I was exposed to this particular so-called drug, I know I experienced the first time in many years of absolutely no pain and this lasted for several hours (upwards of 4 or 5 hours) with absolutely no side effects that I could tell. I wish that this medicine would be made available to the general public as I believe it is much more effective than many of the pharmaceutical preparation that are commonly prescribed for what ails us.
Currently the only downside that I see to the use of marijuana for the management of my FMS is the legality of it. I would love to be able to acquire my medicine legally and with the full knowledge and supervision of a trained medical professional and look forward to the day that this government gets its head out of its own ass and smells the bud, so to speak. Marijuana is medicine and is much safer even as a "nightcap" type of thing than alcohol ever was. May the goddess Mary Jane bring her enlightenment to the medical establishment and may the government stop persecuting those who are only trying to feel better.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Works for me 08/16/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I have on and off used marijuana for many aspects of my firbromyalgia. It really works well to relieve pain and for insomnia. I don't feel hungover from it like I do on many other medications and can function better.
It doesn't give me nausea or keep me wide awake. I would have to say the best part of it it pain relief, the down side is it is illegal STILL and can be difficult to get sometimes.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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10
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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3
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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8
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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works great 06/20/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I have tried all kinds of meds for my pain and colitis and nausea that goes with it. Marijuana works the best, it is the ONLY thing that takes the pain away..Why is this drug not legalized??? It has so many benefits that far outweigh the negative stigma attached to it..I will continue to use it.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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8
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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my thoughts 06/15/10
Reviewed by:
United States
helps gives me energy & I can deal with the pain. wish it lasted longer & was cheeper in these hard times
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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2
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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7
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Better Sleep
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2
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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2
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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3
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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6
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Marijuana is my miracle medicine. 05/19/10
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Crawfordsville, Iowa, USA
I have been smoking to relieve my fibro pain for 3yrs and before that I smoke recreational. It has given me my life back and I have been an advocate for medical marijuana in Iowa for about 18 months. I am a better Mom, Wife and I live a productive life that I can be proud of.
God Bless
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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8
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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1
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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7
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
This stuff IS the real deal!!!! 05/10/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I havent smoked pot for 20+ yrs and suffer from chronic pain(due to having reconstructive surgery on both feet that was not successful) and diagnosed with Fibro ( which affects my hands and arms mainly)My doctors have threw just about every pain killer available at me with little to very limited success in alieviating pain.From motrin to vicotin to oxy to demerol-you name it and I have tried it.The only 2 things that has helped over the last 3 yrs is opiate patches that I wear religiously and then I tried some "pot" about a month ago.I cannot believe how well and how fast it works.I dont smoke it to get stoned,just a hit or 2-a couple times a day makes ALL the difference in the world.If you have chronic pain I highly recomend giving "pot"a try.It surprised the hell out of me.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Month
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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7
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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8
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Marijuana for Pain Relief 05/07/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I was reluctant to try it but after trying it the pain was reduced after I did. Now I know that I can get relief and without narcotics I am happy.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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10
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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8
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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marijuana works for fibromyalgia 04/03/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
works well
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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8
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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10
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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8
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Skin Problem Relief
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8
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Edibles 03/23/10
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Location Not Given
I have tried smoking and edibles and feel for myself that the edibles work best for me. They do take much longer, of course, to work. But, you do not have the "stoned" feeling. I just have some pain reduction, but, mostly a great night's sleep! This has helped to alleviate some of my symptoms in the long run by getting better rest.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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3
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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3
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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3
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Cost/Benefit
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7
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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