This is a discussion on Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry within the Pain Management forums, part of the General Spine Discussion Forums category; (MedPage Today) -- Federal authorities in California are cracking down on the state's medical marijuana industry, four U.S. attorneys announced... ...
Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry (MedPage Today) -- Federal authorities in California are cracking down on the state's medical marijuana industry, four U.S. attorneys announced...
Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry (click here for the full article at MedPage Today)
Justin Averna
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- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
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Re: Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry This is terrible news. Medical MJ is one of the best pain relievers for various back pain and illness'.
Various studies observed that the herb protects the neuropathic sheath from further damage. In addition, consuming the hemp oil oxidizes various diseased cells in the body and it has been shown to fight cancers.
A good documentary is "run from the cure"
Regards,
Dr. S
Re: Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry Although it's never been my drug of choice, I have enjoyed its medical and non-medical uses over the years. I do have to say that it was INCREDIBLY helpful with opiate withdrawal symptoms and I would not detox again without it. It was a very useful tool.
43 yr. old female with 11 and 13 year old kids.
10+ years of chronic back pain (Severe R/L leg pain for past year)
DDD at L3L4, L4L5, L5S1
Herniations, foraminal stenosis and facet hypertrophy at all 3 levels
Type II modic changes at L5S1
Conservative measures not helpful (medication, NSAIDs, injections, PT, massage, chiro, lifestyle and ergonomic modifications)
Microdiscectomy/Laminotomy (L5S1) 12/10 - Reherniated 6 weeks later.
2-level fusion (ALIF) (L4-L5, L5-S1) 6/29/11
Re: Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry ok.....just for the record, my particular DOC is a nice buttery chardonnay. That's really about it.
43 yr. old female with 11 and 13 year old kids.
10+ years of chronic back pain (Severe R/L leg pain for past year)
DDD at L3L4, L4L5, L5S1
Herniations, foraminal stenosis and facet hypertrophy at all 3 levels
Type II modic changes at L5S1
Conservative measures not helpful (medication, NSAIDs, injections, PT, massage, chiro, lifestyle and ergonomic modifications)
Microdiscectomy/Laminotomy (L5S1) 12/10 - Reherniated 6 weeks later.
2-level fusion (ALIF) (L4-L5, L5-S1) 6/29/11
Re: Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry I know there are a lot of chronic pain patients that use it for that purpose and it helps them. For me personally, I'd be a 500 lb woman had I used it for that purpose. Just made me want to eat a bag of Oreos, drink a few Dr. Peppers and lay on the couch worthless LOL. My neighbor had leukemia and was prescribed a pill form and had the paranoia side effect and quit taking it. But hey, if it works for people, then I don't see a problem with it.Originally Posted by Kimberly
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Re: Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry Medical MJ actually cures diseases, it is not just a pain reliever.
Re: Feds Seek to Curb Calif. Medical Marijuana Industry Living in a state that doesn't recognize it's usefulness, it may not be wise to say that I too have enjoyed its uses at differing times over the years. However, it did not help with my pain. It seemed to make me focus more on the pain, so no more of that. But, perhaps it will be a useful tool for me also, if needed.Although it's never been my drug of choice, I have enjoyed its medical and non-medical uses over the years. I do have to say that it was INCREDIBLY helpful with opiate withdrawal symptoms and I would not detox again without it. It was a very useful tool
Oh yes, I have fond memories of buttery Chardonnay and a nice Cabernet. Hopefully one day soon I will be off meds and can enjoy them again.ok.....just for the record, my particular DOC is a nice buttery chardonnay. That's really about it
Last edited by Catherine; 10-20-2011 at 12:07 PM.
ACDF C6-7 1993 - no more pain!
Auto accident 2/08
Three MRI's
Find bilateral pars defect L5-S1 5/08
Pain increases until unable to work 9/09
Find grade 1 Spondylolisthesis 3/10 with left L5 nerve root compression
Left L5 & bilateral pars SNRB 5/11- no effect
7/11 EMG and Nerve conduction test
New MRI, finally! 9mm slip, bilateral pars fractures, facet hypertrophy and mild disc bulging at L4-L5 and L5-S1
Anterior/Posterior fusion w instrumentation 11/8/11
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