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Xolodno

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23. Thank you for posting this.

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 09:32 PM

Sep 30

There are days where the pain is just unbearable. I had heard of new back surgeries, went to a doctor and she had a CT Scan done on my spine. Turns out I have spinal arthritis and said don't let anyone convince to get back surgery, it might make it worse. Since I'm Eliquis she couldn't really prescribe anything either. Told me to save up for a walker that has the option to sit down, a day may come I might need it.

A chiropractor, CBD and accupunture used to work. Not so much anymore. A deep tissue massage still works (and whenever I get a new therapist, have to inform them "trust me, you won't be able to hurt me" and they are always shocked as hell how much pressure they can apply and I don't even budge). Problem is, insurance doesn't cover it.

I'm in California, so hopefully it makes its way here.

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A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study [View all] Omaha Steve Sep 29 OP

...and we'll never hear about it again. C Moon Sep 29 #1

Oh, on the contrary... OldBaldy1701E Sep 29 #8

thanks for posting this! glad to know about it nt orleans Sep 29 #2

In Science We Should Trust, eh men, and women. twodogsbarking Sep 29 #3

That makes more sense.. Tranquil72 Sep 29 #4

The last THC pill approved was useless for nausea or pain. Usually my patients did better if they smoked or vaped. travelingthrulife Sep 30 #21

Due to arthritis in whole spine, along with almost ever joint in my body, and spinal stenosis in neck, PAIN is constant Attilatheblond Sep 29 #5

My arthritis has progressed to encompass the whole spine, as well... slightlv Sep 29 #6

In AZ, a lot of Cannabis products are legal at licensed dispensaries. There is a steep tax on the stuff Attilatheblond Sep 29 #9

My sis and I have taken trips to DT KC in the past, slightlv Sep 29 #13

My husband has arthritis in the spine Tree Lady Sep 29 #11

Pain specialist tested the Medial Branch Block on me Attilatheblond Sep 29 #14

Sorry it didn't help you Tree Lady Sep 30 #22

Gee, who would have thought. twodogsbarking Sep 29 #7

Yep. I often wonder if the Puritans put us on the wrong course about a lot of things. Attilatheblond Sep 29 #15

Good luck to hopefully soon better relief! electric_blue68 Sep 29 #10

bookmarked -- for op and the replies nt orleans Sep 29 #12

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 30 #16

Are you going to tell us vaxes are scams next? I've read that on right-wing sites. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 30 #17

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 30 #19

I see you do your own research! Bernardo de La Paz Sep 30 #20

After two back surgeries, it's helped me. Emile Sep 30 #18

Thank you for posting this. Xolodno Sep 30 #23

k&r n/t area51 Oct 1 #24

Great find. Thanks for posting. oasis Oct 2 #25