Arthritis and Cannabis

[Stormy]

This is for you @Avalon. Ever considered a pot treatment for arthritis? I'd jump on it if I thought it would improve my quality of life

 

 

 

https://www.google.com/amp/www.nydailynews.com/life-style/no-cure-arthritis-marijuana-works-wonders-article-1.3415877%3foutputType=amp

[+ Avalon]

This is for you @Avalon. Ever considered a pot treatment for arthritis? I'd jump on it if I thought it would improve my quality of life

 

 

 

https://www.google.com/amp/www.nydailynews.com/life-style/no-cure-arthritis-marijuana-works-wonders-article-1.3415877?outputType=amp

 

Thank-you! I now take Ibuprofen several times a day. I don't if it helps because I still have joint pain. But maybe if I didn't take it, it would be worse.

[Whitman]

@Avalon, in another thread, you mentioned that you have arthritis in your knees and that you are homebound. If the arthritis is the reason for being homebound, I hope you are treating it with more than over-the-counter Ibuprofen.

 

At a minimum, there are prescription anti-inflammatories that might give you more relief.

 

In addition, there's viscosupplementation -- hyaluronan injections directly into the joint. These provided enormous relief to my mother when she was in her 90s, felt it was too late for knee replacement surgery, but was determined to stay on her feet. The hyaluronan (there are different versions of it, different brand name) acts like a shock absorber, lubricating your joints to reduce osteoarthritis symptoms.

 

And then there's the knee replacement option.

 

Sorry if you've elaborated on your situation in other threads I've missed, and if this advice misses the mark, but I wanted to mention options that I have seen work, and say that I hope you are actively working with a doctor -- a specialist -- to deal with an issue as severe and limiting as you've described.

[Rudynate]

Cannabis was really helpful managing the pain I experienced from an ongoing spine problem.

[+ Avalon]

Thank-you all for the advice.

[+ Avalon]

Regarding cannabis I don't smoke so it would need to be something to eat. As a diabetic I wonder if they make sugar free brownies?

[Rudynate]

Regarding cannabis I don't smoke so it would need to be something to eat. As a diabetic I wonder if they make sugar free brownies?

 

 

There are all sorts of edibles

[mike carey]

Regarding cannabis I don't smoke so it would need to be something to eat. As a diabetic I wonder if they make sugar free brownies?

There are all sorts of edibles

There is also medicinal cannabis (cannabis oils and the like) that may be an option if your state permits that.

[+ WilliamM]

Regarding cannabis I don't smoke so it would need to be something to eat. As a diabetic I wonder if they make sugar free brownies?

In Total Support of Whitman:

 

But @Whitman's suggestions about knee problems are relatively easy and perhaps life changing.

 

Whitman is also worth trusting given his experience with his mom.