Did a dumb thing.

[Gregor 4,846]

About 2 years ago, I lost 80 lbs. in about 10 weeks. My health has been declining ever since. I have had x-rays, mri's, cat scans. blood tests, several "ostomys", and other assorted tests. So far, no one has been able to figure out anything. All I know is, some days it's a real struggle just to get through the day. In an effort to maybe help myself feel better, at the age of almost 70, I tried marijuana or the first time. Marijuana is legal in IL. and can be bought over the counter, no Rx needed,. I figured it couldn't hurt anything at this point. I figured wrong. I tried a little bit, didn't do anything. Tried a bit more, it put me out for 4 hours. Tried the middle of the road, and I stayed awake, and I feel somewhat better, but I am too d*** loopy to do anything. I can't believe people actually do this stuff for fun. Maybe I am doi9ng it wrong, I don't know. But I'm sure NOT going to practice !

[Pullstart 62,881]

Right, wrong or indifferent feeling, I am proud of you for giving it a shot!  I believe it has it’s acceptable time and place, like alcohol.  There are thousands of strains and each one effects different people, well, differently.  Personally, I can’t tolerate doing it, but support those who chose to legally and responsibly.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,318]

  I’m about as far from an expert as you can get. But aren’t there experts out there who can steer you to what dose, type, amount you should use? I know a couple people who chew a gummy type and swear it does improve their well being. 
  I don’t have any medical issues so I’m not using it (unlike all the medical issues I was trying to cure in my teenage years ) … but if conventional meds weren’t cutting it I would definitely look into it. 

  

[lynnmor 7,306]

I think you need to find a better doctor, it isn't like the good old days when the system passed you along till you got the help you need.  It in now like pushing a rope, you or someone that has your back can not stand down and watch you decline.  Make things happen, smoking dope might have some minor benefit for certain folks, but someone losing considerable weight needs the right attention.  Kick some butt!

[Sailman 1,291]

12 hours ago, Sparky said:

  I don’t have any medical issues so I’m not using it (unlike all the medical issues I was trying to cure in my teenage years ) …

  

     

[953 nut 55,229]

Whenever I have a medical question I always go to the website for the Mayo Clinic to obtain basic information prior to visiting the Doctor. Some of the information on the site will give you questions to ask and it can help you to determine how well the Doctor understands your condition. 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/unexplained-weight-loss/basics/causes/sym-20050700

           As far as the marijuana is concerned I guess a case of the munchies could help put the weight back on but I don't think it will cure anything. All it will do is mask the symptoms that could be a clue to the actual problem.

I will pray that you can find a new Doctor who can find and reverse the medical problem that is causing you so much pain. 

[davem1111 2,030]

15 hours ago, Sparky said:

  I’m about as far from an expert as you can get. But aren’t there experts out there who can steer you to what dose, type, amount you should use? I know a couple people who chew a gummy type and swear it does improve their well being. 
  I don’t have any medical issues so I’m not using it (unlike all the medical issues I was trying to cure in my teenage years ) … but if conventional meds weren’t cutting it I would definitely look into it. 

  

 

I use Delta-8 gummies sometimes, like recently when I was experiencing a lot of back and hip pain, and couldn't sleep more than a few hours without getting so uncomfortable I had to get up and walk around for a while, take some Tylenol and melatonin and try to go back to sleep.  These gummies are legal here in Indiana, but marijuana isn't.  They vary in potency so you have to experiment a bit. The first time I ate a whole one, while I was painting the living room, I got pretty stoned.... it was actually fun.  Pot has always made me lethargic if not nearly comatose, but this felt pretty good. Now if I eat half of one at bedtime I can sleep pretty well and wake up feeling alert and rested. Might be worth a try. 

 

I also want to say, because of some of the health issues my wife and I have experienced where no one can figure out what's wrong, in that case it *may* be tied to something psychological, like stress and worry. The subconscious mind can really mess with your body if it gets the urge to. This recent pain I've had, and a similar episode last fall, I'm pretty certain were all psychosomatic. I just had to believe that and talk my subconscious into "cutting the crap" and it worked, within a week or two. Chiropractic, Accupuncture, pain killers, didn't seem to help and in some cases may have made things even worse.  

[Pullstart 62,881]

25 minutes ago, davem1111 said:

 

I use Delta-8 gummies sometimes, like recently when I was experiencing a lot of back and hip pain, and couldn't sleep more than a few hours without getting so uncomfortable I had to get up and walk around for a while, take some Tylenol and melatonin and try to go back to sleep.  These gummies are legal here in Indiana, but marijuana isn't.  They vary in potency so you have to experiment a bit. The first time I ate a whole one, while I was painting the living room, I got pretty stoned.... it was actually fun.  Pot has always made me lethargic if not nearly comatose, but this felt pretty good. Now if I eat half of one at bedtime I can sleep pretty well and wake up feeling alert and rested. Might be worth a try. 

 

I also want to say, because of some of the health issues my wife and I have experienced where no one can figure out what's wrong, in that case it *may* be tied to something psychological, like stress and worry. The subconscious mind can really mess with your body if it gets the urge to. This recent pain I've had, and a similar episode last fall, I'm pretty certain were all psychosomatic. I just had to believe that and talk my subconscious into "cutting the crap" and it worked, within a week or two. Chiropractic, Accupuncture, pain killers, didn't seem to help and in some cases may have made things even worse.  

Delta 8 is chemically modified CBD, which is hemp.  The funny thing about Delta 8, is it has completely wiped the market of THC products and value… which kills drug trade, which keeps it local, which does all kinds of funny things to the legal market.

[Horse Newbie 7,069]

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