What is better smoking weed or taking vicadin for cronic pain .....im a gulf war vet withperipheal neuro pathy

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side effects of vicadin are more dangerous than smoking weed.My nuerological problems are leaving me in constant pain where i do resort to weed .Ive been dx with fybro myalgia,chronic fatigue,guillianne barre ,bells palsy, ptsd,tmj,rhumatoid athritis,shall i go on & on .....if u ask me id rather use something natural than something chemically prodused such as hydrocodone or morphine...let me live and die in peace....

Answer 1

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Pot has it's medical uses, I too smoke weed, but use it more to help me sleep better, to stimulate appetite as being in severe chronic pain, I simply don't get hungry. It also works great for muscle spasms and nausea. As for pain, I don't know that it works that great for it, other than as a muscle relaxant or minor pain. I take Methadone for pain management, with Vicodin mixed in on the days I have breakthrough pain. I would think with Rhumatoid Arthritis, you would need to be taking something to control inflammation. You don't say if you do or not. The Fibromyagia may respond to Valerian. This will also help with pain. It can be purchased in the vitamin aisle. Chronic fatigue is a symptom of the Fibromyagia, if you can gain better quality of sleep, you may find your fatigue ease up. The Valerian will help you get that sleep. Good luck, hope you get to feeling better.

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thank u and for now ive been increased to ..pain is increesing as well as my tolerance ...i wish to be pain free but must learn to live with my pain and manage it so it dosent interfere as much

Answer 2

Maybe you could see an acupuncturist? Mine works wonders on all kinds of pain.

Answer 3

First there is no bad or dangerous side effects of marijauna.hydrocodone is pretty pu55y cuz u have to take like 4 7.5s to feel it in 20 mins and it doesnt last long, Lortabs pwnn

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Answer 4

Hey dude...
Lots of us are veterans...
Go see the VA Doctor..
Do not mess with your life any more.. You have done your part.

Your first step to recovery is to admit that you have a problem.

I for one am proud of you..

God Bless

Dale

Answer 5

Well weed isn't a pain-killer so if it's about pain then stick with vicadin. With the shape you're it really doesn't matter about the side effects of anything. If you're trying to forget about your situation then smoke weed, by all means.
I'm sorry to hear about your condition & thank you for serving our country & the sacrifices you have made for us. If you need assistance then please call your local DAV office - they're a wonderful resource for vets like yourself who have sacrificed so much.

Answer 6

I agree with you about the natural part. Vicadins are awful and they make me sick. I hope you are where it is legal for pain otherwise you could be arrested for relieving your pain. Check out norml.org Morphine and Oxycontin were the only meds that helped my grandpa with his pain. Be careful.

Answer 7

Wow. That is a whole bunch of auto immune issues going on. I would recomend gentle yoga, you can get a video or go to a class. It helps me so much. I agree that marajuana is better than vicadin if it helps you. Don't stop using the VA though. You might want to talk to a Natropathic Doc, or a nutritionist. Food is a powerfull healer. Good luck, find your peace to live in, and thank you for serving our country.

Answer 8

taking vicadin because you won't be sent to jail

Answer 9

can you get accupuncture? i agree with you on the weed, but its illegal and it gets us in trouble, unless you live where its allowed???? ask a naturalist dr or healer.