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Tree Lady

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11. My husband has arthritis in the spine

Reply to Attilatheblond (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 29, 2025, 06:34 PM

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And neck. A lot of pain. He just started getting specialized shots in his neck called Medial Branch Blocks and if it works for the pain they will do a Radiofrequency Neurotomy where they put heat on the nerves to deaden them that cause the pain.

He went to a special pain doctor to hear about this.

He smokes pot to help but hates pain pills so doesn't use them often.

So far the first shots they gave him have been working. He said he can move his neck around without pain for first time in years.

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

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

Oh, on the contrary... OldBaldy1701E Monday #8

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

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

That makes more sense.. Tranquil72 Monday #4

The last THC pill approved was useless for nausea or pain. Usually my patients did better if they smoked or vaped. travelingthrulife 15 hrs ago #21

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

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

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

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

My husband has arthritis in the spine Tree Lady Monday #11

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

Sorry it didn't help you Tree Lady 14 hrs ago #22

Gee, who would have thought. twodogsbarking Monday #7

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

Good luck to hopefully soon better relief! electric_blue68 Monday #10

bookmarked -- for op and the replies nt orleans Monday #12

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Are you going to tell us vaxes are scams next? I've read that on right-wing sites. Bernardo de La Paz 18 hrs ago #17

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I see you do your own research! Bernardo de La Paz 18 hrs ago #20

After two back surgeries, it's helped me. Emile 18 hrs ago #18

Thank you for posting this. Xolodno 3 hrs ago #23