Gary and I have been discussing pain lately. It seems that every community in our county has seen the opening of at least one dispensary for cannabis products. Friends and family members are already touting the benefits of cannabis oil. There are numerous FB comments about pain relief. I have to confess that I haven’t formed any strong opinions about it, simply because for some people their alternative solutions seem to be drugs and/or alcohol. We already know the terrible results of using either to control pain. My biggest concerns with cannabis products are the same ones I have for any “supplement” or alternative medication- misinformation, quality control, and dosage. People who “self-medicate” aren’t always the best doctors.
I’m not sure I will devote much time or effort to finding out more about this issue, at least for a while. However, I can see that in the future I might want to weigh all of my options. I’m currently in pain only when I’m awake and I don’t mean that as a joke. I’m thankful that I still sleep well and I don’t awaken in the middle of the night in pain, as my husband sometimes does. My pain level is generally manageable, always there and annoying, but not preventing me from doing much. I’ve only cancelled or postponed three activities in the last six weeks.
Living with constant pain makes me aware that there are people who suffer far more than I do. I can’t blame them for wanting to try almost anything in order to feel better. I only pray that they make wise decisions and continue to consult with a reliable medical professional for guidance.
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