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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:12 PM
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If I could buy some weed today, I would, and I would smoke it, or find
another way to ingest it. If it alleviates pain, that is. Fuck.

Vioxx is off the market. I can't take Celebrex -- high blood pressure. Bextra never really worked for me anyway. Injections haven't worked, not even x-ray guided ones. Fuck.

Why in the name of Volstead is marijuana an illegal substance?!
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Kikosexy2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:14 PM
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1. No...
Vicadin??? Anyone know Liz Taylor's or Liza's pharmacist?
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swimmernsecretsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:19 PM
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9. Get Winnona Ryder! She must have some Oxycontin!
Or better yet, Rush Limbaugh. He's got to get rid of his stash.
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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:15 PM
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2. I had to come off Vioxx after major back surgery
I developed bleeding...literally homorraging after two years on it. I found that extra strength tylenol works better than anything...really...try it.

Feel better.
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:21 PM
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11. I've been taking Aleve regularly on doc's advice, and until yesterday
it was working quite well. Sorry to hear you had such a problem, dear. :hug: thanks for the good wishes.
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SnowGoose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:16 PM
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3. Because people can grow it
Edited on Fri Apr-08-05 04:17 PM by SnowGoose
which means pharmaceutical companies can't charge you exorbitant prices for it. If they could, it would be legal and expensive.

On edit: not that I'm encouraging you to break the law in any way. Of course.
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elperromagico Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:16 PM
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4. Because the government isn't making a profit from it.
Edited on Fri Apr-08-05 04:17 PM by elperromagico
They can make profits off of ciggies and booze by raising taxes on those items, all the while claiming that it's to get people to stop using those things. Of course, it isn't; if people quit smoking and drinking, the government wouldn't make any money.

Follow the money. Always follow the money.
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sportndandy Donating Member (710 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:16 PM
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5. Pot doesn't relieve pain
It relieves nausea.

Pot can actually increase physical pain by increasing the heart rate and sending blood to injured areas. I don't think pot would help a burn victim. A friend had some fingers blown off, and pot made it hurt more.

But it will get rid of nausea, headaches, stomachpains, cancer...a long list.
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elperromagico Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:19 PM
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8. Yes, pot has its benefits. But let's not go nuts.
Most people use it for one benefit and one benefit alone: to get high and eat Cheetos.
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flakey_foont Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:19 PM
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10. Oh, I don't know
it always made me feel pretty good
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:23 PM
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14. It doesn't? Dammit. Oh, well.
I know something that'll make me forget the pain. It's called tequila. :toast:
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Nikia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 08:55 AM
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28. I believe it does
It also interacts with ibprophen and other over the counter pain relievers to produce a very good amount of pain relief.
I can't help you Bertha from where I am nor do I think that it is good to discuss that on a public message board, but good luck.
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lojasmo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 09:47 AM
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30. I got through a vasectomy and wisdom tooth removal (4)
without the use of any prescription or OTC pain medicine.
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the Princess Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:17 PM
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6. I keep asking the same question
It's just stupid. I could use a little wacky weed right now!
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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:17 PM
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7. It's a fucked up law isn't it?
It's no more a gateway drug than alcohol. If I did that stuff I would totally hook you up, but alas I do not. If you don't mind me asking...what is causing your pain
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:22 PM
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13. Arthritis & spondylosis, lower back.
Yes. It is fucked up beyond all recognition. FUBAR.
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Reverend_Smitty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:26 PM
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16. yikes!
Back pain sucks. I don't know much about pot's pain relieving abilities but at least when you are high, you don't have to worry about pain...just worrying about your next munchies fix.

Hope you can find something that helps :hug:
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:22 PM
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12. Hope you feel better Bertha!
:hug: I don't smoke pot anymore, if I did I would know plenty of dealers and I would buy you some and send it to you. :hug:
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:24 PM
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15. You're sweet. :D
Thank you, Big Will. (I like that name. I'm going to have to name the next feral tomcat to come along Big Will. :hi:)
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:27 PM
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17. I would be so honored!
:bounce:

So what's hurting you?
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:29 PM
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18. aaaaahhhhhhhhhh
my back, Will. I know I'm not the only person on earth who lives in pain, but jesus, it's bad today. Wanh, wanh, wanh. :(

I will live. I'll nuke the heat pack to lean on when I drive home, and once home I'll nuke it again and have some dinner and a big fat margarita.

Gotta go now. ttfn, everyone :hi:
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:34 PM
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19. Hope you post later tonight!
Take care of yourself.:hug:
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 08:47 AM
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24. hey, Big Will
couldn't make it. but :hi:
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libodem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:37 PM
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20. Poor dear
I sympathize. Do you do the heat and cold thing? I have low-back and neck troubles. F-ing bone spurs, anyway!
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 08:44 AM
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22. re: heat & cold: not nearly as often as I know would benefit me.
Thanks for the kick in the ass. ;)
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jukes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-08-05 04:59 PM
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21. gardening is a fine hobby.
i'll PM you some linx later.

sorry you're hurting. you def don't deserve it.
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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 08:46 AM
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23. It is a fine hobby, jukes . . . the question is:
um... well... I'll ask when you PM me. :blush:

After all, in this backwards befucked country, mj is :wtf: illegal. :wtf:
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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 08:48 AM
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25. Because The Man Sucks! Hell You Can Get A Prescription For Coke, Heroine,
opium and others. Why not weed. It really helps my stomach issues as well as my bipolar disorder! Screw the hypocrisy!

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bertha katzenengel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 08:52 AM
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26. I like your graphic, D.A.
:bounce:
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mark414 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 08:53 AM
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27. wish i could help you out
though if you're planning on going to the boston meetup i know for a fact there's a couple there who could
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Spacemom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-09-05 09:25 AM
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29. It's a shame our government turns decent people into criminals
For something that grows naturally!!

My mom has final stage ovarian cancer. She is NOT a criminal. She is a decent, kind woman who worked most of her life paying taxes to a government that would now put her in jail for trying to live pain free and with dignity.

:grr: :grr: :grr:

I'm sorry you're hurting sweetie. If you can find something that works, I say go for it. :hug:

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