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We were just talking this morning about MMJ. got shot down in FL but of course we can get the regular illegal stuff no problem--it is the medical stuff that we cant get!
doesn't seem to increase my husband's appetite but nice to have him relaxed and giggling every nite.
doesn't seem to increase my husband's appetite but nice to have him relaxed and giggling every nite.
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Wow, still relaxed almost 4 hours later.
Used hybrid, with vape pen
First hour was intense with EVERYTHING very funny
Next two hours sleeping
No change in appetite.
Errors: be sitting in comfortable location before using, since moving while laughing very challenging.
No need to take hard pull, and start with one. I had bit of coughing spell...perhaps WAY out of practice.
I tried it to help with spasticity, we will see if that works, but right now feels pretty good. Or maybe I just don't care
Used hybrid, with vape pen
First hour was intense with EVERYTHING very funny
Next two hours sleeping
No change in appetite.
Errors: be sitting in comfortable location before using, since moving while laughing very challenging.
No need to take hard pull, and start with one. I had bit of coughing spell...perhaps WAY out of practice.
I tried it to help with spasticity, we will see if that works, but right now feels pretty good. Or maybe I just don't care
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Here they will put you in jail for it-doesnt matter if it helps you medically-long live the republic of Texas
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The different reactions will depend on the relative amounts of the various cannabinoids. Appetite is increased by the THC. Sleep results from both THC and CBD.
And like I said in a long ago post -- start with just a small amount. I went to la-la land with sensory overload for about 3 hours. Pleasant it wasn't....
And like I said in a long ago post -- start with just a small amount. I went to la-la land with sensory overload for about 3 hours. Pleasant it wasn't....
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I had to laugh reading your post, good for you.
Chris did smoke it (he was smoking cigarettes anyway), and it did mean that we had some evenings of just relaxing and laughing together.
Chris did smoke it (he was smoking cigarettes anyway), and it did mean that we had some evenings of just relaxing and laughing together.
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AZgirl,
Are you using the indica strain? That's the one that affects more the body than the mind and is good for relaxing spastic muscles and helps with sleep. I personally wouldn't use it during the day because I don't want to be sleepy or have even minimal 'mind' effect, but its very helpful at night. It does wear off after a few hours but so far it's been able to replace using baclofen, at least at night. I don't take any baclofen even during the day even though I have a lot of spasticity, but I might have to do something soon. I was thinking that the edible mm oil might be worth trying. It's much slower getting into the system and longer lasting so might be better for daytime use. Also, you probably already know that vaporizing is better than smoking if you stick with it. Good luck with the trial.
Are you using the indica strain? That's the one that affects more the body than the mind and is good for relaxing spastic muscles and helps with sleep. I personally wouldn't use it during the day because I don't want to be sleepy or have even minimal 'mind' effect, but its very helpful at night. It does wear off after a few hours but so far it's been able to replace using baclofen, at least at night. I don't take any baclofen even during the day even though I have a lot of spasticity, but I might have to do something soon. I was thinking that the edible mm oil might be worth trying. It's much slower getting into the system and longer lasting so might be better for daytime use. Also, you probably already know that vaporizing is better than smoking if you stick with it. Good luck with the trial.
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if you are not a regular smoker, I would suggest you bake brownies. smoking is not good for a pals. my "supplier" bakes chocolate cake with it and I cut it into the size I have determined is correct and freeze it. then I blend it into a milkshake everynight.
we had a few tries on the correct dosage but got it eventually--not too high but muscles relaxed and a smile on his face.
we had a few tries on the correct dosage but got it eventually--not too high but muscles relaxed and a smile on his face.
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Neil,
Admittedly my former state is not as tolerant of open smoking as some others, but you're in Austin, and I'd imagine can get edibles, capsules and other less obtrusive forms. In the privacy of your own home...anyway, I noticed a cannabis group there on Meetup, whose members I daresay have resources...Meetup organizers have e-mails. Just a thought. Your ALS clinic/support group may also have connections.
Admittedly my former state is not as tolerant of open smoking as some others, but you're in Austin, and I'd imagine can get edibles, capsules and other less obtrusive forms. In the privacy of your own home...anyway, I noticed a cannabis group there on Meetup, whose members I daresay have resources...Meetup organizers have e-mails. Just a thought. Your ALS clinic/support group may also have connections.
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