Has anyone tried Cesamet for pain? My Dr is thinking of prescribing it for me..
I have been diagnosed with chronic pain and I suffer from Rheumatoid, Psoriatic and Osteoarthritis. I also have Fibromyalgia, severe DDD C4 - C7 and Hashimotos Thyroid. I have one type of pain or another daily. I have been using Oxycontin of years to deal with my pain but it isn't effective anymore. I am slowly decreasing it and my Dr wants to try Cesamet instead. I know that Cesamet is a synthetic form of Marijuana and I would love to hear from others who have tried it.
Thank you,
Sherry
Hello:
I take this along with my Oxycontin, I also take Lyrica for my Fibromyalgia and severe back and leg pain. It is great, just make sure you dose right because it will make you slow for the day (on a high) but very happy.
Al
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I don't have any personal experience with Cesamet but I've seen people discussing it on our ChronicPainConnection forum. Try going there and asking if anyone has tried it.
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I hope someone there can help you.
Karen
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Holy cow!! That's alot to deal with! I am currently taking Cesamet along with Morphine...which is too much together. I am currently going back and forth to try to find a balance that works on my doctors advice. I currently don't have a definite yes or no , as to whether it works well though. I wish I could be of more help. I will keep you up to date with my progress and hopefully be of some help to you. My best wishes to you. I hope you have a good support system...P.S. I also take Gabapentin. Most of these meds are for my Fibromyalgia, which is severe, but I have a few other medical problems too.
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