It’s been almost 40 years since I smoked weed, but I don’t remember it being a pain killer.
Longer for me but I was in my teens and what was pain back then.
Now I have a nerve disease that is 24/7 pain level 7-8 for me. 9 pain pills/9 other pill/3 other pills daily to control muscle contractions and pain.
Started using a triple hit pipe twice a day and now I have cut these meds in a third. Weed works and other than having the munchies all is good. Just gotta hide the grub.
Oh, started wearing tie dyed clothing and bell bottoms but I do not think anybody notices when I get off my horse.
Same - I hear it is much more potent these days. May not kill pain but make one not as aware of it....man.
It’s not any good on pain, it gets you high, and you forget how much pain you are in. I’ll drink a couple glasses of wine, or a couple scotch and water, and get pain relief. Blood sugar shows that up though. Even 1 beer is more pain relief than a reefer.
From the federal National Institute on Drug Abuse (http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana-medicine:
Currently, the two main cannabinoids from the marijuana plant that are of medical interest are THC and CBD.
THC increases appetite and reduces nausea. The FDA-approved THC-based medications are used for these purposes. THC may also decrease pain, inflammation (swelling and redness), and muscle control problems.
CBD is a cannabinoid that does not affect the mind or behavior. It may be useful in reducing pain and inflammation, controlling epileptic seizures, and possibly even treating mental illness and addictions.
NIH-funded and other researchers are continuing to explore the possible uses of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids for medical treatment.