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CBD is the most effective pain relieving compound in marijuana. While THC has pain relieving properties, it the more psychoactive compound and is what produces the red eyes, munchies and "dopey" feeling. With CBD, I get instant and lasting (hours) of relief from a few puffs on the wax/oil vaporizer. The vaporizer and the oil/wax produce no odor whatsoever, although occasionally it is flavored and you may get a whiff of lemon or whatever "flavor" you find. Different "flavors" have different CBD percentages ranging from 85-95% pure-if you get from a dispensary the employee can suggest a wax/oil that will be best tuned to what you're looking for (my husband hates the smell and this has been a true Godsend) just a cloud of vapor. My endometriosis is predominantly around my bowels and because of that, I have constant diarrhea and have become afraid to eat. When the pain lets up, I do experience an appetite boost but nothing like the traditional "munchies." If you live in a state where you can obtain a medical card and go to dispensaries, yes, they ought to have it. Look near the edibles and other products rather than just the dizzying array of buds.

If you live in a state without dispensaries or are unable to obtain a medicinal card (as is my situation) you can usually find a producer through your regular procurement channels as it is gaining popularity, especially for pain relief. It is even possible to make in your kitchen, though I haven't had the finances to attempt this experiment. On bad days, I carry it with me (has a cute little case that fits right in my cosmetics pouch) and take a puff or two in as private a place as I can find (since its vapor and not smoke, even public bathrooms are fair game-no setting off smoke detectors!) Of course, I wouldn't try to take it on a plane just yet. And for those of us to must abstain due to employment regulations, it is a great solution as most urine tests detect the THC only (if you're concerned about this, you can always try some and use an over the counter pharmacy drug test just to be sure.)

Sorry for the rambling novel, I hope it makes sense and helps! Be strong fellow warriors!!!!

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@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member I gave up feelings of guilt when it comes to easing my pain. I was called everything from just crazy to a junkie by various pain doctors whose medications turned me into a zombie or worse, did nothing. Pot is only illegal for two true reasons, going back to the founding of the U.S. 1. The oil barons saw hemp as a MAJOR threat to their industry-marijuana can produce oil, hemp for rope and fabrics, etc that rivaled that of the oil production at the time in the U.S. (Before we made friends with countries that had it in spades) and 2. It was used by indigenous cultures that our government was forced to squander in order to claim the territories that eventually became the USA. There was a federal study done in the late 1700's-early 1800's that stated there are no physically addictive properties and the recommendation was made to legalize it then-enter the oil barons and 200 years later, we're stuck breaking nonsensical laws that are only upheld because that's the way it's always been.

@A MyEndometriosisTeam Member you're absolutely right! People absolutely need to understand the risks involved. It is not legal in my current state of residence. I was born and raised in NJ where medicinal has been legalized but only for terminally ill patients.

I call them "piddley laws" because my only choice right now is to be a "criminal." If I don't use the pot, I have to take opioids (BC, I maxed out on the 2 years of Lupron, non-opioid medications and even surgically severing a nerve from my uterus to my spine has not helped) if I have to take opioids, I can't drive, and can barely function, so I'm damned if I do and damned if I don't until my doctors can find a reasonable treatment and I'm able to go back to work. I understand that not everyone has the "luxury" of being on disability; it's a personal choice that everyone has to make for themselves given their circumstances.

You have an incredible heart to share your concerns and they are deeply appreciated :)

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thank you for the info! I will look into this, I live in Canada, medical marijuana is legal, but so far the pills and smokables are legal with a prescription. I will look into CBD oil to see if we have it available.

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I smoke pot daily for my pain, makes it tolerable. I dont live where its legal or where there is dispenseries so i get what i get. But if your looking get indica, its the best pain managment and very relaxing. And the workers will help you to find what you need.

It might just be me but weed helps me with constipation I dread using the bathroom its so painful