Edibles are better due to the long acting cbd and route.

Not much rigorous research into marijuana for RA (due to restrictions on researching by federal drug laws). What little there is is not very promising. But anecdotal evidence suggests some people find it beneficial. You'd just have to see for yourself, I think. Doesn't have to be smoked, though...oils or edibles are available. And there are formulas that don't make you "high" at all.

@A myRAteam Member it does help so much. That stigma attached to it really is a shame. People need to realize how helpful it can be. Would cut down a number of ppl in prison and no more need to be smuggled in!

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I was there this morning and totally blanked on asking my pain doc about the oils etc, so I guess this is my month to be able to smoke. I go back in January, get the first urinalysis of the year and a copy of the new contract. I will look to see if the wording specifies MJ or not. Thanks and yes no one can know if they've not got it as it is far more painful than we can explain. Thanks and hope u have a great day.

My urinalysis is done by pain mgmt twice a year. I would still be hesitant the rest of the year "just in case" they put an extra test in. I've been with them for many years, so I have only ever had one at the first of the year and a second in July. I've been considering asking the doctor about the topicals to see if I am able to use them. Great topic and posts here!