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Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Moose1958, Oct 4, 2024.

  1. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    After speaking to my daughter and another good friend I have decided to try taking Hemp Oil. The pain in my S.I. joints has become almost unbearable. This is a compromise because many folks even some on TTR have privately advised me to start taking THC edibles. I am retired and no longer drive anything. I am not concerned about D/A Testing. My Primary Care Physician has told me they can make me an appointment to see a pain management specialist who can prescribe opioids, but in all honesty, I don't think this is a solution in the long term.
     
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  3. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Do what you need to do to live pain free. Best of luck to you.
     
  4. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    The problem with opioids is that there’s almost no such thing as short term. They work for sure. But like most pain medications, eventually require increasing the dosage. Good friend of mine took them for years. It affected his mental ability quite a bit. He couldn’t see it. It was sad to see. He had multiple back surgeries, both hip and knees replaced. At one point was in a nursing home for 4 months. Couldn’t walk after back surgery. I’ve seen him overcome so many challenges. Once he got on the opioids, the side effects of clouded judgement, chronic depression, chronic constipation, took a real toll on him. I’d suggest avoiding opioids, except as a last resort. It’s basically heroin. I think the edible THC would be worth seriously considering. I know a lot of people who use it. Great for relaxing muscles, helping to relax, helping sleep. Easily taken as needed. Combined with non narcotic pain medication would be worth trying before resorting to opioids. Once on opioids, it’s very hard to get off them. On the other hand as a last resort. Might make life tolerable.
     
  5. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Agreed. My opinion only, but the opiods are the devil. I've never used any of the stuff mentioned, but I just can't see a downside to an edible pain releiver if it works. Are there any negative side effects?

    Just throwing this out there, but joint pain is often related to diet. Might look into foods that cause inflammation, and avoid those
     
  6. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    In my situation, I've consulted dietitians regarding my diet. My issues stem more from heredity than dietary habits. Nevertheless, I've been informed that food choices can indeed lead to problems.
     
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    It's a shame that active drivers don't get the thc/cbd option
     
  8. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I've advocated for years that while CMV drivers should not be under the influence while driving, testing positive for THC should only be a temporary disqualification until a clean test is obtained, without the need for an SAP/RTD process. It is hoped that improved technology will soon differentiate between off-duty consumption and on-duty impairment.
     
  9. Cattleman84

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    In your situation I believe i would seriously consider "alternative" treatments. Probably starting with the oils you mentioned then moving up to the more questionable options as needed.
     
  10. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I had been procrastinating until yesterday. Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, Keri's husband is still stateside but not on post. Keri and Bethany are staying in Williamsburg, and they accompanied me to get some lab work done. I could barely walk from the waiting room to the phlebotomy station, and eventually, I had to be wheeled out to Keri's rental car. My sacroiliac joints have deteriorated to the point where standing is a challenge. Last night, we dined with a State Trooper I know. When I inquired about edibles, he believed they were legal in Virginia. Additionally, a flight attendant colleague of Keri's mentioned that hemp oil alleviated her grandfather's bone pain. I'm skeptical about my VA doctor's approval, but at this point, it doesn't matter much to me.
     
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  11. Lazer

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    Have your tried CuraMed? Or other supplements similar? CuraMed helped the arthritis is my shoulder, and left thumb alot, it’s not 100%, but a marked improvement. It does take awhile, maybe a month or so to ‘kick in’.
    I have heard that diet can make a huge difference for some people. I knew a fella years ago that was a car mechanic, as he aged chronic lower back pain made bending over under car hoods almost impossible, visits to chiropractors helped temporarily, then one asked about his diet. Asked did he eat tomatoes? Bone Cracker told him if so, eliminate all tomato from his diet, no sauces, no tomato soup, pizza, lasagna, etc., no ketchup, the whole nine yards. After about 3 or 4 weeks back pain was nearly all gone, and never reoccurred as long as he adhered to a tomato free diet.
     
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