appendix a: patient-reported benefits · 2019. 11. 5. · 5 pain, emotional, spazims 5 lowered...

Appendix A: Patient-Reported Benefits Note: Word choice and spellings have been retained as written by respondent to avoid inadvertent mischaracterization of intent. Brackets have been used to explain words redacted to prevent individual identification or for other reasons. Benefits are broken down by qualifying condition and by benefit score rating.

Glaucoma

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

2 sleeping better

4 Better pain control Mood/anxiety better Ability to accomplish certain daily activities a bit better

4 Pain intensity also less headaches from eyes

4 To have a calming effect

5 Pain, emotional, Spazims

5

Lowered anxiety Less pain

6 Less anxiety & fewer headaches. My neck pain & lower back pain has become more tolerable.

6 1. The pressure in my eyes was lowered 2 points since yesterday because of medical cannabis

6 relieves pain in eyes, back, stress reduction

7 Less pain and inflammation, less spasms. Helps with eye pressure, sleep less pain overnight. Also stopped taking norco.

7 Less headaches because of lower eye pressure, less anxiety, and less harmful effects of synthetic drugs.

2

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

Helps my ptsd tremendously. Working with my psychiatrist lowering (slowly )other meds with way more side effects.

7

I have 5 conditions that I am approved under the MN Cannabis program. All 5 have been helped. When I travel out of state all my symptoms return. We need a program that offers reciprocity between states. Regards

7 Pressure relief in eyes from Glaucoma. Pain relief from broken Neck and Back. Pain relief in regard to Hip Replacement.

7 Less pain, more energy, and I cut back on my Prescription pain meds when using it. From 90 pills a month to 75. But I can't afford to buy it every month.

7 Eye pressure are normal now and sleep better without headaches.

7 1-Reduction of eye pain 2-reduction of eye pressure

7 It helps in relaxing the muscles,also with having glaucoma the eye pressure comes down along with taking my eye drops.As with my arthritis it also helps with the pain I have in my skeleton,ankles and wrist.

7 Help with my Glaucoma

7 Recent testing revealed no improvement in glaucoma. I'll talk to the pharmacist about options today. However, I also have chronic, debilitating arthritis pain & the medical cannabis greatly alleviates that.

7 Almost no eye spasms since starting

3

HIV/AIDS

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

5 less nausea, a little easier to relax

6 I've seen dramatic help in my sleeping patterns.

6 reduced pain

6

Medical cannabis helps me sleep better when I'm experiencing pain in my left shoulder, area of hernia operation, arthritic fingers, knees, and feet. I take no prescription pain medication; just ibuprofen. I also use medical cannabis in healing ceremonies.

7 I find more benefit in whole medicine. Your concentrates are an over priced joke

7 Relaxing

7 I am able to eat more food, I can sleep and do not have night terrors (side effect of complera), generally less stressed and happier.

7 anti nausea, increased appetite, better sleep, feel better over all

7 Loss of anxiety, gain in appetite and better sleep quality.

7 The pain is reduced to a point that I can rest at night.

7 Pain relief sleeping an appetite all have been benefits from using it just cost a lot which makes it hard to have the amount I need to make it a month

7

The most beneficial experience is the release from anxiety and depression. Initially the cannabis helped with my nausea from my meds which has gotten rid of it and allows me to keep down my meds and my lunch. But it helps with much more. My energy is still high and my immune system is in great condition. My quality of life has improved.

7 Increase in Appetite and focus. Decrease in anxiety, pain, and insomnia.

7 I don't hurt as much I get more things done, It is amazing what you can do when you are not in pain. I am more active

4

Tourette Syndrome

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

4 More eye contact. More verbal communication. Less anxiety eating. More nights with better sleep.

4

this is difficult because I'm answering for my nonverbal child but his TICs are much less intense and he seems to have a calm and happier attitude. He has also had a lot of other medical issue come up over the last month that has but a huge change in things.

5 Eye contact increased, focus improved, happier at times.

5

I can sleep through the night My left arm doesn't feel like it is burning because of my nerve issues Bladder issues are better since I am not having back spasming Less numbness in my arms and legs Less mental fog ability to think clearer Less headaches My depression is better

5 Decrease in anxiety, fewer ticks (hair pulling, hair twisting, smacking).

5 Reduction in tics

5 Less ticks, helps cope with public situations

6 It helps quite a bit with the tics from my Tourette's, but also quite a bit with depression and to a lesser extent anxiety. I continue to work with the pharmacist to find the best formulation that works for me.

6 can sleep the entire night instead of waking multiple times anxiety has greatly diminished his tourette swearing episodes are down to 2-3x/wk instead of 8-10x/day.

6 In a better mood (less angry, aggressive self injurious behaviors), off of all other medications using more words, more playful/friendly, less ticks/repetitive movements,

6 Tics are decreased in frequency and intensity. Anxiety is much less intense.

6 less Tourette's symptoms. less anxiety in regards to my tourette's

5

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7 Incredible reduction in motor tics. Far less stress and anxiety caused by tics.

7 Better emotional regulation, better focus and attention, and reduction of tics.

7 huge reduction in seizures, better behavior and attitude, stability, GI healing effects

7 Better sleep Being able to take less of my harsher medications Way less painful tics

ALS

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

1 saliva pain

4 Better speaking. Better appetite.

4 Sleep well, less stress, less pain, less cramps

5 I sleep better. It helps to stop my coughing. I have no pain.

5 It helps me sleep and deal with leg twitching and cramping during the night

5 Easing of discomfort Reduced anxiety Some reduction of muscle cramps

6 Better sleep.

6 Less twitching, less anxiety and better sleep

6

Seizures

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

1 No benefit. The cannabis strain I need to help control seizures would cost more than $5,000 per month. The strain they sold me, which was $100 for a two week supply, was not at all effective.

1 Didn't feel any different.

1 No relief from my seizures

1 unfortunately the cannabis did not stop my seizures

2 Less anxiety, happier

4 I can eat some and my pain level is a little more level

4 seizure control

4 Decrease in body pain, headache relief, help sleeping

4 Trying to get him solely on medical cannabis rather than other seizure meds.

4 My warning signs or onsets that would warm me that I'm about to have a seizure have become less and less and then when I do feel them and take the medication it helps them go away

4 Sleeping better

4

Helped with pain Sleeping better Helped with anxiety less partial seizures

4 Too early to tell.

4 less noticeable seizures, calmer muscles(dystonia), hands open easier,better balance to work on head control and supported sitting, smoother movements

4 Seizures lasting shorter times Talking with more fleuency

7

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

4 had one long spread of no seizures. since then they went back to once a week, or once every 2 weeks.

4 [PATIENT] is not able to self report. As her guardian, it is too soon to say if the medical cannabis is decreasing her seizures, but it seems likely.

5 I am getting enough sleep for the first time since about 2011. My absence seizures have gone from 3-4 a day to almost 0. It also has lessened the severity of grand mal seizures. The recovery time after has gone from around 12 hours to around 4.

5

Reduction in number and frequency of seizures. Clearer thinking. More even keel emotionally. Markedly better sleep.

5 Less pain on some days. Anxiety and depression are way less.

5 happier and less seizures

5 Reduced spasticity in stroke affected limbs,

5 Being able to tolerate and remain calm during activities that usually cause a lot of anxiety. Also, no seizures.

5 Focus, less anxiety, more seizure control , help sleeping

5 Anxiety and depression level drop

5 Decrease in seizure intensity Less anxiety

5 Fewer seizures

5 A little Less seizure frequency

5 pain tolerance

5 reduction in doctor prescribed medication (depakote) reduction in the number of seizures calmer than usual

8

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

6 Number of Seizures per month has lessened. appetite has increased General well being and Happier emotionally

6 Helps me from having seizures, keeps me from getting dizzy.

6 It has relieved my headaches and given me an appetite.

6 [PATIENT] is calmer, is learning again, is not in as much pain and is able to make sense of her world in a more efficient manner.

6 reduced seizure meds and off Adderall

6 Calming affect, appetite, Pain relief, seizure relief.

6 Less muscle spasms and I've only had 1 seizure

6 able to sleep more with less siezures

6 Less seizures, better sleep, behavior is better, less frustration. Better socializing and eye contact.

6 Helps with my headaches that start before my seizures

6 more relaxed , less anxiety.

6 Better cognitive function and seizure control.

6

1. No seizures 2. Able to stop taking Trileptal, a seizure medication 3. Increased speech 4. Increased communication

6 less headaches n seizures

6

I've been able to do more hip exercises that I couldn't do before. I can stay in a crowded somewhat loud room longer. I've been able to go out to movies without worrying I'll have a seizure due to screen flashing, camera shaking, etc.

9

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7 REDUCED SEIZURES! Able to sleep (no SEIZURES) lessened anxiety

7 Helps with seizures Keeps me less moody from seizure med Helps my pain

7 After 16 years, I am off seizure medication that caused.gastric.lymphoma. I had radiation in 2013 but.it.is.back.because.I.had to.continue.taking it.j.

7 Prior to cannabis was having 6-12 seizures per day and felt generally lethargic. While taking cannabis, haven't had a single seizure and have had much more focus and energy.

7

Fewer seizures Don't worry as much about having a seizure More alert. Better memory.

7 reduction in seizures mood improved, back to smiling improved appetite

7 My pain symptoms have been very manageable when using my medical cannabis,my sleep has improved.My overall well being has improved!

7 I am able to live a normal life with seizures helped me be able to control my life

7

Strong relief of inflammation Lessening of pain in joints Eases cramping associated with celiac reactions Lessening of muscle spasms in extremities

7

My son's seizures, pain and motor tics are better managed. We have seen a tremendous reduction in self injury. I believe this medication saved my son from killing himself. He was in terrible pain and was self injuring to the point of fracturing his skull. This medication is miraculous. He's smiling again.

7 Seizure control, anxiety control

7 huge reduction in seizures, better behavior and attitude, stability, GI healing effects

10

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7

I've gotten off of five perscriptions from the [HEALTHCARE SYSTEM] and left behind a whole host of undesirable side effects; some even life threatening . Two of the prescriptions were also addictive. The time it takes me to fall asleep has been drastically reduced. My levels of irritability have also very noticeably decreasrd.

7 Decrease in seizures. Decrease in severity of seizures. Decreased migranes. Decreased anxiety. Decrease in nausea.

7 Self injurious behavior has decreased significantly

7 I've had less seizures among each day i have taken the medical cannabis.The medical cannabis has been working great for me!

7 Controlling daughter's seizures

7

Extremely reduced side effects from anti-epileptic medication, Zonegran (including better memory, better ability to articulate thought, better focus, etc.); extremely reduced amount of breakthrough seizures and auras; improved mood stability; reduced joint pain; etc.

7 Decreased seizures, increased alertness, reduced tightness

7 ability to function and live life instead of sitting on couch in pain and depression

7 Control over my seizures and pain being able to eat and not get sick

7 Calmer helps pain from seizures. Throat feels better because im not using street Marijuana.

7

Helped my balance It's helped me sleep better Kept me calm and relaxed Improved my memory- I had trouble with my memory and I have epilepsy and blackouts and my kids said that that has decreased too

7 Since I have begun taking medical cannabis I have next to none of the side effects from my epilepsy medication. Hopefully with time I don't need epilepsy meds!

7 No breakthrough seizures. More alert, better muscle tone, more vocalizing,

7 Many,there is less pain ,I can sleep and all around I just feel better.

11

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7 Twitches in my whole body diminish greatly It helps me eat cause the medication I take makes me not hungry Helps greatly with my headaches

7 [PATIENT]'s seizures have been reduced from approximately 3 a week to only one in the past 30 days. I'd say that is a huge improvement. His behavior has been better as well. Calmer.

7

Less seizures Less back pain Better mood Better appetite Improved quality of life because of the above.

7

Decreased seizures/seizure activity Decreased sleep disturbances Pain relief Calm(er) demeanor/mood Increased communication/socialization

7

Gradual improvement of my son Seizure frequency decrease Mode improvement And a lot more

7 Calmer, sleeping better and no seizures

7 Keeps the mini-seizures under control, sleep better and we believe that it has been killing the cancer.

7 Less seizures, less stress

7

[PATIENT]'s seizures decreased drastically after starting cannabis. Also, as part of her condition, we were expecting her to have increased seizures near the end of her life where she would hold her breath (sometimes called 'blue spells' or seizures with apnea). [PATIENT] did not experience those. In fact, we had no idea the end was near for her until the last few hours of her life. We feel that cannabis gave her a better quality of life until her very last day with us. We were able to cut her traditional seizure meds drastically, and she was more alert the last month of her life and we had so much fun with her during that time.

12

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7 Helps with the shaking a lot My PTSD I can calm down q lot when it gets to severe Surprisingly helps with IBS alot too

7

regulated sleep patterns related to seizure disorder improved neurological symptoms relating to dysautonomia help with anxiety disorder improved awareness, communication, and interaction

7 Has helped very much with my epelispy and keeping my oras under control.

improved sleep seizure length, decreased.

Severe and Persistent Muscle Spasms

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

1

No help. I was very specific about what I was wanting the MC for, Stopping shakes and spasms. The stuff they gave me was THC heavy and all that happened was I got high. I could always go back and try a different mix, but it's not inexpensive. I don't think the employee listened to me at alll.

1 Unfortunately, the cannibus did not agree with me at this time. I may try it again at some later date when other drug interactions are stabilized.

1 I took medical cannabis in an effort to combat physical problems from a stroke. There was NO impact after three vials of [HIGH CBD PRODUCT].

1 The caper works good but not enough in vile for the price The capsule are to large for me to swallow

2 better sleep

2 Some decrease in pain some days

3 Spasms Little less pain

13

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

3 calming, relaxing

3

Medical cannabis initially helped with pain. I found the oil inserted into my mouth to be the most beneficial. I realize I needed to take more of the tablets, but had no desire to as they left me depressed and not as mentally alert as normal. I did not try the inhaler as the number of that medication was lower than any others and I was afraid of mental effects.

3

I didn't like how I felt. I used [MANUFACTURER] and they only offer one strain, which didn't work for me. I have thought of trying [MANUFACTURER], but do not feel comfortable traveling [CANNABIS PATIENT CENTER] I live in northwest suburbs. It did help some with pain, but didn't like the high feeling.

3 A little ease of my spascity and stiffness. Can go back to sleep with the spray under tongue in the middle of the night.

3 stomach acidity better, stools/bladder less incontinence, spasticity better, skin issues better, better attitude-less anxiety, helps some with sleep.

3 Minimized leg cramps. Helps with daily pain but wish it worked better for how expensive it is.

4 Sleeping better at times Muscles are more relaxed/less spasms More bowel movements after use

4 Pain relief

4

I do not have muscle spasms like I did before using medical cannabis. I have decreased pain levels. This is hard to quantify as to how much relief I get. This is because I still use OTC Ibuprofen sometimes for relief. The medical cannabis relieves muscle tension pain or spasm but not pain that is caused by pinched nerves as much. I sleep much better after a heavy vapor dose such as 5 or 6 puffs before bedtime. This also helps with pain and allows a much better nights sleep than when I was taking hydrocodone. I have been able to stop taking hydrocodone for pain. This is very significant because of the danger of overdose.

4 Some pain relief Eases anxiety

14

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

4 Sleep Muscle Relaxer

4 1) Less pain 2) Able to decrease dose of Clonazepam, a Benzodiazepine. 3) Better sleep (I wake up less often during sleep)

4

I have been told that I am still early in the process of this. My goal is to take less opiate pain medication and ultimately not need opiate pain medication. Since starting medical cannabis, I have already experienced having longer time intervals of taking my opiate pain medication. Used to be every 3-4 hours. Now it is sometimes 5 hours between doses. Although small steps, I consider this progress.

4 Muscles are a little more relaxed, not so stiff or spasm-ing as much.

4 reduced muscle stiffness in legs better sleep

4 The [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] product that I am using seems to reduce the number of body/leg spasms that I experience during the night. The THC product alleviates the vice like feeling that I have with my muscles.

4 It has reduced some of the pain.

4 stopped shaking

4 Pain in legs and feet

4 Muscle spasms - low back, nausea, pain

4 Less pain, fewer muscle spasms

4 Less pain and more appetite

4 It has helped my pain and burning in my back.

4 Less anxiety due to pain Less pain

4 Sleep, tolerance to pain, ability of movement, gastro relief

15

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

4 Less movement, able to sleep.

4 It helps me relax my muscles,increases appetite.

4 Helps slightly with pain and sleep

4

Helped with pain Sleeping better Helped with anxiety less partial seizures

4 Neck pain has improved alot. It has not been very effective for injury or arthiritis pain, but I have slept much better. This is very helpful with coping with the pain.

4 Less tremors and a little better attitude.

4 Not able to use it every day because I'm working Less spasms

4 Much less anxiety- no leg spasm

4 When I can afford the supplement I find I sleep a bit better.

4 nerve pain is better, sleep has somewhat improved,

4 reduced tremor & pain...not as much as I hope for

4 Reduced spasticity

4 While taking medical cannibas my spasticity, from my MS have been help a lot. I do not have as many issues as I did when not using the medical cannibas.

4 Less spasticity

4 - decreased pain - helps to relax body

4 pain

4 Pain relief and stops spasms. Less anxiety. Increased sleep and appetite. Find the products in CO (where my old medical card is from) to be much more effective and gives

16

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

patients a larger number of possibilities because more products are medically used and available.

5 I can sleep much better and i use a lot less narcotics

5

I use mine when pain is high, and it calms my body down and helps me to sleep better. When I am home I am able to take it for pain and it helps. calming, muscle relaxation, Pain relief. I amunable to take it daily as it make it difficult for me to concentrate and makes me sleepy.

5 Hope More mobility and activity Less pain for longer periods

5 Peak pain is quickly eliminated. Vape,. capsules, bulk oil.

5 -ability to move better. I'm 75% paralyzed from a Spinal Cord I jury that I survived almost 6 years ago. I am now able to lift my arms above my head, open my hands that are normally closed because of high spasticity, and I am almost off opioids as the med

5 × Less muscle spasms. * Not so worried about the way I walk because of my hips and back. * Able to relax

5 I am able to manage chronic pain and anxiety without having to rely on addictive painkillers. Cannabis actually works better than the painkillers and feels less unnatural.

5 Helps me forget about pain Muscle relaxation

5 Sleep, most of night. was helping my leg spasms, now less so.

5 Only taking at night to rest, because it makes my muscles to loose during the day to be up and walking. Resting better at night, good pain relief and muscle relaxed. Sleep has improved a lot.

5 I believe that taking medical cannabis before bed helps me to fall asleep and get a better sleep.

5 Pain management and increase in muscle flexibility

17

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

5 1. Less overall pain 2. Higher quality of sleep 3. Less stress

5 it helped with my leg spasm but I made me too groggy

5

My abdominal pain causes problems releasing my bladder, among other things. This problem has bothered me less during the last 6-8 weeks. I still have significant pain issues and sleep problems. Hopefully they will work out in time. It took a few months for the bladder reflex to become more normal.

5 sleep now excellent, anxiety reduced, sense of well being improved

5 it has lessened the pain/discomfort

5 Less muscle spasticity, less joint pain, a little more relaxation of muscles.

5 Helped with joint pain, especially in my neck.

5

It takes The edge off of my shakes from My spasms. The people that work with me Say they noticed the difference! So it works For me.

5 Less muscle spasms. I am also able to get off of some of my other meds

5 Less pain. Less servire, contorksions.

5 Reduction in muscular pain, neuropathic pain, tremor frequency, tremor strength, cramp frequency, cramp strength

5 Less spasm's in feet less spasm's in legs

5 Reduced spasticity in stroke affected limbs,

5 more calm

5 It cuts down my pain considerably

18

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

5 Pain relief

5 Relaxes my legs.

5

Reduced pain Reduced inflammation Reduced spasm Reduced stIcking of hands Reduced ptsd anxiety

5 less nausea, better sleep, less pain

5 The cannabis seem to be a little helpful, but I could only afford it once. I would have to be able to do it for a longer period of time to really see how much it benefits me.

5 improved baseline levels of pain and spasticity no migraines since beginning treatment

5 Less pain, more ambition to get up and do something besides sit around being miserable

5 lower spasms in knee and ankle. Allows better exercise so regaining strength

5 When taking cannabis, the frequency and intensity of the muscle spasms and migraines are lessened.

5 It helps the pain from my continual spasticity from Multiple Sclerosis.

5 Can walk better

5 Less pain. Especially when I wake up.

5 Pain goes down Now

5 Spasm relief Pain relief Vaporizers worked great, oral product was too weak

5 Less pain, more flexibility,increased energy.

5 Less pain More good days

19

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

5 The Cannibus helps to stifle the pain so I can move beyond it and continue with normal daily activities. It also helps with the nausea I get when the pain is really bad.

5 Sleep is much better less spasms

5 relief from muscle spasms calms tremor helps with balance

5 Fewer muscles spasms and less muscle fatigue. Improved sleep.

5 An overall sense of feeling better, recovered quicker after my Botox injections, normally feel very sick (flu symptoms) for a few weeks, less anxiety, more moments of being able to hold my head in a normal position

5 it takes the edge off of the pain and spasticity however. I don't think I have found the proper levels or doses yet

5 anxiety pain sleeping

5 Pain and spasms subsides after taking medication.

5 Reduction of pain

5 before medical cannabis my pain level was 7-8. After cannabis my pain level is closer to a 6, as long as my physical activity is minimal. My sleep is not more sleep, but my sleep is a deeper sleep.

5 It has aided in pain relief and has also helped loosen my back muscles. 1. Relieve muscle tension 2. Pain relief

5 Muscle spasms not as tight. Nerve pain a little better. Feel a little calmer.

6 fewer spasms in neck increase in appetite

6 It helped a lot with my stomach, my colonaria My bowel movements became regular

20

Benefit Score

Benefit Description

I also have post-traumatic syndrome and it works really good with that- it helps me sleep I really believe in the program

6 Off my other medications including opioids. Helps with nausea and spasms. Family says have much less anxiety.

6 LESS PAIN, LESS SPASMS, LESS TONE IN MUSCLES, ABLE TO CONCENTRATE BETTER ON DAILY TASKS

6 Stopped taking muscle relaxers, Tylenol 3 with codiene, and replaced it with cannabis and cannabis blows those drugs away in the effectiveness of pain and spasm relief.

6 Number of Seizures per month has lessened. appetite has increased General well being and Happier emotionally

6 Sleep is better along with appetite. Pain is manageable without risk of physical dependency and withdrawal. Mood is better. Hope has been restored and that is huge.

6 Relief from spasm symptoms

6 It helps to reduce the spasm symptom I get. I am not taking narcotic pain medication as often I don't have as much problem with nausea or constipation. I am not as tired.

6 Greatly reduced neuropothy pain.

6 Less pain. A lot less anxiety from the pain.

6 My spasticity is much less. I am much more able to move freely after long car rides or sitting for an extended time (more than 1 hour).

6 numbness of pain level so I can tolerate the pain

6 less pain,better sleep, more productive life

6 Major decreased neck spasms Comfort. Sleep well

6 Lower pain levels, less use of pharmaceuticals. Helps with sleep too.

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

6 While making my pain tolerable is awesome, it has proven to help my issues with ptsd a lot. My wife told me that it is a world of difference.

6 Reduction of hand tremors, significant reading of neuropathy, better sleep

6 The relaxing of the back muscles almost emeatly.

6 In regards to body pains, [PATIENT] was in constant pain the hurt quite a bit. After starting the medical cannabis his body pains have significantly reduced.. It also seems like his chorea movements are less severe

6 When I have persistent spasticity in one or both legs, taking a dose or two of my cannabis spray relieves some of the spasticity within just a few minutes. This decreases the amount of pain I am in and seems to kind of "reset" pain and spasticity for the next day.

6 Spasm severity is decreasing. Digestion is improving

6 A reduced number of migraines and a reduction of the severe pain from the migraines

6 1. I haven't had any muscle or leg spasms as long as I make sure to take my medicine 2. Helps with my sleep schedule 3. Helps me regulate my mood and appetite

6

Less spasticity in legs Bladder much less active Minimal headaches Less pain less Tylenol Weight loss

6 Better Pain Control More calm mood

6 Pain Relief and dramatic cut in Meds.

6 My sleep patterns have never been better. I don't wake up in pain several times a night anymore. I experience some relief during the day with use and less spasm allowing me to function.

6 Greatly diminished spasms in my neck & throat. Complete relief from severe anxiety that I suffered from daily.

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Benefit Description

6 I can sleep through the night. It has been 5 years since I could sleep through the night. I was able to stop taking valium.

6 Helped with spasms, and pain. I am sleeping better, which allows the body to heal.

6 Less use of opioid pain medication

6 Less pain ,better attitude ,take less other drugs like t3

6 wqalking is better

6 reduced pain, nausea control

6 Less pain

6 Smoking the bud itself works better for my pain, but the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] capsules did help with my sleeping. I was able to sleep more than a couple of hour, then up for to 2 to 3 days. I have been able to sleep more than I have in since 2008!!

6 have become more active

6 Getting up with pain & stiffness knowing that after a canibus pill & vape, I will feel better in half hour. I am able to do more household chores. I feel I have more stamina, because I sleep so much better.

6 Not as many muscle spasms

6 In the morning I can stand a little bit longer on my legs as I transfer to the wheelchair. However, the most important his helping restless legs so I can sleep better at night.

6 Calm,Relaxed,Happy,Smiling a lot more

6 I have had incredible improvement in my post-cancer abdominal pain.

6 it helps with my pain and helps my moods

6 It has lessened my muscle spasms which allows a better night of sleep.

6 Easing of the pain

6 Better sleep, Better a petite, Takes mind off pain

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

6 Decreased pain, muscle spasms, and nausea. An overall change in mood.

6

has eased my muscle spasms and cramping. Has helped my visual issues. Has helped me to maintain healthy weight. Have been able to sleep much better and have cut other pain prescriptions way back. Seems to take pain away enough that I have been more active and am able to function on household tasks to a some what normal level. my brain seems to be working better as well i.e concentration/focusing and remembering.

6 helps with pain,spasms,appititeand improves how I feel.

6 I have had great pain relief as well as improved quality of sleep. My celiac disease has even had immense improvement of symptoms!

6 Joint pain and muscle spasm relief, reduced anxiety

6

i was taking 4 oxy per day . now i am down to 1-3 per day. i was taking 2-5 flexeral per day .now i take flexeral only if i have uncontrolable spasum or cramps i take my pain meds only if the canabis does not take away all the pain. i would use the canabis more but it is not afordable for me .i want to get off all these meds before they wreck my organs.

6

muscle relaxing reduced spasms appetite mood enhanced

6 Pain relief I was able to get off of trazadone and gabapentin Killed my constipation problem, no longer need to take pills for that

6

Much more flexible in moving around reduces my inflammation - helps with my arthritis Can walk up steps verses crawling Getting back a sense of humor

6 i do not have the spasams in my legs and i stand up straighter

6 Pain management, muscle spasms and it helps me sleep better

6 Less muscle spasms and I've only had 1 seizure

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

6 Taking way less prescribed pain pills, helps with lessen my anxiety, and I have noticed I am having fewer headaches

6 Less pain, less spacicity and muscle spasms

6 Nerve Pain has decreased Leg Cramps has decreased

6 reduction in spasticity, sleep aid

6 Less Pain, better sleep resulting in less fatigue and stress

6 I have experienced fewer muscle spasms which is the reason I started using medical cannabis.

6

Taking less prescription pain medication. Taking less anxiety medication. I stopped having nightmares. I feel more hopeful for the future.

6 Better pain management, nausea is so much better!

6

Reduced pain and discomfort Reduced intensity and frequency of contractions/spasms. Improved ability to sit still, with reduction of abnormal movements that often draw undesired attention. Improved appetite. (other meds often make me feel like not eating.) Improved sleep from reduction of pain and discomfort. Reduced side effects from other meds since I don't need to take them quite as much now.

6 Less pain, anxiety levels down, I am able to do a bit more during day, less muscle spasms

6 Fewer painful muscle spasms, less pain, and it allows me to be more active.

6 pain

6 I have been able to eliminate half of my meds, reduce opiates in half and I AM NOW AWAKE instead of being disabled by pain and opiates.

6 Less meds with harder side effects Less discomfort

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Benefit Description

6 Cutdown a lot on spasms and pain.

7 SLEEP NIGHTS, PAIN, PAIN, PAIN

7 Less pain and less anxiety less spasms

7 Helps my anxiety

7

The bottom of my feet use to be rigid with arch cramping/tightness, this eased GREATLY the very first day I used the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] :) I hate taking pills, so I didn't use to take anything for my pain..[BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] vapes work wonders! ALSO, I have reduced my tizanadine dosage by 1/2 Yay!

7 Less pain Less anxiety

7

I believe the most obvious benefit is reduced pain, making it tolerable to get through a day, making it possible to keep pain manageable. The general sense of well being helps with other factors and have seen a reduction in my blood pressure which was well received news.


7 Help to releave menears disease systom

7

Pain relief, spasm reduction, increased mobility without fatigue, longer periods of activity without fatigue pain or stiffness. Increased ability to exercise, easier to sit in place without having to stretch or tend to injury, increased ability to concentrate on schoolwork due to relief of pain and discomfort. Able to sleep through whole night without waking up in pain. Able to work and attend school with greater success.

7 Less spasms better sleep little less pain

7 Pain relief

7 I was in bed 40% of my waking hours with joint and muscle pain from my auto immune disease. It was terrifiying. I'm a mother to two young kids and Inwas missing out on their lives. I was beyond depressed from pain and from feeling hopeless.

7 Able to function Much better mood and positive attitude

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Benefit Description

It's wonderful not being on Vicodin anymore.

7 Sleeping better, way less muscle spasms and nerve pain And less pain overall. I sleep longer durations now as well.

7

Less leg spasms and I no longer have to take Celexa in an anti-anxiety medication and they should Legalize It in the leaf form as soon as possible because it'll be much more economically feasible and it will help benefits in Minnesota economy probably parallel to Colorado so why don't you just Legalize It to its fullest extent

7 Better sleep, reduced muscle spasms, better mobility, improved outlook on life

7 muscle spasms and pain have greatly improved in my leg/knee.

7 Relieves the pain associated with Cervical Dystonia & Spasmodic Torticollis, Relaxes muscle spasms, alleviates anxiety and head tremor.

7 Almost immediate pain relief , No physical side effects, withdraws, run down feeling etc

7 Relaxing

7 Less muscle spasms in neck, less symptoms of ptsd

7 I am extremely grateful for the pain relief. I have suffered with chronic pain and spasms for years and nothing else has relieved my pain like this

7 80%relief in pain & overall sick feeling Little to no nausea Wounds healing faster then ever

7 My feet have been numb for 5 years and I can feel them again at times. The swelling has gone down in my feet. My numb leg I can feel at times. My muscle spasms in my butt have almost disappeared.

7 She is calm and hungry. She was screaming and waking up in pain. its like night and day. i am shocked. we are only on day 1 and we can see a differnce.

7 Less pain, easier to move around just to do daily house tasks.,Motivated more to get things done. I get more sleep, less anxiety, less headaches, able to connect thoughts instead of having a scattered brain.

7 I was extremely depressed and had lost my will for many things in life after the pain in my back and neck had become consistently worse and even excruciating at times. Pain

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Benefit Description

effects mental health almost equally as it does physically, I now have a completely different, new outlook on life knowing I don't have to hurt all the time.

7 No longer taking prescription pain killers

7 Pain management, nausea relief, better sleep, increased appetite. Cannabis has literally made my life liveable again. I havent had one single neck spasm since I startes.

7 It has helped with specificity and pain. And it also helps with my sleeping problems

7 Decreased the pain from Trigeminal Neuralgia.

7 IBS symptoms have settled down Reduced Seroquel from 800 mg per day to 300 mg per day Charlie horses disappeared from neck (whiplash injury)

7 Decreased muscle spasms Decreased pain Overall more relaxed state

7

Little to no pain is experienced after medicating. Lower level of intensity of muscle spasms. I don't feel as angry (probably since a lot of anger was feeding off of my health conditions) and when I do get angry, medicating with cbd/thc combination strains have helped me manage my anger and ALSO allows me to work through the anger in order to let it go. This is something I wasn't able to do before cannabis. Fatigue is treated well with the medication. (1 "puff" of thc-dominant strain treats fatigue for me) I quit smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. Cannabis treats my symptoms well enough that I do not feel the need or want for cigarettesure nor alcoholic drinks. I'm eating normal again (no more loss of appetite which was caused by a medication side effect).

7 Less spasticity, less anxiety, better appetite, better sleep, fewer muscle tremors

7 1. I was having trouble sleeping due to pain. Using the cannabis, I am now able to sleep. 2. Pain is not as bothersome, I am able to focus on things other than the pain. 3. It helps me relax so I don't tense up as much. Pain seems worse when I am tense.

7 Medical Cannabis has completely changed my life. I was in severe paid from muscle spasms and now my paid is totally manageable. I am such a huge believer now. After

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

using vaporizer, my pain almost goes away completely. It's absolutely the only thing that has worked for me so far. I am so appreciative and thank god for this every day!

7 When using the [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] vapor in addition to my meds it gives me additional pain relief. When using the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] vapor when the pain is most severe I am able to sleep until pain lessens.

7 Relief from intense constant pain in my neck and shoulders. Helps with the sick, weak feeling when the pain is so bad. Have had less migraine and normal headaches since I am taking the cannabis.

7

pain relief lower buttox & ;ower back my walking is better

7 pain relief, better sleep

7

I'm off "5" prescription medications!! Daytime pain is controlled! Morphine didn't even do this. Able to go walking 1-2 miles 2-3 days a week. Blood pressure is normal. Off prescription.

7 Sleeping better and less soreness after workouts. Easy to wake up and be active

7 I'm am getting off opiates. I feel better than before being free for soreness and muscle spasms. I'm an less stressed and starting to get much better sleep. I have a much better quality of life.

7 Capsules mean I don't have to use my lungs!

7 Less aching pain, less spasms, more restful sleep, less anxiety ( I also have PTSD), reduced startle effect

7 Pain Management (In all areas) Nausea

7 Less spasticity Less anxiety Better sleep

7 The back spasms have subsided.

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7 Quality of life has improved. Less pain. Less depression and less anxiety

7 Less pain

7 My pain has pretty much stopped. The inflammation in my hip seems to be gone.

7

Reduced Pain Less Cramping Better Quality Sleep Reduced Twitching

7 reduced pain and muscle spasms, reduced anxiety, increased appetite, better sleep

7 less pain

7 I'm not on any pills anymore , blood pressure pills no more I'm eating good

7 I am able to sleep more and more soundly. I have reduced my pain meds by 50% dosage per day. Better mood, more relaxed and less stress. Pain has decreased drastically.

7

Sleep and comfort. Muscle twitching and tightness melting away a bit without having to take potentially addictive narcotics. Piece of mind not feeling like a criminal using an herb that for so long has been helpful to me. Lastly, there isn't exactly total transparency in the pharmaceutical grade cannabis as far as terpines go but at least these substances are sourced from safe sources and there is a cbd/thc proportion available. I'd love to see a 100% cbd vape or at least a 99/1% cbd/thc vape available. I don't mind the psychoactive qualities but not all the time,

7 I have been able to go off of my pain medication and muscle relaxers daily to PRN use. That is huge for me.

7

Less pain (physical and emotional) Sleep better. Tranquil able to focus better. makes noise in head (tinnitus) easier to deal with. Life is better!! thank you.

7 Much less pain, muscle fatigue, fibromyalgia much better, spasms mostly gone

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7

The best way I can explain it is that I always feel like the tin man in the wizard of oz all locked up and stiff and unable to move since I've begun taking medical cannabis I feel like my joints are lubricated and the tin man FINALLY got his oil can :) it doesn't kill my pain completely but I don't think there is anything other than an epidural that could truthfully but it does make it tolerable n I have been able to take significantly less of my tramadol to function it has also made a huge difference as far as eating and digestion since I have persisting ulcers in my stomach and small intestine so food literally hurts me and I'm hoping that the cannabinoids do in fact slow the degeneration of my osteoarthritis I could go on and on and on expressing my gratitude for such a miraculous natural n effective medicine but u've other surveys to go threw ill just say this being a women wt as many physical issues as I have coupled with the list of drug allergies I have I am forever grateful for medical marijuana

7 Less anxiety and depression, better sleep, pain management, muscle spasms, appetite

7 Sleeping aid, helps with muscle spasm relief, antidepressant and anti anxiety qualities, mood stabilizer

7

It helps with my sleeping It helps with my appetite It helps with my spasms It helps to motivate me to move more which results in a domino effect as it relates to My overall health

7 Significantly decreased the pain/cramping in my lower legs and feet

7 I'm able to go about my daily tasks much easier, help with mood and depression issues, stomach feels better not as much nausea, able to sleep through the night and not feel hungover in the morning,

7 My face pain is dramatically reduced and I am stronger

7 Being able to function at my highest possible level for my age explanation mark

7 Reduced pain and spasms, better sleep

7 less headaches, sleep better

7 Helps me tolerate the pain. Helps me relax when the pain is making me uncomfortable. Also helps me relax enough to fall asleep and sleep soundly.

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

The benefits are outstanding and I hope to see the costs come down so more can reap the benefits of this program.

7

The benefits I have experienced are tremendous. They go beyond just the physical relief of symptoms. I in particular have muscle spasms, parasthesia, and other nerve issues as a result from guillian barre syndrome. The cannabis seems to negate much of the parasthesia and spasms. As a result from not feeling physically bad, my quality of life has substantially improved. I use the ecig method of titration and believe that this is ideal as it allows the dosage to be increased by such a minute amount that you can achieve the positive effects without getting a "high" or "stoned" feeling which is certainly not the case with pills such as norco, hydrocodone, etc where the titration increases by hundreds of mg at a time.

7 I have my life back.

7

way less opiates, less cramping and muscle spasums, better control of pain, sleep has improved due to less cramping

7 pain relief, pain relief, pain relief, relax anxiety, sleep better

7 Sleeping much better, getting to sleep and staying asleep. Muscles are a little more relaxed and it's less pain when trying to stretch them. My overall pain has decreased

7 1.Works great for my pain. 2. Dissipates anxiety. 3. Helps me go to sleep and sleep all night.

7

better, safer pain management increased appetite less spasms less anxiety

7 Helps me with my muscle spasms and other related ms issues

7

I have not felt the need to take ambien, which I have been using for many years. I sleep better and wake with less pain. This is huge for me. Not starting the day with as much pain or fatigue helps control my pain as the day progresses as well. My anxiety has decreased as a positive side effect, too.

7 Less overall pain in effected areas. Less spasms

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

It also seems that some new nerve functions are coming back online in previously inactive tissues.

7 Stopping spasms. Helping with numbness

7 Spams under control, I have the want to eat , pain management, Migraines have been lower, bloating

7 less leg spasms better sleep better mood

7 Decreased tightness in legs and less daytime myoclonus Better overall mood, increase appetite , my whole body is not as tight I started excerising , my sleeping is phenomenal and my ptsd is way better

7

I am able to walk without pain and I'm able to go longer distances without being fatigued. I have also greatly benefited from relaxation of my lower sphincter allowing me to pass stool more easily and my bladder is less spazmatic allowing me to not feel as if I need to pass urine constantly.

7 Huge difference in number and severity of spasms and pain, this has been life-changing.

7 I'm able to mow my lawn, go on a walk, play with my daughter, do a lot of physical activities that used to cost me a great deal of pain. Now it seems manageable.

7 Better quality of life No side effects Incredibly effective

7 no more need for opioids

7 well rested!

7 Help less the pain and muscle spasms some

7 Some pain relief, relaxes me so the pain doesn't take over, relief in nausea, better appetite.

7 less pain better sleep

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7

When a muscle spasm starts, I take 1 or two puffs (depending on how painful it is at the onset) from my vaporizer and the spasm subsides within 5 - 10 minutes. Before I was able to use medical cannabis, I would have to take pills that would about an hour to kick in. That hour long wait was excruciating.

7 Helps tremendously with my cornic back pain that I've had to deal with since I was 12 years old. Helps my aniexty, as well as my sleep too. I have a very hard time falling asleep and haven't had to take any of my prescribed sleep meds anymore.

7 Pain relief...stops spasm...lowers blood pressure..

7 pain relief,

7 significantly less back spasms

7 My stress and anxiety has been improved. I need it for bad leg spasms and chronic back pain due to Ms. It seems to help somewhat. My outlook is better so that helps my quality of life.

7 the benefit of movement without taking narcotics. I absolutely love it.

7 Too many to list

7 Pain relief, ability to sleep, & reduced nausea.

7 Large reductions to muscle spasms, Reduction in pain.

7 Help with anorexic effect of cancer Eases spasms without bad side effects Able to work part time w/ pain management

7 Less pain, less metal stress, and reduction in other pain medication usage.

7

release of muscle spasms, lessened hostility due to irritractible pain, hope, distraction from pain, overall benefit is very good. Is it do-able? ABSOLUTELY NOT WHY? I am disabled and on social security. THE PRICE MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE.

7 Reduced pain sleeping all muscle cramps

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Benefit Description

eating mind is better, feel like a whole better person rather than when taking opiates, feel healthier

7 i experience less pain, i am able to sleep through the night again. I can move better, i am not as stiff.

7 Relief of pain, relief of spasms, boost in energy, help with narcolepsy and cataplectic spells.

7

Walking upright at the same pace as my kids!¿ It's helped with both the pain and actual spasms in my neck and shoulder... It's helped with my frustration and has (when I get the dosing and timing right) helped me to have clarity in thinking rather than my brain be a jumbled mess.

7 Less pain, more sleep, more relaxation, less stress, less spasms

7 Taking less opioids.

7 Less pain, better mobility

7 spasms gone

7 Less pain

7 much less pain, therefore greatly reduces need for opiate pain medication far less nausea, better sleep

7 My life has drastically changed for the better. Without all the medications for my pain in my life I can now think, and function like a normal person.

7 Relaxed, Anxity much less at night, Fibro pain is significantly down. I am sleeping through the night.

7 Pain relief , anxiety relief

7

Can stay awake during the day I'm lucid I have much less pain I've lost weight- a lot I've become more social, which I was prior to using oxycontin

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7 Pain relief...also great for my anxiety, nausea & insomnia

7 I was having a lot of neck pain and it went away when I tried this and I have a little more energy. I have M.S. so every little bit helps

7 i experience less pain - my appitite has greatly improved - and i sleep for longer periods of time at night

7 less pain due to muscle spasms in my back I noticed that it helps a great deal with anxiety which is a disorder I also have

7 Blocks most of my pain receptors, relaxes my muscles and calms my spasms, allows me to focus, relieves my anxiety and calms me.

7 reduction in pain and inflammation, reduction in muscle tension. less muscle spasms

7 Substantial decrease in muscle spasm frequency and intensity as well as significant decreases in pain from spasms.

7

-Large reduction of muscle spasms -Less pain -Reduced joint stiffness -Ability to be more active -Better ability to sleep -More energy

7 no headaches can sleep better,

7 Helps with appetite and pain relief.

7 1) My muscle spasms and cramping have decreased by approximately 80%. 2) Side pain down 90%

7 Reduction of pain and muscle spasms, decreased anxiety, better sleep

7 Much less pain, less insomnia, less nausea

7 reduction of severe crippling pain

7 Helps with the shaking a lot My PTSD I can calm down q lot when it gets to severe Surprisingly helps with IBS alot too

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

7

I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) a genetic collagen deficiency. I experience significant joint and muscle pain, muscle spasms or twitching, gastric upset and digestive problems as well as other problems from having weak connective tissue. The most significant benefit I have experienced is longer endurance for everyday activities. A specific example has been the pain and weakness I feel going up stairs, I have been expecting to need to sell my home and move to a single level home/condo in the next year or two. Using the cannabis, I may be able to postpone that for several years.

7

Greatly reduced both the occurrences and severity of migraines. Reduces occurrences with maintenance level dose. Greatly reduces severity of migraines when used during early onset of migraines. Reduced back pain and spasms when used regularly on a maintenance level CBD. Improved sleep greatly by reducing pain.

7 Much less pain, anxiety, and irritability.

7 Relief of pain in my back and left knee

7 Pain,spsasems,consapation!! Sleep¿ opiate amounts loaded ,still feel OK.thats great.i also don't feel driver or high! I really need a dr.that will let me do both to lower thecall [PHONE NUMBER]!!

7 Pain relief, only has few side effects

7

Seizure Migraine Body pain I just found out that I have cancer as well so we are going to see if we can shrink the cancer cells

Hardley get fatigued, less pain and better attitude.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Benefit Score Benefit Description

1 None, I have gotten no positive response

3 Have more of an ability to relax

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3 Helps with fluid retention (I'm trying to replace fluids after a major surgery)

4 Relief from nausea and pain from crohns.

4 Pain control. Still have diarrhea but fewer times

4 less diarrhea, calmer stomach, better sleep

4 Reduced incontinence, better control of bowel related anxiety

4 slight decrease in pain=[BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] pills

4 stopped shaking

4 Relief of Nausea. Relief of abdominal pain.

4 Better health

5 A lot less stomach pain

5 Reduction in passing mucus, reduction in pain

5 Less nausea and diarrhea. Also helps with pain and inflammation.

5 Reduced inflammation and pain, improved regularity, improved appetite, improved quality of sleep

5 Less spasm's in feet less spasm's in legs

5 A lessening in pain and anxiety

5 Less anxiety and less watery diarrhea

5 I believe it helps to relax and keep my gut at rest, avoiding flare-ups from Crohn's disease.

5 Nausea and insomnia are the two biggest areas of improvement.

5 Got me off other medications, Tramadol ,Methocarbanol, Cymbalta, working on lowering my Lyrica,

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More alert during the day on Cannabis then when on my old meds Starting to feel better, side effects are subsiding finally after a few months

5 Less pain, less cramping,

5 1. Helps curb nausea 2. Helps with pain 3. Helps to distract from pain

6 1. Quality of life has improved from partially bedridden to not being bedridden. 2. Crohns has improved by my estimate by 85%.

6

It helped a lot with my stomach, my colonaria My bowel movements became regular I also have post-traumatic syndrome and it works really good with that- it helps me sleep I really believe in the program


6 Pain control to help with sleep.

6

Relief from cramps and medication side effects. Relief from worries. Able to fall asleep. Increased appetite.

6 Mental health improvement. Better mood, less anxiety and stress. I feel more like myself than I have in 10 years.

6 Reduction in pain

6 It has eased my stomach cramping, nausea, and joint pain. It makes it easier for me to function on a day to day basis. It also helps me sleep and eases some of my anxiety.

6

Decreased cramping, flaring and trips to the bathroom due to crohns disease and malabsorption, I am able to go places for more than an hour without having to worry about where the restroom is. It's helped reduce my anxiety, which helps my gut as well as my chronic pain and constantly spasmed low back muscles. It hasn't helped my chronic pain as much as i was hoping but i have 38 medical issues so it's hard to tell and my body requires way more medication than a normal person who isn't constantly dying in pain and suffering every day

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like I am because Drs. don't believe me until they see my discolored skin on my back from living every minute of the last 4 years on a heating pad!! I love how open and honest i can be with my pharmacist, because i don't feel like I'm on trial and have to prove how much hell I have been living in for the last 10 years!!

6 I have Crohn's Disease and cannabis brought me into remission along with a few other medications.

6 Less pain, more ability to function in day to day life.

6 less pain and inflammation

6

decreased pain decreased diarrhea improved sleep decreased anxiety

6 less pain, much better sleep

6 Less spasticity which has allowed me to reduce substantially one of the drugs that I have been taking for a long time. Improved muscle movement with less pain and tightness.

6 The medicine helps ease my pain on bad days

6 Decreased intestinal inflammation

6 Has firmed up my stools and made the number of trips to the bathroom less. Also has helped me sleep through the night

6 Getting off prescription pain killers, pain management

6 Less pain, eating more foods I enjoy, regular solid stools, I feel more comfortable and relaxed. Etc

6

As a Crohn's Disease patient, I have experienced significant benefit from this treatment, which is taken in conjunction with other conventional medical therapies (all under the care of a single gastroenterologist). Benefits include: - Increased Appetite - Reduced Pain - Decreased Motility

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- Secondary benefits associated from non physical effects of Crohn's (anxiety/depression)

6 reduced my number of bowel movements and greater control of the ones I have

6 Helps my crapping, helps release the frequency I have to use the restroom, and all around makes my digestive track feel less pressure.

6 Less severe pain. Seemingly less Crohn's related episodes.

6 Comfort. It is extremely effective at stopping the debilitating spasms when I experience flair ups.

6 stress management, cramp relief

6

Takes the edge off the pain. Stress levels down. Eating a bit more. A little more patient with myself. Headaches/migraines down a bit.

6 50% reduction in opoid use

6 Pain Management Quality of life

6 Very good pain control. Feeling more consistently better. Sleeping better & I have stopped taking clonazepam (tapered to zero). I am able to be more active and have a better appetite.

7 Eating better and stress is lowered. It has kept me clean from other drugs as well.

7 I fight nausea as a result of my Crohn's and the Humira I take. I have tried multiple prescriptions but the side effects were terrible. The cannabis is extremely effective at eliminating the nausea.

7 I was able to not have to use pain killers as frequent, my nasuea is way better, I can eat and enjoy food.

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7 Less pain , better sleep & appetite . Inflamation from my ulcerative colitis has been down more than before .

7 Crohns relief, calmer, less stress, able to complete tasks and work more effectively, better sleep

7 I have not bleed once since taking medical cannabis. It has worked better than my prior medication. Better sleep, appetite.

7 I have been able to STOP taking the steroid that I needed to take to control Crohn's.

7

Strongly decreased nausea and strongly decreased stomach pain I am very grateful for this program the only humble complaint that I have is the prices for each medication are not very affordable and I feel that this could be adjusted and still make sense as a business for the people who make those kinds of decisions.

7 More consistent pain relief and better sleep quality and quantity

7 very fast, almost immediate relief of any symptoms, overall helps reduce my inflammation and symptoms, significant reduction in number and severity of flare-ups

7 less pain, less spasms, no vomiting, less nausea, increased appetite, deal with issues with more ease, sleeping better

7 No blood or organ tissue found in stool during flare ups, less pain during flare ups, appetite is at a normal level, and sleep better during flare ups

7

* I no longer suffer from the 9:00am nausea I often experienced prior to being on the program. * Less diarrhea. Both Items of equal importance. Also, I sleep much more sound each evening.

7

I was bed ridden for 18 months, couldn't play with my girls or go to events or work! ¿ I now am able to do basically everything I used too. My family is so supportive and can't believe how great I am doing. My girls have there dad back!!!!! ¿ my wife has her husband back!!! ¿ my mom and dad and sister have there son and brother back!!!¿ and so On! 1. Quality family time!! 2. No hospitalizations since starting

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3. Work 4. Pain management 5. Appetite 6. It's been a Prayer answered!

7

Crohn's in remission Better sleep Happier Less anger / less anxiety Improved marriage

7

Helps with symptoms of my illness Helps with sleep Helps with pain Helps with nausea Convenient to use

7 Less anxiety, nausea, vomiting and loose stools

7 Better rest/ increased appetite/ reduced inflammation/ helps with pain /

7 Quality of life has improved because it helps my nausea and other symptoms. I've experienced less nausea and pain in my stomach while medicating.

7 It is healing my colon so they don't have to remove it

7

Prior to my medical cannabis I suffered cramps, nausea and diarrhea on a daily basis. I now have cramps 9 out of 30 days. I keep track of my progress on a calendar. I got into this habit due to the questions my gastroenterologist would ask me.

7 Less frequency of Diahrea from my Chrohn's Disease Able not worry about going on a trip without having to stop frequently to go to the bathroom

7 All my symptoms and most of them are very low I don't have it half with the pain I did before everything is better about it.

7 Being able to get out of bed and to work on time. Before I puked for hours before leaving for work. Also would have to leave work when really bad

7 I'm now off of all medication other than the CBD oil and THC oil

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7 I dont have any pain anymore

7 Pain relief, better sleep, stress relief, better attitude/outlook on life is more positive: I spend less time being occupied by the pain and more time focused on the good things in my life, better appetite.

7 Spams under control, I have the want to eat , pain management, Migraines have been lower, bloating

7 Relief from severe gastrointestinal distress, nausea and anxiety

7 Stomach pains are nonexistent. Appetite has improved. Sleep has improved.

7 Limited constipation, limited abdominal pain, less diarrhea.

7

Achieved remission for the first time in a long time. Reduced inflammati inflammation markers drastically and immediately that steroids couldn't do in more than a year. Pain almost gone. I have energy that i haven't had on years as have even lost weight that I've had for 3 years due to sterroids.

7

One of the biggest improvements I've noticed is the reduction of pain overall. While I am a program participant due to my Ulcerative Colitis, I have also seen vast improvement in knee and back pain, improved sleep patterns, attitude improvement (better outlook due to less pain) and overall better health since I've started the program.

7 not needing to consume vast amounts of ibuprofen and other pain meds

7 fewer bowel movements. Less cramping

7 Reduced Nausea and Vomiting, Increased Appetite, Reduced Bowel Movements, Reduced Pain, Helps with sleep and relaxation

7 The biggest benefit I receive is the fact that it helps with inflammation, meaning I have fewer and less intense allergic attacks, sinus, throat, or lung infections, and receive less pain from inflammation of my organs and muscles.

7

Nausea Appetite Abdominal cramps Anxiety

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Sleep Depression

7

I feel way better, I finally gained weight, wasn't throwing up, and no abdominal pain. However, cannabis works very different from opiates. Cannabis helped my crohns disease but I am on opiates for herniated disks in my back, avascular necrosis, and other things. Having said this, it's an absolutely horrible idea and an insult for the state to tell people that they can either be on one, or the other, but not both. This needs to be changed.

7 Less symptoms overall and less medication

7 Pain relief, Inflammation relief, Nausea relief, anxiety relief, appetite increase

7 Less pain, less discomfort, less nausea, increased appetite.

7 Less stomach cramping and intestine spasms and extreme pain. Improved appetite, Less anxiety, better concentration, less depression, calmer attitude, happier life. Less migraines. Less confusion.

7

1. I get chronic migraines and I haven't had to go into the emergency room for 2 years to get a shot- previously I had to go in about 2x a month 2. I have back pain which is helped by medical cannabis 3. I have Crohn's disease and now am able to go without having to visit the doctor for years

Cancer


1 This program is a rip off. A person is required to pay $200 just to enroll in the the program. After a consultation with a pharmacist I found out that the cannabis would do me no good.

2 have only took a couple of times. made me dizzy

2 I've experienced very little pain reduction. It just makes me tired.

3 pain relief, sleep aid

3 Digestive benefits; eases anxiety; increases appetite

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3 at beginning it helped nausea and shaking

3 has helped with sleep

3 Small relief of pain.

3 managed pain, not addictive

4 appetite better. sleeping better. I do wonder what the benefit of [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] has on cancer cells.

4 Better appetite

4 pain relief and less stress

4 less depression, more energy, helps to lessen pain. sleep better,

4 Sleep through the night

4 sleep better.

4 Increased appetite

4

It was working ok for me until my blood pressure medication changed and then the THC in just one dose almost killed me. I spent $420 to get my 1st 25 day supply and was only able to use about haft of it. So unfortunately it was a very expensive negative experience that I was not able to afford in the 1st place because my cancer has made me disabled and my health insurance is very expensive along with the $6550 of deductible that I had to pay off this year on top of the $13,000 health care policy premium price. I was born and raised in Minnesota and can no longer afford to live here. I don't know what I am going to do come 2018. Perhaps the good Lord will call me home before then to relieve me of my worries.

4 Helps to diminish nausea.

4 Some help with sleep and pain after cancer surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

4 pain and anxiety relief; increased appetite

4 Pain management

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4 Less nausea Less pain

4 lessens nausea

4 Less nausea, less depression

4 less nausea

4 Relief from nausea

4 Better sleeping

4 Less pain

4 When needed decreases pain & helps me sleep better.

4 relief from nausea

4 less nausea and pain

5 Less pain while sleeping so better sleep. Better sleep makes me feel better throughout the day.

5

The pain is better; unless I keep taking the pills then the pain comes back. I talked to the lady [AT CANNABIS PATIENT CENTER] and I have to pay $117 for those pills just to be able to take 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. She suggested I should try the oral solution instead of the capsules. When I go next time I want to try a different thing. The cost makes it very hard.

5

Less nausea Better appetite Better rest Less anxiety

5 Better sleep. Helps me calm done in time of high anxiety. Dulls the awareness of the pain.

5 less pain

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5 It reduces pain and makes it bearable. It helps me be more tolerable to temperature changes. It helps with the nerve pain in my legs arms and shoulders.

5 Some pain relief, sleep better.

5 As a pain management alternative. As an immunotherapy adjunct.


5 helps for naseau and her tumor has shrank

5 feeling better, calm

5 feeling good

5 More energy; with nausea; fewer headaches; weight gain

5 More relaxed better sleep

5 Less pain

5 Relaxes me, reduces indigestion

5 Less restless leg syndrome, less anxiety, pain in my arm is less

5 Less pain

5 Helped me eat more when not feeling hungry. Helped me stay out of bed longer so could be a bit more active without as much extreme pain.

5 Helps me with the pain and I get more rest with using it

5 Appetite renewal, relaxation, better sleep

5 Easier to fall and stay asleep Less generalized pain during the day and therefore less generalized fatigue -- better quality of daily life

5 My Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9 has decreased during both treatment with Gemzar and Abraxane and BID 1 ml. of 20 mgCBD/ 1mg.TCH. I have stage 4

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Pancreatic Cancer with metz to lung and lower spine. I will have a CT of my lungs and lower abdomen on [DATE] and a MRI of my back on [DATE]. Then will know if my tumors are decreasing in size to know if chemo and CBD are working. Will start another round of chemo on Thursday [DATE].

5 Helped me with cancer surgery pain, cronic back pain.

5 Lowered anxiety levels, reduction of awareness of pain, decreased nausea

5 Increased sleep, increased appetite, and somewhat less anxiety

6 Pain control

6 Nearly eliminated nausea and vomiting. Lowers perceived pain. Lowered my blood pressure. I believe my cancer tumors are disappearing because i use the Cannabis Oil [HIGH THC PRODUCT]. Thank you

6 Relief of bone pain due to chemo Relief from nausea from chemo Ability to get 6-7 hours of uninterrupted sleep

6 I was having a lot of lung/back pain from the tumors at night. When I took the cannibis I did not wake up with the pain.

6 Nausea, Appetite, Sleep

6 I have less lower back pain from my cancer. I am more relaxed, which also eases the pain.

6 Help with sleep after having chemo

6 pain management help with sleep at night

6 Good against nausea, usually improves energy level and general outlook.

6 1. Appetite 2. Less Anxiety 3. Pain Reduction 4. Sleep

6 ability to focus on tasks at hand instead of my pain.

6 Improved appetite, less pain, reduced need for other pain meds

6 Loss of anxiety, gaining appetiti,

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1. Helps with nausea and vomiting 2. Anxiety is reduced 3. Appetite increase 4. Helps sleeping 5. Just makes him feel better and took away some of the anger

6 Relief of nausea Gain of appetite Pain relief


6 The most benefit I had with the cannabis was when I was in the middle of a really tough cycle of chemo. It helped the most with my nausea and eased my overall anxiety of procedures. Also helped me sleep!

6 Relieves headaches.

6 Less pain, better sleep. Prefer the vapor to smoking. Doesn't make me want to snack!!

6 My spasems have been less and they are not as sharp. My arthritis swelling is less I have over all been in less pain and I'm feeling better

6 Less pain and fewer alternative pain killers

6 more energy during the day, better appetite, sleeping a lot better at night

6 Help in sleeping , pain relief

6 improved sleep and less pain

6 The medical cannabis improves my chronic pain significantly, especially in my head and neck. I've also found that it helps me sleep better.

6 Less vomiting Less neausea

6 less pain, much better sleep

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6 Increased appetite, balanced energy

6 So far I have been able to take less pain medication, I actually can fall asleep (relax) . I have been able to gain a little weight.

6 Being able to eat, sleep, and relax.

6 less almost no nausea and vomitting, better mental outlook, better sleep but also started on Amium.

6 Pain reduction Helps with appetite Helps with sleep

6 Honestly, being able to ween off opiates. The product only helps so much, but it helps getting a person over some of the withdrawal feelings.

6 Reduced nausea, increased appetite

6 Judy was able to go completely off her fentanyl and 3/4 down on her oxycotin. She felt alive and not drugged up.

6 1. It got rid of my cancer pain 2. It got rid of the nausea 3. It lowered my level of anxiety

6 less neuropthy nerve pain less leg spasms

6 decreased symptoms from chemotherapy

6 Decreased nausea, increased appetite. Improved sleep. Reduction to elimination of opioids for pain.

6 Better sleep. Better digestion. It is hard to say if the one prescription [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] is shrinking the tumor.

6 Great help with anxiety, helps my apatite and helps with pain and nausea

6 Pain relief Nausea relief

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6 Lessens pain faster and longer without the effects of narcotics.

6 Helps with pain. Helps with anxiety. Helps with sleep.

6 Pain management

6 [PATIENT] was able to cut out all of his other meds except the hydrocodone, which was cut in half.

6 Increase appetite Reduced pain Reduce anxiety

6 Pain relief

6 It gives me an appetite to eat- before I didn't have the appetite like I have now

6 Better sleep

6 increased appetite

6 strong appetite, pain management

6 Reduced nausea

6 I have gained muscle back because of the energy I get from it. I also don't have pain on my mind all the time. I can escape.

7 improved pain control without s/e of narcotics, improved sleep, relief of nausea, improved appetitue, overall improvement in quality of life

7 Less anxiety ans less pain. Better appetite. Overall better health.

7

Sleeping better Improves appetite overall Helps with pain - haven't had to take very much pain medication Helps with attitude/not depressed

7 My pain is lessened and my anxiety and mood have also improved. My quality of life has increased because I feel better and am able to go out and do things.

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7

I feel I have more in control of my medical circumstances Cooperation and support from government alleviates stress over and above the benefit of the medicine itself I am better able to get up and face each day and enjoy it - a definate improvement in my quality of life

7

Relief from Nausea due to cnacer treatments. Relief from pain due to cancer. Relief from depression due to cancer. Relief from Anxiety due to cancer..

7

I cannot function without it. I have zero energy, and cannot get out of bed at times due to extreme fatigue, pain, nausea, anxiety, and PTSD. For some reason the THC/CBD is as important as caffeine to one who needs this. it is hard to explain, but instead of making me lazy (as in the stereotypical pot head) it gives me energy and focus such that I am functioning and contributing to my family and community.

7 Nausea control appetite enhancer some "highs" - euphoria

7 Decreased muscle spasma, contractions and pain related to post surgery (from cancer) and past broken bones. Also great help to obtain a good sleep at night.

7 Decreased nausea and pain, specifically headaches Increased appetite

7

Tumor Markers Crashed and 60 to 80 percent of the cancer left my body according to my oncologist. The medicine Anastrozole he was giving me to take was intolerable and I could only take a quarter tablet until the cannabis and now I can take the whole pill. I have no or little pain when taking it, but the MN cannabis is weak, expensive, and I am unable to afford it properly/

7 major help with anxiety and stress. helps tremendously with nausea/upset stomach.

7 *Helps w/ the chemo induced neuropathy pain so I can sleep. *Also helps w/ fibromyalgia pain so I can sleep

7 I don't have the sick, depressive low energy feeling I get for thetwo days following chemo. Aim able to do things now that I would have just ignored because I just laid

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around in bed all day. It isn't as expensive as I though because I only need a coule days a week. It's alcually more expesive to get recertified eacy year. i

7 It gives me an appetite as i can barely eat and it is so important for me to at least maintain weight and i can time and eat with the cannabis. It also helps with my pain and chronic pain and mood an nausea. Truly a life saver.

7

Sleep!! I had constant insomnia for yrs but with chemo it became worse. Now i seldom miss a nights sleep. The BC is in the tummy and cannabis helps me overlook it... Off of considerable amount of opioids within 2 wks.

7 Helped with pain, helped with nausea, helped with dizziness, helped with appetite, helped with intestinal craps, I have no stomach!!

7 Reduced pain; even out hunger spikes; better sleep;

7 Helps me with appetite due to chemo and helps with the pain more than oxycodone

7 Better relaxation, less pain & over-all discomfort.

7 1) better sleep 2) less nausea 3) less anxiety

7 Reduced nausea and improved pain management

7 Reduced anxiety Increased appetite Feeling of better health

7 sleep without waking with anxiety attack. Less depressed, anxious. Controlled pain.

7 I went from 6 perscriptions down to two... I am able to sleep, eat and my pain went down.

7 relief from chemo effects

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7 less anxious, calmer when feeling pain. improved appetite and better sleep

7 More sleep better appetite less prescribed pharmacuetical narcotics

7

I am a stage 4 breast cancer patient with numerous tumors. 1. My Metastatic tumors have shrunk and I think it may be due to cannabis use. 2. It has saved my sanity regarding bone met pain. It helps me be more active and relieves my pain so I have to take less oxycodone. The tincture helps me sleep longer and more comfortably. I sincerely appreciate it and it has absolutely improved my quality of life. .

7 3 months no back spasms. Vape pen helps social anxiety.

7 Appetite, anxiety, pain control.

7 Low pain. Haven't needed to take anxiety or anti depressant meds. Good appetite.

7 Relief of nausea, pain, feeling uncomfortable, able to eat

7 reduction in stress, anxiety, and pain.

7 Relief from nausea Ability to sleep Less anxious

7 my pain has decreased were drug like lyrica were suppose to take care of . it does a much better job . i have cancer this has increased my apatite. i have much less anxiety also .

7 Nausea relief Pain relief

7 no nausea, vomiting. Has helped me sleep at night. Big thing because I have had a lot of trouble with staying asleep.

7 less pain meds needed

7 Far less pain. Getting up in the morning feeling good. Being able to be far more physically active. Regular sleep patterns. Better concentration. Less anxiety.

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7 It prevents severe fatigue - from chemo and radiation - from setting in It prevents nausea and helps me maintain an appetite It has helped me with my pain as I recovered from surgery

7 Able to sleep through the pain at night.

7 Increase in appetite. Better ability to sleep at night. Less nausea.

7 I have been able to sleep much better, the pain has been controlled very well, I've been a happier person

7 Increased appetite, better sleep. Feeling more hopeful as I recover from chemotherapy and radiation

7 Relaxes me. Eases the pain i'm experiencing. Helps greatly with the nausea from Chemo treatments. Helps ease anxiety along with depression. I don't take any more pain medication or nausea medication since being on medical cannabis.

7 major reduction in general disconfort

7 1. Reduces pain from chemo 2. Allows me to sleep well

7 I have much less pain then before I started taking medical cannabis.

7 Sleeping better at night with [HIGH THC PRODUCT]

7

Cannabis dramatically helps with chemo side effects. 1 Chemo makes me feel lousy cannabis reverses this. 2 No constipation like some pain killers. 3 Pain relief. 4 eliminate nausea 5 Excellent sleep. 6 Relaxing

7 Less nausea, fewer headaches, better sleep.

7 Appetite, pain relief, anxiety relief, better sleep, and I believe it's kept my pancreatic tumor at bay without going to chemo.

7 Sound sleep at night. I barely wake up and if I do wake to use the restroom, it is only once, instead of multiple times, and I easily drift right back t sleep. More energy during the day and less pain which helps me to be less fatigued.

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7 The many pains from all over my body are eliminated.

7 Helps with body pain also makes you feel better.

7 1. Relieved pain from surgery 2. Alleviated all nausea after chemo and surgery

7 Calming

7 No nausea or vomiting from chemo, increased appetite so I can eat, and some pain relief.

7 My spasm have been less frequent and less severe.

7

Neurological balance, homeostasis like After a head injury a fall from [BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY] and subsequent pain I can cope and feel joy again. Less pain and anxiety, less drug therapy. I still have foggy-headedness in certain positions. It could not relieve the pulsating noise in my head which is there 24-7. I feel much more like myself. I am also using it as a natural portion to cure my breast cancer rather than chemo agents which would harm me.

7 increase in appetite decrease in anxiety decrease in pain

7 wt. maint. pain control

7 Keeps the mini-seizures under control, sleep better and we believe that it has been killing the cancer.

7 It helps me sleep.

7 More sleep, better appetite, pain

7 Digestive system and sleep

7 Pain control Relaxation Peace of mind

7 able to do more activities, less nausea,help with pain and sleep

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7 Better Bladder Control., less pain in chest

7 Increased appetite and weight gain and pain relief.

helps anxiety and other

Haven’t started yet

She used medical cannabis during end of life and was able to reduce pain medication. She also preferred taking cannabis oil, whereas she was resistant to taking other prescribed pain medications. As a result of her cancer, she had digestive problems that were somewhat resolved due to cannabis use- she had 1-3 bowel movements per day while using cannabis.

Terminal Illness


4 severe pain lighter

5 I still have a great deal of pain and that hasn't hanged but coping better with has

5 Helped me with cancer surgery pain, cronic back pain.

6 Less pain

6 I sleep longer without interruption from pain. I move around more during the day and feel much better than before.

6 [PATIENT] was able to go completely off her fentanyl and 3/4 down on her oxycotin. She felt alive and not drugged up.

7 Nausea much Better Anxiety meds are almost replaced by cannabis Replaced most of my pain meds

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7

This Cannabis Medication has been a huge benefit for the Quality of Life given to me, for the last month's of my life. It is better than anything else out there for pain management. It has been an amazing aide and huge benefit for sleep. I have been able to get 6 - 7 hours of straight sleep for the first time in 30 or more years. There has been absolutely NO side affects or allergic reaction's from this medication. Improvement on lungs and breathing.

7 Better Bladder Control., less pain in chest

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Benefit Score

Benefit Description

1 I know it would help me, but I cannot afford to buy medicinal. Street is way cheaper.

1 i HAVEN'T HAD ANY BENEFIT FROM THESE VARIETIES OF CANNABIS.

1 Medical cannabis has not made a difference for me. I have never used it before and was a little hesitant to try. When I did I found that I had no relief of pain and I didn't like the way I felt so I discontinued use.

1 Very disappointed in the quality of product.

1

Your dispensary does not offer the Cannabis I need. Minnesota is trying to create a one-size-fits-all Cannabis medicine and that is not how treatment works with this plant. Patients need to opportunity to try products from a variety of Indica & Sativa strains to find the plant that is most beneficial.

1 No benefit...I could walk but couldn't think straight

1 I only took it for four days before stopping, so I don't have any benefits to list.

1

Took [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] for one month in the evening. 2.5 ml Next month took [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] 2.5ml twice a day along with [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] 2.5 ml once in the evening. Had a 15mg bottle of [HIGH THC PRODUCT] for immediate pain relief as needed. I charted my pain for these two months and saw no relief from pain but believe I slept better.

1 None;due to intolerance to liquid and spray. Tablet is desired but not available presently from [MANUFACTURER] as of April. [MANUFACTURER]pharmacist informed me that table would not be available until end of June.

1 I am waiting for the patch to come out. the coconut oil gave me diarrhea and the other gave me heartburn.

1 Patient felt there were no benefits. Others observing saw more fluid, less painful movement.

1 I learned that I am THC sensitive. [MANUFACTURER] only offers 3 products but I didn't know that when I went there. I had to stop using the product.

1 Not strong enough product to offer any relief. I read that it is so "watered down" that I can't or didn't offer me any relief. I have vasculitis and neuropathy. When the FDA or insurance doesn't want to approve or offer it up to the general public, you know it's sketchy.

1 Am not using it now as every time I use the inhaler I start coughing so I don't take more than the one puff.

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1 Have taken 4 different formulations with no pain relief

1 Sleep very well

1 No benefit as it makes me nauseous so I haven't continued use.

1 No real pain relief

1 Not very helpful

1 No Relief of pain--extreme loss of Balance

1 The expense prohibited me from trying other formulas. My nerves inflammation /irritation in way low back pain got worse with TCH; I believe. No money to try CBD. Could not take long enough to know on the multiple pain issues because of severe nerve iritation and cost.

1 Did not take after second dose

1 I slept 12 hours a day and I lost my appetite. That's why I gave up. The hydrocodone I was on worked much better but the [HEALTHCARE SYSTEM] cut me off after I started trying cannabis with it.

1 I haven't received any benefit in 3 months. Have tried several different doses & mixtures.

1

The first round of Cannabis, I had gotten, did not work well for me. It was to strong for my body to tolerate. Heart pounding, shaky, etc,, I am now going to try some with lower strengths, to it. I have been trying to get there for awhile, but I am in the middle of a bad pain cycle, so much I can't even ride in the car. I also found out, I had to pick it up myself, as my husband is not listed as a caregiver. So that is one thing I need to change, but not sure how to do it. I will have to check further into that. Sorry I can't give you better feedback at this point.

1 It did not work for me. I had no relief from pain.

1 The first two weeks started at the lower dose and when I picked up a higher dose, she couldn't take it anymore. Patient died in March.

1 Have yet to take medical cannabis in spite of the fact I purchased it.

1 I did feel I was more comfortable socially (taking continuing education classes on my own), when normally I would not have considered due to social anxiety. However, I was taking it for pain which it did not help.

1 I have osteoporosis and have had no relief from the pain in my hip (bone on bone and knee)

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1 I have not any medical cannabis yet

1 The caper works good but not enough in vile for the price The capsule are to large for me to swallow

1

I didn't find any relief, however, the program is truly set up for failure due to the process. As I was trying to figure out a dosage, which is a total guessing game as there are no guidelines, my doctor took me off my pain medicine. Meaning I had nothing to give me relief as I tried to figure it out. As a result, I had no choice but to give up after a couple of months as I couldn't function through the intense pain. Then there is the large out of pocket expense. We basically had to cut any extra expenses to make it work. I'm honestly disappointed with this program.

1 I get no relief from the [MANUFACTURER] products. I've gotten edibles from Washington and those helped.

1 I really find it difficult to find benefits from the state vapor pen program.

1 After two prescriptions I couldn't see any effects so I am giving up on the program.

2 quality sleep' more relaxed

2 I've only been there once. They gave me two types of pills and three types of smoking devices and maybe the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] smoking device was the only one that actually did anything. Not really effective in pain relief.

2 I noticed that my muscles and bones where much relaxed. Only if it wasn't so expensive then I could have gotten much relief longer!

2 I have had a few days where my pain has been decreased, but not to the point where I can continue to pay for something that I am not getting much benefit.

2 intractable back pain relief, mild

2 hope

2 Some pain relief in my back.

2

I am still trying to learn how cannabis might help with my pain. I stopped the experiment for a while, since working with C means a certain disciplined approach for me - scaling doses, type of cannabis used, etc. This, in order to find the "sweet spot" ~ I have been very busy, and have not had the focus to track my usage. Plan to start again. Have an appointment with the Pain Clinic that certified my use.

2 It does benefit me but it's very short term

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2 At this point it is difficult to tell if it is really helping or not. It seems like the pain is not lessened but I maybe just don't care as much about it.

2 It seemed to maybe loosen the tightness in my muscles when walking but did not do anything for the pain.

2 None really- just felt goofy

2 It helped me sleep

2 better sleep

2 [HIGH THC PRODUCT] helps me sleep somewhat.

2 less leg cramps

2 Maybe slight pain reduction, not enough to matter, though

2 The $$$ prohibits me from really experiencing "MN" medical cannabis, cannabis does help!!

2 It helps me sleep and provides some obliviousness to pain, overall regular pain killers are better and the cost of this product for someone on disability makes it unaffordable.

2 Some nights it helps me sleep.

2 So far it has allowed me to sleep better throughout the night. As far as pain, not so much yet. Still tweeting the correct compound.

2 Sleeping better

2 increase sleep, increased appetite

2 pain level was not quite as high

2

Perhaps one day when I used 5 very small puffs. Building up very slowly & finally am increasing amount. I'm on [HIGH THC PRODUCT], kept confusing on & off at first so leaving it on now. Think I experienced some calm, perhaps less escalation of pain between doses of oral dilaudid#4.

2 Made me incredibly sleepy and not able to function.

2 very little

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2 I have had no relief the last 4 weeks. However, the first 4 days I tried the vaporizer (right after my last appointment) I felt great, but the from then to the present I have been back to a lot of pain and doing a lot of sleeping to escape the pain.

2 may sleep better

2 A slight ddecrease in my inflammation, during flare-ups.

2 Minimal decrease in surface pain.

2

It is hard for me to really know what benefits I am gaining as I have experienced extreme nausea and dizziness from the cannabis products I have tried except the [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] tablets... I must just be too sensitive. I think it probably would help if I could tolerate a higher dose, however the low dose [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] tablets have only helped by making me sleepy at night.

2 decreased pain

2 I haven't had any real benefits yet as I can't afford what is recommended for me.

2 Pain management, helps some with sleeping at night

2 reduction in anxiety and better sleep

2 A little less pain/discomfort

2 Not much yet.. still trying to find as combination that benefits me. Cost is high for me being on disability.

2 a little pain relief

2 Slightly better pain control

2 more calm

2 5% pain relief

2 it doesnt help my pain in buttock and my feet with arthritis I might have some relief

2

The spray 4 times a day provided some pain relief. The drops made me feel disconnected and provided little relief.

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2

I had side effects from [MANUFACTURER]'s products. I voiced my concern to them via phone call (they called me for a follow up) and they didn't seem to care- in fact, I voiced my concern 2-3 weeks prior to the first meeting with the dept. of health (I believe it was in September when the first meeting was) and they lied and said no patients have had side effects during their presentation (there was ample amount of time for the gentleman I spoke with to relay the information to the higher ups at[MANUFACTURER]- he actually called [MANUFACTURER] to speak with the higher ups about another question I had regarding why they didn't have bulk prices and got back to me later that day- so why didn't he rely the allergy/reactions I had to their products?). When I brought up my concerns, the gentleman was not interested in listening and didn't offer to take any info on what happened. I am not the only one who had issues like this- there are a couple other people I've met in the [ADVOCACY GROUP]. I feel you should be aware of this since having allergies to their product is not just a one person problem. I, along with others who have had a reaction to their medicine, did not have problems in other states where it is legal. It is something [MANUFACTURER] is putting in their products. I have had relief when I visited Colorado a year or so ago with their products and no allergy/reaction, which makes it clear it is something in [MANUFACTURER]'s products.

3 Searching for an option without the use of opioids.

3 taken the edge off of my depression, my energy and the pain but it hasn't done as much as I gave it credit for, I was disillusioned

3 Better sleep

3 Muscle relaxation which helps with my pain from fibromyalgia and severe headaches.

3 It has helped me emotionally get through the day when I have pain. CBD helps my inflammation.

3 A little less pain. (But some constipation.)

3 slight reduction in pain--but I need to try other options or methods with the medical cannabis--appointment tomorrow to discuss other options besides the ([BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCTS AND HIGH THC PRODUCT]) starter pack

3 Some relief from the constant pain with camping.

3 Better, faster sleep without waking up multiple times a night

3 40-50% reduction in chronic pain

3 I can fall asleep better,doesn't go to the pain very quickly..

3 I didn't like how I felt. I used [MANUFACTURER] and they only offer one strain, which didn't work for me. I have thought of trying [MANUFACTURER], but do not feel comfortable traveling

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[CANNABIS PATIENT CENTER] I live in northwest suburbs. It did help some with pain, but didn't like the high feeling.

3 some relaxation

3 it helps with my fibromyalgia. It does nothing for my chronic back pain however.

3 Increased appetite Decreased constipation

3 It does help with the numbness, pain and tingling that I experience. Nothing else seems to make as much difference to that.

3 Still working on getting the correct dose amount.

3 sleeping better, general feeling of well being, lower pain

3 Have more of an ability to relax

3 because I have epilepsy, the dispensary never gave me the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] product which I believe has the most pain reliever. I lost my engineering job and therefore cannot afford the product.

3 The vaporizer has increased by ability to relax and fall asleep, something I struggled with a great deal due to pain. I have not found the other methods helpful. I do not feel it helps my pain, but simply makes me think about it less?

3 It totally prevents IBS. Even if things are stress causing I don't have the same outcome as I usually do. That is the one good thing I got. I would benefit from raising the dose probably. But side effects during the night if I have to get up, are not good.

3 My peripheral neuropathy without cannabis is about 50% pain and 50% numbness. With cannabis, it is about 30% pain and 70% numbness. So my pain is more bearable.

3 It allows me to sleep through the night. Do not feel it is habit forming as with an Opioid. I do not use it daily.

3 distracts from pain sometimes

3

Relaxation (sometimes) Pain relief More appetite Relaxation

3 sleep better

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3 Helped with some pain

3 Calming effect on my whole body.

3

Only that it helps me sleep better. As far as helping with my neck pain, it actually increased my senses which in turn, increased the sense of pain. I immediately stopped using it after the first time as it was a little scary. I waited another month to try it again and found that if I used just a small amount, it actually helped me sleep. I no longer have to use a sleeping medication that I was taking but I will not use it for pain management.

3 some pain relief. Anxiety relief.

3 Relaxation and ability to sleep. I have tried about half of the (crazy expensive) products available and nothing has reduced pain to date.

3 I sleep More?

3 Relax tight acheing body parts

3 Minimized leg cramps. Helps with daily pain but wish it worked better for how expensive it is.

3 It has helped to lesson my back pain.

3 pain reduction

3 It definitely has improved my attitude by I don't know how much it has affected my pain as I also have a pain pump.

3 better sleep

3 Can sleep better sometimes may take the edge off of the pain but having trouble inhaling it.

3 much less nausea

3 My RA Pain is 80 percent gone. Other aches and pains are gone. I am so thankful for this program.

3 beening able to move around a little more in less pain

3 Helps to sleep and anxiety

3 better sleep muscles are more relaxed.

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3 Mild pain relief.

3 Reduced burning sensation on skin of cheek and lips.

3 Seizure brelief

3 Not to much! Have not taken it for to long!

3 The only time that's been beneficial for me is to use the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] at night time to go to sleep

3

The pain was relieved very well. I no longer take medical cannibis. The first 10 days I was a sleepy zombie with poor ability to think and so sad and somewhat paranoid. Changed products, and was more alert, very depressed, more PTSD, and crying spells,etc. For about 3 weeks, felt in trauma almost every minute. Changed products at 3 week point again. More depressed, trauma, crying, and ? pyschotic. Also suicidal thoughts. Finally called my Dr. instead of relying on the [MANUFACTURER] pharmacist. I was told to stop immediately even the small dose that I was taking. I had already quit taking it that day.

3

The survey I just answered explained this because I've only been taking it at night, due to that it's hard to answer these questions. Plus, over the holidays the methods are hard to use for traveling for me. The scale on the syringe is so small I can't read it. Have to have help with reading it.

4 Some pain relief as a result of increased reverie. Peaceful calming effect.

4 Lessening of most pain. Able to be more mobile. Some benefit to sleep quality.

4

Has helped lower my pain to a level where I can actually get up and get dressed for portions of most days. My pain and migraines are still chronic, however the marijuana helps me feel as though I'm getting back small pieces of my life again. It's also helped my depression and anxiety and seems to help me sleep better. I'd previously tried absolutely EVERYTHING and had found no relief, so the improvements I'm getting from this seem like a miracle!

4 Sleeping better at times Muscles are more relaxed/less spasms More bowel movements after use

4 Some help controlling neuropathy pain.

4 I can eat some and my pain level is a little more level

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4 Some pain relief Still a lot of break through pain

4 Seems to help with mobility and outlook.Range of motion is a little better.

4 My sleep has improved significantly. It has also helped me to manage my pain and made me less anxious overall.

4 Better pain control

4 I have less muscle pain. I have reduced nerve pain, also reduced anxiety and stress.

4 Less muscle spasms, helps with anxiety attacks, helps pain slightly.

4 The medical cannabis helps some but is not strong enough OR the prescribed amount isn't enough to dull the pain. Higher dosage or more needed at a time?

4 higher pain threshhold faster recovery after pain excaberation

4 helps with nausea and vomiting

4 Helps me get to sleep at night or back to sleep.

4 I can do more things/activities since being on it

4 Reduction of pain from fibromyalgia Improved sleep Muscles are less tight so movement is less painful

4 It has helped me some with my pain. It definitely has less side affects for me than other prescriptions I was receiving from the pain clinic I was going to. It has helped me sleep much better.

4 When I use it, it helps with anxiety, stress and relieves some pain.

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I have been in less pain at least for a time verses no break at all from it in the past. I have been much more focused, clarity of thoughts and intentions are more positive in an introspective way!:) Internal health benefits. It's giving me the ability to stay on task and helped me lose weight. I've rediscovered many of my senses; taste, smells, mood, heightened awareness, Nearly no side effects Hope Strength

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4 better sleep, when I get better sleep it helps with my pain. but that said the amount I would need to help with my pain I couldn't afford I also have less anxiety.

4 Pain relief

4 Decreased pain.

4 It gave some relief to the pain I was having. It took the edge off, did not take away the pain.

4 Separation from pain, ability to relax mentally and physically (which decreases muscle tension and decreases the headaches themselves)

4 Sleep better calms stomach eat better

4 Pain generally reduced. If I have zero pain meds of any kind, my pain level is a 7-8. With Narcotics pain reduces to 3-4. With Med Cann pain is at a 5-6.

4 Some pain relief - though not consistent Some help getting to sleep - though not consistent

4 Decreased muscle tension, improved sleep and mood

4 some relief with some back pain. more relief with migraines.

4 Better sleep Feeling of well being a Little Less pain

4 Helps me sleep

4 Helps me for sleep. First time in years

4 Less pain, with non thc formula, less anxiety.

4 When using the cannabis with 1:1 [CBD:THC] ratio, allows me to sit, stand, walk for a greater period of time (2 hours compared to 10 ratio minutes prior to using the medical cannabis program)

4 Slept through entire night, pain doesn't wake me up as much.

4 pain reduction,spasm reduction, appetite increase.

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4 less pain during the day.

4 Has taken edge off of severe pain. Does not eliminate pain.

4 Helps with sleeping. At this time it is not helping much with pain relief, but I need to keep trying and testing different colors of medicine.

4 I'm able to get some sleep at night and don't wake up numerous times because of pain. I wake up in less pain in the morning.

4 sometimes it worked for pain which was very helpful to me I opted for the oils which I feel was a good choice for me. I could remember to take my does that way, but I would not have remembered to take a pill.

4 Decrease in body pain, headache relief, help sleeping

4 Took the edge off the pain Able to do more work around house

4 helped me sleep

4 Less pain in back It got rid of severe back pain

4 Less pain

4 Have received a moderate amount of relief from muscle spasming and a little on pain reduction.

4 Improved sleep. Relaxation. Pain management.

4 Some improved sleep, perhaps a bit decreased pain

4 better sleep more relaxed

4 Pain relief.

4 Some pain relief Eases anxiety

4 The pain relieving effect was average. However the genetics of the plants being used are not stable. So when the "CBD" percentage levels began to rise higher and higher. It became

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untenable to keep using. Creating symptoms of panic, and mania that are not found when using "regular" or a stable strain of cannabis.

4 I can have no pain for awhile. Sleep better.

4 Less pain Less snoring

4 Reduced pain for a period Somewhat increased ability to do household tasks for short periods

4 The intensity of my headaches has been reduced by 50% most days. I am sleeping better and have much less nausea.

4 Assists me in sleeping at night despite pain

4 Small pin areas are lesss or gone

4 some more energy slightly less pain

4 Pain relieve with a better mood and more motivation

4 I have slept better and my anxiety level decreased significantly.

4 Increased pain management, reduced anxiety

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Pain relief from my very severe facial injury. & multiple surgeries. I have less pain when talking, eating. Helps relieve the pain that comes on for no reason during the day. Helps relieve pain after sleeping on side of face on pillow. It's helping me regain weight & more uninterrupted sleep. Which makes for a better day.

4 I am able to stay in bed all night. I do wake up and have to move around but I can return to bed and go to sleep again. Also, my sleep is more restful.

4 1) Less pain 2) Able to decrease dose of Clonazepam, a Benzodiazepine. 3) Better sleep (I wake up less often during sleep)

4 Sleep. The cannabis helped me to rest. A good deal of the time sleep can be very uncomfortable and difficult to achieve.

4 sleep

4 some decreased pain and nausea

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4 Decreased pain and anxiety - lower stress

4 noticeable reduction in pain occasional improvement in engaging in some normal activities

4 less pain, less muscle spasms, less depression, less anxiety

4 Assists in helping sleep at night. Helps during day as an addition to regular pain meds for pain during day and evenings.

4 Back pain relief

4 Better sleep

4 Less pain. Less dizziness than taking some other pain drugs. Don't have to take as much other pain meds.

4 Reduction of pain, memory improvement, small motor skill improvement

4 I believe the medical cannabis does help some. It does relax me, & easies the pain somewhat.

4 symptom (pain) management, headaches not as intense each day

4 less severe facial pain. less anxiety.

4 sleep better

4 Gotten off some medications and tapering off others now with some withdrawal relief also. Some anxiety relief

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I have been told that I am still early in the process of this. My goal is to take less opiate pain medication and ultimately not need opiate pain medication. Since starting medical cannabis, I have already experienced having longer time intervals of taking my opiate pain medication. Used to be every 3-4 hours. Now it is sometimes 5 hours between doses. Although small steps, I consider this progress.

4 Pain relief

4 less pain, better quality of sleep, able to sleep through the night

4 Relaxed feeling where I'm not so tense

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4 Helps reduce pain, and helps me sleep little at night.

4 1. Less pain in one (left) shoulder 2. Less pain in left hip 3. Sleep much better.

4 Decreased muscle spasms. Some general pain relief. Easier to relax.

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helps lower some of the pain I am in. anxiety from pain still in trail period of this.. wish there was more help with what exactly I should be trying for results. feel overwhelmed a bit on how to consume based on my conditions.

4 can accomplish more

4 Back pain is still there but muted. Knees are better and can walk with less pain. Also had to constantly change position before while lying in bed due to pain but that is gone.

4 Bowel activity has stabilized, much less diarrhea Nerve pain is much improved. Does not do anything for my musculoskeletal pain which is hindering my mobility.

4 Less spine pain when moving

4 Chronic Pain, anxiety, depression

4 a lessening of the 24/7 burning and irritation of the neuropathy

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Sleep much better Can't take much at a time makes me light headed so that's why I take it at night. Because of that I can afford it. If I took what I'm suppose to I would find the price out of my range..

4 Reduces inflammation and pain Relaxes muscles

4 anxiety is better, no longer nauseous, sleep better. Still trying to find the exact to help with pain. But I expected that would take a little trial and error to get exactly right.

4 less diarrhea, calmer stomach, better sleep

4 Takes the edge off my pain but does not cover it.

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4 I have neuropathy in my feet which create pins and needle sensations and burning feet. The cannabis helps some and after taking this I start having some relief. The cannabis has helped some with my fibromyalgia pain.

4 Pain reduction. Calming.

4 Less pain, calmer, able to sleep

4 Sleep better Putting on some weight

4 headaches less intense all muscles are looser so I can now start to exercise and do some stretching sleep is better

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It does work for pain, but I have chronic gastritis and although the oil was helping with pain, I had gastritis the entire time I was on it. I had to quit taking it and it took me another 2 weeks to make it better. Now I'm afraid to try it again as I do not want another attack - it's horrible! Also, I have a Generalized Anxiety Disorder, so found that I can't take anything that is high in TCH as it makes my anxiety worse. I do vape now and then, but don't notice as much pain relief as the oil.

4 Pain not as bad, some days.

4 The [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] product that I am using seems to reduce the number of body/leg spasms that I experience during the night. The THC product alleviates the vice like feeling that I have with my muscles.

4 I am now able to sleep all night without waking up in pain.

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Some pain relief No more swelling of feet and legs Feet no longer cold all the time Able to wein off lyica and percecet

4 less aches in shoulders and hands

4 Feel a little more relaxed in general.

4 Some pain relief although I had better relief with pain meds.

4 Lessens tightness across chest area.

4 When my Suboxone doesn't work I will take 4 MLS of the liquid and it will help with pain in my coccyx bone.

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4 Reduce number of migraines

4 Pain free for a short time Seems to help Crohns settle down Helps with Anxiety

4 Some pain relief.

4 1. decreased pain

4 I use the pen primarily at night. Quiets the pinching, burning in my pelvis and has allowed me a full night sleep most nights. The high cannibinoids during the day help with the chronic inflammation

4 Less Pain

4 it helps with my muscle spasms

4 Reduce intensity of chronic pain

4 The higher THC cannabis is recommended for my pain. It has been hard to find correct dosage between help or being kind of 'out of it' I'm cautiously optimistic that I'm beginning to feel effects , reduced pain, not that I have the dosing correct

4 Decreases muscle spasms, rescue drug

4 Improved sleep which helps manage intractable pain. Reduced headaches, which helps manage the intractable facial pain that I experience.

4 Reduction in spasms ..better sleep ..less anxiety ..help with headaches

4 Sometimes it calms me down and sometimes my pain is less. But sometimes I take one product at bedtime that helps me sleep.

4 It's helping me deal with the horrible pain that I have. It also seems to help with the fatigue that I have as well.

4 I'm taking fewer opiates. My energy level has improved, so I'm spending more time with my family.

4 better sleeping walking faster

4 I have experienced restorative sleep for the first time in years. A little nerve calming.

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4 when the pain gets bad it takes the edge off. My sleep has been better since starting the program.

4 Relief of pain and associated nausea was noted but never really treated to a perfect dose.Cost event 10 days was 200.00 and I didn't love messing with liquids for administration. Would have preferred a pill form.

4 It has reduced some of the pain.

4 I used it as a catalyst for weaning off of Morphine....it truly worked. Sadly, 4 months later I am going through similar experiences with it as I did on Morphine. I have no energy for anything and I'm getting so tired of being like this!!

4 my anxiety level is better and I am able to sleep through the night.

4 I have had trouble with side effects so have rarely used cannabis. However, I recently fell and have a spasming back. Nothing worked to stop the spasming pain so I used the cannabis product and this made a significant improvement.

4 sleep benefits- evening benefits

4 Increased appetite, easier to sleep

4 slight decrease in pain=[BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] pills

4 did not see to many benifits

4 Helped by giving me some numbing relief in my high pain level from degenerative disks in upper and lower back.

4 Better sleep, pain has tapered off somewhat

4 I haven't been able to experience the full effect due to money problems. When I have used it, I found it to relax me, help me sleep, & reduce my pain. We currently have the ability to pay for optimal use so I'm hopeful that I'll feel better. I haven't used anything in many months.

4 Pain reduced Anxiety reduced

4 Able to do more things such as housework.

4 It seems to have helped my pain tolerance and/or lessened my experience of my chronic pain

4 it can distract you from the pain

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4 Is helping my back pain some,not so depressed, more relaxed,

4 Helps great with the depression. But not as much with the pain.

4 stopped shaking

4 Phantom pain is lessened, helps with the pain

4 Sleep better and it has helped me cope with my PTSD

4 Sleep

4 well it calms me when i am having spasms in my neck and middle part of my back

4 Edge taken off of pain Sleep much better

4 Pain in legs and feet

4 somewhat less back spasms

4 Less pain; much better sleeping. This in 2 months of use

4 Muscle spasms - low back, nausea, pain

4 Sleep has improved, but my chronic pain shows very little daily improvement.

4 Less pain, fewer muscle spasms

4 I'm able to do more with my kids. Able to do more chores. Less depression/anxiety

4 Less pain and more appetite

4 Slightly less muscle spasms and pain.

4 better quality of sleep

4 the night time [HIGH THC PRODUCT] oral susp, 120ml) allowed me to fall asleep quicker and stay asleep longer.

4 Some pain control and help with sleep

4 Working on the dosage but I've been able to reduce my other medication I have experienced with the vapor relief within a relatively short time

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I don't have side effects from the medication, unlike my other medications To be able to take it when I need it rather than having to take it at a specific time, constantly like my other medications is nice

4 Less anxiety due to pain Less pain

4 My pain is less or different. For instance, the pain from the neuropathy in my feet is changed . It is hard to describe. It is still there but manifests itself differently

4 Less anxiety, improved appetite, less nausea, better sleep

4 Some pain relief giving me the ability to get off other pain meds thereby being more alert.

4 Less joint pain

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lessoning of pain in my feet from neuropathy, and a sense of less tenseness from my hips down to my feet. I was fully alert and not groggy or tired from prescription opiods.

4 less pain, more relaxed and sleep better

4 less lower back pain

4 Less arthritis pain Able to concentrate better Enjoy playing cards more

4 Sleep, tolerance to pain, ability of movement, gastro relief

4 Still figuring it out now.

4 Pain relief.

4 Slight less pain

4 It helps me relax my muscles,increases appetite.

4 Help with sleep, help with daytime pain

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Helped with pain Sleeping better

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Helped with anxiety less partial seizures

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I'm finally able to sleep few hours due canbabis It also has helped with irritable bowel some Helps with nausea Has some what help with chronic pain

4 Pain relief when the pain is off the charts and no other medication can touch it.

4 I'm sleeping better, but some nights I feel no benefit.

4 1. Relieve the pain- nerve damage

4 Some pain relief

4 Honestly, I believe that only a minimum of benefit is being achieved with such low potency as is being administered under the present lab results. When the plant variety of medical cannabis is administered to patients, there will be more effective pain relief, etc.

4 1- more sleep 2- small decrease in pain

4 Helps with getting a good night sleep and taking the edge off of the pain

4 If I didn't have it I would be be ridden

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At first, when I began using the medical cannabis for pain, I Definitely noticed a Drastic Relief in my pain levels - that was So Wonderful - I was So Hopeful. Then, unfortunately, after the first week of using the cannabis regularly, the efficacy for the pain relief I had been receiving began to steadily wane..., to the point of no noticeable pain relief at all within a 6 to 8 week period - even though I carefully "upped" the dosage and the frequency of dosing, etc... I'm so disheartened..., but I know others with the same type of pain that I have that are experiencing and sustaining far better pain relief.

4 Reduction of neuropathic pain

4 Feel some of the anxiety has lessoned, am still looking for more relief in that area.

4 less anxiety

4 I can walk a little bit more

4 Decrease in pain- really the biggest benefit, I was on opioids before and this is better

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4 helped with ulcerative colitis

4 Not able to use it every day because I'm working Less spasms

4 Lowered anxiety

4 It helps me sleep and also my arthritis is a little bit more tolerable with the oils it also has helped my back pain from working in the field

4 some decrease in pain symptoms

4 Nausea vomiting anxiety depression

4 It takes the edge of the pain of neuropathy in my feet when the pain is the over the top.

4 Relief pain

4 less pain

4 When I can afford the supplement I find I sleep a bit better.

4 Sleep by far. Some pain but still too early to tell to what degree.

4 Helps with my anxiety caused by my chronic pain. Helps with appetite.

4 nerve pain is better, sleep has somewhat improved,

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It helps me get up out of bed Helps my anxiety Allows me to get sleep Pain has gone down

4 Helped relieve some of the back pain

4 less pain, more sleep, able to be up longer

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High THC products help greatly with pain management; it's easier to ignore/forget the pain and peripheral neuropathy symptoms. Better than oxycodone, in my opinion. High CBD products may help me with reducing inflammation, but I think the dose needs to be higher than what I have been taking. Cost is an obstacle and I would prefer to use plant material rather than extracts.

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4 reduced tremor & pain...not as much as I hope for

4 Pain reliever Relaxes me when I'm in pain Takes away anxieties regarding pain and dealing with MS

4 I find that I eat more and don't want to. I do like the relaxing qualities of it as long as I don't get too much at once in me...I don't like to be "high".

4 I am able to enjoy my family again, in 2-3 hr sessions before I am all wiped out. I am able to read for a book club that meets once a month. I am able to create some greeting cards again, and show others.

4 Less awareness of my pain.

4 less worrys more sleep better apptpe

4 Some pain reduction/relief

4 less chronic pain less tighness

4 Better sleep which is beneficial with fibromialgia. Pain is not totally relieved but I think I am better able to focus on other things.

4 helped a little with pain

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-Quality of sleep is much better I get an extra 1.5 or 2 hours -I can feel the difference of less pain then before (cannabis) -I now receive less opiates then before (cannabis) and I am working with my family doctor to stop taking pain meds.

4 liquid helps me sleep. vape is not as effective as it should be need better products and different strians

4 Pain relief

4 some taken with pain pills

4 Calming effect A little reduction in neuropathic pain.

4 To have a calming effect

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4 Improved sleep Less anxiety

4 My mobility is a little better.

4 Relief of pain

4 Being able to sleep at night

4 pain

4 Pain relief and stops spasms. Less anxiety. Increased sleep and appetite. Find the products in CO (where my old medical card is from) to be much more effective and gives patients a larger number of possibilities because more products are medically used and available.

4 A reduction in pain and improved sleep.

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Pain is less demanding, more even in intensity. Using less pain prescription meds. Sleeping longer than my previous 3-4 hours. Feeling more refreshed.

4 It reduces vomiting when other medications have not

4 nausea relief muscle relaxation

4 improved mood. pain is lessened

4 i have not been able to take it much so I dont honestly know the benefits yet

4 Pain

4 Less pain Relief from pain

4 It seemed like it was helping the pain but about four hours after taking it I got very anxious and jittery which made me feel depressed.

4 1.reduced some pain in lower back. 2.aids in sleeping.

4 It helps the severity of the pain I feel 24/7

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4 Lessened anxiety "some" less pain - widespread, varies

4 It does help some

5 im not in pain all day or on really bad days the cannabis lowers that pain..

5 able to sleep, pain relief

5 Less pain, less restlessness when receiving dialysis. Some increase in appetite.

5 Helped when my heath insurance made me cut back on prescription meds...have been sleeping better at night... helps with the chronic pain I deal with...

5 I use mine when pain is high, and it calms my body down and helps me to sleep better. When I am home I am able to take it for pain and it helps. calming, muscle relaxation, Pain relief. I amunable to take it daily as it make it difficult for me to concentrate and makes me sleepy.

5 1. Pain relief and sleep

5 Hope More mobility and activity Less pain for longer periods

5 Pain, emotional, Spazims

5 the pain is nearly gone, walk just a little bit than before, move around, my life is still limited but it has gotten better.

5 Better sleep Reduction of pain post-activity

5 I fine the results for pain are ok but I get real good results for my PTSD

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1) greatly reduced the amount of opiate medication I am taking and working towards complete elimination. 2) better control of pain overall. 3) mood and clarity have improved with far less medications 4) better sleep 5) helps with anxiety and depression As a side note I am also dealing with a new injury to my back. The medical cannabis has helped manage the increase of pain with out an increase of other pain management.

5 Peak pain is quickly eliminated. Vape,. capsules, bulk oil.

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1. Pain relief 2. Fatigue relief 3. Sleep improvement 4. No pain improvement 5. Mood improvement

5 Been able to control pain without use of other opioid.

5 My sleep time has been better.

5 Less pain, better sleep

5 Less pain Taking less narcotics

5 I can sleep better at night. I am able to stand longer, walk longer and I generally feel calmer. My blood pressure has gone down. I experience less pain overall.

5 Better appetite, better sleep, less anxiety, less pain

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taken pain medicine less,instead of 3 -4 times a day to now 2 times a day. Its definitely a money maker they say take 3 - 4 puffs each time and sooner or later you want more puffs this is where your going to need more product. also I sleep through the whole night when i use to wake 3-4 times a night, so th more puffs the more you need to refill your prescription..

5 I haven't started the daily regimen yet b/c even if it's effective, I won't be able to afford the monthly payment. The spray-under-the-tongue form for emergency use takes the edge off my pain, but doesn't eliminate pain.

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Pain relief Relaxed muscles Less anxiety Less depression

5 Decreased pain Improved sleep Decreased anxiety (I was not specifically seeking that benefit, but it is a welcome effect)

5 Much better sleep, some pain relief, some increase in calm

5 Less pain

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5 I am sleeping better and longer with the introduction of medical cannabis --capsules. I use the vape during the day. I am still trying to get a better sense of the vape related to how often, it's reaction with other pain and what Is realistic to expect

5 Better mobility. Much better sleep. Lighter mood. Moore social and talkative.

5 Within 24 hours of taking two puffs, patient was able to lift her legs and move them much easier. She could actually feel her legs and they didn't seem as heavy or dead (her words).

5 Pain relief- it's unbelievable, I had no idea this could do this! Sleep improvement, overall everything is better

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Taking the edge off of Headaches I get daily Help with sleep

5 Management of pain

5 × Less muscle spasms. * Not so worried about the way I walk because of my hips and back. * Able to relax

5 I am getting enough sleep for the first time since about 2011. My absence seizures have gone from 3-4 a day to almost 0. It also has lessened the severity of grand mal seizures. The recovery time after has gone from around 12 hours to around 4.

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1. Reduction in back pain 2. Reduction in neck pain 3. reduction in overall pain 4. Reduction in anxiety

5 less pain and anxiety

5 Less fatigue then the pain meds I was on, more calm and relaxed....more focused in my daily tasks...less pain with the [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] especially my feet and toes full of arthritis and nerve pain....hurts very much to walk....so glad to have this...

5 1. Pain reduction 2. Sleep assistance

5 Pain relief Focus

5 Less joint pain, some anti-anxiety effect

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5 Pain reduction Sleep better Feel better

5 Lowered anxiety Less pain

5 It has helped with pain (THC), reduction of inflammation of intestine (CBD)

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takes edge off pain I experience in my feet(neuropathy due to permanent nerve damage from CIDP) helps relax my muscles helps with my anxiety

5 Sleeping has improved. Pain level is coming down (still try to figure right dose for me to use)

5 Helps me sleep better!

5 better sleep , more of an appetite and a better sense of calm

5 Helps with back pain, my neuropathy in my feet. Sleeping is better. It's not a perfect solution, but it's worth taking.

5 Reduced pain Reduced anxiety Better sleep

5 Less pain

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I get a little "high" I think, and sleepy, when I take it. These facts mean I cannot really take it unless I can be home and available to sleep. I feel it "takes away the pain" more because it makes me not care, not that I can't feel it. It is not intense.

5 pain not as serve, better mobility

5 Lowers the pain. I can move better but can't drive while talking the medicine.

5 Relief of muscle spasms.

5 Could be a 6 I've been able to get off several pills for my neuropathy and pain reduction has been good. The [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] cream seems to work best for my feet.

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5 Getting good sleep after years of insomnia Less medications taken Instant relief from vaping oil

5 Sleep. Pain

5 feel it had helped w/ inflammation and pain but would be unable to function with work. took to long for onset of pain relief w/ pills vape impaired my cognitive ability.

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The pills going into the [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] range are almost as good as morphine for back and shoulder pain; however, they do nothing for my pudendal (sp?) pain; now that I'm almost weaned off the morphine, my butt and my all the areas around my rectum and vagina hurt most of the time. And the doctor doesn't give me enough Hydrocodone to get through the month comfortably, and that's a problem. If I could afford to buy the pills with little or no THC, I think they might help, but I can't. The [HIGH THC PRODUCT] vaporizer is helpful at night, but it makes me goofy so I can't take it during the day if I'm trying to accomplish something.

5 pain relief; better sleep

5 Reduced the pain in neck from arthritis and lessened the severity of my headaches.

5 It's helped my stomach pain. Headaches a little My speech.

5 Less Anxiety Less Pain

5 Less pain Able to cut back on other medications

5 Fibromyalgia pain has been helped

5 Medical cannabis is the only drug that we've found to reduce the pain my Mom experiences from Burning Mouth Syndrome, which she has been suffering from for eight years.

5 I have more energy and ability to complete daily tasks. It has put the pain in the background, muted. I don't need cane anymore. My sleep comes easier and is more restful.

5 reduced pain level

5 Helps me forget about pain Muscle relaxation

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5 pain relief lessening of pain able to approach life from a more pain-free existence, that influences everything else

5 less pain anxiety about certain things less cautious can fall asleep faster less migraines able to have an appetite

5 decrease in abdominal craps-ulcerative colitis decease in anxiety better quality sleep

5 temporary relief

5 Better able to fall asleep and stay asleep, less anxity, better able to deal with daily chronic pain which helps my mood

5 Pain lessened, appetite improvement, spasms less obtrusive, less nausea and vomiting, better sleep, better mood

5 Help with pain. Help with relaxing.

5 Reduced pain, more sleep/rest

5 It helps my body relax enough to stop y muscles from spasming

5 1. Less overall pain 2. Higher quality of sleep 3. Less stress

5 less pain and went from 40 mg to 5mg of oxycodone per day, not sure but maybe helping depression starting to cut back on these meds

5 It helps with pain disconnect and sleep

5 Less pain, more energy, improved mood

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1. more initiative to do things like social activities and household chores. 2. Less worry about pain if i do something 3. More spontaneity as opposed to having to plan things out to minimize pain 4. Better sleep

5 Less pain

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5 sleep much better, I notice less of my fibromyalgia symptoms, Less pain through out the day. i use to to have alot of migraines, they seem to be coming on less often.

5 Sleep better due to good pain relief. Easier to get threw day when I can forget about all my pain.

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less pain less spasticity reduced anxiety helping w/sleep

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My abdominal pain causes problems releasing my bladder, among other things. This problem has bothered me less during the last 6-8 weeks. I still have significant pain issues and sleep problems. Hopefully they will work out in time. It took a few months for the bladder reflex to become more normal.

5 reduced pain

5 Helps with pain and sleep, also movement somewhat.

5 Helps decrease pain, headaches and helps with sleep.

5 Sleep was a lot better and the pain relief was a little better. Seemed to make me a little tired.

5 Better sleep. Helps me calm done in time of high anxiety. Dulls the awareness of the pain.

5 Pain relief

5 Less pain

5 Better on spasms

5 Less pain, Better mood over all, slightly better energy

5 Has helped alot with my hip pain. The pain from SOD Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction has helped some. I've had a temporary expanding stent in my pancreatic duct, which has caused more pain the past 2 months. It comes out tomorrow.

5 Able to eat more. Helps reduce anxiety. Helps to reduce the internal tremor I had been experiencing. Kinda reduces pain, however I would need to use higher levels of THC to get better results and don't want the "high" effect.

5 It is helping control .the intensity of the episodes. It also helps me fall asleep and stay asleep.

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5 Less pain, less stiffness, better sleep

5 The cannabis is extremely helpful when I use it, but it's not something I use when I operate a vehicle, therefore I'm limited as to WHEN I can use it.

5 It reduces pain and makes it bearable. It helps me be more tolerable to temperature changes. It helps with the nerve pain in my legs arms and shoulders.

5 sleep now excellent, anxiety reduced, sense of well being improved

5 I get hungry, which I never did before! It helps a lot with my nerve pain and muscle/joint pain

5 Reduced swelling, less pain, more movement, easier time falling asleep

5 I have been unable to sit without cold packs and/or hot packs for years (about 10) and now I am able to sit without them and what a pleasure it is to not have to carry that around plus the stuff to keep it cold. I am also sleeping better and resting better.

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I am able to walk my daughter to and from the school bus Decreased anxiety I feel like I get better sleep, even though I still sleep a lot I eat a bit more My muscles feel more relaxed overall. I don't find myself constantly massaging my neck and back as s makes massages and the TENS unit feel like they are working better too. I have less headaches

5 rare optic nerve migrains

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Nausea Vomiting Nerve pain Appetite

5 helped me cut down on amount of opiate pain medications

5 Less pain, better sleep, less anxiety

5 reduced seizures lessened back pain

5 Less over all pain.

5 Some pain management, improved sleep, anti nausea, replaced muscle relaxers, relief of constipation, decreased anxiety

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5 Controlled pain..less anxiety. More alert.

5 Helps lower daily pain levels. Reduced need for prescription drugs.

5 Night time pain has often been lessened, allowing me to sleep more normally

5 less pain

5 Less pain and a lot less anxiety. Due to the nature of my condition pain can be increased when there is more anxiety. I am able to sleep through the night which then results in a more functioning and productive day and outlook on life.

5 natural, they're many different choices to fit the needs of each individual, helps pain without being on opiates that make you constipated.

5 Less pain

5 It helps a lot with my pain, some with my head aches, & I do sleep better too.

5 Pain in shoulders and feet lessened

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This program has opened up a world for me I thought I lost. I started on this just a few short months ago and am totally off my narco's and nicatin. I also have had less spasms and cramping through out my body. I even chanced getting on a motorcycle and going for a short ride with a friend before it snowed. Thought never do that again. It has also helped me gain weight. and silence some demons in my head from my PTSD. So, thank you. Now all I ask is make it affordable to stay on.

5 Safer way for pain management, helps with nausea, better quality of sleep

5 Ability to increase social activity through reduced pain intensity and sensitivity during pain flare-ups.

5 Able to cut back more than 1/2 dose on 2 narcotic pain medication. Sleep more soundly, longer Less headaches and anxiety.

5 Pain is reduced

5 pain relief better sleep

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5 1. better sleep 2. pain relief 3. more energy

5 Ability to reduce my oxycodone usage that I use for chronic pain

5 Relaxes and calms me. Helps me sleep. Somewhat helps with pain

5 Less pain more mobility

5 I've been able to get off addictive and harmful prescription medications. Less pressure/pain in my head Less overall pain (sore muscles and joints)

5 Better sleep

5 Less pain.

5 releif of back pain

5 Relaxation, no nausea from my anti rejection drugs

5 Less pain

5 Some relief of pain and better sleep at night

5 pain control want to take naps

5 find that it helps decrease severity of my migraines

5 using less oxy(pain med) & sleeping much better. No after effects from using medical cannabis in the A.M.


5 Muscles and joints do not hurt as bad. Sleeping better

5 Stopping chronic pain. Being able to do things I used to do. Having more freedom. Able to be more social. Able to set achievable goals.

5 Helps me sleep

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5 I have less pain in my shoulder joint, but more pain in the upper arm muscle, on the right side of my body. (Both shoulder joints have less pain).

5 Less pain on some days. Anxiety and depression are way less.

5 has reduced my pain level less other medication

5 Less pain Less bowel trouble less chance of over dose

5 -chronic pain relief from psoriatic arthritis, osteo and rheumetoid -deeper sleep -no more flurry of thought at 3am...

5 Decreased amount of hydrocodone needed to take for pain in my back and am not using Voltaren gel on my back any longer. Extreme achiness I would experience with inclement weather has improved.

5 Less back pain

5 Helped with nerve pain

5 It relieves the headaches I get.

5 Reduced anxiety, better sleep, aids in headache relief.

5 Less episodes of pain(more time between episodes) Sleep has improved no pain meds have been needed other then THC

5 eliminate pain

5 Pain reduction and more comfortable sleep

5 pain relief less anxious

5 my pain levels went down

5 I can sleep without pain for about 5 hours

5 Less pain. Less servire, contorksions.

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5 As I decrease my morphine I feel a much higher amount of pain. I am taking cannabis. it is helping reduce the pain.

5 more of an appetite less stomach ache more comfortablein general

5 helps with muscle cramps, anxiety, heat flashes. helps with some of the pain.

5 Less anxiety and pain!

5 1. Pain control 2.Sleep

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Less pain Body not as tense can do more activity in a day sleep longer feel appetite more

5 Being able to reduce the amount of perscription drugs taken daily. More mood stabilty. Pain reduction

5 Reduce in pain

5 Less pain , which means I can get up and do a little more during the day . A

5 Less pain and inflammation more energy my joints feel Better from the rhumetoid arthritis and scleroderma

5 A reduction in pain resulting in less insomnia. Increased appetite and less overall nausea lending to increased weight.

5 Sleep better and less pain

5 I no longer take prescription pain pills, I sleep better, no lingering tired feeling into the morning.

5 Sleep More flexability Pain relief

5 Regulated blood pressure, helped with pain and depression. Gave me some energy.

5 Better sleep and able to relax more.

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Gives me more energy. Helps to distract from the pain. Psychology helps me to feel like I am helping myself get relief from pain. as in I don't have to continually go to a doctor and beg and jump through hoops to get pain relief. It is humiliating to constantly "prove" your in pain, when they know your diagnosis.

5 It's helped with my depression and has helped some on relieving my pain. Helped alot by taking my mind off pain and made physical therapy go easier.

5 sleep, pain,

5 It gives me a better personality to get along with others, it takes some of the edge off my pain, it allows me to sit in a recliner for a couple of hours which I could not do before

5 Sleeping

5 Made me a little more relaxed

5 i had constant pain before, now it is less intensive and some less.

5 relieve pain and decrease nerve pain

5 more active, less pain, stopped all pain meds

5 Pain is lessened and allows me to participate in my life. The cannabis is too expensive to take daily. When I use it my drive and energy are improved. I use it when I can get the most out of it. Helps with appetite.

5 Lower pain level, depression symptoms better

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I can sleep through the night My left arm doesn't feel like it is burning because of my nerve issues Bladder issues are better since I am not having back spasming Less numbness in my arms and legs Less mental fog ability to think clearer Less headaches My depression is better

5 it easier to move around less stiff and the same on just sitting still when the pain wants to go into my head when that happens I get sick and my heart beats fast or out of rythem

5 Helps get spasms under control much faster than any other medication I've tried (spasms are from GI problems ), helps get my worst pain tolerable

5 more calm

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5 I find relief for my pain in my knee, hip, wrist, and elbow. All of which need surgery that I cannot afford.

5 Relaxation & sleep Chronic pain relief

5 easing pain , sleep aid, stress relief

5 Was at a disadvantage cause pen never worked. Need to exchange.

5 It cuts down my pain considerably

5 Less pain and stress

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Take away the pain intense. Sleep improve. Depression improved. Aniexty improved. Able to visit with people and socialize with others in stores (big step). Just my overall life has changed for the better . I am able to go out of my home and feel good. I am no longer afraid of people but welcome to be in crowds(big step). I don't feel doped up just nice and relaxed and able to deal with things in a rational manner. It has improved my life a great deal. I haven't had any back spasms since I have been on the cannabis and it's wonderful.

5 Pain relief

5 Less pain Sleep Better

5 reduced my pain better than opioid medication that I was previously on.

5 Has reduced my fibromyalgia pain by 50%

5 I sleep much better at night! When I can afford to purchase it,it has made a huge difference in my sleep and awake patterns!

5 Not shur

5 I am taking less opiate pain medication. I sleep a little better.

5 I can sleep through the night when I take the medical cannabis.

5 Pain reduction

5 Nausea and vomiting has vastly improved. Anxiety and sleep had improved slightly, and it's not doing a whole lot for pain with the dosage I can afford. Both of our cars broke down last month,

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costing us nearly $1,000 we do not have. I have needed a refill for almost a month, but I can't afford it now. We barely have money to eat.

5 Working on gradual decrease of morphine meds, hoping to not have to take at all. Control of chronic pain from spinal cord injury 3 years ago.

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Reduced pain Reduced inflammation Reduced spasm Reduced stIcking of hands Reduced ptsd anxiety

5 Reduction in Fentanyl and Percoset

5 less nausea, better sleep, less pain

5 Pain, anxiety, decreased nausea

5 Not so tired Takes some of the pain away No side affects

5 Pain reduction; anxiety reduction.

5 less muscle spasm's- spasm's are less in intensity -

5 Controled pain relieve, Less anxiety, Sleep better.

5 sleep has improved very much. overall general feeling of well being has improved. more calm, and less addjitated. still have plenty of discomfort as to the back (lower back,neck, headaches, eye discomfort, and shoulder area). these items have improved, but not as much as i hoped.

5 Able to sleep better, less aches and pains, completely off other pain meds.

5 My muscle spasms almost disappear and I can sleep more than 4 hours

5 Better sleep and less pain

5 helps to better manage my pain through the day

5 It allows me to sleep for short periods of time.

5 I sleep much better. It helps give me an appetite. It helps with pain management.

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5 It definitely helps me get a good night sleep, with back pain sleep has been a struggle in the past.

5 mind over matter

5 The medical cannabis has helped a great deal with the stomach discomfort I have due to panceatitus

5 My very day life has improved, missed less work.

5 Muscle spasm relief. Pain relief and general ability to cope w pain

5 Sleeping better, less dropout of fentanyl patch.

5 Sleep better pain relief

5 Better pain control Decreased nausea Improved appetite

5 less pain when i wake up from sleeping standing working sitting it slows my muscle spasms

5 pain level was substantially lowered but not as good as oxycodeine

5 Helps my muscle spasms and cramps alot from the fibromyalgia

5 Sleeping,being able to relax..pain is calm.....but flower form would be a hell of a lot better

5 Pain, sleep, nausea

5 My arthritis pain is a lot less. also help with sleeping.

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Pain relief

Improved concentration Balanced mood Improved sleep

5 reduced total daily pain medication by initial 30% (from 60+ mg down to about 40mg) with goal of continuing further reduction; provides calm mood with better ability to relax and go to sleep

5 A lessening in pain and anxiety

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Helps decrease pain. Helps me sleep. Helps my anxiety. Helps my appetite.

5 Pain goes down Now

5 helps me sleep at night, relieves pain, gives me better balance and energizes me.

5 Sleeping better, less dependency on narcotics, better quality of life with my family. Vap gets me through really tough pain.

5 Helped my pain a lot On methadone and have been going down on my daily intake of methadone- 25 in the last 2 months

5 calmer, not as depressed, need less pain med.

5 Spasm relief Pain relief Vaporizers worked great, oral product was too weak

5 Less pain and less twisting of the neck Less muscle spasms Less anxiety

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Pain relief Take less gabapentin and no muscle relaxers Sleep better Less migraines

5 Sleeping. Some pain relief. Better movement.

5 reduced pain, better sleep

5 Ability to combat pain conflicts with everday life

5 better sleep, less pain

5 Less pain, more flexibility,increased energy.

5 Pain, aching muscles, lower stress levels

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5 Sleep is much better less spasms

5 Less vomiting and nausea

5 some sleep less pain

5 I am much more relaxed and able to sleep at night Because of using less oxicodone I am less shaky

5 1. It helps to decrease my pain.

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Appetite Being able to help me get up and do something besides just sit Gets me motivated to do stuff, I don't know if its because it takes my mind off the pain a bit but it helps me get up and move

5 My migraines have lessened in frequency and severity.

5 quality of life lower pain and pain control

5 Reduction in pain and inflammation I have been sleeping better I'm able to do more of what I think of as my normal activities- yardwork, bicycling, vacuuming

5 When able to use as frequent as I would like I have a lot less pain and more mobility. A bonus has been a reduction with anxiety. I am able to interact more with my kids.

5 Sense of wellbeing, less anxiety, less pain

5 Able to sleep with out constant waking from pain. A lot more even temperament. More rested.

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It relaxes me It takes some of the pain away, but not all, not even close I'm taking it for my back but it helps take the strain off my neck, it relaxes me but it doesn't take away the pain in the back. Hydrocodone works better and it's way cheaper.

5 An overall sense of feeling better, recovered quicker after my Botox injections, normally feel very sick (flu symptoms) for a few weeks, less anxiety, more moments of being able to hold my head in a normal position

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5 1) My attitude about the pain changes to a more positive outlook. 2) My chronic Nausea is under control. 3) I sleep better.

5 allows me to live with the pain helps me with my depression

5 It has helped a great deal with pain,nausea,anxiety & better quality of sleep.

5 Nerve pain in both legs has been reduced.

5 Less pain, Better sleep, better appetite.

5 Cannabis releaves pain in my lower back which in turn also makes me less depressed and easier to live so my wife of 58 years

5 lower intensity of pain, less extreme anxiety, a little better appetite, minimal weight gain, sleep a little better

5 Reduction in pain, excellent sleep, minor reduction in anxiety.

5 Sleep is significantly improved. I have stopped taking Ambien after 7 years of constant use. Pain is improved. There have been a few times where I couldn't get my spinal and leg pain under control and had to use small doses of pain pills, but usually the cannabis will work.

5 Reduction of pain

5 pain tolerance

5 I no longer have to take laxatives and stool softeners. The first benefit I noticed was the break through neuropathy pain in my feet wasn't happening anymore. No burning or needle pain in my feet at all. I also sleep better.

5 Reduced anxiety, pain level decrease, don't have to rely on opiates

5 Less pain in back and legs.

5 Able to sleep more than 2 hrs a night. Fewer muscle spasms

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Helps a bit lessen my migraines Helps with arthritis. Settles stomach. Increase appetite Sleep a bit better. Relieves eye pressure helps with glaucoma Lessens hypertension

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5 Helps ¿reduce migraine pain from 8-9 to 6-7 also helps fibromyalgia pain, anxieties, and arthritic pain

5 I need more time to see if it works, used right I think it will help.

5 I takes the pain away and helps with my anxiety wich helps my schizophrenia

5 before medical cannabis my pain level was 7-8. After cannabis my pain level is closer to a 6, as long as my physical activity is minimal. My sleep is not more sleep, but my sleep is a deeper sleep.

5 No hip impingement pain, not as many muscle spasms, significant relief in anxiety, less insomnia, more noble and able to get out and be active,less headaches, at times can take edge off my back in combination with other treatment.

5 It has aided in pain relief and has also helped loosen my back muscles. 1. Relieve muscle tension 2. Pain relief

5 My restless leg and neuropathy in my feet have gotten better Not as much pain as I've had in the past

5 The most important is that I am getting some sleep. Previously, I would wake 5-6 times a night because of pain. Now I wake once or twice.

5 Sleep,relief pain

5 Discontinued a controlled prescribed medication

5 Less pain. More movement. More energy. Less headaches.

5 Pain Relief

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Reduction in pain - still working on proper dosage Flexibility/motion Life/work balance Getting my life back (thank you)

5 I'm able to stay on my feet longer. I feel so much better

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Got me off other medications, Tramadol ,Methocarbanol, Cymbalta, working on lowering my Lyrica, More alert during the day on Cannabis then when on my old meds Starting to feel better, side effects are subsiding finally after a few months

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5 pain relief

5 I get some relief from my chronic back pain

5 Sleep better Calming Healing

5 Less pain, better sleep.

5 improvement in pain, anxiety, and other issues.

5 Reduction in pain

5 It helps my body relax its a wonderful feeling

5 I've had fewer flare-ups of Occipital and Trigeminal Neuralgia pain.

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Big reduction in average pain levels on a consistent and daily basis. A method to reduce break-through pain that works very quickly and without major side effects. Pain reduction and control without side effects from either the drug's active ingredient or inactive ingredients. Not having to worry that an inactive ingredient in my medication is causing me further symptoms or an allergic reaction (because there are generally only 1-2 ingredients in the products I use).

5 Quality of life- getting back and doing things Helps me get out more and do more things I was able to exercise whereas before the pain stopped me. I'm still working on that.

5 Ability to sleep more hours at night. Some pain relief--still in process of discerning proper dosage and strength

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Decreased pain Better sleep Happier Decreased nausea Weight gain

5 less pain

5 Less Anxiety Sleeping thru the night muscles are more relaxed

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5 pain releif sleep good quality sleep

5 lesser degree of pain when taken

5 Sleep has greatly Improved. Current/Existing Pain medications have greatly been reduced and in some cases stopped completely.

5 No longer need to take opioid medication

5 It helps me to not think about the pain I'm in; I sleep better and am able to do more during the day.

5 sleep better - muscles relaxed & less anxiety about pain

5 It has helped me sleep and reduced my pain

5 Calming, helps control shaking from pain, reduces pain.

5 Muscle spasms not as tight. Nerve pain a little better. Feel a little calmer.

5 I don't have to keep reminding myself my body is hurting as often

5 It has lessened my pain (I'm not at a correct dosage yet), reduced inflammation due to COPD (I use my inhaler a lot less), keeps me calmer due to hormonal changes (PMS/Menopause)

5 Muscle relaxer no spazm

5 I sleep better without pain

5 I think I sleep better I get a real sense of fulfillment and accomplishment from getting things done that I wanted to do. There's a lot of times I want to do stuff and my body says "no"

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Reduced pain (sciatica) down legs, decreased spasms from buttocks to knee. When used I am able to sleep for more than 15-30 min and it is easier to fall asleep!!!! I feel less anxiety and less suicidal thoughts. UNFORTUNATELY I CAN'T AFFORD IT. I had to sell personal property to help pay for it. So now I have no longer have access to it.

6 I have cut down on medications

6 It helped a lot with my stomach, my colonaria My bowel movements became regular

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I also have post-traumatic syndrome and it works really good with that- it helps me sleep I really believe in the program

6 Pain relief Relax nerves and muscles Sleep is better

6 I am more relaxed and less anxious because of the pain. I feel that I am doing more than before.


6 Less Pain, more social, more active, etc

6 Helps with fibromyalgia pain control, My anxiety is greatly reduced, my depression is controlled better, my sleep has improved a lot.

6 Pain relief, better sleep, reduced anxiety and stress.

6 Lidocaine patches did not help only minor on my feet, cannabis has made major difference to feet.

6 i was finaly able to have somewhat of a normal life, with a majority of my pain manageable, and i didnt have to take so many opioids that i never wanted to take to begin with, i could concentrate, i was able to take short walks, and i was able to a c tually sleep a whole night

6 Pain Relief. Able to function and not miss activities. Clarity.

6 Pain relief. Being able to sleep through the night, thats huge!!

6 I feel more relaxed, I sleep better, my nausea goes away, small access and pains go away, it helps my eye pressure from glaucoma.

6 it helps my anxiety, esp. in the car. it helps my depression. and helps with my neuropethy in my feet

6 Distraction from pain

6 My mood swings and anxiety due to chronic pain it started to become manageable again so that I can enjoy my eveningS My chronic pain has gotten to a level that I'm able to freely enjoy life again

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6 Can get some sleep at night less pain

6 Stopped taking muscle relaxers, Tylenol 3 with codiene, and replaced it with cannabis and cannabis blows those drugs away in the effectiveness of pain and spasm relief.

6 Makes pain tolerable. It doesn't make me as drowsy and void of energy as prescription pain relievers. If I choose not to use it, i don't have withdrawals versus prescription pain relievers.

6 Rem sleep, pain relief, greater quality of life

6 Helps to ease chronic back pain and pain do to arthritis and it is legal.

6 reduction in pain better mood easier to do activities of daily living

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relax less muscle spasms not irritable from painkillers pain relief

6 Less pain, able to rest at night, easier on my stomach, happy more often when pain is less. husband says he can see the cannabis makes a difference on my sleep and my not being in so much pain

6 Helps me treat chronic back pain, stress and anxiety, muscle spasms, nausea and with rest.

6 I was able to drop all of my pain meds so I don't have to feel like I am going to throw up all the time have the sweats all the time field dizzy due to being on pain pills. It helps with my pain and is still allowing me to do daily activities

6 Sleep is better along with appetite. Pain is manageable without risk of physical dependency and withdrawal. Mood is better. Hope has been restored and that is huge.

6 Migrains cut down by 90%,spine pain down,and a good feeling for the future

6 Decreased pain, decreased number of migraines

6 Been able to fall asleep

6 Less pain and less muscle spasms

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6 I wrote out a very long letter and your time out thing on the compuer kicked it out so im sending it to you

6 My rest and sleep has been really great. Cannabis really helps with the pain I go through.

6 Pain reduction, help sleeping, which was a problem, anxiety

6 Reduced my opioid consumption Reduced the muscle pain throughout the day Reduced the nerve pain

6 Migraine relief, more able to lead a full life, migraine-associated nausea relief,

6 reduced pain improved sleep 50% less opioids (and still reducing)

6 Pain relief, anxiety relief, better sleep, improved overall sense of well-being, better digestion

6 Nauseousness has gotten much better, I don't feel like throwing up all day long.

6 It takes away the pain. It also helps me get to sleep and not be woken from pain.

6 It helps to reduce the spasm symptom I get. I am not taking narcotic pain medication as often I don't have as much problem with nausea or constipation. I am not as tired.

6 Better Sleep Pain is more tolerable Able to get out more than before

6 Pain relief is significant both for back and arthrits. Side benifits have included better sleep and lessened anxiety.

6 Pain relief, little better sleep,

6 I have been able to recover much of my usefulness. I can participate in most activities and enjoy them. I have started an exercise program to regain the strength that I have lost through inactivity.

6 reduced my chronic pain by lot

6 Calms my body and my head; less anxious when I'm not feeling well.

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6 Muscle spasms don't wake me up since starting cannabis. I sleep thru the night.

6 helps with the pain

6 Relief to pursue normal activites

6 Less pain able to sleep at night. Able to eat without getting sick. Cut my tramidol in half.

6 reduced pain, improved sleep, less anxiety

6 Reduced pain. Better sleep. Less anxiety.

6 Less Pain while on the cannabis. Better sleep. Less Anxiety.

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Less painful and less often joint pain. Better mood. Better sleep. Used makeup and curled hair! Somewhat of a social life now, it's nice to see and catch up with old and new friends again! Cleaned some of the house more deeply after years, boy that felt good.

6 1. Appetite 2. Less Anxiety 3. Pain Reduction 4. Sleep

6 Pain reduction

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Less pain Less discomfort Less muscle relaxers Less opioids Less nsaid Better mood Improved sleep

6 My muscle spasms are not has painful I sleep better

6 i can actually focus on managing my pain more social, i usually dont talk at all sleep is way better than before

6 Flexibility and sleep

6 My medical cannabis has helped tremendously to reduce my daily level of pain, and the shooting sharp pain has decreased. The dull continuous pain has become less extreme, and I

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have found that I'm not thinking about the pain all day. My arms have not been going numb as much as they used to, and my muscle spasms have become less frequent. I have more of a positive energy and overall have been happier. I also think that my bad headaches have become less frequent when using my oral suspension.

6 I can sleep at night because the pain of TN is much less

6 Less pain; adequate alternative to opioids.

6 Decreased pain and anxiety

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I can sleep better I can better tolerate pain My apetite is better when I hurt I am more socialable acceptable

6 Greatly reduced neuropothy pain.

6 chronic pain is reduced, digestive system seems better (more regular/normal bowel movements, less bloating), skin conditions (blepharitis and eczema) better, depression improved, and it helped me get off Lyrica which had terrible side effects for me.

6 Less joint pain in hands, fingers, toes and knee.

6 Marked reduction in both inflammation/pain and in anxiety.

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I had a pain level 8 pain in my right shoulder due to a double tear in my shoulder. After taking the lowest level [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] my shoulder pain is completely gone. My back is another matter that I am still experimenting with[HIGH THC PRODUCTS] plus my puff pipe and I believe I am making some headway but still have an ongoing spine& muscle pain. It seems the caps I take create some mind confusion as I try to cope with their effects but I have to keep looking for the right combination.

6 Sleep better, and less pain

6 Less pain. A lot less anxiety from the pain.

6 1) It lessens the throbbing pain and shooting pain from my peripheral neuropathy. 2) It also allows me to go to sleep more easily, and to stay asleep for a full night.

6 immediate migraine pain relief.

6 regular bowel movements daily movements are much less painful

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my 'episodes' are considerably less frequent general quality of life is much better

6 Medical Cannabis has helped greatly in alleviating the pain of neuropathy. I take it at night and it allows me to go sleep. I do not take during the day due to it's sedative effect.

6 numbness of pain level so I can tolerate the pain

6 Helps ease the pain. Helps with depression due to pain. Helps with sleep and stress.

6 Immediate pain relief, sustained pain relief, ease of falling asleep, ease of staying asleep, nonaddictive, mood enhancement, muscle relaxation.

6 For the first time in 17 years, there have been some moments in my day when I can say I am not in pain. It is not perfect but it beats the 30 other treatments I have tried.

6 Less back pain Allows me to do more of my day to day activities

6 Dont have to smoke a whole joint.

6 it helped a lot with sleep i wasnt able to use in day or outside of my home

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The biggest change is that this treatment gets in front of the pain and takes a lot of its strength away most of the time - seems like it creates a buffer preventing it from getting too out of control. Also, during the day when usually the pain is usually the least (it gets worse as the evening progresses) most days, instead of gritting my teeth to get through, I'm getting through it happily. Sometimes I don't even think about the pain anymore. This stuff has changed my life. It's not everything - it doesn't take care of the pain completely and sometimes it's still excruciating - but the help that it has given, the pain that it does somewhat prevent, is amazing. Thank you all so much for this help. it's lifechanging.

6 Pain, headaches

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I have experienced a decrease in migraine FREQUENCY from 3-4/week to 1-2/week. The INTENSITY and DURATION of the headaches has improved to the point that if I use the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] (high THC) vaporizer, at the onset of an aura or painI can abort a headache. If I can't abort the headache, I am using less Fiorinal capsules per each headache incident. I have CRPS and have completely weaned off methadone. I was taking 5 mg three times/day. I am currently working on a Lyrica taper as I increase the medical cannabis dose.

6 Pain wise it is amazing with pain I still get the high off of it so I can only do it at night and it allows me to sleep a few extra hours but the anxiety just gets worse

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6 Major decreased neck spasms Comfort. Sleep well

6 Reduction of symptoms, including pain.

6 helps me sleep better.takes a great edge off my inflamation of my arthritis. it also helps with the steady chronic pain.all that i have listed above has added a greater quality of life than what i used to.

6 pain relief, improved sleep

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Better management of my pain Increased activity - no longer just laying in bed Increased overall quality of life Less anger since pain is better managed

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I have been able to walk farther each day getting more exercise and trimming down a little. Both of my knees have pain but I still want to move. I have been able to spend more time working my part time business. I am getting a little more sleep. I am happier and my moods are improved frequently.

6 I can control my chronic pain for extended periods without the use of opioid medication. This single development has changed me as a person. The opiods created anxiety and didn't work long at all. This medication provides extended pain relief with no negative symptoms to date.

6 Eating more, sleeping better, pain control is improving.

6 Urgency and frequency Esophageal spasms Insomnia

6 I have been working on slowly weening off opiod drugs.It has been helping me to the goal of being free of prescription drugs for pain.

6 Pain relief, numbness relief, muscle spasms relief

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pain relief, mental at ease,body changes such as lips feel better( not swollen like from pharma medication),ankles swelling gone.reduced muscling "shaking" while maneuvering through the house. My legs used to shake and that would put the fear of falling into my mind. nerve wreaking experience.

6 sleeping though the night and not being awakened by pain. decreased nausea

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Decreased cramping, flaring and trips to the bathroom due to crohns disease and malabsorption, I am able to go places for more than an hour without having to worry about where the restroom is. It's helped reduce my anxiety, which helps my gut as well as my chronic pain and constantly spasmed low back muscles. It hasn't helped my chronic pain as much as i was hoping but i have 38 medical issues so it's hard to tell and my body requires way more medication than a normal person who isn't constantly dying in pain and suffering every day like I am because Drs. don't believe me until they see my discolored skin on my back from living every minute of the last 4 years on a heating pad!! I love how open and honest i can be with my pharmacist, because i don't feel like I'm on trial and have to prove how much hell I have been living in for the last 10 years!!

6 I'm getting some pain relief from the Medicinal Cannabis. I've had chronic pain for over 30 years and at present almost totally incapacitated by it. If I stay quiet and not do anything I'm almost pain free. The Cannabis really helps control the pain so I can get out once in awhile.

6 Anxiety and overall reduces pain

6 Less pain!!! More relaxed! Sleep better!

6 Decreased pain, sleep improvement and reduced anxiety.

6 The burning nerve pain in my leg that crops up within 5 min of standing, walking and sometimes sitting is totally gone.

6 While making my pain tolerable is awesome, it has proven to help my issues with ptsd a lot. My wife told me that it is a world of difference.

6 Pain relief Help with constipation Start to lower prescription medications

6 Serious reduction in pain. Ability to cope with the pain that remains. Ability to do some regular life activities as opposed to nothing.

6 It helps decrease my pain, helps me to relax more so that all of my muscles can get more of a "release" from being tight all the time which helps decrease my pain as well. Doesn't give me the bad side effects that some of the other medicine I was taking gave me.

6 The relaxing of the back muscles almost emeatly.

6 Soothing of achiness, Relaxation, less cramps, less severe headaches

6 feel like socializing

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6 relieved the pain in my back enough so I could stand longer and walk longer.

6 Reduced overall inflammation, pain relief

6 In regards to body pains, [PATIENT] was in constant pain the hurt quite a bit. After starting the medical cannabis his body pains have significantly reduced.. It also seems like his chorea movements are less severe

6 1-it allows me to finally get to sleep at night! 2-it helps take down my pain 3-I have reduced my # of prescription pills

6 Less pain less anxiety

6 Helps with anxiety that I have along with my pain. I am grateful for the NSAID benefit without stomach upset. Tapering down from the opioids was much easier with marijuana, too.

6 Pain relief, mood stabilization, anxiety reduction

6 Pain is less, my legs don't jump at night, I sleep better, anxiety is improved, mood is improved.

6 Lack of pain Better ability to concentrate Moving around much more freely

6 Pain Control

6 Reduced narcotic use for my arthritis and severe headaches

6 Less Pain Lower Anxiety

6 A lot Less Pain. Fewer Headaches. When I do have a headache my migraine meds like Imitrix, etc. work much, much better to get rid of my migraine where as they did not before.

6 it has helped with my dayly life

6 mood is better, sleep quality, muscles much more relaxed, have not taken any other pain releavers

6 Drastic reduction in pain.

6 Pain reduction, better focus's, and able to sleep at night.

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6 Less pain Helps get to sleep and stay asleep Allows me to take less Pre-scription medication

6 It has relieved my headaches and given me an appetite.

6 I can sleep through the night as I don't have as much pain when I take my medical cannabis.

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Pain relief, the first night I took it, I slept through the night for the first time in many months. Normally, the pain would get to me and I would have to get up and apply heat to my back for relief enough to fall back asleep. Some nights, I still have to get up but my sleep quality has gone up quite a bit.

6 Relief from chronic pain. Improved sleep.

6 Less pain intensity.

6 Pain management Better Sleep Improved Concentration

6 Reduction in pain level

6 muscle relaxation change of consciousness

6 Being able to sleep. Walking with little pain.

6 No vomiting, reduced nausea, fewer medications than I've been on in years, better sleep.


6 less pain and inflammation

6 Reduction of trigeminal pain.

6 Less daily pain when I can afford cannabis.

6 - Lift in pain - Ability to relax

6 takes the sharp edge off my pain from arthritis I'm sleeping better and for longer

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6 helps with pain relief therefore providing better mobility

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Was on 5 Percocet a day and ibuprofen and 3 muscle relaxers And was still in pain started the program and cut my pain meds in half and then had a fusion on[DATE] and I now take 2 Percocet and one muscle relaxer! I have found being in chronic pain and on meds since 2000 with multiple back and neck surgeries, this program has saved my life!! My head is clear and the cbd oil is wonderful for my nerve pain but I can't afford it.

6 Pain Relief and dramatic cut in Meds.

6 Better sleep and some improvement in pain management

6 chronic inflammation has been reduced, thereby reducing headaches and chronic pain. Reduces stress, helps me sleep better at night. When migraines hit, it helps to reduce the symptoms. The cost is high, therefore I need to use it sparingly unfortunately.

6 Reduced pain and inflammation, specifically that even when the pain is there it doesn't affect me as much.

6 Greatly diminished spasms in my neck & throat. Complete relief from severe anxiety that I suffered from daily.

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Helps with pain Helps upset stomach Helps relax Sleep

6 Less pain

6 Decreased flare ups in pain Increased mood Better sleep

6 Quality of life, less pain and no side effects

6 Less joint pain and I'm sleeping better

6 Less pain, better sleep, better mental focus, less stress

6 Less pain- somewhat helps with my neuropathy

6 Less use of opioid pain medication

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- Anxiety level decreased - Allows me to usually fall asleep where as in the past 3 yrs. or so I had great difficulty in falling asleep. - Takes away my immediate pain

6 Decrease in pain , not having the side effects from Opiates , helps with Muscle spasm , feel more hopeful , improved mood.

6 Reduced pain in hips and other joints. No more restless leg syndrome. Sound sleep for the entire night.

6 some pain relief

6 less pain, less anxiety.

6 Better sleep - Pain reduced

6 less pain and swelling quality of sleep is better with less pain less agitation with life due to reduction in pain

6 Less frequent highly intense pain. Taking way less narcotic pain medication. Nausea has definitely decreased.

6 Pain reduction, relief of anxiety, less nausea, improved appetite

6 reducing the pain in the upper left thoracic significantly

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I am certified for migraine headaches and my product works BEYOND amazing on my headaches. But... I also have nausea/vomiting and other secondary symptoms. Most are benefitting with the exception of nausea. I have tried many oral suspension and vape combo, varying time of use and quantity of use and still could not get it under control.

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Pain relief without major side effects Better sleep Less anxiety Less inflammation Better mobility Better asthma control

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The first day I used the medication I had an immediate reduction in my overall level of pain. The chronic neuralgia that plagued me has lessened dramatically. This has changed my daily life for the better and increased my mobility and my productivity. My anxiety level has dropped overall and I have been able to cut my anxiety medications in half.

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I have been sleeping better and have decreased my use of sleep-inducing medications. I am also in the process of cutting back on Ambien.

6 I can sleep almost thru the night.

6 Less pain

6 Less soreness and tightness around my joints in general.

6 Reduced inflammation and pain.

6 Less pain, anxiety, better sleep.

6 Pain eas

6 It was amazing to fell the knots in my legs just started to relax... Its helped me with my Chronic Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and Diabetic Nuropothy. +

6 Helps reduce some pain relax better sleep better

6 My pain has been greatly reduced. The severity of my migraines have improved. Much fewer hospital visits for breaking the migraines. Still have the same amount of migraines, but easier to deal with.

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I don't have to take pain meds because this works They help me with my pain They help me with my sleep They help me with my depression, supposedly

6 Less muscle spasms, sleeping more than 3hrs in one sleeping session, calms me down,

6 Greatly improved sleep, appetite has improved, helps with some of the pain.

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It has helped my anxiety so much! We are working on the pain. Getting The right blend. For me a patch would Work better. I know once the patch comes Available it will be much much better For me for the pain. I do get more Tired with this. But I am working Thru that. I an grateful for having this In minnesota.

6 A lot less migrains

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6 Less anxiety & fewer headaches. My neck pain & lower back pain has become more tolerable.

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It reduces pain on bad osteoarthritis days. I have already had two total hip replacements and I can walk again but have discomfort in all body joints from the disease. It helps with pain, sleep, and sometimes mood can be uplifted to a degree. I mostly use it in the afternoon and evening depending on my needs for the day. I am careful as each person can have a different reaction. I like to remain in total control with mental and physical coordination, so I am very careful. I like the vapor vials for this purpose as eating or pill consumption may not give me as much fine tuning, but I have not tried other ways. This is just my calculated guess on the matter and with consul at my appointment.

6 Pain relief and stress relief.

6 Decreased pain Sleeping better

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Sleep better or normal, Which helps make it thru the day. Not hung over feeling, like with percs and other narcotics- for sure. No real addictive issues or tendencies noticed. Note: i have a hernia too, now and using advil and medical cannibis only.

6 i am now able to sleep the entire night pain reduced

6 The pain is much more tolerable. It has also greatly reduced my symptoms of neuropathy.

6 Cannibus has lessened my nerve pain 2. I sleep better

6 helps with anxiety, relieving some pain until other medicine starts working. Help calm tremors.

6 Pain relief

6 I am not in pain all the time. The cannabis helps to ease the pain about 40% better

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lessened the pain taken edge off makes some days more barable helps me sleep helps with cramps

6 Reduced chronic pain, better sleep, reduced restless leg.

6 Before taking medical cannabis I had a great deal of pain during the night from my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I woke up many times during the night. After starting medical cannabis I may wake

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up at night (from noise) but I lay there and realize I do not have pain. It has been a long time since I have had no pain during the night.

6 Inflammation reduction Pain relief

6 Pain relief with a major reduction of usage of opioids. Improved quality of sleep.

6 effective pain relief without being a Narcotic.

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It is easier to control my anxiety and there for my panic attacks. Better sleep and it really, really helps with my stomach problems. I'm nauseous daily and find the marijuana helps that a great deal. I just wish it was cheaper so I could have it as I need it. I need to much to make it work and can't afford it.

6 Relieves headaches.

6 I can now sleep. My pain is now barable.

6 I'm down to 1-2 hydrocodone per day. I was taking 5 per day. I also have seen great results with my migraines. I was taking up to 12 maxalt in a two week period. I hardly have a migraine now. Maybe one to two a week.

6 Pain is better controlled and no more narcotics

6 temporary minor pain relief, less use of opioids

6 less pain, easier sleep, less anxious

6 Mobility-less pain-able to go places-able to do things around mr home and go outside

6 Sleep and pain management

6 My day to day pain has decreased and I've been able to sleep on a regular basis.

6 Pain relief, better sleep , less anxious

6 I'm able to be more productive in my work because the medical cannabis seems to dull my chronic pain or lets me give it less mental attention. That frees me up!

6 Lessening back pain

6 Relaxes my muscles helps pain

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6 less pain better eating

6 I sleep much better, and I have less pain, both during the day and at night.

6 Less spasms and greatly decreced pain levels

6 My spasems have been less and they are not as sharp. My arthritis swelling is less I have over all been in less pain and I'm feeling better

6 SLEEP PAIN NAUSEA

6 Less headaches, less pressure

6 pain and anxiety relief

6 Less pain

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I feel like I can go places because I now have a pain medicine that works and I can count on. So made me a bit more social. Also nice to have Med that helps without making me feel woozy or high. Ironic but true. I love that it's all natural and is not eating my insides up. People that help me are so great understanding and open to trying different things. It is expensive. It angers me that insurance doesn't cover it

6 Pain relief. Improved ability to work Less stress

6 I sleep better . I walk a little more .

6 It helps me sleep and stay asleep at night which in turn helps a lot of my pain issues during the day . Helping my sleeping issues is amazing .

6 Totally off the opioids and am able to control my pain using the cannabis oil.

6 My pain level in my arms has dropped from 5/10 to 4/10 on a regular basis which is great relief for me!

6 Mygrain inflmation pain mussel spazmem nausha depresion anzity all better

6 I have more energy because I am NOT hurting all the time. I used to go to bed with pain, wake up with pain and have pain throughout the day. I still have pain but it's more tolerable. I don't get up everyday dreading how bad is my day going to be.

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6 Less pain and cramping, pain in "easy" tasks was lesseened

6 Off 4 medications, no side effects at all. No migraine anymore.

6 Less pain from Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis, I am able to do more of the things I used to be able to do. Better sleep, able to sleep through pain.

6 intractable pain relief

6 Reduced pain Reduced migraines

6 able to sleep and get relief during the day from chronic pain

6 Can get around with little pain..don't have to take a asprin or pain killer as much

6 Smoking the bud itself works better for my pain, but the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] capsules did help with my sleeping. I was able to sleep more than a couple of hour, then up for to 2 to 3 days. I have been able to sleep more than I have in since 2008!!

6 Pain reduction to manageable levels.

6 Pain relief, improved joint movement.

6 It eases the intractable pain I have from a intestinal issue. I further believe it aids in the reduction of time it takes for my system to "reboot."

6 I have brain cancer, and along with that come headaches and occasionally, especially before MRI's and appointments with my neurosurgeon, anxiety. It mitigates those two quite well.

6 It helps with anxiety, it helps me sleep or fall asleep, helps with my appetite. Makes life more enjoyable for people who live with chronic pain.

6 Less pain; better sleep.

6 Less pain and able to do more in life then I could have done before.

6 better mobility, eye site improved, nightmares have decreased, sleep better, better pain control, better overal quality of life.

6 was able to stop using pain medication and muscle relaxers.

6 Decreased inflammation and decreased use of narcotics and nsaids Ability to increase my physical activity to improve cardiac function and bone health for my

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osteoporosis. Pain levels are trending down, but I don't take this while working and mostly at home and at night. I'm seeing a difference over time Cost is too prohibitive to take the dosage that is recommended by my pharmacist.

6 Pain fatique and insomnia

6 less pain

6 reduction in pain reduction in anxiety associated with pain

6 Pain relief

6 less pain better sleep less anxiety

6 Less spasticity which has allowed me to reduce substantially one of the drugs that I have been taking for a long time. Improved muscle movement with less pain and tightness.

6 Easing of pain in neck and back. Reduction of pain from neuropathy.

6 Better pain relief

6 have become more active

6 Not as many muscle spasms

6 I have gone from 3-4 pain pills a day down to 0 pain pills a day

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1. I can play with my daughter without needing breaks or not being able to at all. 2. I can go to school/work because I can be on my feet without needing to rest every hour or more. 3. I can sleep through the night! 4. I can take my daughter to the zoo or park etc without worrying about if I'll be able to get through it without needing breaks. 5. I can get right up when I wake up without needing an hour or more to get the energy to move. 6. My anxiety has been better, so my life is overall easier to manage 7. It helps with my ovarian cyst pains I get monthly 8. I don't have migraines anymore 9. I can make plans again 10. I'm not nauseous all the time Honestly, I could keep going and going. The benefits I've experienced are overwhelming. I still have pain, but, it doesn't dictate my life. I feel like I finally have my life back.

6 More enjoy life

6 Great Pain relief and unbelievable relief from PTSD sleep anxiety

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6 I sleep longer without interruption from pain. I move around more during the day and feel much better than before.

6 Less pain (almost none), possible seizure prevention

6 It's helped a great deal with pain and anxiety

6 Decreased pain, decreased anxiety.

6 Seizure control and pain relief

6 Allot less spasms in my feet from neuropathy in my feet.

6 lessens severe pain

6 has helped with neck/back pain and decrease muscle spasm....also sleep has improved

6 Better sleep, pain reduction, Enhanced calm

6 I signed up specifically because I was only sleeping 4 hours per night because of pain. I now sleep much better, sometimes up to 6+ areas. This makes a big difference to me.

6 Better pain control.

6 Pain relief, anxiety relief

6 Less pain/better apatite/general better mood/ ease tier to sleep.

6 Pain relief and greatly decreased anxiety

6 So far I have been able to take less pain medication, I actually can fall asleep (relax) . I have been able to gain a little weight.

6 The medicine helps ease my pain on bad days

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Ability to sleep 9 hours instead of 4-6 without it(that alone is huge)! Helps with appetite- hungry at 10am instead of 4pm. My pain levels are high. So has been my tolerance to most pain meds. Capsules helped. Vape pen was instant relief but short. Tincture was fantastic, amazing, gave me my life back. But, I cannot afford it...

6 Less back pain, arthritis feels better, appetite is good and I sleep good.

6 Less pain and inflammation in joints

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Number one benefit I am able to sleep at night . I never slept for more than 2 or 3 hours and was always up at some point during the night sometimes for hours. I have not been up during the night since starting this program. I still have pain but it is greatly reduced. I am able to do things again that I haven't done for years. Exercising which I love to do gardening etc.

6 More energy, less pain & stiffness, ability to do things,increase in appetite, sleep better,

6 Pain relief, Nausea relief, Increased appetite, Sleep improvement

6 Calm,Relaxed,Happy,Smiling a lot more

6 Less depression and anxiety, some pain relief and help with sleeping.

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Given me a huge help in controlling pain. It's giving me a new outlook on cannabis. I was skeptical at first but have seen first hand that it's no joke! People who know me have been asking what has changed in my life because I am more outgoing, participating in events, basically have a new outlook on life thanks to it.

6 It help calm me down and dulls the pain. It also helps me want to eat.

6 I sleep with a lot less neuropathy pain at night and during the day I think that the feelings in my feet are more true and I feel more stable.

6 Pain Relief Better Sleep

6 I'm actually able to sleep better. I normally didn't get much sleep due to pain. Less muscle spasms also.

6 1. Not being an opiate patient anymore 2. Not having a doctor looking over my shoulder every time I look around

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I have had less pain, esp sleeping and sitting some increase in energy and less fatigue have reduced pain medication from 4 to 0 per day not aware of any side effects so far

6 less pain better sleep

6 Reduced pain w no side effects. Seems to have also helped w anxiety and depression.

6 Reduced headache severity, fewer panic attacks, reduced inflammation, reduced nausea, increased sleep quality

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6 Less back pain. Less back spasams. Less headaches

6 Decreased frequency and severity of headaches

6 The pain is down and allows more movement.Helps with nausea, muscle spasms, headaches.

6 1. It got rid of my cancer pain 2. It got rid of the nausea 3. It lowered my level of anxiety

6 Reduced pain, helps with sleep

6 Reduces the pain Knocks down her anxiety

6 Decreased pain, decreased gastrointestinal problems

6 Greatly decreased the need for pain meds. Reduced strength and frequency of spasms Allowed for more consecutive hours of sleep

6 Less migraines Less knee pain Less swelling

6 Better sleep, Better a petite, Takes mind off pain

6 Pain management-helping to reduce reliance on opioids Able to sleep for longer periods, from 1-3 increased to 4-5 hours

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1. More mobility. Can actually move forward without shortness of breath. This is because the sharp pain is lessened to the point of tolerance. With more mobility I am walking more and moving more. I do canine agility on my terms and several people expressed to me you are moving better and you seem to be in less pain. They are right. Like I said it is nice to walk your backyard without the pain causing shortness of breath and requiring laying down. 2. Better sleep. Use [HIGH THC PRODUCT] in the evening just before bed it really helps me fall to sleep easier. Before I would lay down and the pain would be so severe toss and turned. Would even wake up from nightmares caused by the pain. Now no more nightmares. I am doing a poor job of expressing this in words. I has been very helpful. It does not take the pain completely away but brings it down to a level that I can handle and still be active. I have always had pain so I can function with some pain and it is a whole bunch better.

6 Better sleep , better pain relief

6 Less pain & better sleep

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6 Less pain No opioids, no pain medicine Got appetite back

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has eased my muscle spasms and cramping. Has helped my visual issues. Has helped me to maintain healthy weight. Have been able to sleep much better and have cut other pain prescriptions way back. Seems to take pain away enough that I have been more active and am able to function on household tasks to a some what normal level. my brain seems to be working better as well i.e concentration/focusing and remembering.

6 Greatly reduced constant pain

6 I haven't been to my Dr. for pain related issues since I began using medical cannabis

6 Decreased muscle spasms, decreased pain levels, decreased ptsd, increased appetite

6 Pain ,tension

6 pain releif, no more anxiety, no more nausea or vomiting, sleeping much better.

6 Keeps me off pain pills & narcotics

6 Pain relief. Less anxiety. I feel like getting out of the home for the first time in 10 years.

6 helps with pain,spasms,appititeand improves how I feel.

6 It helps to ease my anxiety, soothing my mind and putting me in a much better mood.It also is easing the pain in my feet due to perifiial neuropoathy.

6 Pain relief in multiple areas of my body

6 Relieve migrins

6 Body is more relaxed. Pain is a little less

6 Helps with aches and some pain.

6 decreased pain better sleep decreased stress from the above 2!

6 minimizes the pain.

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6 Less pain Not using opiates anymore Sleeping for a change

6 Helps with my nausea. And my anxiety and pain

6 Joint pain and muscle spasm relief, reduced anxiety

6 pain relief, anti-anxiety

6 more mobility, better sleep

6 It has helped moderate the increasing pain I have every afternoon on into evening and has helped me sleep better.

6 Pain relief,better sleep and control of the overwhelming muscle spasms and cramps.

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muscle relaxing reduced spasms appetite

mood enhanced

6 Better Sleep Better Appetite

6 Relieves lower back pain and helps me sleep thru the night

6 I can walk longer distance, less stress, less anxiety and more active

6 the pain is there butr in back ground

6 Pain relief I was able to get off of trazadone and gabapentin Killed my constipation problem, no longer need to take pills for that

6 Nerve pain and leg pain is greatly reduced when sleeping. It also helps with neasea caused from some medications and my migraines. Helps with the pain control with my legs and severe migraines

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Much more flexible in moving around reduces my inflammation - helps with my arthritis Can walk up steps verses crawling Getting back a sense of humor

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6 Less of other medications, discreet and easy not to forget , long lasting results, appetite has increased tremendously. Overall it's helped me a lot .

6 Getting much better sleep at night, 6hours without waking. I have not taken any narcotics for pain since starting cannabis. I used to take massive doses of Vicodin daily.

6 It lowers my pain to a level where I can focus on schoolwork and conversations.

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Less severe pain Less muscle spasms Better sleep Less tense Able to concentrate

6 Less pain and more sleep less depression

6 less pain

6 Being able to move in positions I couldn't, climbing stairs, tieing my shoes

6 takes the edge off of my pain and helps me to sleep at night. in fact, I've been able to stop taking ambien at night for sleep.

6 I take half the pills i use to. pain is doing better.

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1. My pain is much better. I have neuropathy in my feet and it has gotten much better. I also have knee pain, neck pain, and other areas of pain that have improved greatly. 2. I have severe anxiety disorder and my anxiety is 'almost' gone. This is a great benefit since it was keeping me from working effectively.

6 Medical cannabis allows me to get to sleep and stay asleep without contolled medication. I have been able to eliminate Clonazepam an Budaproprian from daily meds. Affordable, but worth any price...

6 pain reduction sleep benefit

6 Less back, neck, elbow and other pain.

6 The cannabis has reduced my constant headache from a 10 to a 4. I still have 24 hour headache but it is more manageable now.

6 Its not eating my from the inside out as pain pills did. Its doesnt make me moody and I can function with everyday tasks, unlike i could with pain pills

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6 has helped alot with pain and every day activities

6 Inflammatory Stiffness

6 1. Helped me 99% with my vomiting- I was vomiting every day 1A. I'm starting to take a lot less pain medication

6 Sleep.less anxiety.less back pain.helps me relax when I'm in pain.

6 It takes the edge off pain---makes it managable

6 Control pain

6 pain reduction ability to get out of bed and get going can get by day to day without opiods

6 Helps with pain Helps me sleep through the whole night and not wake up with pain It helps with my anxiety too

6 Taking way less prescribed pain pills, helps with lessen my anxiety, and I have noticed I am having fewer headaches

6 Take care of my back pain and knees

6 Decrease in pain Decrease in other meds

6 Less pain, less anxious

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pain relief mood elevation sleep is better nausea is better

6 really helps with headaches once I got dose figured out.

6 calmed nerous system better sleep

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6 Faster pain reduction. Fewer side effects Reduce the amount opioids and other meds taken daily.

6 ¿ It lessens my chronic pain

¿ When used at night it helps me sleep

6 Pain relief Depression relief Anxiety relief

6 Nausea has let up a bit, pain in stomach is still there but not as bad.

6 It has been such a tremendous help. It provides the type of pain relief I need due to a chronic genetic connective tissue disorder but is mild enough that I can work and have normal social interactions while still getting the pain relief I need.

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I've felt a small amount of relief caused by cronice back pain. I'm also battling prostate cancer. I'm under going hormone therapy, lupron injections. The side effects are very intense. Medical cannabis has been a big help with constant hot flashes, anxiety, headaches, etc. Also I just started radiation therapy witch deprives me of energy. This also helps me become a bit more energized.

6 Headache relief Tension reduction Shoulder pain relief

6 Elimination of the need for Hydrocodone to manage pain, reduction/elimination of other medications.

6 I had to mix both versions to get any relief which meant I had to buy twice as much to get any relief. And it is spendy and insurance won't cover it.

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-Less pain -Less anxiety -Sleeping better -More refreshed in the morning -Able to get more done

6 more activity...better disposition from less constant pain.

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I don't have to take pain pills as often I can sleep better Helps joint pain Takes the edge off the pain

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6 Increased tolerance to the pain

6 relieves pain in eyes, back, stress reduction

6 It numbs my shoulder pain so it's more bearable to live with. Also helps me eat in the morning and somewhat deal with my morning nausea.

6 I feel as though my pain issues have become more manageable and I sleep better at night.

6 Pain relief. Reduction of anxiety,

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Medical cannabis has made a huge impact on decreasing the daily pain that I feel. It's effective and more affordable than the prescription medications available for Fibromyalgia, plus none of the nasty side effects. I've lost weight without any major changes to my diet. I think is because I'm physically able to do more - adding an extra 10-15 walk to my day makes huge difference. I can also do chores, like laundry, more frequently. I was also able to cease use of Prozac recently - there have been some ups and downs with that, but the cannabis doesn't suppress emotions (which anti-depressents tend do do for me). Cannabis helps me manage anxiety and depression, instead of suppressing them. The cost is still higher than I like, but I'm willing to make the required sacrifices in order to feel human again. Please don't let that be taken away from me.

6 Migraines do not come as frequent, also lengths are less

6 Helps my pain and helps me sleep

6 It helps relieve pain. A couple days after being approved for medical cannabis I had orthopedic knee surgery and was able to use the medical cannabis instead of the Vicodin prescribed to me. It has also worked very good for me as a daily pain killer and helps me sleep through the night.

6 Pain relief Relief of depression and anxiety

6 Decreased Pain in my legs.

6 Really helped with inflammation of my fibromyalgia. Really helps sleep. Really helped Nausea

6 Pain has been lowered to a tolerable level using the medicinal cannabis.

6 less pain, more manageable pain and spasms, less stress

6 It has helped greatly to sleep again and if taken before bed i am in much less pain than before. It has taken the edge off the pain i felt daily without adverse effects.

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6 I have been able to stop taking Opioid pain killers

6 1. rapid release of spasicity 2. improvement of quality of life

6 I've had about a 50% reduction in the pain I normally experience. When I'm able to use enough it helps with the anxiety/panic attacks I've been experiencing.

6 I sleep much better. It helps my over active bladder. It relaxes all my muscles as I have anxiety issues. It helps my arthritis pain. I would have to get up every 20 mins all night to urinate so I wasn't sleeping. Now I do. I really need the cannabis so I can have a more normal life.

6 Some pain relief due to that it distracts me from the pain

6 falling and staying asleep,numbs or helps with arthritis pain

6 Muscle spasms and nerve pain and most of my symptoms are being helped by medical cannabis

6 no pain

6 pain management pain relief relief from stress caused by pain

6 I'm using it as more of a CBD factor for inflammation. I use the 50/50 mix

6 more relaxed , less anxiety.

6 reduced pain,much better sleep

6 Pain relief, anxiety relief, insomnia relief. General feeling of well being. Depression relief.

6 Pain relief

6 relaxation of painful spasms

6 muscle relaxant Pain reduction.

6 1. My overall pain level is less when I am able to take it regularly 2. I feel more normal than I have in over 10 years.

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6 I feel I have my life back. A relief from constant pain and anxiety. A miracle

6 to get out of pain

6 Pain control, sleep, flexibility, mood, appetite

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Taking less prescription pain medication. Taking less anxiety medication. I stopped having nightmares. I feel more hopeful for the future.

6 -Pain relief -Stress relief -Sleep Aid

6 Increased sleep and rest muscle and joint soreness almost gone Happier in general with positive thoughts and mental well-being

6 less pain, less inflammation, more energy

6 Migrain Headache, TMJ, Restless Legs,Back Pain and symptoms associated with Sjogrens and POTS

6 Less pain, ability to play with my kids more, Can work more

6 less pain and cramping

6 Reduced pain, improved sleep

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-moving around more -helps when pain wakes me up at night- gives me relief within 30 min -able to eat and digest more comfortably -easier to use bath tub -helps with all sources of pain

6 Less pain able to enjoy life at times, more than before.

6 Improves anxiety disorder symptoms. Improves joint pain. Helps to relieve PTSD symptoms.

6 Many,can' afford the price. I would still be using it if I could afford it.

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6 1) pain relief 2) lower anxiety 3) help with stiffness

6 I have less pain.able to get out with the family.less depressed then normal.less anxious.

6 It has helped immensely with my nausea that I experience every time I eat. It has helped with my pain but for a short bit of time.

6 Better Sleep Less Pain Discontinued all pharmacueticals

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It has helped with headaches and shortened the time of muscle pain. Last month both of my dogs passed away within 20 days of each other (one of the dogs helped me with anxiety/depression) and I really believe that the medical cannabis has helped me get through this painful time.

6 Diminished pain in my feet.

6 my pain has decreased in my feet and hands. I actually feel human again

6 pain relief, muscle spasm relief, helps sleep, utilize other medications less, helps nausea, PTSD and depression

6 Takes the pain away

6 It's helped a great deal with dealing with symptoms of dumping syndrome I'm sleeping better I'm less irritable

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In need a lot less percacet. Instead of every 4 hours, sometimes I can go 5-6 and none at night anymore. Goal is to stop narcotics. It it will take much longer because the oil for the vaporizer is WAY to expensive. If the cannibis came in leaf and bud it would be affordable to replace the Percacet completely.

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The biggest benefit is sleeping better. Pain used to prevent me from a good night's sleep. Without proper sleep i was crabby during the day and didn't handle work and home issues as well as i would have liked. I think being crabby also made the pain worse. I just feel better all the time now. The pain is significantly less than before cannabis medicine was used.

6 Pain management, anti-inflammatory

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6 Pain reduction anxiety reduction nausea reduction

6 I've been in chronic back pain for over 20 years from 4 failed back surgeries. After 20 plus years of being on pain narcotics, I've been able to completely come off of them 2 months ago!

6 Being able to sleep through the night Can actually function and do stuff like cleaning

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Leading an anxiety-free life for the first time. My racing thoughts have slowed down, I am able to focus and be productive. I am less irritable and more patient. I didn't realize how anxiety affected every aspect of my life until it was controlled. My arthritis in my toes in under control and I have not had any flare ups since starting the program.

6 Less pain, anxiety levels down, I am able to do a bit more during day, less muscle spasms

6 significant decrease in fibromyalgia pain.

6 It has helped my back spasms. Its just to expensive for me. But it has helped a great deal.

6 a lot less pain in the stomach area.

6 Better sleep

6 I find it very helpful, it also help relax my stiff mucels.

6 less headaches n seizures

6 I experience constant back pain, medical cannabis alleviates a great deal of my pain. More than any medication I've taken before.

6 Less pain with mobility

6 I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I find the new creams very helpful.

6 Decreased muscle spasms allow me to walk 'better' than before, and I feel like I am still 'in control' mentally and physically versus taking narcotic pain medications

6 I have gotten some pain relief for my back and I am sleeping 5 hours instead of 3-4. It has helped my stomach ulcers and I have cut back on ibuprofen.

6 It's a tough thing to put your finger on. It helps relax both my hurting shoulders, neck and back, but also helps distract my mind to not focus or listen to the pain. I have had the most relief from the vaporizers, it is fast and easy to take when especially tough moments are

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encountered. Also I do not notice "rebound" pain, like I was living with while taking OTC pain killers. For me, the ability to stop taking the OTC pain killers has been a boon. I have IB along with my other symptoms, so cutting out those pain killers, which often gave me diarrhea has also been a VERY good thing. However, I want this to be also known. In December I went through the [PROGRAM] at [HOSPITAL]. This program helped me get a new perspective on personal changes I needed to do to manage and live with my pain. This program was probably the best thing that I have done to date for my chronic pain. This program has taught me to use CBT, and other self monitoring and assessing skills. I would rate the PRC above Medical Cannabis. Medical Cannabis is one of my "tools" for my "tool box" to help me regain my life!

6 Less pain, less stress, is a perfect alternative to opioids all the time.

6 Allows me to sleep and to relax

6 Pain relief from neuropathy. Ability to begin tapering of prescription drugs.

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I no longer take high doses of benzos and opioids. I have the bug to "do something" now DAILY , result is a since of self-worth that I can do more tasks. I no longer sleep in the day. I have increased appetite and gaining weight I've lost from being so ill.

6 pain control, anxiety control, depression control, increased quality of life

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Pain Management has improved greatly. This has allowed me to assist with progression in my life to lead a healthier life. From the fibromyalgia aspect, it calms the inflammation and burning sensation when I have flair ups. It also helps with the anxiety that comes with chronic pain. This helps so much with staying on top of my pain and allows me to participate in my life, work and personal.

6 Chronic low back pain and fracture right hip pain less.

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Pain relief Reduction in need for opioid Improved social life Muscle relaxant May be helping a bit with depression and anxiety Less stigma than opioid med and fewer negative side effects!

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I've been able to do more hip exercises that I couldn't do before. I can stay in a crowded somewhat loud room longer. I've been able to go out to movies without worrying I'll have a seizure due to screen flashing, camera shaking, etc.

6 1- cut down on pain 2- feel much better 3- sleep better

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6 Less meds with harder side effects Less discomfort

6 Little to no pain in legs. Prior to the medical Cannabis

6 Sold

6 Using the medical marijuana helps decrease headache pain

6 Lowering my oxycodone intake

6 Pain , sleep, stress , helps my add / ADHD settles me down.

6 Less pain, greater enjoyment in life as a result of the lessened pain My quality of life has been greatly improved, ability to move more freely and Get more of my daily activities done.

6 Way less pain than normal. Reduce of information

6 Able to sleep, generally less pain and stiffness

6 Nerve burning help. Medication side effects,appetite. Irritability to consistent dysfunction in my nervous system.

6 Gave me good pain relief but it doesn't help my exhaustion. I have an autoimmune disorder that leaves me exhausted and in pain and itching.

7 1. Less pain - to temporary No pain 2. Able to get a good nights sleep so I can heal

7 I was able to quit other pain medications that have side effects like Vicodin and muscle relaxers. I also am in a better mood. And have better mobility;

7 No more pain, less anxiety, less depression, helps with my bipolar disorder, improved sleep

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Decreased chronic pain/migraines/fibromyalgia flare ups, calms my anxiety and PTSD, gives me the boost I need to get my appetite back, calms my severe muscle spasms and restless leg syndrome, makes me more social and be around my family much longer and enjoying time versus being in pain in bed 24/7 in a miserable state, weaned myself off nasty medicines, etc.. My list of positive results will keep continuing on.

7 it eases the pain sO I can work and function during the day. I take it at night and I am able to sleep all night now

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7 I have less pain when I use the medication. I can concentrate better when I use the medication. I have less anxiety when I use the medication.

7 Everyday quality of life is much better. Tolerance for pain without taking opioids and less need for NSAIDS.

7 pain control appetite stimulation sleep better at night

7 My workouts have improved as pain has dissipated. I sleep markedly better. My wife has stated that I am generally just a happier person.

7 Decreased muscle pain, decreased nausea and vomiting, overall better sense of well being, decreased migraines, decreased painful menstrual cramps, decreased pain, increased hunger and appetite, decreased depression.

7 Less pain, no opiate risks, easy to take

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I deal with a lot of pain, arthritis pain, muscle pain, and the cannabis helps decrease the pain quite a bit. I also have a problem sleeping because of the pain and it helps me relax and I am able to fall asleep better.

7 Pain control, helps to relax

7 Pain relief. Insomnia relief. Anxiety relief.

7 Medical cannabis has made it easier for me to do activities that I could not before. I can walk my dog around the block, stand for more than 10 minutes, and even take a shower without back pain. It does not take the pain away, but I can manage it.

7 Quality of life. Before I started I was house bound, stayed in pjs all day Medical Cannabis relaxes me. Before I started I was taking Xanax with dibilitating side affects. Helps me sleep. Before I started I couldn't sleep & now I am sleeping @ night.

7 Less pain and less anxiety less spasms

7 I have minimal pain and I sleep better at night..

7 Helps my anxiety

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The bottom of my feet use to be rigid with arch cramping/tightness, this eased GREATLY the very first day I used the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] :) I hate taking pills, so I didn't use to take anything for my pain..[BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] vapes work wonders! ALSO, I have reduced my tizanadine dosage by 1/2 Yay!

7 Sleep, pain relief, relaxation.

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My pain has lowered enough that I have begun an exercise regimen. That way, I can lose weight, and lower my pain even more. I've already lost a few belt loops. I have experienced a SHARP decrease in panic attacks. My sleep is less disturbed. My appetite is regular. Because of those last two, I'm able to maintain a regular schedule more. My life is completely different.

7 Less pain Less anxiety

7 It really gives my back pain a lot of relief and it's nice cause it lasts for like 5 hours. And it also helps with my anxiety, I have really bad anxiety and when I take my cannabis my anxiety goes down a lot. I love it.

7 Decreased my Anxiety. My muscled relax and allow me to feel less pain.

7 PTSD pain Anxiety depression sleep appetite

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I believe the most obvious benefit is reduced pain, making it tolerable to get through a day, making it possible to keep pain manageable. The general sense of well being helps with other factors and have seen a reduction in my blood pressure which was well received news.

7 Head ach gone

7 Being able to not have to rely on Opiate/pain medication. Able to sleep and eat. All very important!

7 Pain relief in my knees and the ability to control my anxiety

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Life Pain Sleep Pleasure

7 Less chronic neck and back and knees. Pain also fibromyalgia. And restless leg syndrome also anxiety and stress and sleep.


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7 sleep pain releif

7 more mobility,less pain by a lot. quality of life is greatly improved because i am in way less pain. i function way better with this med. a little costly but to me well worth it.

7 joint pain reduction. eliminates my headaches. need to reduce costs. can't afford what I need.

7 helps with intractable pain and PTSD

7 1. Severe head pain and vertigo almost completely gone 2. I'ts allowed me to raise my body temp. past normal without severe headaches. I've lost 25 lbs just being active. this is a big deal in my life

7 I have been narcotic free, I have been sleeping better,

7 Relaxed state decreasing chronic neck pain

7 Off opioids, muscle relaxers, anti depressants, anti anxiety meds. Big Decrease of migraines.

7 I was able to not have to use pain killers as frequent, my nasuea is way better, I can eat and enjoy food.

7 Off all other meds, can participate in a normal life without pain/side effects from all the othe prescriptions

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#1. 99% decrease in arthritic pain allowing to more fully partake in activities of daily living. Increase participation in family activities with my young son! #2. Eliminate numerous prescription medications previously used for pain, depression and anxiety, saving my medical plan hundreds of dollars each month.

7 Less pain, less anxiety, and can sleep much better.

7 I am more active,. I feel less pain. Before I never wanted to do much. Only because I was on narcotics from Dr. At least with the Cannabis, I am more active.

7 Less pain, nausea, pain medication lasts longer, better sleep, positive attitude.

7 Stop the nausea immediately , My headache is gone .... I’m really mean it .

7 Pain free Zero and I mean zero opiates

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7 1. Vision, less eye irritation Less headaches associated with my vision difficulties

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Helps with seizures

Keeps me less moody from seizure med Helps my pain

7 it has reduced my pain levels significantly, relieved me of muscle spasms and allowed me to sleep.4

7 My pain has been way more manageable since I started using Medical cannabis. I no longer want to take opioid pain killers. It also helps significantly with my PTSD.

7 Reduction of methadone,percet,mussle relaxers and klozpam.

7 Mentally, I feel much better, nausea & vomiting much less, appetite is btr, it helps my attitude, sleep patterns seem to be improving, has been a very welcome alternative to add'links opiates.

7 Pain subsided, nausea gone

7 Less spasms better sleep little less pain

7 calms me down ,,,stops nervousness, racing thought and fatigue.help me focus,,

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temporary pain relief more energy PTSD is controlled less depressed reduced anxiety

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It has allowed me to reduce the amount of pain medication I use - I survived two bone marrow transplants for cml lukemia which also allow me to reduce the amount of the three medications I need to go #2 - I feel it has allowed me to be more active - helps depression I felt good regarding the information and consultation I received - I have a new outlook for the future

7 Pain relief, ability to stop taking narcotics, ability to sleep more at night

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I have had a serious reduction in the amount of migraines I receive as well as associated pain caused by these migraines. I also notice reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety. My wife says that she can tell a great change in my mood now because I am less irritable and can enjoy life without the stress of migraines.

7 Less pain, more sleep, better mood

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Being able to work with a qualified pharmacist who offers guidance toward my most effective dosage has enhanced my ability to manage my chronic pain levels. Increased ease to perform personal care, home management, water exercise, family and social activities. By incorporating rest breaks, as needed, and knowing my limits, prevent me from exacerbating my symptoms, both physically and mentally, to include widespread chronic pain and fatigue. I have lost 28 lbs. since Jan. 3 by adopting a healthy diet and increased activity tolerance. My doctor took me off my low dosage of blood pressure medication and cut my cholesterol med in half to 20 mg, both due to the improved results of my last metabolic work up. She will be rechecking this in mid May.

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Lessened pain Life quality Attitude Weight loss- water weight gain from opiates has been eliminated Overall health

7 Able to function Much better mood and positive attitude It's wonderful not being on Vicodin anymore.

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Helping sleep Killing pain with out taking 90 pills per month Down to 1p or less. I was very nervous about my future Now I am not thank God. This has help my marriage because I am less irritated and less pain. My pain levels have been through the roof Now I have more control

7 Reduction in nausea and other Crimes symptoms. Huge reduction in neck and shoulder pain related to degenerative disc disease.

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I was able to stop taking all opioids and only use cannabis for pain relief. I no longer need to take Zofran daily for nausea as cannabis helps ease my nausea. My anxiety is controlled without having to use a benzodiazepine. My quality of sleep is better; I sleep a solid 8-9 hours per night uninterrupted.

7 Less pain.

7 Pain relief/distraction

7 i have more energy. not so depressed and sad.. i feel like i have more to live for.

7 Helps with my constant pain n helps relieve my anxiety along with my P. T.S.D.

7 pain relief, off of all other medications

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7 I rarely take Ibuprofen any more or muscle relaxers. Medical cannabis [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] is the only thing that actually relieves my bad facet joints.

7 It works well for my flare ups but the soreness never go away

7 pain relief I can take medicine that helps me without being a criminal

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1.Helps reduce the feeling of being nauseous all the time. This is in combination with my prescription zofran that I take with it to help with my nausea. 2.Helps the cramping to a certain degeee (still have some pain that it can't relieve but that is usually when I'm having a moderate to major flare-up). 3.It helps with my anxiety. 4.Helps the inflammation in my joints. 5.Helps with my insomnia. 6.Helps with my shoulder pain, to a certain degree. Although I would rather use medicinal cannabis rather than a opioid pain medication.

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I feel that my mental health issues have found a cure. I had no need to touch my prescribed as needed mental health meds while on medical cannabis. However, as far as my pain issues it does take the edge off and I have noticed again a decline in my use of prescribed pain medication. I would love see Minnesota take the Colorado stance. The amount I would need to sustain my medical needs is by far to expensive to maintain. So why be legal? If what I read is true Minnesota is the worst as far as helping us, who are need of medical cannabis, making unaffordable.

7 No pain or little pain

7 Nausea is lessened and I can eat so can keep a fairly stable weight. Pain better as stomach cramps are less severe

7 1) significantly reduced pain level 2) significantly improved sleep

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Reduced hernia pain Reduced arthritis pain Reduced migraines Reduced depression feelings and symptoms of PTSD when able to afford taking my dose BID I had reduced at home the amount due to cost and was in significant enough pain that I had to use opiate and barbiturates medication that I do NOT want to take due to side effects and risks. The medical cannabis program, when I can fill and use regularly, work much better and without the hazing feeling.

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7 It has worked more as a natural anti-depressant than it has a pain reliever, although, it has helped a bit in that area too. (Looking forward to trying the lotions for pain relief). I am unable to take prescribed anti-depressants and this has worked wonders for me!

7 Helps very much with pain. Helps very well with osteoporosis pain. I can finally sleep threw the night. Helps well with arthritis.

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Less leg spasms and I no longer have to take Celexa in an anti-anxiety medication and they should Legalize It in the leaf form as soon as possible because it'll be much more economically feasible and it will help benefits in Minnesota economy probably parallel to Colorado so why don't you just Legalize It to its fullest extent

7 Lower anxiety, pain reduction, better sleep

7 It has helped with PTSD and chronic pain and possibly insomnia- I've weaned off of Norco and Valium and next I want to wean off Ambien.

7 pain relief anxiety relief

7 Huge reduction in the level of pain that I experienced on a daily basis. Medical cannabis has given me my life back. For me, it is pretty close to a miracle drug.

7 My pain is lessened and my anxiety and mood have also improved. My quality of life has increased because I feel better and am able to go out and do things.

7 Less anxious. Better sleep. Pain reduced.

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I am finally able to get a restful night of sleep ! Before cannabis, even with FIVE prescriptions to help, I woke up every 1-1/2 hours from stabbing or aching pain - was therefore unrested and tired every morning. With cannabis I get restful sleep EVERY night and have cut from 5 to one additional prescription for pain/anxiety/insomnia (& side effects of prescriptions).

7 less pain on a daily basis, reduction of pain medications, better qol

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Pain relief! The vaporizer pen gives relief in a short time span this is great. Calming when my pain levels are elevated and I get anxious when my body can't do what I want. THC and the CBD oil is so expensive but it works well when taken on a consistent basis, the pain and sensitivity in my tissues is lessened and I feel less pain in my digestive system. It has allowed me to get my pain to a lower level and given me more days on average to actually leave my house as an example where I would otherwise stay home, as well as allowing me to accomplish normal daily tasks, such as personal hygiene and some food preparations.

7 Reduces frequency, severity, and duration of my daily intractable migraines. Reduces the nausea and vomiting associated with this chronic migraines.

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7 Less depression, more motivation, less noticible pain, improved mood, less digestive issues

7 It has helped ease migraine pain quite a bit

7 sleeping during night Pain relief

7 1. Less pain. 2.Less stress. 3. reduction in anxiety. 4.Overall sense of well being.

7 muscle spasms and pain have greatly improved in my leg/knee.

7 helps my headaches helps with the pain

7 Less pain Less swelling

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I'm in way less pain than I have been in years. It has allowed me to ween myself off of vicodine. I take 1 a day if I'm really having a bad day (pain wise). I am on so many pills that I am hoping to get off a lot more. The pain relief that I get from cannabis is so much better than the pills and I relax a lot more which is crucial. When I am tense that causes more pain. I have only been on this for a short time but it has made me so much happier. Thank you

7 Severe Pain of all joints and also pain in spine

7 pain relief abdominal spasm relief

7 Less pain, able to do more, less crabby, better sleep

7 I am able to function. Before i started medical cannabis i was bed ridden. I was extremely depressed and anxious and both have been under control. I can do the things I enjoy!!

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1) Restorative & uninterrupted sleep from the first night - muscle spasms even with Rx medications were relentless. I now sleep every night w/o spasm. 2) Significant reduction in opioid Rx 3) Daily activity level has boosted significantly. 4) Depression symptoms also lessened. 5) Chronic pain is more tolerable

7 Almost immediate pain relief , No physical side effects, withdraws, run down feeling etc

7 I have been able to manage my chronic fibromyalgia pain from a 9 to a 6. It also helped me avoid having to take prednisone for a RA flare that I usually have to deal with when my biologic (rituxin) starts to run out before my next infusion.

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7 Back pain greatly lessened.

7 Pain relief. Lower anxiety. Ability to relax. Less opiates.

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- My prostate problems are completely under control and gone. -Has really improved all of my joint problems. - I am sleeping way better and not waking up, Wich has led to me being able to go from 8-9 hours of sleep a night to 6 hours and having more

7 Let's me work without constant pain.

7 Extreme miraculous cure for severe insomnia due to Hypothalamus/Pituitary damage from TBI. Zero side effects upon waking and cured my severe Psoriasis to total remission. Sleep was 2-4 hours now 8-10 hours every night with high enough dose of THC (do high CBD too in daytime)

7 1) Effective pain relief with fewer opiates (would do strictly Cannabis if it was more affordable). 2)MUCH better sleep. 3)Much better appetite.

7 now take far fewer prescription pain medications for pain and have far fewer serious side-effects.

7 Decrease in migraines allowing me to function

7 pain management and suppression of cluster and migraine headaches

7 Relief of neuropathy / nerve Pain . Anti- inflammatory uses: able to increase my activities

7 Relaxes Decreased spasming Sleeping

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Playing with my granddaughter going out with my wife good nights rest less anxiety

7 I am extremely grateful for the pain relief. I have suffered with chronic pain and spasms for years and nothing else has relieved my pain like this

7 helped transition from opioids; helps with anxiety and panic; helps me focus on where the "problem" is and what it is

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My pain level is normally at anywhere from 6-10...the first day I took this it went to a 2...with a few minutes of no pain! I actually cried when I realized I had no pain for that few minutes...it's been 19 years since I'd felt that! It also made my anxiety basically disappear, and I slept really well. Upon waking in the morning my pain level was less than it was without it!

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This stuff helps my anxiety alot, im in customer service, sometimes the peoples needs can be so overwhelming that I just take 1 of these in the am , few puffs on lunch and Im set, the anxeity is not there and I feel I can actually help people with out feeling alot of pressured anxiety from customers. My back pain, somdays i forget I even have 1. Stuff is amazing , however I do prefer the flower over this oil sometimes its easy to abuse because you dont feel the effect immediately. Wish there were flavors available, its ridiculous I spend this much and don't know what strain I am getting , that alone its off. We should be able to chose between sativa, indica or a mix. Hard to know the quality of your products when you cant really back anything up besides its on a bottle and states its 50%thc. I also believe that is an average each bottle isn't exactly accurate. Less restrictions on this product would be more helpful and keep me coming back. You guys are pofiteering on this product and its well known. Its to obvious 1ml=1gr.... rip off.

7 Pain has been minimal

7 Taking the Cannabis greatly reduces the painful spasms I feel in my colon. This allows me to be more productive and less irritable.

7 80%relief in pain & overall sick feeling Little to no nausea Wounds healing faster then ever

7 Able to stay out of bed and get more done during the day. Able to set out and accomplish goals. Can count on relief when in extreme pain. Less anxiety and depression. Sleeping better.

7 Continual Dramatic Pain Reduction

7 I am able to give up narcotics thanks to cannabis. This was my goal as the narcotics paralyzed my digestive track and I had to do something drastic.

7 I injured my back six years ago, which has made me virtually a shut-in. Cannabis has allowed me to escape this.

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My pain had been brutal for quite awhile. The Medical Cannabis has changed my life! There is so much relief from the pain it's amazing! Nothing worked before. I took narcotics for awhile but the side effects (and the fear of abuse) made me need to stop those meds. My doctor recommended the Medical Cannabis, and thank you [DOCTOR]!

7 I can sleep thru the night without pain in hips.

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7 It has helped me cope with intense acute pain from self-massage therapy to deal with chronic pain. It has helped me sleep much better.

7 Help with sleep. Relaxes the body so I can fall asleep faster

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Pain is starting to become more manageable / u still feel the pain it's raw feeling "BUT" cannibis helps over time, it dose not num the pain completely that you over exert your injury/issue. You just know that this is your limit and if you exert anymore and your pain will be out of control. Muscle spasms have stopped :) Inflammation markers (lab test, crp ana, sed rate exc...)are starting to decrease :) my inflammation markers have been on a steady incline for the last few years and now finally with cannibis my inflammation is decreasing!!! This is a nice feeling decreased stiffness in the joints :) My family says i am less crabby :) I'm not tired feeling, I wake up refreshed :)

7 Leg swelling went down

7 My feet have been numb for 5 years and I can feel them again at times. The swelling has gone down in my feet. My numb leg I can feel at times. My muscle spasms in my butt have almost disappeared.

7 1)My anxiety has decreased greatly 2)decreased muscle spasms a small amount

7 Pain reduction, IBS relief, anxiety improvement, improved sleep without sleep medication. Cannabis has allowed me to reduce or completely eliminate 3 different prescription medications.

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Less acetaminophen and other NSAID use. More time asleep than I have had before Cannabis, up from 3or4 hours to five. Six, even Eight hours. Average is up. Cannabis cost is reasonable but registration and certification medical exam fees are too much. I have neuropathy and reduced burning pain for a lot of the day and night is very good.

7 Great sleep, feeling well rested without a hangover feeling next day. Great pain management. Great for my anxiety also

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Pain control Restful sleep Lowered anxiety Calmness

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7 I have a higher quality of life. I used to be very down and in pain most of the day. Cannabis makes my day possible to enjoy with my family.

7 She is calm and hungry. She was screaming and waking up in pain. its like night and day. i am shocked. we are only on day 1 and we can see a differnce.

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-I can move around more freely without feeling like I'm falling apart -I actually feel alive for once in my life -I can't even notice my pain anymore -I feel happier, clarity in thought -I'm more aware of my surroundings

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Pain relief with full cessation at times first pain free days in 15 years full cessation of opioids, reduction of OTC meds improved sleep improved mental state greatly improved physical activity weight loss improved sexual drive/function better social interactions/ decreased anxiety improved digestive health( dramatic IBS reduction) improved general mood and demeanor hope for myself and others who had exhausted all options and settled for a life of coping/battling side effects

7 Weaned off of narcotic pain medication. Less G.I. Symptoms. Improved quality of life.

7 Pain relief, swelling relief

7 The residual pain from a stroke is lessened to a very comfortable degree. It improves the quality of my life. I am very grateful that it is available.

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Cannabis is relieving most of my symptoms from: 1 - fibromyalgia 2 - muscle tightness / cramps 3 - back pain 4 - depression 5 - insomnia

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1) I now only take one prescription medication along with my cannabis oil treatment, compared to 4 medications before cannabis. 2) My sleep has improved greatly. 3) My muscles are able to relax and not be so tense.

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7 No nausea helps me sleep makes me feel happy and uplifed

7 1 Less pain without the harmful side effects of my current medication 2 I'm starting to notice a reduction in my inflammation. 3 reduces muscle spasms. 4 reduces my burning sensations I'm feeling 5 make me relaxed 6 reduced my anxioty

7 Reduced pain, less frequent migraines, increased apetite, less depressed.

7 Red uced pain and sharpness of pain. Able to get a little sleep. Moods arnt so negative

7 Back pain is more tolerable I can enjoy walks and pick up my daughter (weighing at 32pounds) with less strain. I sleep amazingly throughout the night with a good 6-8 hours. I've started to gain my appetite back. I can also stretch again without pausing.

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Relief from chronic pain Relaxes tight muscles Better range of motion All the benifits provide relief from the stress and anxiety of trying to live with chronic pain

7 It's aloud me to move again. Just normal cooking and laundry. I has also decreased my migraines. I still have some pain but nothing like before. I feel like I'm starting to get my life back.

7 Pain Relief Reduced Anxiety

7 Relieves arthritis pain and helps sleep

7 No pain from Shingles nerve damage No pain from Fibromyalgia--20 yrs of pain

7 Less nausea Less anxiety

7 Lower pain level and helps with sleep and anxiety.

7 Pain relief Tension relief Good sleep

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I was extremely depressed and had lost my will for many things in life after the pain in my back and neck had become consistently worse and even excruciating at times. Pain effects mental health almost equally as it does physically, I now have a completely different, new outlook on life knowing I don't have to hurt all the time.

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7 Pain relief, less anxiety, relaxation and much better sleep.

7 Stops pounding during migraines. Reduced migraines. Reduced arthritis pain. No longer on Ativan or Celebrex. Sleep is better.

7 Reduced pain, spending time with family and getting to critical doctors appointments more consistently, reduced nausea and vomiting, reduced muscle tension, anxiety from pain and not knowing if I can take care of my daughter due to pain etc.

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reduction of chronic back and joint pain reduction of muscle spasms reduction of insomnia incidents I have been able to stop taking ALL of the prescription narcotics I had been prescribed for chronic pain.

7 More consistent pain relief and better sleep quality and quantity

7 No longer taking prescription pain killers

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Do not have to worry about how to live another day with pain. Mental pain gone, I don't have to think about weather today I will kill myself or deal another day of imaginable pain. I can not explain what a horrible life I was living and the amount of pain my body was in. Thank you for giving me a life again.

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The biggest benefit is that it has increased my appetite significantly. It's also allowed me to go off my anti-depressants. I have significantly reduced the number of times I have had to take anxiety medication like Xanax. It's limiting my nightmares/night terrors when used before bed. Pain reduction is also a big factor. The first day after using it I regained mobility like getting off the toilet without a riser. Something I hadn't been able to do for over a year. Hard to put these in an order as what it helps most varies from day to day.

7 Pain is almost non existent. I haven't taken my colitis meds for several weeks and the colitis is soooo much better, this is something I didn't expect, but I am very very happy that this happened.

7 Reduced pain, reduced side effects as coated to synthetic narcotic medication, increased mobility, increased function,

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Overall greatly reduced joint pain, all over muscle tension and spasm(s) have been reduced (re: EDS and coccydynia), IBS issues seem to be practically eliminated totally when using daily, lessened amount of headaches experienced and lowered any migraine intensity, complete reduction of transient/frequent nausea issue, regular increase in frequently lacking appetite sometimes associated with nausea, lessened the significant amount of nighttime awakenings during my sleep (re: Night Eating Syndrome/Sleep-Related Eating Disorder), and also seems to

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be for me somewhat energizing for during the day hours and simply relaxing during the evening hours. Highly recommend.

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Greatly reduced pain Reduced tachycardia Improvement of mood- previously had severe depression and no longer consider myself depressed clinically Reduction in chronic nausea Reduction in vomiting Reduction in digestive pain Reduction in diarrhea Reduction in constipation Elimination of opiate use for pain Menstrual cycle regulation- have had severe, debilitating uterine cramps, extremely heavy bleeding with large clots since beginning of menses at age 11. Since starting on the CBD tincture, the last 3 cycles have been cramp and clot free, with lighter bleeding. My cycles are also every 30 days now instead of varying from 20-60 days. Increased sex drive

7 Has enabled me to cut down on my sleep meds by 75% and pain meds by 50%.

7 Ability to sleep through the night without pain, ability to manage pain and anxiety during the day while still being able to drive and manage day-to-day tasks. lessened pain response overall, less anxiety when pain flares up occur,

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I have fibromyalgia. I lived my life in constant pain my daily pain on an average was an 8. I started taking medical cannabis in August. I now have a daily pain average between 2 and 3. After 2 weeks of cannabis I cooked my first meal in 15 years. My husband was doing all of the cooking and housework I am now able to help with it.

7 Reduced pain and not dependent on prescription pain meds.

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1. reduced pain 2. less nausea 3. less depression & anxiety 4. better quality sleep / less insomnia 5. muscles more relaxed 6. better focus

7 Pain relief. Control inflammation, Settle sleep patterns. Positive mood modifier.

7 Severe pain relief, in full or part. Even if my pain doesn't totally go away, if it goes from a 8 to a 3 or 4, I can do something productive rather than be in bed or on the couch. Being able to do menial tasks at home, let alone go to the store, or work. Quality of life is greatly improved!

7 reduction of pain and increase in quality of sleep

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7 Sleep, less pain, less anxiety, NO MORE OPIOIDS

7 Decreased the pain from Trigeminal Neuralgia.

7 Muscle spasm pain decreased, able to sleep a full night, I have been able to make small assisted trips to grocery store.

7 I'm much easier for me to deal with my chronic pain my feet my knees my waist I can deal with it a little bit easier now and helps me sleep also help me eat because I can't eat when I'm in pain so it's a good good thing

7 Drastic reduction in chronic pain

7 Pain relief. Relaxation. Alert

7 Pain relief, stops spasms, improve appetite, improved sleep and better sexual function.

7 Reduces my pain levels, helps with panic attacks, and to help in high anxiety situations to calm my body, better sleep. I feel normal mentally for the first time in years! No medication is able to do what med cannabis does with no severe side effects.

7 less pain, less anxiety, improved sleep, weight loss

7 Muscle spasms pain much reduced, stops migraines dead and has kept me out of the ER for them, helps deal with pain so I can move more.

7 It has helped with my anxiety and depression. I felt so hopeless prior to using this medication and now I feel hopeful.

7 Time without a migraine is huge. I do sleep a little better as well.

7 Reduced the amount of constant pain throughout the day. Helped reduce inflammation making it easier to walk without as much pain as before. Giving me more flexibility.

7 Much less pain and burning in my feet. Much less painful to be able to walk and enjoy shopping and social gatherings.

7 My lower back pain is tolerable instead of debilitating. I also do not experience pain as much from grinding my teeth at night, causing my TBH pain to flare-up.

7 pain relief ( with that has come a lot more activity), muscle spasm relief ( I'm having none to very small spasms), anxiety relief,

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7 Other than greatly lessening the amount of pain symptoms I suffer with, it enables me to not focus on my pain.

7 Less back pain

7 Being able to sleep at night Decreased pain

7 Greatly reduced pain, no more opiods, mood is better

7 Reduction in migraine occurrence and severity, improved sleep, less overall muscle aching and cramping, pain relief from arthritic joints, reduction in GI reflux which also aids sleep.

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Complete pain relief controls essential tremor better balance elevated mood

7 It has provided some of the best pain relief I've experienced. The side effects aren't as intense as the opioids I have prescribed to me. I'm able to sleep better too.

7 1. I was having trouble sleeping due to pain. Using the cannabis, I am now able to sleep. 2. Pain is not as bothersome, I am able to focus on things other than the pain. 3. It helps me relax so I don't tense up as much. Pain seems worse when I am tense.

7 A lot less pain, no more constant anxiety or depression

7 It lowers my pain to much more manageable levels. My Anxiety & Nausea levels have been reduced as well.

7 Less constant pain. The pain still comes back doing specific activities, but it isn't always hurting like it did in the past

7 I can... touch my toes, sleep through th enight, run and play with my son, drive longer distance, put on both my shoes and socks w/o help, gained strength and mobility

7 Health has improved and I have broke away from death so far

7 When using the [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] vapor in addition to my meds it gives me additional pain relief. When using the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] vapor when the pain is most severe I am able to sleep until pain lessens.

7 appetite pain relief anxiety

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pain relief I am able to get more accomplished life is more enjoyable when the pain is more controlled i use far fewer other pain meds i feel better

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*less physical pain * Morning nausea and difficulty eating due to nausea improved * Better sleep and less sleepwalking * Less anxiety and nervousness

7 I've been able to reduce the amount of medications I need to take.

7 less bouts with pain.

7 My headaches are almost completely gone when I use it

7 Drastic reduction in my pain.

7 All over body aches from fibromyalgia decreased Anxiety issues decreased Great help with IBS issues

7 Pain relief, muscle spasms have decreased.

7 Pain management.

7 Eases pain & helps me sleep longer

7 I am finally able to sleep more than 2 hours at a time for the first time in a decade. Therefore I feel more alert & have more energy. In less than 3 months I have been able to reduce my narcotic medicines by 50%

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I am now able to control my pain that was no longer working with opioids and neurological meds. No more migraines Improved sleep Helped with nausea from opioid withdraw Improved mood

7 Reduced pain, reduced opioid reliance, sleep improvement

7 Great reduction in anxiety & depression. Better sleep.

7 I was able to get off Oxycodone without severe withdrawals.

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7 Quality of life, energy am able to get daily things accomplished

7 No opiods.

7

LESS PAIN BETTER SLEEPING BETTER SPRITS CUZ OF LESS PAIN MORE CLEAR BRAIN

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some days i have no pain. yeah!!!! it helps with my pain levels thruout my body. it helps me feel mellow. i can function somewhat with cannabis in my body. low to NO pain, and [HIGH CBD PRODUCT] for clearing my brain of many things, i can focus better.

7 excellent pain and anxiety control, calming of severe agitated mood

7 Pain is better

7 The anti-inflammatory cannabus has significantly helped my osteo-arthritis w/my spine.

7 Better Pain Relief Better Sleep Decrease in other medications

7 I am able to relax when before i couldn't the pain kept me up.

7 Significant temporary relief of pain and movement in all extremities and alters depressive mood and restores hope for the future.

7 pain relief lower buttox & ;ower back my walking is better

7 Having way less pain ,Wanting to live .Way less depression.Being able to do more (quality of life ),

7 significant amount in pain relief. better digestive health. able to control pain better

7 Way less pain and swelling.

7 I can finally sleep and reduce pain and anxiety which greatly improves my quality of life

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7 Lessened pain on a daily basis.

7 Pain is in controlled

7 Sleeping better and less soreness after workouts. Easy to wake up and be active

7 I'm am getting off opiates. I feel better than before being free for soreness and muscle spasms. I'm an less stressed and starting to get much better sleep. I have a much better quality of life.

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Off all my medications. I can now sleep!!! Overall that has helped a ton as I was always feeling sick from medications the next day. My muscles have been unwinding. Layers of knots that have been there since my teenage years of several accidents from driving with bad drivers. It's amazing when they let go. When I don't take it, I feel horrible and start knitting up again. I can eat rt away in the morning. The benefits go on and on

7 Significant reduction of pain in hands and legs Better sleep Able to relax

7 Pain management is much better & much improved appetite. Need to do something about the cost , way to expensive un affordable !!!!

7 Helped with pain, helped with nausea, helped with dizziness, helped with appetite, helped with intestinal craps, I have no stomach!!

7 Relief from diabetic nerve pain, blood glucose control & increase in pancreas function. Also experience regular bowel movements after steadily using cannabis.

7 No pain, more energy, much better quality of life

7 Pain relief, improved sleep, less cranky parent and wife

7 helps a lot with pain relieves anxiety

7 Significant reduce in narcotic pain killlers...

7 it has cut my pain in half, and has given me a more relaxed state of mind

7 it helps a ton with the pain, helps me to sleep better than before as well

7 Reduced pain without being out of my mind on prescription pain pills, and lower levels of anxiety and depression.

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7 I've noticed my day to day life is better. There is still pain but it makes work more tolerable

7 Less anxiety about being in so much pain everyday that i cam hardly stand to get out of bed on a daily basis.It also helps me relax and sleep at night. Which has been huge to let my muscles recover from any activity during that day.

7 Pain control improved sleep

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I'm at the Max dose of Baclofen @ 120mg a day. I need more to control my spasms, so I would need the Baclofen pump implanted in my back a surgical procedure, that I have seen go terribly wrong with 1 of my friend's. When I use the Medical Cannabis I can drop down to 100mg a day, some days even 80- 90mg. It also helps my pain in my rotary cuffs. I still need my Tylenol with Codeine to get moving good but mainly because of the headaches I get. I have only tried the [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] so far tho. I'm thinking next time I can get to [CANNABIS PATIENT CENTER], I'm going to try the [HIGH THC PRODUCT] I think if I had something a little stronger I wouldn't be in pain or spazaming all over the place before I could take my next dose. But I'm so Happy that I could drop down on my Baclofen. I think Medcal Cannabis is a Miracle & everybody that has problems like I do should be given this non addictive Medication. Thank you so much.

7 i use fewer pain pills

7 Pain relief

7 More mobility in neck and have completely taken pain meds off my med list

7 Off all other Jed's. pain is under control.

7 Reduction in pain Able to discontinue use of other medications

7 Less pain, inflammation, nausea and anxiety

7 Less aching pain, less spasms, more restful sleep, less anxiety ( I also have PTSD), reduced startle effect

7 Less Pain, No more stomach aches, No more dry mouth, Not as tired during the day, I seem to overall feel better. Really enjoy not being on the other meds. Thanks

7 Eases my pain greatly, helps with tremors and spasms, eases my anxiety.

7 Pain Management (In all areas) Nausea

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7 Helps me with appetite due to chemo and helps with the pain more than oxycodone

7 Being able to eat Helping me sleep Compared to painkillers, my digestive system is getting back to normal

7 A lot of pain gone, happier mood, husband says I am more relaxed

7 Helps me not to throw up, helps the pain less entense

7 Less pain going on

7 Less pain, less stress. Less back spasms.

7 Less pain Able to actually eat food Better sleep

7 eliminats almost all of my back pain, and makes it so i can get a full night sleep!!

7 Numbed chronic pain, able to sleep at night with chronic pain, relaxed, positive energy to start the day, works throug the day to be able to do what I need to do during the day, does not keep me up at night and allows me to sleep through the night with chronic pain.

7 Pain relief and able to sleep

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I do not need to take narcotics on a daily basis for pain anymore, only for acute times which is rarely. My muscle spasms are less, I sleep better, my nasuea is reduced, my anxiety and depression is much better and I do not need meds for that either, cannibis has allowed me to go off of 5 different meds that had horrible side effects.

7 Pain relief

7 Pain relief

7 My quality of life is better. I'm able to do more things. I wake up with no pain.

7 Reduced stress levels, better sleep, reduced pain.

7 I can eat and sleep and helps my anxiety so I don't think so much about all the pain because I'm not on enough pain meds, helps with my depression but still need pain meds..

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7 For many months before starting to use cannabis, I hope before bed I wouldn't wake. Now, I generally wake before my alarm and look forward to starting my day.

7 Reduced pain and anxiety. Better sleep.

7 Go off some of my meds,I am more active,

7 Pain in my chest has decreased a great deal and has aloud my breathing to get stronger. My apatite has increased and I have regained 3 pounds after loosing 32 pounds. Energy increase.

7 It works very well with my regular prescription, it helps ease the pain better

7 Less pain, relieves my muscle spasms, helps me with a long er sleep

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Lessens the constant pain. Better nausea control Less opioid use Less nausea medication Less muscle relaxants used.

7 My nerve pain in my feet is so much better with the medical cannabis. I don't have to take as much methadone or oxycodone I have cut out 40 mg of methadone since I have started the cannabis

7 As a person in pain all the time I can only afford so much so I chose to use it when my family gets home to take the edge off and for hunger. I would really like to use it more but can't afford it now. The oil does not work as well as the real product and it's cheaper.

7 Fewer muscle spasms, ability to sleep, less fatigue.

7 Able to sleep better at night and control pain/spasms during the day.

7 Quality of life has improved. Less pain. Less depression and less anxiety

7 Feeling back in my hands and feet. Drop in pain level when just living. Can draw a bit.

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Ability to breath Decreased inflammation Better sleep Became more active and social

7 Leg pain relief. Sleep. Less anxiety.

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7 Pain management Able to sleep Improved quality of life

7 I have less pain due to less muscle spasms and if it gets bad I recover alot faster.

7 Sleep a lot better Not as much joint pain Anxiety down

7 Pain relief Calming effects

7 I can breath better, I am off morph\ine and feel so much better off of that. I can sleep, have no pain and almost no anxiety.

7 Less pain

7 Reduced pain, inflammation, anxiety. Better GI function.

7 I have not had to take some of my more dangerous medications such as prednisone or pain medication

7 My pain has pretty much stopped. The inflammation in my hip seems to be gone.

7 Pain relief

7 Sleep better, less anxiety, have gone off 2-3 meds, works for pain MUCH better plus I'm able to manage pain easier with having flexibility on dosage.

7 Help with my pain in my joints my feet my hands ankle

7 I have had great relief from my fibromyalgia pain. It has allowed me to live my life more fully. To me this is a miracle.

7 Pain relief.

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Reduced Pain Less Cramping Better Quality Sleep Reduced Twitching

7 pain relief joint swelling gone down

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7 Pain relief and ability to sleep well .

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I have 5 conditions that I am approved under the MN Cannabis program. All 5 have been helped. When I travel out of state all my symptoms return. We need a program that offers reciprocity between states. Regards

7 Back at the gym exercise it has me do more then any medications I have taken for the last 8 years.

7 gained 8 pounds, were able to decrees his lorazpan until he ran out then had to increase, have cut out all pain medication.

7 Better wellbeing a positive attitude l also don't need any other medicine

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- Anxiety Relief - Pain Relief - Insomnia Control - Appetite Control

7 Less pain, less cramping, not as depressed.

7 Has taken my intense pain away when I get it. This helps me to not have severe fainting spells.

7 I was able to get off of all pain pills I was taking. Without medical marijuana I would be in to much pain to do anything. I can live my life again !

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My nerve pain is greatly reduced, I don't worry nearly as much. The cost is so high, I find myself experiencing pain, and not using it to conserve, due to costs. This drug has vurtuliy no side effects, and it can't kill you, why you don't open it up to more medical conditions, to bring costs down, my zero sense.

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Better quality of life Muscle relaxation Easy sleep Better mood

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I have been able to almost completely stop taking the narcotic pain medicine that I have had to be on for the last several years. I am able to participate in social activities again without feeling drugged all the time. Prescription pain medications had many negative side effects which the cannabis does not have for me.

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7 My intraocular pressure dropped from 26 to 17. I have a a significant drop in muscle spasms and pain. My moods are also more even.

7 better pain control , less muscle spasms

7 My back pain is way less and also always me to sleep for more than 1 to 2 hours at a time

7 I have been able to discontinue the use of 60mg of morphine and 15-20mg of oxycodone per day. I'm a different person, much happier (even my granddaughter noticed the change)!

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My chronic back pain is still present, but much more manageable. I was extremely doubtful when I started on cannabis, but it has changed my life. I allowed narcotics to overtake my life and never felt the relief that cannabis provides. I even ended up in the emergency room with hyper algesia because the narcotics ruined the creation of natural pain killers. I am grateful to have found this.

7 Sleep Digestion Reduce pain by 50%+

7 Pain reduction

7 It helped my other medications like high blood pressure and sleep and mental meds work more effective if not longer in my system. I didn't need to replace my hormonal patch as often. I noticed this over a three month period of time. However; I can't afford it on a regular basis.

7 In taking medical cannabis I am off fentanyl 50mg, gabapentin 800mg, baclofen 10mg, movantic and diapers

7 solves insomnia and restless sleep sleeping better and longer

7 better control of my pain and over all health benefits with being able to quit taking 530 some od pills a month to manage my pain that were also killing me in the process

7 I have has less pain at night so I have been able to sleep better. When I have had a bad exposure due to my chemical sensitivities, it has helped.

7 Better sleep, muscle spasm reduction, anxiety relief, pain reduction.

7 I am finally able to sleep. My lymph edema in my lower legs has reduced 95%.

7 Living with less pain helps me at my job at home and has if I did my all-around mental health also .

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Pain level has gone from 8 to 3 since taking the medical cannabis. [PATIENT] can sit up for longer periods of time and be part of a conversation even though he does not speak. He is walking with his heme walker without so much pain. Life is so much better with the decrease in pain level!

7 3 months no back spasms. Vape pen helps social anxiety.

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Less Pain More Appetite Less Nausea Less fatigue

7 able to sleep despite pain

7 Lower anxiety, improved appetite, less nauseous feeling, lower pain level, over all improved mood.

7 Reduce others melds for pain

7 I'm not on any pills anymore , blood pressure pills no more I'm eating good

7 Alleviates my Pain , and I take less Prescription pills. I also have a better quality of sleep at night.

7 Less pain. I don't feel depressed about being in pain because it's not there anymore.

7 I am able to sleep more and more soundly. I have reduced my pain meds by 50% dosage per day. Better mood, more relaxed and less stress. Pain has decreased drastically.

7 Pain. Ptsd.adhd.

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Less pain. Less anxiety. Less stress. Easier sleep.

7 SedRate Normal Range, Energy, Helped Anxiety, Nausea

7 less pain, anxiety and depression relief, insomnia, PTSD

7 pain relief, able to sleep

7 I was able to reduce my opioid intake considerable

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1.Pain relief 2. The ability to sleep longer than an hour or two at night and not be in pain, one night I actually slept six hours straight. 3. Muscle cramps have greatly subsided

7 The ability to manage my pain.

7 I am able to withstand my sore restless legs enough to relax and fall asleep at night.

7 my personality changed. now im more happy and have more patience since being on cannabis. Also my pain has gone down a lot since being on cannabis.

7 It is healing my colon so they don't have to remove it

7 Stiff arthritic joints all feel better. Sleep is much better. interested in doing activities with family. severe arthritis from two spinal fusions is significantly better.

7 Muscle spasms have decreased a significant amount. The pain has decreased some which has caused some of my stress to decrease which makes me a happier person!

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Has helped: Pain Nausea/vomitting PTSD symptoms

7 Able to come off of max doses of Gabapentin and Tramadol. It helps my mood, helps with pain tremendously, and believe it’s the much better method to help my Fibromyalgia. I consider a much more natural treatment like MC.

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Has taken away the numbness and tingling going down my neck and shoulders down my arms and into hands. Has decreased my pain level to around a 3-4 on a daily average. Has improved with my quality and length of sleep with less waking up and having easier time going to sleep and back to sleep.

7 The pain goes away.

7 It has allowed me to function much more easily during the day and greatly reduce the amount of medication I am taking from my health provider.

7 Less pain Lower blood sugar Better sleep

7 Pain relief and appetite stimulation

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7 Pain relief, anxiety relief, body healing and mental health

7 -Less pain -significantly higher quality of life

7 I've been able to discontinued multiple medications including my narcotic pain pills and my anxiety medications.

7 Much less pain, muscle fatigue, fibromyalgia much better, spasms mostly gone

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Pain Relief Opiate Withdrawal Anxiety Nerve Pain Sleep Quality of Life

7 Reduce my chemical pain killers needs Provide pain relief Reduce my alcohol consumption

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I can do the following more often and longer then before I started back in Aug. 2016. I can stand longer I can sit longer I can walk a bit longer My recovery time from over doing things is faster

7 Immediate pain relief, lower anxiety, little to no depression, the will to get out of bed.

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The best way I can explain it is that I always feel like the tin man in the wizard of oz all locked up and stiff and unable to move since I've begun taking medical cannabis I feel like my joints are lubricated and the tin man FINALLY got his oil can :) it doesn't kill my pain completely but I don't think there is anything other than an epidural that could truthfully but it does make it tolerable n I have been able to take significantly less of my tramadol to function it has also made a huge difference as far as eating and digestion since I have persisting ulcers in my stomach and small intestine so food literally hurts me and I'm hoping that the cannabinoids do in fact slow the degeneration of my osteoarthritis I could go on and on and on expressing my gratitude for such a miraculous natural n effective medicine but u've other surveys to go threw ill just say this being a women wt as many physical issues as I have coupled with the list of drug allergies I have I am forever grateful for medical marijuana

7 Less anxiety and depression, better sleep, pain management, muscle spasms, appetite

7 very reduced neurological pain somewhat reduced spasticity pain

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better sleep with reduced urine leakage reduced depression reduced falling

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It helps with my sleeping It helps with my appetite It helps with my spasms It helps to motivate me to move more which results in a domino effect as it relates to My overall health

7 Lower pain when I can control it.

7 I can take care of myself without being in severe pain

7 Less dependence on opioid pain medicine and less dependence on Psychiatric medicine

7 Sleep with no pain, tingling sensation in feet and hands, Charlie horses, and has helped my mood and sometimes pain.

7 Calming pain caused by Polycythemia Vera such as extreme itching and intestinal pain etc. General calming of nervous system. Reduction in the frequency of the need for anti-histimaine. Sleeping better as a result.

7 I would use it more if didn't cost so much but it works and I will keep using it

7 I no longer have anxiety, my PTSD is not in a active status & also for the first time in years, I'm actually able to sleep for more than three hours at a time. It's giving me my life back.

7 I'm able to go about my daily tasks much easier, help with mood and depression issues, stomach feels better not as much nausea, able to sleep through the night and not feel hungover in the morning,

7 Less pain less stiff muscles

7 Pain in my brain has gone from a 8-10 down to a 4-5 or 5-6 most of the time my flare ups are greatly reduced with Medication. Irritable bowl syndrome has stopped no more diarrhea. I stop all my old sleep meds because Medical cannabis works wonders for sleep also.

7 I have stopped taking 8 different prescriptions, and If I could afford to take the proper amount of cannabis, possibly could get off some more.

7 I have more control over my pain

7 The pain interfering with my life goes away and over all social activity improvements

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7 Decrease in pain Relaxes my muscles Better quality of life

7 sleep,pain

7 I am much more active! Sleeping much better. Positive attitude.

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Pain management, I have suffered from pain for many years. And have taken way to much ibuprofen. Pain interfered with my sleep everynight. Medical cannabis has helped control this pain. It has reduced my ibuprofen intake greatly. Which is helping my nausea stomach and ulser . I'm also sleeping much better, and that has improved the quality of life. Thank you

7 ability to get pain relief, from muscle spams in my back and legs

7 I sleep better. I have better pain management. It has brought my pain levels down dramatically. I have been able to live a more productive happier life.

7 Being able to function at my highest possible level for my age explanation mark

7 Considerably less pain More alertness or not feeling tired and groggy

7 pain relief

7 Pain relief that I could not get from other prescribed and over the counter medications. Being able to sleep through the night.

7 I went from having 4 - 12 migraines a month to having almost none.

7 Pain reduction of my chronic arthritic TMJ jaw joints, pain reduction of my chronic migraines, pain reduction of my chronic rotator cuff pain, helps calm me more, helps me to have less anxiety, helps relax me more, helps me to take things in stride more, gives me more peace.

7 Able to function able to go back to work last night waking up better quality of life

7 My pain is way better. I.can sleep. I am not taking pain pills everyday in fact I have only taken them twice for my pain. I am more focused. I feel happy and not depressed all the time. My quality of life has improved greatly!

7 i move around better ,Sleep better,i have less pain,less anxiety.

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7 Better outlook on life.

7 Has been good on pain reduction. Has allowed me to get off morphine. It has let me get a good nights sleep

7 I can't afford it. So I am back on pain meds. Too expensive for some one with a limited income.

7 Less back pain

7 Pain relief from my back but most importantly it also helps my ptsd symptoms tremendously!

7 Pain relief Sleep better Less anxious

7 Reduced pain, can do daily chores without having to stop, increase of quality of life.

7 Reduced pain and spasms, better sleep

7 Less pain, more and better sleep, all out happier person, enjoying life again, just wish it was more like Colorado because the medicine isn't as good and way to expensive.

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consistent significant reduction of pain to a more manageable level improved sleep duration staying asleep improved appetite improving digestion of foods i can eat improving mast cell activation disorder....stabilizing improving breath and breathing decreased muscle pain decreased joint pain improving mobility improving cognition decrease anxiety beginning to do more activities like vacuum change bed laundry without severe fatigue

7 The pain is reduced to a point that I can rest at night.

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1.a P A I N R E L I E F of types: Burning, Sharp, Tender, Stabbing, Aching, Throbbing, Numbing, Continuous 1.b Sleep is greatly improved 2. Replaced prescriptions: methadone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, tramadol, pregabalin, gabapentin, simvastatin, colestipol, nexium, zolpidem, tylenol, slo niacin, aspirin in large quantities

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3. Medtronic spinal cord pain stimulator: using FAR less often. Usage went from daily to once every two weeks - as needed for activity level. Electrical/stimulation levels had been typically set at 8 but is now down to 2.5 the rare times I do need to use it. 4. Eyesight improvement: one eye had cataract surgery & no longer needs salt drops to reduce pressure, other eye also has improved vision. 5. Constipation from multiple prescriptions has been eliminated!! 6. Losing weight (positive result) due to lowered, healthier appetite. BMI reduced. Cholesterol reduced. 7. Skin cysts and psoriasis healing more quickly with topically applied 50/50 CBD/THC liquid from [CANNABIS PATIENT CENTER]. [HEALTHCARE SYSTEM] dermatologist-prescribed skin creams have had less positive effect. 8. Myofascial release and other forms of massage were attempted for decades with various practicioners. The pain reduction was slight in comparison to cannabis. 9. Chiropractor visits have been cut in half. Was going weekly, now down to bi-weekly. 10. Acupuncture - have spent $ thousands in search of pain relief. No longer need to drive 180 miles round trip for weekly treatments. 11. Posture is greatly improved: less frequently stoop when walking which is my body's reaction to pain in my hands, feet, legs, hips, low back, upper back, shoulder joints, and neck. 12 Leg swelling has been reduced; much less often have need for compression socks. Had been wearing them 24/7. 13. Able to attend social functions more frequently; able to stay longer due to greatly lessened pain. I am not very social but at least this allows me to show up & not be a complete hermit. 14. Pain Classes at [HEALTHCARE SYSTEM] no longer required since I quit opiates the FIRST DAY I STARTED CANNABIS. Classes are required every three months (for those on opiates) in Fargo, ND - 180 miles round trip. Blood tests were also required to demonstrate levels of opiate usage. This lessens my exposure to needles. 15. Improved balance 16. Acid reflux greatly improved 17. Lung congestion reduced 18. Increased mobility so able to be more productive. 19. Fewer doctor visits 20. Able to hold one position longer with less discomfort

7 Able to calm down and sleep. Helps when my pain is at its highest.

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Pain management- I have been able to maintain a fairly normal lifestyle with less pain, allowing me to do activities that I would normally shy away from or not be able to do. Pain mitigation- The CBD oil allows me to work longer during the day without the psychoactive effects of the THC dominant strain.

7 Not having to take as many pain pills as I use to have to take. Helps me maintain my pain so I can do a few things (physical things).

7 I have had a drastic reduction of the the number of migraines I would normally have had and the manageable control of pain and seizers since starting on cannabis..

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Helps me tolerate the pain. Helps me relax when the pain is making me uncomfortable. Also helps me relax enough to fall asleep and sleep soundly. The benefits are outstanding and I hope to see the costs come down so more can reap the benefits of this program.

7 Helped with depression I came in with back problems- it took some pain away but didn't take away the shooting pain

7 Extreme pain relief

7 less back pain,better sleep and improved moods

7 Because of medical cannabis, I am no longer on 3 different prescription medications.

7 IT HAS BEEN HELPING WITH PAIN NAUSEOUS SLEEP MUSCLE CRAMPS

7 pain relief able to be more active help with anxiety

7 Sleeping better and my pain has improved

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Pain a lot less Mind seems less stressed Less medication I can sweep my floor and make my bed I am loosing weight finally I am not hungry

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Calms My Tremors. Relieves nerve pain. Improves cognitive thinking. Gives me a general sense of well being and calmness.

7 Significant pain reduction and increase in motivation to live a healthier lifestyle

7 Pain lessening and inflammation less

7 Chronic pain gone! Leg Edema nearly gone! Better sleep!

7 Pain reduction A wonderful learning experience

7 My nausea is gone and it manages my pain with out the very harsh side effects of hard pain killers and my sleep has improved greatly

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7 reduced neck pain less anxiety

7 Much less pain, controls my panic resulting from the pain, I can walk, swim, do my farm chores.

7 relive pain from diververticulitus, provide ability to eat by increasing appatite helps me sleep at night

7 Pain relief sleeping an appetite all have been benefits from using it just cost a lot which makes it hard to have the amount I need to make it a month

7 1. Pain relief 2. Able to be up and walking and doing my household chores most of the day- very seldom did I ever have to lay down and take a break

7 reduced pain symptoms, my sleep is much more restful that has been a constant struggle since suffering debilitating back injury 15 yrs ago.

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My back, neck and muscles hurt everyday and sometimes I would throw my back out now I have zero pain and if my back goes out I vape and in about 15 min the pain is completely gone. I sleep good at night and I do not get constipated anymore also my therapist (bipolar disorder) said that my personality is alot better and things seem to be leveling out. I feel good everyday. I am a mother of 4 with a full time job and I go to college full time the cannabis does not interfere with my studies or motivation to get things done. I have a better quality of life than I did four months ago.

7 Pain relief, increased mobility, decreased muscle tension, improved quality of life.

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The benefits I have experienced are tremendous. They go beyond just the physical relief of symptoms. I in particular have muscle spasms, parasthesia, and other nerve issues as a result from guillian barre syndrome. The cannabis seems to negate much of the parasthesia and spasms. As a result from not feeling physically bad, my quality of life has substantially improved. I use the ecig method of titration and believe that this is ideal as it allows the dosage to be increased by such a minute amount that you can achieve the positive effects without getting a "high" or "stoned" feeling which is certainly not the case with pills such as norco, hydrocodone, etc where the titration increases by hundreds of mg at a time.

7 I have chronic pain, since starting this program I have eliminated opiate pain relievers!

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Pain Levels are down from 10 to 3 Anxiety levels are down to were I don't need two anxiety medications Depression is better

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7 I have my life back.

7 i suffer from cluster headaches ...and get them a lot....but since i started treatments with [MANUFACTURER].....i have had a substantial decrease in them.....along with my back spasms...

7 Better sleep, lowers anxiety and helps with my back pain and spasms

7 before I used medical cannabis I was on extreme amounts of opiates for my pain. I was not eating sleeping and I could not walk. when I started using cannabis I have been able to eat, I've been able to sleep, and I have been able to start to walk again.

7 Now I'm able to move around better and think better I am in class taking a semester in school The meds is helping me a lot the only problem is the cost of the medicine and I'm trying to get help to pay for the meds because I'm not fully better but it is making progress

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The pain is only a 1 or 2 most of the time. If I am standing too long, the pain increases. I stopped taking for one day to see how the pain was and if I would need another lower back injection. Yes, I would need a shot if I was not taking medical cannabis. I started taking the medical cannabis again and pain is slight most of the time.

7 I don't have to depend on my pain medicine as much, I can sleep through the night and I have gained my apatite back.

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pain COPD blood pressure mental state

7 Pain has been managed completely with medical cannabis. It has helped me better than any other medicine any doctor has prescribed me.

7 Sleeping much better, getting to sleep and staying asleep. Muscles are a little more relaxed and it's less pain when trying to stretch them. My overall pain has decreased

7 Pain, Nausea, Appetite, Sleep, Neurological Symptoms (shaking/trembling)...

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Almost all pain is gone I feel more relaxed I function better during the day improved sex

7 Sleeping, eating, being pain free, leading a wonderful happy life.

7 While it doest eliminate the pail, it makes it more bearable

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7 1.Works great for my pain. 2. Dissipates anxiety. 3. Helps me go to sleep and sleep all night.

7 I am now able to get sleep - good sound sleep.

7 Lessens headaches, reduces pill medication use by 50%, helps maintain even moods and lessens mood swings from traumatic brain injury, get a more restful night sleep on a regular basis.

7 Makes my pain meds actually work. Able to sleep better.

7 I have had great results with pain control. My low back right leg symptoms are lessened and i am able to do more physical excercise. Cant believe how much it has helped with the pain.

7 Helps me sleep and relax from my back pain.

7 Mobility movement less pain

7 Pain relief, able to sleep, don't have to take all the prescriptions I was on , 540 pills total a month. Feel healthier !

7 It has been very effective in lessing the pain that I am having to deal with considering this is my fourth brain tumor even though non of them have been cancerous The pain has been much more manageable thanks to the medical cannabis

7 Reduced pain. Introspection. Calming.

7 Calms me down- I'm in severe nerve pain in my lower back from some nerve damage I can finally sleep and I feel like I have quality of life again

7 I am able to sleep without waking up 5 times a night, only get up 1 time a night now. I am for the most part pain free when I have the cannabis available to me otherwise I struggle quite a bit with pain all over.

7 Finally able to sleep. Less muscle pain in neck back arms legs

7 same pain relief as opiods with no side effects

7 Relief of chronic spine, hips,hands etc.from osteoarthritis.

7 No Vicoden - pain has been taken care of thru cannabis

7 I can do more things, don't have to eat every time with this medicine, just more freedom to be with my family and be confident with what I need to do for the day.

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7 Reduces Pain, Manages Nausea, Enables reduction of other medicines

7 I was able to go off my monthly medication I have to take tge rest of my life. I feel better, more energy, controls my pain and I haven't missed any work since I started using the cannabis.

7 I find it beneficial in regards to the pain. And it's very important to me because it helps me continue my day to day life but the cost is high is there a punch card for frequency or something we can do to help with the cost a little. Thank you so much.

7 Instant pain relief Restful night of sleep

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better, safer pain management increased appetite less spasms less anxiety

7 Relief of neuropathy pain Relief of chronic pain

7 Pain relief, stress relief.

7 1. Helps manage pain. 2.Helps with sleep. 3.Helps with Anxiety

7 Pain relief more than I ever imagined.

7 Helps with muscle control

7 i can move around more and get some house work done.

7 Helps me with my muscle spasms and other related ms issues

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I have not felt the need to take ambien, which I have been using for many years. I sleep better and wake with less pain. This is huge for me. Not starting the day with as much pain or fatigue helps control my pain as the day progresses as well. My anxiety has decreased as a positive side effect, too.

7 I have fibromyalgia and severe depression and it help my muscles relax due to fibromyalgia and it has helped me with my depression

7 My fibromyalgia has improved greatly! I have a bad spinal situation and it has eased some of the pain. And calms my anxiety greatly !

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7 Sleep swelling decreased less pain

7 the pain and my quality of life (both are top) helps with mental health illness

7 Pain is significantly less so I need very few pain medications, less anxiety, and I can finally sleep all night.

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It does relieve more of the pain than the narcotics did. However due to limited income (disability only) I haven't been able to buy the cannabis. I Wish there was a funding foundation those of us that can't afford it. Instead I have to resort back to the narcotics prescribed cuz I only pay 2.65 co-pay. If you find a way to help with the cost of the medical cannabis Please let Me Know. Thank You for your time

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Less overall pain in effected areas. Less spasms It also seems that some new nerve functions are coming back online in previously inactive tissues.

7 Decrease in pain and anxiety

7 Pain relief associated with my chronic migraines. Also, taking the medical cannabis reduces, and alleviates nausea.

7 It's reduced my pain greatly

7 fewer migraine headaches

7 Reduction in my chronic pain. Helps with sleep.

7 1.Significant reduction of opioids & their side effects 2.Great for pain relief & management 3.Bonus: Helped me quit smoking cigarettes (recommended)

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Pain relief Muscle relaxation Reduction in joint swelling Eases my social anxiety, due to my disability.

7 No nerve pain and problems with my cervical spine neck issues

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7 feel better while on med pot

7 Helps relax me .. which helps with the stress of being in pain!!!which I am in today!?

7 Pain relief

7 Less anxious, less pain. Slept better. Easy to take.

7 less anxious, less ptsd, less pain, less anger.

7 completely off narcotics. I could stand up from the third day without it taking every muscle just to stand. Cane usage becoming less necessary. I can Walk!!! even if only for a few minutes at a time some days longer

7 Able to sleep, able to be more active and present for my family.

7 reduced pain on dailey basis, better mood, more active

7 Huge difference in number and severity of spasms and pain, this has been life-changing.

7 I feel so much better all the way around, my sore aching muscles that used to spasm all the time, now they don't. Means I rest better, sleep better, eat better, focus better all without taking prescribed opiates. That sums it up.

7 Reduced my swelling from arthritis

7 I'm able to mow my lawn, go on a walk, play with my daughter, do a lot of physical activities that used to cost me a great deal of pain. Now it seems manageable.

7 It helps in relaxing the muscles,also with having glaucoma the eye pressure comes down along with taking my eye drops.As with my arthritis it also helps with the pain I have in my skeleton,ankles and wrist.

7 More bearable pain Better sleep

7 Pain is manageable - less anxiety - less depressed Sleeping better

7 shoulder pain has decreased. muscle spasms are fewer if not at all. muscles are more relaxed.

7 I have found using cannabis for my migraines, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia is extremely helpful. I am very thankful I have the opportunity to use cannabis to help me.

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7 Helps with my chronic pain and emables me to sleep better and longer.

7 Better quality of life No side effects Incredibly effective

7 muscle spasms, pain, anxiety, depression, inflammation and Mind though resolution on issues I normally would put off until another time !

7 well rested!

7 Less "white knuckled" dealing with pain. Less anxiety about how I'm going to keep going, more of a sense that "I can do this!"

7 Help less the pain and muscle spasms some

7 Pain relief without the awful side effects of narcotic pain killers. I have been able to sleep so much better since starting my medical marijuana prescription.

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Was able to within a few days completely stop taking any narcotic medication that I've been on for the last 5 years. It is also helped me greatly with some of my depression that comes along with my disability and giving me some ability to do things that used to hurt a little more comfortable to do.

7 Pain Relief Anxiety Relief No Disturbing Side Effects

7 I can take when I'm in between other meds and it works for me so well.

7 Tolerate my pain much better!!!!

7 Pain is relieved much quicker and i have to take less pharmaceutical medications.

7 Pain Control. Muscle relaxation. Helps with nausea.

7 Less pain, less anxiety, less depression, more of an appetite. No side effects/withdrawal at all if I do not have the money to get my medicine.

7 Pain reduction; decreased depression and anxiety; increased quality of life

7 Relief of pain, inflammation, muscle spasms, nausea, muscle/nerve twitching.

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7 This has changed my life. When I used to get an episode I would be stuck at home laying in bed. Now I have something to manage my symptoms and I feel in control of my life again. Management of pain is so much easier with medical cannabis in my life.

7 Was able to lower my dosage of opioid medication. Sleeping better, less anxiety, better apatite and less nausea. The [BALANCED THC:CBD PRODUCT] helps with the nerve pain in my hands. I have less overall pain and an improved mood. I have seen improvements in all areas of my life

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Medical cannabis helps me significantly with the intractable pain in my ankles (previous cartilaginous fractures and multiple ligament ruptures in both ankles). It helps me with my allergies/angioedema and bronchitis (particularly oral oil and vaporizer oil). Moreover, medical cannabis does help me with anxiety.

7 My daily pain level has decreased significantly. Evening dosage of [HIGH THC PRODUCT] Oral Suspension has helped tremendously for sleep.

7 More flexible. Able to recover quicker. Ability to work improved dramatically.

7 ability to function and live life instead of sitting on couch in pain and depression

7 pain releif, better quality of life

7 It took me off all my pain medicine. But the cost is so high that I can't afford it.

7 Control over my seizures and pain being able to eat and not get sick

7 My back pain is more managable while taking this medicine. I seem to have considerably less anxiety and much less stress. I sleep so much better. My sex life is also greatly enhanced!

7 Less muscles spasms less pain

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Less fatigue, muscle spasms, pain, inflammation, arthritis, no headaches or menstrual cramps (which were unbearable before). My immune health feels better. My joints feel lubricated so its easier to move and I have better rotation in my joints and neck. Sleeping great which is important because your body repairs itself while sleeping. No nausea from pain or poor sleep. I have had no bad side affects that come with other pharmaceutical medications.

7 It has helped dramatically with my nerve pain. It reduces the fire. I was on a heavy dose of gabapintin & or Lyrca, anti seizure medications for the nerve pain. I have managed to dose off those. My life is way better.

7 It helps me sleep, helps with my appetite, helps me manage my pain, helps me function better in my daily activities and also helps me relax.

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7 1. Taking little to no hydrocodone, which is my pain medication before 2. Lack of flare ups in my back

7 Less pain and andiety. Sleep improvement. Less nausea

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Pain control; although it does not completely remove the pain, it greatly helps in taking the edge off. Increased appetite; the form of cancer I have almost completely removes all appetite and I'm dangerously under weight and have a very hard time swallowing, the cannabis makes me hungry and allows me to eat with some comfort, while using it I actually gained some weight back. Sleep/rest; the pain I've been experiencing is so severe that I can hardly get any sleep or rest and if I use some cannabis before bed I'm able to relax and rest and sleep for longer periods of time.

7 I can finally sleep and i am not in as much pain

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I can sleep for 6+ hours at a time. I can stop my muscle spasms, or reduce them. I have access to an anti-inflammatory that my body doesn't have an adverse reaction to. I have an alternative to drugs that make me sick. I can medicate a migraine headache, before i start to vomit, aggrivating the condition in my neck. My tremors stopped. COMPLETELY!!!!! Within a week, I could pour my own coffee.

7 Decreased prescription pain meds and ibuprofen, eliminating clonazepam, more rest and peaceful feeling. Appetite increase with less pills.

7 More motivated to work, workout and get out the bed. Pain has lessened

7 No longer on pharmaceutical drugs

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Helps my neck and back muscles relax a lot. It helps me walk more upright. It distracts me from pain. Helps me fall asleep easier.

7 Pain relief Improved sleep Less stiffness and fatigue

7 Better nerve pain relief.that I had over all morphine and methadone. I had taken large amounts of pain killers for over twenty years. Now seldom do I need to add a break thru painmedication .

7 When I can afford to take it regularly I don't have to take any of my Ibuprofen or muscle relaxers. I don't have the terrible stomach aches that I get from the Ibuprofen. It really does help reduce the paint level.

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7 Helps Pain ALOT, makes me able to have a huge positive change in my quality of life. Helps a TON with nausea and appetite Helps a TON with muscle spasms and anxiety

7 no pain no puking no feeling like death is the answer increased activity 8to12hours from less then 1hour in incresed pain with any and all opiates prescribed

7 tremendous help with fibromyalgia and sleeping

7 Helps tremendously with my cornic back pain that I've had to deal with since I was 12 years old. Helps my aniexty, as well as my sleep too. I have a very hard time falling asleep and haven't had to take any of my prescribed sleep meds anymore.

7 I Have No Inflammation When I Have My Oils.

7 Pain relief...stops spasm...lowers blood pressure..

7 pain relief,

7 significantly less back spasms

7 1. Pain relief/management 2. Able to sleep through the night

7 Relief from back pain i can get out and walk

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my back pain is manageable and my spasms have stopped once I use the medication. I have also found that I sleep better at night and my agitation has stabilized. I seem to be getting along with this medication and it has given me absolutely no problems, but rather benefits. I am also doing very will in school now that I can focus on the capstone courses that I am taking at [COLLEGE] instead of having to shift and turn and be constantly bothered by my pain and spasms.

7 No more back spazim, joint pain is tolerable

7 Relief of my arthritic pain, neck fusion pain, back pain,realy helping with weight lose.

7 pain relief sleep

7 Help with pain and focus on things better.

7 Lower stress levels and ease of muscle tension

7 Too many to list

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7 Pain relief, ability to sleep, & reduced nausea.

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Since taking medical cannabis, i have been able to become a wife and mother again. Before i havent been able to walk well, eat, cook or do things a wife and mother should do. I am disabled and am in a lot of pain all the time. This has helped me relax, not have much anxiety, helped rid of the pain and also helps me to be able to stand and cook in my kitchen for a long period of time and be a mother again.

7 My anxiety has lowered Then pain in my ankles have died down It would be better if I could afford a regular dose

7 Pain management sleep help ability to move around better

7 Great improvement. Better sleep, less pain.

7 Help with anorexic effect of cancer Eases spasms without bad side effects Able to work part time w/ pain management

7 Able to control pain without opiods

7 1. reduction in opiates from 180 5mg tabs/month to 60 5mg tabs/month 2. No constipation from medication 3. Greatly reduced pain with no mental fogginess

7 Pain management- I can't believe that this is the same stuff I used to smoke in the 60s and it didn't give me any pain relief

7 I has on pain charts about 8 ,now I am about 3.It really helps my fibmalgia, also my muscles spasms, my neck,my poly nuoperthy, my feet,hybrid headaches. I just love the program and everyone is so nice , the best

7 Less migraines less stress better apatight

7 Helps minimize headaches Helps mitigate pain/spasm cycle

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Anxiety has come down Flexibility has increased Sometimes the cannabis isn't strong enough with all of the pains that I have I have rheumatoid arthritis and I think it's working but I still have some pain

7 Pain Relaxation Appetite

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7 I feel so much better. My pain is under more control and I use 75% less opioids then I was before.

7 A big difference- sleeping all night long, well rested,

7 Reduced inflammation and nerve pain

7 Calming

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1. Stops shaking on right side of body that I have had for 20 years. 2. Focus on task at hand is significantly better. 3. Chronic pain for last 20 years since 1st stroke has overnite reduced to a livable level since August 2nd when I was 1st prescribed medical cannibus. I have not been able to take any medication for pain because of an instant serious reaction. In 2015 A DNA swab was taken from me & one of the results was a high resistance to any drugs. 4. My family is grateful to not see their mom in so much pain. 5. Anxiety/depression brought on by the after effects of 2 strokes has significantly reduced. Thank you.

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I was able to get off all the opiates!!!! MOST IMPORANT I have a lot more interest in life My mind is clearer It enables me to relax and take care of pain in a more natural way.

7 no more narcotics. clearer thinking. less medicine. better hair!

7 Less pain, less metal stress, and reduction in other pain medication usage.

7 Less pain, sense of wellbeing, sleeping better.

7 Pain in my hands and feet are tolerable . Able to fall asleep faster as a result.

7 It has reduced my back pain and overall pain significantly. I'm able to be more active and get more rest at night. Overall it has helped my quality of life.

7 relieves neck and back pain and inflammation

7 Pain Management, Better Sleep, appetite, productivity, energy, patience.

7 As a result, I have reduced my intake of oxycodone medication.

7 70% less pain

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7 pain relief (masking of pain)...either way it's wonderful. I can function even on painful days, whereas before I'd not been able Less irritability, frustration with self and others

7 It takes effect almost immediately.

7 Pain free, reduced body numbness, ability to do things again without pain.

7 Many,there is less pain ,I can sleep and all around I just feel better.

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Reduced pain sleeping all muscle cramps eating mind is better, feel like a whole better person rather than when taking opiates, feel healthier

7 nausha, pain

7 Relieved pain, inflammation, stress, it's been wonderful.

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Sleep 6 hr w/o waking NSoftens chronic pain Lessens anxiety Cut opoid use.. Percocet 10/325 ... from 6 per day to 3

7 Pain Relief, Sleep, increased appetite, gets rid of nausea immediately, over all I can exercise and do things to help me live longer/live a regular life.

7 Documented reduction of prescription opioids, is allowing me to wake up at times that 'normal' people do. Allows me to want to make plans and then attempt to follow thru.

7 I have a life again. I can do things again. Go to the store, work, hang out socially.

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Chronic pain relief Joint pain relief Decrease in depression Increased appetite

7 REDUCED PAIN, NAUSEA, AND ANXIETY

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my pain and ptsd are much more manageable. I can concentrate more and have been starting to remember things that the medication from the [HEALTHCARE SYSTEM] had burried deep inside. It's been a great benefit. My family and friends definitely like the [PATIENT] that doesn't have constant irritating pain.

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7 Pain relief, sleep, helps ease panic attacks from trauma.

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Not feeling the need for prescription narcotic for pain or anxiety, able to enjoy a little bit more of interaction with otjers. Increase in appetite. I think more flavors and more strains would be more beneficial for certain moods and pain levels as well as adding the flower aswell as to just cannabis oil only. Aswell as havimg insurance company(health insurance) cover some or all of medication costs depending on medical conditions. Cost is pretty steep.

7 More relief for fast onset pain than with opiates. Less GI side effects. Better sleep.

7 i experience less pain, i am able to sleep through the night again. I can move better, i am not as stiff.

7 instant pain relief

7 No headaches or migraines

7 Relief of pain, relief of spasms, boost in energy, help with narcolepsy and cataplectic spells.

7 Walking upright at the same pace as my kids!¿ It's helped with both the pain and actual spasms in my neck and shoulder... It's helped with my frustration and has (when I get the dosing and timing right) helped me to have clarity in thinking rather than my brain be a jumbled mess.

7 Pain is mostly controllable while using cannabis Sleep is much better (can sleep through pain easier) Helps with the mental stress of dealing with pain (uplifting)

7 helps with nausea,and anxiety

7 Less pain, more sleep, more relaxation, less stress, less spasms

7 I have been able to go off all of my epilepsy medication and medication I was taking for my chronic pain and nerve pain with the exception of the Percocet I am being decreased off of it.

7 Pain reduction, major decrease in depression, increased appetite, increased libido & I am more mobile.

7 Pain relief without negative side effects. Stress relief.

7 Getting a lot better sleep I have less headaches

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7 Reduces nerve damage pain, allows me to continue daily activities.

7 Dealing with less pain ! It not as bad as it was before I started.

7 Taking less opioids.

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1. Less pain 2. Better Sleep 3. Happier Lifestyle 4. Better Mood 5. Increased ability to do more 6. Increased Appetite

7 Less pain less migraine

7 Less pain, good nights sleep,

7 helps with neuropathic pain helps with nausea

7 Helping with my anxiety I don't have to take as much pain pills- oxycodone- as I used to It's helping with my sleep a bit

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reduced pain and discomfort clear thinking better sleep all around happier more productive day to day better appetite no longer have to make myself eat everyday

7 being able to not only attend college but finish, with honors. I see myself working soon also

7 Less pain, better mobility

7 Less pain, sleeping better,

7 Sleep better, less pain, less anxiety

7 I like the low level of long term physical side effects of cannabis. Taking aspirin or ibuprofin every day takes its toll on the stomach. I have been feeling much better on a daily bases since using cannabis.

7 I have noticed a reduction in my nerve pain.

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7 It minimizes my back pain. It helps me get a good nights rest

7 It calms me so im not so yense and relieves some of the pain.

7 much less pain, therefore greatly reduces need for opiate pain medication far less nausea, better sleep

7 I have CRPS and it helps me sleep

7 taking lessnpain meds anxity meds.

7 Pain reduction; able to stop taking other pain medications Sleep improvement

7 Relaxed, Anxity much less at night, Fibro pain is significantly down. I am sleeping through the night.

7 I have a much better quality of life with less pain and the ability to do the things I love like living and active lifestyle more possible. I can sleep better at night and not wake up in pain halfway through the night.

7 Less pain and pills

7 Pain relief , anxiety relief

7 1. Used to be on oxycontin 80 mg BID extended release. Now has gotten off 40 mg in AM, working on getting rid of 40 mg at night. 2. Not near as tired as I used to be

7 relax pain

7 Pain relief...also great for my anxiety, nausea & insomnia

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Pain relief Less anxiety Help with PTSD Help with sleep

7 Pain Spasms Sleep better "so good" no more headaches

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Helped relieve my pain from rheumatoid arthritis. I was on prednisone for 8 years and was in the process of weaning off of it. I then took the cannabis to help me with my severe pain. I'm happy to say that I am no longer taking prednisone which took forever!! The Cannabis truly helped me with dealing with my rheumatoid pain.

7 Helps me sleep, helps the pain in my feet, helps my headaches, helps my mood

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After serving in the Marines from 2005-2009 my body has many ailments(athritis, IBS, Pinch nerve, fused disk, and others) and my ptsd was not always easy to handle. This program helps me a great deal in living a normal life that is comfortable and being able to continue my professional career. Before Medical Marijuana I was miss work too often and also miss out on life's daily joys now I can do much more.

7 i experience less pain - my appitite has greatly improved - and i sleep for longer periods of time at night

7 Blocks most of my pain receptors, relaxes my muscles and calms my spasms, allows me to focus, relieves my anxiety and calms me.

7 reduction in pain and inflammation, reduction in muscle tension. less muscle spasms

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Less pain, for both arthritis. Less pain for other ailments. Combats some of the worst, and RAREST of Goblet Cell Carcinoid Cancer. Since i've been in your program, 3 and 1/2 months, i've had scientific and medical PROOF, FROM [HEALTHCARE SYSTEM]., that Marijuana hinders and KILLS Cancer!. Since being on your program, my Seritonin levels went from 459 to 119 and my Chromegranin A, went from 159, to 117. The results: the Seritonin is in the perfect health range, while the Chromiganin A is suppose to be less than 15. Mine was 117. So, you can see, your Marijuana Progam is way better than you thought!

7 I'm able to get through more of the day without the debilitating pain interfering

7 It helps the pain I have ion my back

7 Pain relief and significantly reduced muscle spasms

7 pain relief

7 pain relief piece of mind

7 no headaches can sleep better,

7 I was actually able to get out of bed in the morning without having to wait almost 2 hours to feel less pain in order to go on with my day. I was able to go on walks. " short distances

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7 Helps with appetite and pain relief.

7 I have been able to taper off of pain medications

7 Relevies the pressure of the migraine, relaxes me from the tension of the stress of the mirgaine.

7 Helps with the pain quite a bit and also sleep

7 Reduction of pain and muscle spasms, decreased anxiety, better sleep

7 Off one of my medications

7 Much less pain, less insomnia, less nausea

7 It helps with my pain in my leg and allows me to walk normal again

7 Helps with my pain!

7 Reduced pain, increased mobility, much better quality of sleep

7 Better muscle relaxer than the medications doctors prescribed for my muscle cramping pain It's helped with my lower back pain and doesn't have the side effects like narcotics Helping me sleep better

7 Less pain, better sleep, muscles more relaxed

7 Pain relief better sleep help with my depression

7 More sleep, better appetite, pain

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Too many benefits to list, but the biggest one for me is being able to get off opiates and all of the other medicines I take for the side effects to opiates. I was taking 8 medications when I started medical cannabis and when I can afford my full dose (of cannabis), there are only 3 prescription medications I need to take.

7 1- Elimination of nerve pain 2- Reduction in anxiety 3-Reduction in appetite- lost 50+ pounds

7 Reduced gastrointestinal pain Reduced migraine pain Reduced spinal pain

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Reduced gastrointestinal distress Reduced anxiety re: the above and other improved symptoms And because of this I can now participate in "normal" family activities with my wife and kids, and I can exercise again!

7 Less pain, less need for presciption meds

7 Being eat, work, sleep and be with my family on a regular basis

7 reduction of severe crippling pain

7 decrease in pain during a Cluster headache,

7 My pain has been under much better control with very little breakthrough pain and a significant reduction in the use of otc pain medication

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I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) a genetic collagen deficiency. I experience significant joint and muscle pain, muscle spasms or twitching, gastric upset and digestive problems as well as other problems from having weak connective tissue. The most significant benefit I have experienced is longer endurance for everyday activities. A specific example has been the pain and weakness I feel going up stairs, I have been expecting to need to sell my home and move to a single level home/condo in the next year or two. Using the cannabis, I may be able to postpone that for several years.

7 Less pain Less neuropathy symptoms

7 Pain relief.

7 Pain relief allowing me to seriously cut back on narcotic use. Better sleep. Stress relief from chronic pain.

7 I can be a father again! I'm not stuck on the couch wanting to hurt myself because of the flare ups or chronic pain! Gone are the constant muscle spasms and hardcore multiple cramps!

7 Reduced pain, no narcotic use.

7 Pain relief, better ability to sleep, less anxiety. General overall improved quality of life.

7 pain relief Better sleeping ,not having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night

7 It's the ONLY thing that has made a significant reduction in my migraines. I am also able to sleep better, which makes a difference in my levels of pain.

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Greatly reduced both the occurrences and severity of migraines. Reduces occurrences with maintenance level dose. Greatly reduces severity of migraines when used during early onset of migraines. Reduced back pain and spasms when used regularly on a maintenance level CBD. Improved sleep greatly by reducing pain.

7 I can sit and stand longer. I can sleep without pain.

7

My pain can be completely eliminated with Cannabis. This has given me a normal life once again. Additional benefits are my whole body feels and moves better, especially in my joints. If I could just get over the fear that if found out, my life could be negatively impacted, there would be zero downside. Cannabis just plain works.

7

Off RX medication - all of them including opiates Feeling normal for once again and not feeling like i am ready to jump out of my skin due to the amount of constant pain no swelling Didnt know this would happen but weight loss without trying

7 Constant pain is reduced/removed Able to participate/do more Physical activity (work & play) is more successful

7 Taking less pain medication and I don’t feel sick as much

7

Pain control Much brighter outlook on life increased activity I have hope!!

7 1. Helps relieve pain 2. Helped me stop taking pain pills.

7 Less pain,less inflammation,less stress, better outlook

7 Reduction in pain, lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, ease of movement

7 Sleep, pain relief, anxiety relief

7 It has allowed me to stop taking narcotics from of pills. Which I got no relief from.

7 Pain,spsasems,consapation!! Sleep¿ opiate amounts loaded ,still feel OK.thats great.i also don't feel driver or high! I really need a dr.that will let me do both to lower the call [PHONE NUMBER]!!

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7 reduction in pain

7 Pain relief. The relief I get from the cannabis is different than the relief I get from the opiates. But I feel the long-term benefits for my Health outweighs the difference in pain relief .

7 Near cessation of nerve pain, numbness and tingling throughout my body while taking medical Cannabis. Reduced panic and anxiety attacks. Dramatically reduced pain. Reduced markedly feeling like I will pass out because of the constellation of pain and nerve pain.

7 I've been able to stop taking 8 prescription medications since I've started medical cannabis. I am sleeping better because my pain is better controlled. My anxiety has decreased as a result of better pain control

7 Pain relief, only has few side effects

7 I'm not having to take narcotic pain medication to help me manage my Crohn's disease & diverticulitis. So when I experience intense pain and severe cramping and subsequent nausea I use cannabis which works extremely quickly & effectively.

7 Less pain killers

7 relaxing and a lot less pain

7

Less pain in my eye A little better appetite, better sleep I'm in my first stage of Parkinsons and it helps me to have the marijuana- it relaxes me to the point where I'm not sitting and shaking

7 major pain relief

7 Distraction from pain Calming effects at time

7

Seizure Migraine Body pain I just found out that I have cancer as well so we are going to see if we can shrink the cancer cells

Decreased chronic pain. Increased mobility. This the first winter in 20+ years that I have no symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

headache relief

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little to no daily chronic pain, reduced anxiety, increased appetite,

pain and it helps in sleep

Relieves the arthritic pain no more pain killers Keeps me going

in the morning waking up, no pain.

Less pain which means I can do other activities.

I can get better and cheaper from smoking marijuana not from you. I don't think you guys have a very good product- I've only gone to the pharmacy one time. The quality is not good.

less pain

Less chronic pain.

I had severe foot spasms that were completely out of my control before starting the medical cannabis and they have stopped completely. I find a lot of pain relief. I have a huge reduction in the amount of swelling that is normally in my foot, lower leg, ankle area every night-which results in a tremendous increase in blood flow to the area, and a huge decrease in pain. I have pain in my nerve endings and muscles that is greatly relieved. I am able to do more in physical therapy, push myself further and harder (because of pain relief, healing that is taking place, and less inflamation during and after)-which is having a huge impact in my recovery. My foot throughout the day and night will feel stiff like a stick to walk on, and then after physical therapy and walking on it throughout the day it will start to loosen up a lot after using it and I can walk on it without so much stiffness and tightness, the medical cannabis really helps this issue too. It makes the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in my foot and lower leg and ankle less like wood and more easily movable like taffy. I have not had an xray taken since starting the program, but believe there is healing taking place in my broken bone (nonunion at 9 mths last xray taken). I have also had a lot more calmness overall and can feel healing taking place.

Just to expensive, doing the cheaper way, the medication was weak in my opinion but that's with the understanding that I had been using the drug for sometime prior, the liquid leaves you with a stomach ache and honestly not very strong, so I just tried it once and then just went back to the old way of getting it... thank you

improved sleep reduced pain

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Minnesota Department of Health Office of Medical Cannabis 85 E 7th Place, Suite 220 PO Box 64882 St. Paul, MN 55164-0082 651-201-5598 [email protected] www.health.state.mn.us

10/11/19

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