Starshine, I peeked in here because I saw the name of a prescription med and wondered how it even got here. Now, I see, I have been here before, but had to make a comment.
I personally, never liked the prescription stuff, but it was all I had for years. For severe spinal problems and I've never used it recreationally. I found that it did little for my pain but it made me not care about it. Everyone is different.
I do however, think, the theory is: If you have a pain level of well lets say 8 with 10 being highest (you take less than prescribed) Lets say, enough for the pain level of a 3 (not too much pain)--You will not get the prescribed effect! Hope that makes sense. The only thing I found that med good for is a toothache, personally.
It is my inner thot, one day pain med will be prescribed like antibiotics: Certain pain med works better for certain problem! Just like the mmj, I found the best stuff for my knee pain was a kush. For my back spasms--edibles and I don't know what was in them, but worked each time. It seems we have learned more about the effects and use of cannibis by this useful forum than the AMA knows about pain medications! Just my personal theory!
I know you are right about sleep and rest, it seems to help a lot of stress related problems. Just keep takin your mmj, at least you know you will wake up and not overdose on it!! Hope you get better, those shingles really hurt and you need to take care of them properly and do all you can to keep them away. I am sure Doc told you the prognosis!
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