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Can Marijuana Be Taken For Chronic Back Pain?
I have had chronic back pain for years and nothing works - drugs and cortisone shots don t do anything. i can t live on ice and heat any longer. Can you suggest a doctor I can see so I can get a prescription for Marijuana? I live in the Essex, CT area. Thank you. Nancy
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Hi,
The underlying cause for back pain needs to be ruled out like arthritis or bulging disc etc like a problem.
For that digital x-ray should be done to do a further workup. According to cause specific treatment given. Kindly attach your reports if done to comment further.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
The underlying cause for back pain needs to be ruled out like arthritis or bulging disc etc like a problem.
For that digital x-ray should be done to do a further workup. According to cause specific treatment given. Kindly attach your reports if done to comment further.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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