This article was originally published on the Marijuana Patients Organization site on January 17, 2011.
When we first met with Tim of Clawson he had been prescribed oxycodone after a serious car accident over a year ago and is in constant physical pain effecting sleep and daily activities. Tim heard about our clinic and wanted a safe and profesional source for pain relief after unsuccesfully finding other safe and readily available alternatives.
Tim designated a caregiver with our clinic that reccomended a more effective pain management alternative than the harmful side effects the pills he had been taking. Obvious signs of skin deterioration and hidden organ damage were apparent and the pills still left him without sleep and constant relief. In addition Tim was so highly medicated on the pills that he was not able to enjoy time with his 2 year old daughter, now that has changed significantly. Tim has successfully used doctor reccomended medical marijuana and has had several peaceful nights, found more activity during the day and has generally felt better than he has the past year on synthetic medication. His progress is being tracked with a knowledgable caregiver and while Tims condition may never drastically improve his pain will be managed and his quality of life will be easier.