Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Neurons are Firing and I am Feeling Things…

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Neurons are Firing and I am Feeling Things…

Last night I felt the most wonderfully annoying thing!  As I climbed into bed and struggled to stake my claim in the ever-changing game of bed-real estate we play with the dogs each night I noticed SOMETHING.  Or more accurately, I FELT something.   I FELT the...
MS & Cannabis- I Am Actually Getting a Life

MS & Cannabis- I Am Actually Getting a Life

I’m super excited to be traveling to Denver tomorrow to attend IndoExpo.  I learned about the expo on Tuesday night and booked my flight yesterday.  BUT this wasn’t some crazy impulse decision – this involved a sleepless night and a lot of tossing...
Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Why Was I So Scared to Try Cannabis?

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Why Was I So Scared to Try Cannabis?

I am nearing my one year anniversary…of my first experience with using cannabis to help with the chronic pain that comes with my MS.  As I look back over the past year, and I recall just how intimidated I was at the start of this journey, I’m feeling proud of what I...
Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Marijuana Is Helping Me Get Back to Exercising

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: Marijuana Is Helping Me Get Back to Exercising

As a child I was always doing something. From soccer, swimming, skating and tennis to skiing every winter, getting exercise has always been a big part of my life.  I have always considered myself extremely lucky that I was already in shape, fit and strong when I was...
Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: My List of Top Strains for the Pain

Multiple Sclerosis & Cannabis: My List of Top Strains for the Pain

It has been nine months since I first stepped into a local dispensary, seeking relief from the chronic pain that had taken over my life.  I know that I am extremely fortunate to live in a state where it is legal (medically and recreationally.)  I know that it is...