Today I had the opportunity to evaluate a patient who just had surgery to repair a fractured left wrist (radius) as a result of a motor cycle accident.   Typically patients that suffer from post operative pain get prescribed opiate narcotics such as vicodin, oxycontin and percocet.  The problem with that is that many patients can’t take those medications because of the side effects.   As a result more and more patients are turning to cannabis to control their pain.   This patient was medicating once before he went to bed each day since the surgery.  He has not had to take one percocet that he was prescribed by his orthopedic surgeon.   In addition he has been sleeping “great” which is a plus when trying to recover from surgery.

The University of California at San Diego’s Cannabis Research Center completed a study that showed that even in small doses cannabis provided adequate pain control.   They determined that patients do not have to “get high” to get the benefit from the plant.   That is significant because many patients still ned to be able to function while they are medicated.

Opiates not only cause similar cerebral alteration but are nauseating, constipating and can be highly addicting.   For this reason many patients are afraid to try them.  In addition many patients state that they simply “do not work.”

If you are scheduled for surgery or are suffering from post operative pain and would like to see if cannabis can improve the quality of your life simply schedule an appointment with my staff and I will be happy to take care of you.  877-721-0047 or pre-qualify for free at www.mcsocal.com