Re: Legs feet discolored when dangling or cold / Marijuana

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone!

My feet also turned cold, and dark purple when I was sitting.

I found four things that help. 1. Infrared Sauna 2. Exercise in my hot tub,

3. put my legs up, 4. A small bite of a Marijuana Brownie before I go to bed.

I have always been against drugs (you'll hear me say this time after time) I

seldom drink alcohol, and I take no prescription drugs...So, when my

naturopath mentioned to me all the success people were having with

Marijuana...it took me awhile to go beyond the perceptions I had regarding

the Herb.

In Oregon you can get a legal card, which I did, and I have tried it for a

year. It helped my breathing, swelling, eating habits, digestion,

circulation and stress.

Before I tried Marijuana I had to keep my feet up all day, and they were

still cold, swollen at least twice the size of a normal foot, and it was

very painful. Now, if I eat a small amount of marijuana before I go to bed, my

feet look like feet.

I did try to go off the marijuana. Within 2 weeks my feet were back to the

swollen, cold and painful feet.

I don't think there is any negative side effect because I take so little, but

who really knows...

Kay

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I don't have the color change thing, but my feet are always, always cold.

Here's an update on my marijuana situation: I've had the same neurologist, whom

I like a lot, for years. But he's with Kaiser in San ,CA , an easy drive,

BUT I've just given up driving and sold my car, because my hands are now

affected to the extent that even driving with hand controls is difficult. So I

switched to a neuro in Oakland Kaiser, which is closer and which I can reach

more easily with public transit. He's a real jewel - knows all about

neuromuscular diseases, including CMT (gasp!).

When I asked about medical marijuana, he provided me with a form letter on the

Kaiser letterhead (gasp again!) authorizing me to purchase medical marijuana if

needed for pain. I haven't done anything about it yet. I'm also anti-drug,

Kay, and want to proceed with caution. Since a side effect can be apathy and

lethargy, I'm concerned, because I'm already half dead by mid-afternoon in spite

of taking Provigil. What I need is more energy, not less. I also feel that the

pain itself contributes to the fatigue, so the marijuana is worth a try.

Thanks to all who have chimed in with comments and suggestions about using

marijuana.

Have a glorious Easter.

Ruth

[Guest guest]

Ruth,

I don't like meds at all...wish I didn't have to take BP meds. Feel awful on the

stuff. Would like to try marijuana but worry about getting in trouble. Don't

want to be tired..or more tired then I am!

I don't drive either but my partner does no transportation out here in the

boonies..My hands are bad too and with the AFOs I had trouble driving ..Felt

sorry for the other drivers..They were not safe. LOL!

I'm either to cold or to hot ...Gees... tried to live in Fla. thought I was

going to die! So came back to Mnn.think I'll get a snowmobile suit and wear it

in the house..........burrrrrrr

Geri

[Guest guest]

Hi Kay -

Everyone's emails have been very helpful regarding the color and coldness of the

feet. I have struggled with that as well, but I hadn't seen anyone complain

about swelling of the legs and feet until your email came through. My legs are

always swollen now - did you ever ask a doctor to see if there would be side

affects after a period of time? I also appreciate your input about the medical

marijuana. I have not been a fan of legalizing marijuana for medical reasons -

until now, now that I can understand the other side of it. I am not in pain

yet, although my feet tingle a lot more than they ever did. So, I will keep a

more open mind. Thanks for sharing the benefits.

Ann