In this next video in our “Elbow Surgery: A Patient’s Perspective” series, we’re talking about medical cannabis.
After elbow surgery, you’re likely going to experience physical pain. And, while taking opioid and/or narcotic medications after surgery can reduce pain, you probably don’t want to be taking these strong pain meds forever. Enter an alternative option for pain relief… medical cannabis!
In this video, I discuss obtaining a medical cannabis card and how medical cannabis can reduce pain. I share three types of medical cannabis that can be used for pain reduction.
Here is a link to the American Cannabis Nurses Association: https://www.cannabisnurses.org/.
To connect, visit me at https://elizabethscala.com/about-elizabeth-scala/.
Check out the book, What Happens After Elbow Surgery, here: https://amzn.to/3cFZh6j.
Disclaimer: I am not your medical professional. If you are under the care of a medical professional (e.g., surgeon, nurse practitioner, physician, occupational therapist, physical therapist) please honor any restrictions placed you by these healthcare providers.
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