Medical Cannabis for CRPS with Vincent Carlesi, MD - RSDSA

Vincent Carlesi, MD, of Pain Management Associates of Connecticut in Stamford is an anesthesiologist who discusses his use of medical cannabis to treat CRPS.
To learn more about complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), visit Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA)’s website at rsds.org. #RSDSA #CRPS #RSD

[@nateone6632]

First thing I've found with cannabis and crps in the same sentence... And its RSDSA awesome stuff

[@nateone6632]

Much love for you brother. You're doing gods work

[@joshlanzer9571]

I have cprs I was very addicted to benzos and narcotics for my pain and anxiety ive been sober off narcotics and benzos for 9 years now thanks for medical marijuana I feel much better now that I'm on medical marijuana when I was on the pills I felt like I was living in a fog and wasn't able to function well being with my family since I have been on medical marijuana im able to play with my 10 year old daughter and more active

[@dennisharold5030]

Weedborn is full of amazing CBD products. These have helped me tremendously.

[@sharicooper-michener8177]

Do you have RSD air CRPS? SC will not allow large doses of CBDs so we have no other helps out there when all else does not stop the horrible constant burning of this disease

[@edwarddoyle3025]

My C.R.P.S brought on such a deep depression and anxiety was horrible i was given opioids and was overdosing accidentally constantly so i started smoking and its so much better it's 1,000 X Better and safer

[@sharicooper-michener8177]

I have taken Opiates but do not try to elevate pain but makes it doable and therefore nonoverdosing

[@ariamembreno6119]

I have CRPS and I want to do this!!! I have stuck to Cbd and was surprised the immediate difference when I put it on my hand!!!!

[@sandy1617]

Could you please add a link to the slides for this talk? I'm very interested in seeing them. Thank you.

[@RSDSA]

Hello, Sandy! All of the slides from our presentations can be found on this page: rsds.org/educational-presentations. The direct link for these slides is here: rsds.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Carlesi-MEDICAL-CANNABIS-TALK.pdf

[@tamurabroselow3796]

So right how much cannabis helps! CBD drops under my tongue daily has helped me so much. I'm no longer on opiods i've been on since 1994. i can finally sleep.

[@goddessgirl5891]

Hello, I have severe pain from CRPS. Do CBD drops come in different concentrations? How many drops do you take? And how many times a day? I have no idea how to "dose" myself! Thanks, Gigi

[@sharicooper-michener8177]

How much under tongue please and what kind. I have had this for over 45 years with not help except lately the Opiates. I bought some of the oil but have had no relief. Maybe I need a different one. Sure would appreciate your input, god Bless

[@sharicooper-michener8177]

@@goddessgirl5891did you find out how much of the oil under tongue for CPRS/RSD? I have had severe burning and problems from it for over 45 years. I bought some of the oil and gummies but yet no relief? Would apppreciate any help

[@nikoluv2186]

Thank you

[@sharicooper-michener8177]

I feel opiates are good if you try not to relieve all the pain but a managed pain. That way you will not overdose. Pain management doctors are the way to go. Some states will not allow the pot to be used and opiates are the only way to choose living with CRPS/RSD.

[@andreacagle208]

As a 20 year CRPS patient, in California, where cannabis is legal, I’m surprised to hear what he has to say. My CRPS specialist specifically told me medical marijuana was contraindicated with CRPS as treatment. So when an orthopedic surgeon recommended it, I did not give him any credence. I think I will ask my doctor to watch this video.

[@kcw7649]

So very sorry that you had a Dr. who made a comment like that without being informed. I was recommended it by a neurologist years and years ago. Cannabis helped keep me from committing suicide. Ketamine infusions have been the most effective and I have at least a small life now.

[@kimberlyk9161]

yes it does help with pain Im so greatfull for it.I never in my life would I ever have to use a drug like this.Talk with your Dr.s I dont abuse it I do it with the oils they work very well. NO NARCOTICS!!

[@mattbru851]

How can we get your slides?

[@RSDSA]

Hello, Matt. View Dr. Carlesi's slides here: rsds.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Carlesi-MEDICAL-CANNABIS-TALK.pdf. Slides from all our conferences can be found here: rsds.org/educational-presentations

[@RSDSA]

rsds.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Carlesi-MEDICAL-CANNABIS-TALK.pdf

[@mattbru851]

Thank you

[@kimberlyk9161]

no one has ever overdosed on cannaabis !!

[@tallykaczynski3257]

Maybe if part of medical school should be to undergo at least 24 hours with a chronic pain syndrome. CRPS and centralized pain syndrome would be best.

[@_005]

If you're looking for the CRPS information skip through the bullshit and go to 29:34 but that's pretty much useless.

[@HambyKenneth]

005 thanks friend.

[@KingdomDV]

Why don't you show the damn power point?

[@bethfillingim7610]

I live in Tenn where my dr does not even consider cannabis as treatment fro my RSD. MY thoughts are in Gods word, He gives us all seed baring plants. I saw a t-shirt in Thailand that read, God made weed , man made drugs who do you trust.. I would love to see how cannabis would effect my pain levels.. I hate, hate taking all these opioids.. Fentanyl, Oxi, Gabapentin. Then is the other issue..I am under workman's comp.. Where I can't see them paying for cannabis. Can anyone shine a light to make this impossible possible. ??😢

[@andreacagle208]

Because all forms of marijuana are illegal in Tennessee

[@marybeth37]

This is 5 years ago now and not much different. I know you are a good man but I am a CRPS patient, you are not even talking about it …. I know you will but……

[@attlee2010]

Err... umm... 🤯

[@RSDSA]

May we help? You can contact us at [e-mail]

[@peterchristian1815]

Yeah, pretty useless reply there attlee2010

[@nateone6632]

America is insane .. Jump on cannabis legalization... Your state will be rich and less people burden the healthcare system

[@nateone6632]

Um+Uh.... ×1000... Lol it's ok i get nervous speaking too.. But you're killing me

[@nateone6632]

You need to stop saying um ... Just stop taking and collect your thoughts... Lol if i smoked a joint every time you said um or uhh I'd be the first person to OD and die from Cannabis

[@jasungraham8325]

lololololol

[@rinanorden2343]

@lfbismeHave some grace. He is a medical doctor and not a trained public speaker where they can teach him to not use the ‘umm fillers’ and rather pause to collect his thoughts. It is people like yourself that will allways look for ‘something’ to critesise and missing the whole point of this talk. Thank you doctor for a very insightfull talk. As a CRPS patient myself and tried everything, this indeed looks like a save alternative👍🏼👏🏼

[@nateone6632]

I stopped watching because you kept saying uh and umm... Please acknowledge you did this next time