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Old 10-22-2009, 05:55 AM   #54 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Tully Mars
This person sounds like they have RSD.
No, but the perceived outcome is the same. They have a severe form of arthritis throughout the entire skeleton, with much of the focus on an onset injury in the spine.

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Originally Posted by Plan9 View Post
Dunno, I'm not a genius, but that "constant intense pain and suffering" bit sounds like a huge quality of life issue to me.

Somebody help me: Are we alive to just consume O2 or to actually interact with our environment in a meaningful fashion?

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Something tells me that pot isn't going to help that person any more than opiates, booze, or a bangin' stripper in their birthday cake.
See, this is the thing: this person does enjoy many of life's moments, including involvement with children and grandchildren. And I suspect this has something to do with a little MJ here and there.
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