I have been suffering from fibromyalgia since the late sixties, although the diagnosis was not official until 94. The pain and immobility became increasingly worse and worse through today. I have been treated by licensed doctors all that time taking prescription pain killer as prescribed by the attending physician. A couple of years ago, I refused any further pain medication from my doctor and began, reluctantly, smoking marijuana on occasion which I found had a massive influence on my pain tolerance. I began sleeping through the night and having much more energy the following day. After a period of time, I confided in my pastural friends who concinced me to give that up. After a short time, I found my tolerance to pain was reduced significantly. I no longer had a source for marijuana so I decided to try booze. Of course it worked, but it took massive amounts to give me relief and left me in worse shape at the end than before I drank. My doctor told me that they could no longer give me narcotics until I tested free of marijuana for three months. Oh, well! I guess I'll never have those drugs or alcohol as long as I can get the "weed".

Until the legislators develope compasion and empathy, I am resigned to break the law and take the chance on losing my income. In the meantime I will be trying to find a way to move where the my treatment is legal.