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Pediatric: Cannabis vs Opiods for pain management?My step-son (13M, 238lbs, 6'3) fractured the growth plate on the back of his ankle today. We were given hydrocodone but he has gotten very agitated/rage-y on painkillers before.Also, there is a history of opioid abuse/addiction on one parent's side and general substance abuse/addiction on the other so we're all very skeptical to give him anything. Two of us parents have used medical marijuana as a replacement for pain medication effectively.Which would be considered the lesser of two evils here? Either way we would mostly be giving it to him once a day to help him sleep.
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Besides hydrocodone. Is he on any nsaids? (Ibuprofen,naproxen,etc) I assume the hydrocodone is in combo with acetaminophen. Cannabis has and is used for some pain control but it really depends on the legality in your state/country.
Nutrition Response Testing21M 165lbs 5'10 I think this is not scientific or accurate but am looking for other opinions. The idea that the body responds differently depending what bottled supplement or substance someone is holding doesn't make sense to me at all. I haven't been able to find any detailed explanation online about the rationale behind this. Still, nutrition response testing is quite widespread and used by many doctors, which is difficult to understand. Do they legitimately believe it works or are they just trying to appeal to more clients/make more money? The fact that Freddie Ulan(founder of nutrition response testing) is a known scientologist is also a red flag to me. My mom is convinced that this works and wants to take me. What are your thoughts?
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