I dont want to lower the tone ...but cannabis has worked wonders for me, significant spinal stenosis from a slipped disc C6-C7 has damaged my spinal cord and I have not had any prescription meds other than just after an op for 1 week...cannabis has hardly any side effects other than munchies or giggerling fits lol...I am not saying it works for everyone but it might,in some american states its used for many conditions , research on-line ...and dont be put off just because its illegal,this is your health and some unfair law that will soon be changed anyway should be ignored if it works and helps you...you can eat it in home made cookies,smoke it,drink a tea made from it,vaporise it ect.