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Brian Fitzgerald, Springfield, Mass.I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about 40 years ago. I suffer from extreme stiffness in my joints and severe muscle spasms. Of all the medications I've taken to control my symptoms, marijuana is the only one that works. If Massachusetts enacts a medical marijuana law, I’ll have safe and legal access to my medicine. Read More |
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Marcy Duda, Ware, Mass.I'm a grandmother who uses medical marijuana to control the severe pain and headaches caused by nerve damage associated with brain surgery. I have been prescribed highly addictive painkillers such as OxyContin to control this pain, but it was simply too addictive and debilitating for me to continue using. Marijuana has allowed me to cut back on my prescription narcotics, function normally, and enjoy time with my family once again. Read More |
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Ken, Massachusetts medical marijuana patientHello, my name is Ken and I'm a 58-year-old multiple sclerosis patient who uses medical marijuana to control my muscle spasms, allowing me to sleep at night. Read More |
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Silas BennettMy name is Lorraine Kerz and I am the mother of Silas Bennett. Silas died May 27, 2008 at age 29, after a grueling battle with cancer. During that time, I witnessed how chemotherapy and harsh medications left Silas weak and physically ill. Medical marijuana helped relieve the nausea associated with his chemo and gave him back his appetite. I support the proposed medical marijuana law because I believe that seriously ill patients should be able to use this medicine legally in the state of Massachusetts. Read More |
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Tom KellyMy name is Tom Kelly, and I’m from Littleton. I am a business owner and a veteran. Like many veterans, I experience health problems which I attribute to my time spent in the armed forces. I am much more comfortable addressing my symptoms with medical marijuana, which helps me with my pain and nausea without risking harm to my liver, which is already compromised. I believe that the decision to use medical marijuana should be made by doctors and patients. It is outrageous that I am pushed towards potentially deadly painkillers that are available by prescription when a much healthier alternative exists. Read More |
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