I just got my medical card here in MA. I started back in 2008 when I ran out of options. i took every horrible pill they gave me, especially the steriods were the worst (and best unfortunately). When I decided to try it it was only researched in AU and UK with promising results. When I was younger I did it a lot but once older quit for 10-15 years until this happened.
For those who think it is crap I can tell you without any doubt in my mind whatsover IT WORKS and works WELL at least for me. During my worst episodes it would give me a couple of hours of relief from feeling I had to go. It also helped my appetite and attitude. I still smoke everyday to this date and aside from a couple of setbacks have felt great.
I had one time where I was not at a place I could go other than a corn field and I mean it was coming out one way or another! I smoked very little and within a minute I felt normal. I went home, ate, took my time and eventually used the bathroom. It is not always like that but that proved to me beyond any doubt it has a very positive effect. Its a triple shot:
No pain
No urgency
Great appetite
Hang in there because it will be medically legal everywhere soon I believe.