Join me in a shout out hello to DU member, UglyGreed...he hasn't been

[UglyGreed]

46. I have not been looking at the site

until today. I was just getting overwhelmed with all the bickering and needed to take a break. I wanted to thank everyone for the kind words. I'm not good at receiving kindness since it been a long time people other than my wife and children have been kind to me. Your words are greatly appreciated. Like I like to say empathy is very important and means a lot and it is not very hard to do.

Here is a quick update on my chronic pain issue.

I had some more tests done to prove once again I suffer from neuropathic pain to be able to receive medical marijuana. Had a new CT scan it revealed that the degenerative disc disease has eroded all my discs in my lower lumbar area to the point I'm almost bone to bone in the entire area I also have other problems but I won't go into that. I also had some nerve conduction velocity testing and other nerve testing done which proved I do suffer from neuropathy in my cervical and lower lumbar regions. After all that I did get my card but the out of pocket cost for the MJ would $4800.00 per year here in NY. I won the battle but it seems I lost the war....... After two years I may just have to go back on the pain medication if I am allowed.

Thank you all again.