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I have not decided what treatment to pursue yet, but I am only looking for back and neurologist specialists, who will advise me of what my best treatment choices are. I have already had two back surgeries, which were supposed to help, but have had zero effect, or made my condition worse. The treatment I received from the Nursing staff in both hospitals after my surgeries was nothing short of terrible, though both doctors did a good job of completing the work they were scheduled to perform. The procedures just did not help me.

@Intuition,

I am glad that you have had good success with the NHS in the UK, but some people would disagree with you about the quality of care they provide. I would not consider Cuba as an alternative to the USA, Canada, or Europe for health care. They might be cheap, but I doubt they are better doctors and facilities there than the other countries I listed. I also don't consider Cannabis as a solution, just a temporary help with my pain that is only a substitute for the Opiod medications I am on now. I don't see much point in switching to Cannibis, unless there are no more treatments that can be tried to actually reduce my pain permanently and lower, or remove the need for any pain medications. I will only switch to Cannibis if I still need to use Opiod medications after all treatments have been exhausted.

My very good friend, an American living in France, has convinced me that I will receive better treatment from medical professionals in France, which is one of the main reasons I am visiting France to seek treatment, and possibly look for specialists in other European countries as well.

[ Edited by amigadave 10.11.2013 - 05:55 ]