I do take hemp oil capsules, along with flax seed oil. Together, they seem to be a pretty good anti-inflammatory. However, it's been becoming harder and harder to find hemp seed oil. I may be forced to start experimenting with other essential-fatty-acids oils. I would think that marijauna would be worse for people with carpal tunnel since an increase in bloodflow would increase the pressure in the carpal tunnel. I'm just speculating. > From: "Irene A. Fuerst" <http://www.MINDSPRING.COM/~ifuerst> > Date: Wed Dec 1, 10:18am > > I'm afraid I wasn't being clear. I was not comparing the positive or negative effects of any > specific drugs (outside of pointing out that naproxen, iboprofen, and their relatives have multiple > benefits). I was pointing out that the cost/benefit ratio of marijuana is skewed by its legal > status. I am not, personally, in favor of prohibition, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. > > Also, the authorities take a particularly dim view of keeping marijuana in a house where there are > minors. > > Irene