Medical marijuana gets a start

SEBRING — After three years in remission, Marge Judy’s rheumatoid arthritis came back in May. Weekly Methotrexate shots seemed to improve the condition.

“A little,” said Judy, who lives in Lake Placid.

And Judy has tried Prednisone, but when her doctor decided to taper down to 5 milligrams every day, the pain became severe and chronic. Her eyes became dry and sensitive to light.

She threw away the prescription and went to the health food store for herbs and vitamins. She decided on diet, exercise, mind pain…