Obtaining a Medical Cannabis Card

[linearvermin]

I have had Osgood-Schlatter Disease since I was 13 years old. For those of you who do not know what Osgood-Schlatter Disease is, it is an overuse condition or injury of the knee that causes pain and swelling below the knee area over the shin bone. It is mainly caused through growing pains, however, at 18 years old I don't think it has resulted through growing. I am very active (this is what i think contributes to it the most), I skateboard almost every day as well as work out (my legs especially). The pain is very excruciating when just walking, not to mention skating, working out, and golfing. The doctor recommended standard things such as Advil, tylenol etc...but it has never worked. I have informed my doctor of this many times, but every time she says to just keep taking the Advil. I really feel that cannabis can help with the pain in my knee and was wondering how, if possible, I could get a cannabis card. I feel that if I consult my doctor with this idea she will blow me off and say no so I don't want to go to her with the situation. She is a great doctor overall...I just know that she will not be open to the idea of using cannabis as a method of pain relief. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Storm Crow]

My brother had a condition very similar to yours (they thought it was OSD at first, but changed their minds), and yes cannabis helped him. Hon, I hope you don't end up in a cast like my brother AND father did during their youth! Skateboarding is about the worst thing you could do to your knees!

You may wish to click on the link in my sig and scroll down to "Pain". Print your doc up a few (most are 1 or 2 pagers) and then turn her on to my post. She needs an education! Med schools don't teach about cannabis, so WE have to become our doctor's teachers! Here is the same post as in my link, but over at a Canadian medical site. I don't think your doc is quite ready for C.com - culture shock, ya know! LOL :wtf:

My birthday gift to you.... - TreatingYourself.COM Online Community (http://www.treatingyourself.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=23136)

If you are in California, yes, you could get a card. Get a copy of your medical records- just ask! If you feel compelled to give a reason, just say you wish to see a specialist about your knees. Scrape together the cash, check NORML for the list of cannabis friendly doctors, take your records, pay the doc and get legal! As long as you have a legitimate medical problem that cannabis helps, it is pretty straight forward!

And if by some off chance, you "convert" your doctor to our point of view, SHE can give you the recommendation- any doctor of medicine can! I doubt if she will see things our way just yet, usually it takes several exposures to new ideas, before they "take". (Lister and Pasteur come to mind)

So, go get your medical records and get legal! And slow down on the physical stuff! If you aren't careful, you'll end up with a cane in 20 years! - Granny:hippy:

[Annabiscay]

unfortunately I live in a place where my favorite medicine is frowned upon. its a common thing...we are all aware of.

I don't have a pain disorder or anything serious like cancer aids or glacoma but I have been on depression meds and diagonsed with a panic disorder possible m/d etc
AND I HATE ALL THE PILLS!

I would must rather consult with a doc to smoke than be dependant on these scary brain chemical zappers...

would this be possible??? I have read depression can be a diagonsis...any advice/experiences?



good news and im a movin! thanks for any words.

[Storm Crow]

My hubby is on SSI for chronic depression. It is the main thing he got his recommendation for, although at 66, he has his share of physical problems. But the law reads " (l) any other chronic or persistent medical condition that: (ii) if not alleviated may cause serious harm to the patient's safety or physical or mental health." Mental health is covered. Get your behind out here! Bring a copy of any medical records, especially any psychiatric ones. If you ain't got the records, then look for a "clinic" that charges the lowest fee. They tend to be less discriminating about who they give a recommendation to. Avoid Del Norte and Siskiyou counties- not good places for MMJ. San Diego county is "iffy".

And wait til you have that first "legal" joint! :stoned: You won't believe how much paranoia cuts into your high! - Granny:hippy:

[linearvermin]

Thank you very much Storm Crow! You have been more then helpful and I have printed several documents for my doctor to look at. If she disagrees, I will ask for my medical records and will check out NORML like you suggested. Thanks again for all the help!

[Nailhead]

If you are as honest and sincere when talking to your doctor as you were posting your issue with complete strangers, then she should be open to the idea. She might not write you the recommendation, but the worst she could do is say no. At the very least she could use you as a lab rat to see how marijuana helps your condition. Good doctors are constantly looking for new research into new drugs so if she is a good doctor she should be happy to have you as her patient! Good luck!

[GrinS]

i dont want to hijack a thread, but if ur a legal MMJ patient, can you smoke outside in the publics view? like lets say out on my apts porch, or even walking down the sidewalk downtown?

[extramadchicken]

as long as you have your card on you i think you can, but im not completely sure.

[Nailhead]

I'm not sure about walking on the sidewalk downtown, I have heard of one person who claims it is okay for him as long as he has his recommendation, but I would assume that depends on your local cops attitude torwards medical marijuana. Personally I think it's disrespectful because marijuana smoke can get others around you high, so I wouldn't do it more out of respect rather than avoiding a legal issue, but I do think it would be smart to not try it. As for on the porch of your apartment, many apartments complexes have rules against drugs, and Prop 215 does not specifically protect you, but even if having your recommendation did I wouldn't do it if the smoke was bothering your neighbors. Many apartment complexes have so many rules that if they really don't like something you are doing they can find another rule you are breaking as a reason to evict you, so for that reason I wouldn't do it unless you know your neighbors are cool with it, as well as your landlord.

In general you should remember that other people might not like smelling marijuana smoke, so it is wise to be respectful of that and keep your medication privately when possible.

[StickyfingahZ]

I was afraid of going and asking my doctor,since she is good freinds with my dad.Not that I was afraid she would tell him,but the fact thatthey get along so well,they probably have the same way of thinking,and my dad thinks marijuana is bad.
Look online and find a doctor......I did.Pain meds wernt working for me.

[Storm Crow]

Anonymous works! Get a friend (or use block letters) to address a package with a printout of, at least part of, my "Birthday" post- the link is below. The US mail doesn't look at return addresses, so make one up and send the good doctor some educational material! Rather than send her to C.com, use this URL instead- it from a nice little Canadian MMJ site. Might go over better, since she's a doctor!

My birthday gift to you.... - TreatingYourself.COM Online Community (http://www.treatingyourself.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=23136)

The med schools don't teach about cannabis, so it is up to US to educate our doctors. All most of them know is the government line about cannabis! :(

How about we all make a New Year's Resolution to educate our doctors? Anonymously, if need be, face to face if possible! :thumbsup:

Granny:hippy:


ps-Yes, my GP doctor knows- and he used to use in his med school days! But he's way scared of the Feds. I give him the occasional study. Keeps his brain working!

[luvfriday]

i dont want to hijack a thread, but if ur a legal MMJ patient, can you smoke outside in the publics view? like lets say out on my apts porch, or even walking down the sidewalk downtown?


No say for instance you are in a School Zone, or at one time known as a drug fee zone. If you are within the boundaries of the Drug Free Zone you are only allowed to smoke in a private residence. Additionally actually having a smoking on the campus is not allowed by anyone with or without a MMJ. Makes you wonder what idiot thought he had the right to just light up anywhere?

[MagickBlunt1]

I had surgery on my elbow and had 3 screws placed in, I can't straigten it out fully, and some days it gets really stiff and hurts like hell. Would this be a good enough reason to get a card?

[Storm Crow]

Magick, does it interfere with normal activities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act? Is it chronic pain? Do you have a "neat" scar to show the doctor? If so, then yes, especially if you have your medical records.- Granny:hippy:

[Storm Crow]

Go for it!- Granny:hippy:

[jmello]

so how hard is it to get a license??? i live in a state where i can obtain one but the only thing i can point out is depression and MAYBE fibro myalgia (i have symptoms and it runs in the fam)...is that good enough?

[StickyfingahZ]

If it makes life hard...or difficult.
All I needed was my chirpractor saying I have Chronic Back pain.I was nervous too

[Nailhead]

so how hard is it to get a license??? i live in a state where i can obtain one but the only thing i can point out is depression and MAYBE fibro myalgia (i have symptoms and it runs in the fam)...is that good enough?

You really have to dig up and read what your state's law says regarding medical marijuana. For instance, in Canada only certain conditions listed in their law are allowed, but in Calfornia the law is written more broadly so it is easier to be recommended in some places. This pretty much allows everyone that can benefit from marijuana the ability to obtain it legally, unfortunately, this has also contributed to its abuse, no different than how easy it is to abuse pharmaceuticals I should add.

Try a google search with your states name, and medical marijuana to look for the law, or tell us which state it is and someone can help you out with that. How hard it is to be legal really depends on how open your doctor is to treating you even with controversial medicines. Even though they are protected by the law, many are still worried to recommend marijuana than they should be. There are medical marijuana specialists as well, which is where I found help for my battle against Crohn's Disease.

[Justonevoice]

so how hard is it to get a license??? i live in a state where i can obtain one but the only thing i can point out is depression and MAYBE fibro myalgia (i have symptoms and it runs in the fam)...is that good enough?

I think that you mean a Doctors Recomendation! There is no license.

[shangeet]

Think that you are from thailand... (the flag shown)

The problem is that Death penalty is possible for drug offenses under Thai law. Extrajudicial killings also alleged. (but frequently used)

Now its yours what will you do? :(

We are living a happy life, you come and visit our country and join the party. :cool:


Best clinics to get a medical marijuana card in Orange County, California (http://www.health-is-wealth.org/medicalmarijuanaevaluationsandrecommendations/) :thumbsup: