Crohn's disease at 17

[IEmPtYNeSsI]

i decided to try to see if smoking would help me last night, and i had no pain at all when i ate. it was the first time i have ate without pain for a very long time. am i able to be perscribed medical at 17? is there any way? or do i have to wate until im 18

[MPLSweedman]

ive been seeing a commercial on TV about chrohns disease, can i ask what it is?

about what you were asking, you need to be 18. i wouldnt show up on my 18th birthday either, itd look pretty shady

[IEmPtYNeSsI]

il post a discription from a page
"Crohn's disease is a severe intestinal disorder typified by sluggish digestion that can lead to total failure of GI reflexes. Intestinal bleeding can occur, and in many cases large sections of the intestines are removed in later stages. While cortisone (a steroid) and other noxious drugs may provide symptomatic relief in short-term therapy, there is no known cure for the disease and there is no pleasant prognosis in long-t erm treatment. Cannabis is found helpful in the management of Crohn's disease, not only as it is known to induce a healthy appetite through the endocannabinoid system, but more importantly, by reducing the swelling of irritated tissues."
Medical Marijuana - Crohn's Disease (http://www.cannabismd.net/crohns-disease/)

[Storm Crow]

In California, no doctor will give out a rec to a minor who is unaccompanied by a parent- and we are "easier" than R.I! You will have to convince a parent at the very least. I can give you a little help in that department- several scientific studies. It's easier to argue a point with a medical study in hand.

I lump the bowel diseases together since there is some doubt where one ends and another begins. Cannabis seems to help them all, so, no problem! :thumbsup:

Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients
Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/28584.php)

Cannabis may soothe inflamed bowels
Cannabis may soothe inflamed bowels - Current medical events - Hemp and Medicine - Welcome to www.hemp-info.ch! The specialist for hemp (Cannabis) in Switzerland (http://www.chanvre-info.ch/info/en/Cannabis-may-soothe-inflamed.html)

In the Human Colon: Cannabinoids Promote Epithelial Wound Healing
Elsevier (http://www.gastrojournal.org/article/PIIS0016508505009297/abstract)

Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis
Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis: The Hempire - [cannabis, legalise] (http://www.thehempire.com/index.php/cannabis/news/4650)

Cannabis Helps Ulcers And Crohn's Disease
Cannabis Helps Ulcers And Crohn's Disease: The Hempire - [cannabis, uk] (http://www.thehempire.com/index.php/cannabis/news/cannabis_helps_ulcers_and_crohns_disease)

Bowel Study Backs Cannabis Drugs
Bowel Study Backs Cannabis Drugs: The Hempire - [cannabis, legalise] (http://www.thehempire.com/index.php/cannabis/news/bowel_study_backs_cannabis_drugs)

Cannabis use by patients with inflammatory bowel disease
ScienceDirect - The Journal of Pain : (919) : : Cannabis use by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WKH-4NH15FJ-CK&_user=10&_coverDate=04%2F30%2F2007&_alid=654077552&_rdoc=143&_fmt=summary&_orig=search&_cdi=6907&_st=13&_docanchor=&view=c&_ct=1476&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=20cf4aea80fd25df12dcc522e0951943)

MARIJUANA AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) (anecdotal)
MARIHUANA AND IRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME by Christine (http://www.rxmarihuana.com/christine.htm)

Marijuana and Crohnâ??s Disease (anecdotal)
Crohnâ??s Disease by Marilyn Loskot (http://www.rxmarihuana.com/chrohns3.htm)

Mayo Study: Marijuana's THC Reduces Stomach Cramping
BBSNews - Mayo Study: Marijuana's THC Reduces Stomach Cramping (http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20061029211046523)

Anti-inflammatory compound from cannabis found in herbs
Anti-inflammatory compound from cannabis found in herbs (http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2008/June/24060801.asp)

Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice.
Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice. (http://marijuana.researchtoday.net/archive/5/6/1797.htm)

Cannabinoids and gastrointestinal motility: animal and human studies.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoids and gastrointestinal motility: animal and human studies. Journal article (http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/18924447/full_citation/Cannabinoids_and_gastrointestinal_motility:_animal _and_human_studies_)


Now read, and print whatever looks good. I hope you don't have to wait until you are 18 to get treated! (Those studies are all from the link below.)

My neighbor has Crohn's. He has had chunks of his intestine removed, is addicted to opiate patches and STILL is in pain. He won't think of trying cannabis! :(

Granny :hippy:

[IEmPtYNeSsI]

In California, no doctor will give out a rec to a minor who is unaccompanied by a parent- and we are "easier" than R.I! You will have to convince a parent at the very least. I can give you a little help in that department- several scientific studies. It's easier to argue a point with a medical study in hand.

I lump the bowel diseases together since there is some doubt where one ends and another begins. Cannabis seems to help them all, so, no problem! :thumbsup:

Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients
Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/28584.php)

Cannabis may soothe inflamed bowels
Cannabis may soothe inflamed bowels - Current medical events - Hemp and Medicine - Welcome to www.hemp-info.ch! The specialist for hemp (Cannabis) in Switzerland (http://www.chanvre-info.ch/info/en/Cannabis-may-soothe-inflamed.html)

In the Human Colon: Cannabinoids Promote Epithelial Wound Healing
Elsevier (http://www.gastrojournal.org/article/PIIS0016508505009297/abstract)

Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis
Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis: The Hempire - [cannabis, legalise] (http://www.thehempire.com/index.php/cannabis/news/4650)

Cannabis Helps Ulcers And Crohn's Disease
Cannabis Helps Ulcers And Crohn's Disease: The Hempire - [cannabis, uk] (http://www.thehempire.com/index.php/cannabis/news/cannabis_helps_ulcers_and_crohns_disease)

Bowel Study Backs Cannabis Drugs
Bowel Study Backs Cannabis Drugs: The Hempire - [cannabis, legalise] (http://www.thehempire.com/index.php/cannabis/news/bowel_study_backs_cannabis_drugs)

Cannabis use by patients with inflammatory bowel disease
ScienceDirect - The Journal of Pain : (919) : : Cannabis use by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WKH-4NH15FJ-CK&_user=10&_coverDate=04%2F30%2F2007&_alid=654077552&_rdoc=143&_fmt=summary&_orig=search&_cdi=6907&_st=13&_docanchor=&view=c&_ct=1476&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=20cf4aea80fd25df12dcc522e0951943)

MARIJUANA AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) (anecdotal)
MARIHUANA AND IRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME by Christine (http://www.rxmarihuana.com/christine.htm)

Marijuana and Crohnâ??s Disease (anecdotal)
Crohnâ??s Disease by Marilyn Loskot (http://www.rxmarihuana.com/chrohns3.htm)

Mayo Study: Marijuana's THC Reduces Stomach Cramping
BBSNews - Mayo Study: Marijuana's THC Reduces Stomach Cramping (http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20061029211046523)

Anti-inflammatory compound from cannabis found in herbs
Anti-inflammatory compound from cannabis found in herbs (http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2008/June/24060801.asp)

Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice.
Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice. (http://marijuana.researchtoday.net/archive/5/6/1797.htm)

Cannabinoids and gastrointestinal motility: animal and human studies.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoids and gastrointestinal motility: animal and human studies. Journal article (http://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/record/18924447/full_citation/Cannabinoids_and_gastrointestinal_motility:_animal _and_human_studies_)


Now read, and print whatever looks good. I hope you don't have to wait until you are 18 to get treated! (Those studies are all from the link below.)

My neighbor has Crohn's. He has had chunks of his intestine removed, is addicted to opiate patches and STILL is in pain. He won't think of trying cannabis! :(

Granny :hippy:

what if my parent does accmpany me?

[Storm Crow]

A couple visits back, and the cute receptionist was talking on the phone to someone who was asking that very question. She said the doctor WOULD give a rec to a minor- but only if the parent was there and signed a form stating s/he agreed with this course of treatment.

That's how it goes with my doc in California. Rhode Island doctors????? No idea!

Granny :hippy:

[Hollywierdtoker]

A couple visits back, and the cute receptionist was talking on the phone to someone who was asking that very question. She said the doctor WOULD give a rec to a minor- but only if the parent was there and signed a form stating s/he agreed with this course of treatment.

That's how it goes with my doc in California. Rhode Island doctors????? No idea!

Granny :hippy:I know a guy in CA who has had their recommendation since the age of 14. If you have a real medical problem you should have no problem in CA. I don't know about RI. Good luck though.

[Breukelen advocaat]

You could also have Celiac Disease, so it would be best to get checked for that as well, if you haven't already.

There was a study done in Italy a few years ago:

"The researchers conclude that there is a high prevalence of celiac disease in those with Crohns disease, and that all patients who are diagnosed with Crohns disease should begin a gluten-free diet at the time of diagnosis."

Celiac Disease Prevalence High in Patients with Crohn's Disease (http://www.celiac.com/articles/915/1/Celiac-Disease-Prevalence-High-in-Patients-with-Crohns-Disease/Page1.html)