Who do I contact? Somebody shoot me down.

I want to know what to do now. I can't take this battle between my cerebral hemispheres. As a T.B.I. survivor, my left-cerebral hemisphere was greatly affected and is slower, now. As an accident victim, my right-cerebral hemisphere is telling me my left-side hurts.

My third day, without herb, an ophthalmologist could tell the different speeds of the sides of my brain, and, how they weren't working together. The third day is, also, when I give up on my left-side and use a cane for the pain.

I have gone through all forms of legal medicine, as I was involved in a lawsuit. The Doctors couldn't tell my lawyers anything. No medicine worked. All the tests were negative. Minimal nerve damage, if that. Minimal pain and suffering awarded for the lawsuit. The M.D./O.D. who was treating me for the lawsuit knows that cannabis healed when no others did. My primary care physician knows the same, as well. Over five years of daily pain.

It significantly speeds up the injured areas in the part of my brain where the damage was mostly done. It heals the pain that the other part feels, all the way up the left-side of my body.

I want to know how I get it Federally approved, because I am not going to be able to sustain life, outside of Virginia.

I have written my representative to Congress, and, she has written me three times. Although, she wasn't in support of it two years ago, should I contact her to find out the steps that I need to take to get Federally approved? Because I'm going all out, here. There's no reason for me not to.

The last I read the federal program was shut down and only the original participants injoy the federal program. But more and more states are passing legislation for MMJ use. Just be aware of what they other states require in the way of doctor proof and quantity of weed allowed.Check with NORML.

You have a medical condition which only marijuana can heal. Because of the Controlled Substance Act, you cannot get marijuana unless it is legal in your state. Your best bet would be to move, or to sue the federal government (get a REALLY good lawyer). However, you have a slim shot due to precedent.. Raich v. Ashcroft. Supreme court turned it down, as did the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Good luck.

No possibility of moving to Cali or Canada? That sucks bro.

Thanks, everyone. I tried moving last November, but, it was too hard on me financially. I made it four months and never got a chance to see a doctor whom I was advised to see. It's not like I traveled to the neighboring state, no. I flip my world upside down and move half way across the country on my credit card, pay for rent on my credit card, and, even took out 12-25% cash advances just to get a small bag of herb. I'm slowly ruining my life, and, I like it better this way because I'm the only one that I can blame. If I wanted to, I could be jovial and love-spreading, but, because I can't look past what has happened to me, I let myself down.

My niece's birthday party is tomorrow night and I'm afraid to go. I have to deal with the fight of my life, all day, and, then go over to my brother's for my 11-year-old niece's birthday and cake/ice cream. I can't slap a sign on my head saying that I'm now an invalid, please excuse me.

And I made a mistake of getting a girlfriend who needs my help in her life. Who am I to think that I can help someone?

r0k, I'll have to look into your answer. I did contact a lawyer, who said that he was no longer involved, but, I was given two more to contact; never received feedback from either (both were in California).

I have never discussed my case with a lawyer. I can't afford one, so the only possible way is if someone takes my case for "human interest and concern" only. I feel that God played a joke on me. Or, maybe the joke's on the world. Either way, I feel it.

"There's nothing more I can do for you."
"Other than that, there's nothing more I can do for you."
"Well, hang in there."
"Why would you want to leave Virginia?"

The first three statements were from doctors. The fourth was from Michael Krawitz, of N.O.R.M.L.

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Originally Posted by beachguy in thongs

Thanks, everyone. I tried moving last November, but, it was too hard on me financially. I made it four months and never got a chance to see a doctor whom I was advised to see. It's not like I traveled to the neighboring state, no. I flip my world upside down and move half way across the country on my credit card, pay for rent on my credit card, and, even took out 12-25% cash advances just to get a small bag of herb. I'm slowly ruining my life, and, I like it better this way because I'm the only one that I can blame. If I wanted to, I could be jovial and love-spreading, but, because I can't look past what has happened to me, I let myself down.

My niece's birthday party is tomorrow night and I'm afraid to go. I have to deal with the fight of my life, all day, and, then go over to my brother's for my 11-year-old niece's birthday and cake/ice cream. I can't slap a sign on my head saying that I'm now an invalid, please excuse me.

And I made a mistake of getting a girlfriend who needs my help in her life. Who am I to think that I can help someone?

r0k, I'll have to look into your answer. I did contact a lawyer, who said that he was no longer involved, but, I was given two more to contact; never received feedback from either (both were in California).

I have never discussed my case with a lawyer. I can't afford one, so the only possible way is if someone takes my case for "human interest and concern" only. I feel that God played a joke on me. Or, maybe the joke's on the world. Either way, I feel it.

"There's nothing more I can do for you."
"Other than that, there's nothing more I can do for you."
"Well, hang in there."
"Why would you want to leave Virginia?"

The first three statements were from doctors. The fourth was from Michael Krawitz, of N.O.R.M.L.

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That really sucks man.

Maybe you can just move out to the country and grow your own?

I highly doubt people that don't buy or sell, and just grow and smoke at home get busted very often.

I also had a disappointing experience with NORML. After a run-in with the cops in Maine when I got charged with a crime not listed under "Maine marijuana laws" on their website, I sent them an e-mail requesting they add the law to the list.

I got back a form letter telling me to look on their website for the laws in Maine.

I realized they hadn't read it, and I called them on the phone. The guy I talked to was very defensive and a little rude. I thanked him for the hard work they had been doing, and politely asked them to list the law on their site. They still haven't. Oh well.

Anyway, I hope you can get shitloads of weed without having to worry about it. Good luck. Sending positive thoughts your way, my friend.

I never would've thought that I would end up like this. I hope for the same thing, also, Nomad. I want to be able to heal myself without worrying about running dry. With that worry, I fight through everyday with the pain that I can handle. Sometimes, I'll endure a day with bliss, but, five out of seven days, it's frustration.

I still have to change my address with all these places because I recently moved. The work never stops.

Beachguy, I'm going to tell you what I would do in your position.. First off, find a lawyer who you could afford, or a firm that'll do it for free. Then I'd take on the federal government in court. If you want to do anything of the sort, make sure to get a ton of media coverage, as it will only help. If the precedent has already been set, don't worry, there is always jury nullification. A jury has the power to change the law.

Good luck, keep us posted.

Do you have enough money to move to Amsterdam? If its damaging you this much you should definitely consider it.

I was born in Amsterdam, BathingApes. Too bad it was Amsterdam, New York.

r0k, if I could find someone who'll take my case on for free, I'd offer my life to them.

This is my whole life. Waking up in pain, seeing how everything affects every part of it, feeling "lopsided" because my brain moves at different speeds, smoking one hit of marijuana to cure everything, and, then waiting for the pain to settle back in.

I wake up to go to the bathroom but I'm afraid to take the first step out of bed. If I knew that there I had something to cure me, I'd get out of bed, feet first. Instead, because I never built up a career, I'm teetering on the edge of flat-broke.