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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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.

I found a lawyer who advertised "Free advice", over the internet, and wrote him. The only problem is that he's in Toronto. I'm not sure how much good that'll do.

I wrote a better e-mail to a law office in California, with "THE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE OF A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER WHO KNOWS YOUR RIGHTS".

Damn, sorry to hear about your troubles, BGIT. Sending some good Vibes/Karma your way, my friend.

These damned bas_ards that are running/ruining our country should be tarred and feathered or worse. We NEED legalization - PERIOD - NOW! Not just for medicinal purposes, but for recreational use as well. How many of you know anyone who has smoked pot and jumped in their care, only to crash head on into another person (sounds more like alcohol to me)????

I am sick and tired of having to be what some consider to be a criminal. I am a normal working stiff, who votes, pays taxes, and raised six kids without the governments help. I do not need anyone telling me what to do with my body. Makes me so damned mad... I'll climb down off my soapbox now.

I feel for you BGIT, and anyone else in the same situation.

God bless you guys!

Thanks, OldStoner!

Those important people, who could really make a difference in my life, can only worry about what they are trained to do. They spent their lives making something of themselves and they're not going to go "outside the box"; making decisions they know will, I guess, this is where my brain loses coherency.

I was thinking of making a thread titled, "A Tale of Two Brains", but, I'm sick of self-diagnoses.

BGIT, you're one strong person! I don't know if i could live with the kind of pain you describe. I probably would have ended it by now. Not saying by any means that that's what u should do though cause that would be horrible! The only thing u can do is stick it out and hope u have enough of your medicine to help u. U could always try to fight but it seems like it would be very expensive unless u could get someone to help u for free.

Beachguy, I forgot to ask, and pardon my stupidity, but what is T.B.I.?

Thank you, The Defiler.

OldStoner, it's traumatic brain injury.

If a lawyer did help me out, the whole world is going to know about him, or, her.

Or, them.

I got you, BGIT. I should have figured that one out by your post.

And your right, if you could get a lawyer that'd help, I'd plaster his name all over!

Good luck, and God bless!

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BGIT, you're one strong person! I don't know if i could live with the kind of pain you describe. I probably would have ended it by now. Not saying by any means that that's what u should do though cause that would be horrible! The only thing u can do is stick it out and hope u have enough of your medicine to help u. U could always try to fight but it seems like it would be very expensive unless u could get someone to help u for free.

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I thought a lot about what you said.

A couple things help. I played sports with injuries, but, I couldn't get over the hiccups, one game, and, pulled myself out. There's also the hope that I will get some herb. Without cannabis, I don't know where I'd be. Some people say it, and, I truly mean it: Cannabis gives me hope for tomorrow.

I see low options here.

1. Move to where mj is legal
2. Do the legal fight
3. Both
4. Continue to do what you are doing illegally

Of the options I see I would most likely do the fourth one myself and aim for the first. I have a feeling that's what you are pretty much doing now anyway.

I dont really hold out any hope for the legal fight myself. I read very recently of a case where a grandmother was ruled against in regards to her using MJ for her cancer. In my mind if they don't care about her.....they won't care about you.

I think you're absolutely best bet is to move somewhere legal.

I'll send good vibes your way Beachguy and wish you the best of luck with your fight.

Take care

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I think you're absolutely best bet is to move somewhere legal.

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Ghana?

Thank you, Weedhound. I'll remember the "good vibes". It's just hard doing it, illegally, when I've run out of things to sell.

We HAVE to get you growing.....

I stopped growing sometime in my teens. I don't think I'll ever reach six feet.

I have seeds up the ying-yang. I've thought about walking around and planting them, everywhere. Maybe, they'll catch. Probably not, though.

I'm also scared of the police, because I already have one possession charge.

Cops.......:wtf:

Even if you walked around planting them everywhere I have a funny feeling that wouldn't stay there and finish without getting nabbed by others.

Beachguy....have you tried the cannabis capsules recipe that Flame on did? Cut the amount of ganja you use by HUGE amounts...EASY to cook......TEENY AMOUNT of pot....have to buy less....GREAT high.....

http://boards.cannabis.com/recipes/1...tep-guide.html

Don't know how you normally like your ganja but this recipe will stretch things a LOOOONG way... ;) (not to mention easier to dispose of....no smell of passing pipe, easy to take with you etc......)

When I smoke it, I cough out a lot of cigarette phlegm. I, also, take a full-hit and I need three to get moving.

I've tried "pain relief cream with glucosamide" in it, I'll try cannabis capsules.

Thanks, again, Weedhound. I thought about growing, privately, but, the only place I'd be able to do it is going to be re-done by my apartment complex.

My one friend showed me a way of putting seeds in a cup, with a paper towel, and, said that they should sprout before you can take it and grow it as a plant. Do you know what this method is?

Where do I order the capsules? I need herb!

Anybody have any nice-smelling, green capsules?

I have been spending 94.8% of my monthly income on healing myself. It sounds like a lot, but, I don't make much.

Business managers are trying to help with that, currently. Trying to reduce it to 75.8%.

This would be a great world, if there were cannabis plants on every block. Just think of the CO2 reduction in the atmosphere. Global warming is just God's temper because people are killing his children.

That's why I think this method will work well for you......it will cut the amount of herb you use by a HUGE amount. I certainly wouldn't be without my herb either and to be honest if I couldn't grow I could NEVER afford what my hubby and I go through.

If you don't have the capsules don't stress...I ended up putting the stuff on a plate and letting it harden...then taking a knife and just cutting it into pieces. If you are using butter I'm sure it would work just as well (i used coconute oil) even if it cools a little softer and you can put the stuff on a cracker or something. :)

Hope this works for you....works wonderfully for us. I can't thank Flame enough for this great and easy recipe. :thumbsup:

I've never done the method where you crack the seed and then plant it. I always plant them and let them do all that work. ;)

Forgot....health food stores sell the empty capsules and I actually buy mine off Amazon.com.....size 00. :thumbsup:

The only problem is, Weedhound, is that movement frustrates me because there is pain when I apply pressure and pain when I release pressure, then pain when it rests. All three are different. Right now, my head is so torn up. It's hard to keep my concentration on serious thoughts. I need to think straight.

I have to pick up my girlfriend for work.

I am glad I found this community, for sure.

I honestly know VERY little about mmj but have heard from many that nerve pain seems to be what mj works best for. Also that DIFFERENT strains help in different ways. I've also heard the more indica your weed is.....the better pain control. That's pretty much the extent of my mmj knowledge. :(

You must not fear the cops. That's the thing that I've learned in living in a non-medical marijuana state. My state doesn't even have in the books that you can raise a medical defense, so I'm pretty much shit out of luck...The law doesn't say it helps me, so it doesn't help me regardless of if it does or not as far as they're concerned..If what you're doing to help you improve your quality of life is such a crime that the police need to put you in jail and lock you away, then so be it, that's the way you've got to think about it.

Friend, growing marijuana is the best way to get high quality marijuana for a miniscule cost, minus initial investment on equipment. Genetics are rather important...This website is full of information about growing, you're at the right place to get educated about it. I highly recommend growing it.

For pain you're going to want something indica dominant, those are higher in cbd which has a more drastic effect on the body, and causes you to be more tired and slow rather than 'high' as with sativa. You'll want something nice and indica for pain relief..

Go Mark!!!! :thumbsup:

The "lessor of two evils" defense is federally recognized, But you should take a lesson from the oppressed in china, They also spent much time moving from one oppressive province to another less oppressive province. You need MMJ, where you live you may be prosecuted.
If you move to another area, you'll relieve your pain and your anxiety of being caught. This is unfortunately what happens when gov. steps into personal matters.

Maybe take in a renter (not sure your living situation), someone who'd be willing to grow for you...

Man, nobody knows what's best for you but you. But you gotta find some way to grow, whether it be moving or stealth. It's not only good for your health but a wonderful hobby. Just remember, when you do, tell no one. Here's a pretty cool strain list. There's other lists around too.
http://boards.cannabis.com/strains-s...nice-list.html

I have tried sativa- versus indica-dominant. The nerves are not what cause the pain. The pain is the overwhelming factor as to my use of cannabis. Before the pain, in the seven-and-a-half years after the coma, I found that cannabis made me presentable to the world. I talked in complete sentences and never had to pause to remember what I was talking about. It was much like A.D.D./A.D.H.D. I never thought of the tinnitus, which worsens until seven days of "no cannabis-smoking". My brain seemed to even out and people thought that I was just like I was before the accident. Except for when I went back to school and couldn't afford much of it. My house-mates said that the difference between me, now and then, was like night and day.

I don't smoke for the psychoactive high. I've experimented with hard-drugs, before and after, and, noticed remarkable differences. The brain trauma made me permanently high and sativa brought me down to Earth.

A big problem is that half of my brain is slow(er), why would I want to bog myself down with indica?

I hear that indica does help with pain, but, it isn't muscle, bone, or, nerve pain.

It's just hell. Get me out of here.

Thanks for sticking with this thread, everyone.

Ah-ha!

Multiple strains for all my pains!