do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
1. You must have insurance.
2. You must be in chronic pain (lasting more than 3 mos.)
3. You must have medical evidence. (mri's, ct's, x-rays, surgeries, etc.)
4. You must be willing to pursue continuing treatment, mmj can't be the only thing you seek. You must be willing to try the meds, injections, physical therapy.....
5. You must be professional. Sorry, but face tattoos and mohawks, or rapper jeans below the ass and a big gold chain will be turned down for the card. At least look professional at the doc's.
My doctor is a pain management specialist in rhode island. He is extremely laid back, very attentive, and genuinely good at his job. I have sent five ppl to see him, and three have been approved for the card on the spot(bring the paper with you please!). one didn't qualify as chronic pain, the other has to go through more thorough treatment before obtaining that ever elusive signature. That said, it is a small office, and there are often waits of over two hours after your appointment. Please use this forum's email system to mail me with your specifics. only then will i give up the name. you don't have to give me any personal info, just the nature of your pain and the course of treatment you have taken already. thanks, i hope i can help many!
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
do you have any info on becoming a caregiver? I am going to the meeting tomorrow at RIPAC, but if you could give me any help it would be appreciated.Thanks.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
specifically, what questions do you have? i will also be at the meeting tomorrow...
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
Hello my name is Vlad I have Hepatitis C since 2004 and I have all recent tests done in January 2010 can I be helped with the recommendation for mmj thank you
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
Hey wkpjr good luck getting any response from this post. I have been somewhat unsuccesfull thus far. If Ljiml actually gets back please keep me in mind. Have any of you guys who posted for help heard anything from Ljiml?
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
Hello, I am looking to find alternative treatment to chronic back pain due to herniated disk, bulging disk, and pinched nerve. luckily /sadly it is not severe enough for surgery yet so the only thing I can do is take pain meds (twice daily ibuprofen 800mg and percocet) and live with the pain. Anyone who has chronic pain will understand that pills will only do so much and the side effects can sometimes be overwhelming. I have lived in providence for 3 years temporarily but rely on doctors in NJ, so since I am now more in RI i think its time to find a doctor around here. I was wondering if something like my circumstance is something covered and if there are any doctors in the providence area that someone could recommend. I have a MRI to back up my story.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
OR you can just PM me and ill send you to a doctor that charges you a set fee and its a 101% chance you get your card. no need to bring paper work he has it and fills everything out for you.. walk in pay and walk out with your papers..
no need for sob storys or bore people to death with all the reasons why you need your card..
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
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Originally Posted by ljiml420
1. You must have insurance.
2. You must be in chronic pain (lasting more than 3 mos.)
3. You must have medical evidence. (mri's, ct's, x-rays, surgeries, etc.)
4. You must be willing to pursue continuing treatment, mmj can't be the only thing you seek. You must be willing to try the meds, injections, physical therapy.....
5. You must be professional. Sorry, but face tattoos and mohawks, or rapper jeans below the ass and a big gold chain will be turned down for the card. At least look professional at the doc's.
My doctor is a pain management specialist in rhode island. He is extremely laid back, very attentive, and genuinely good at his job. I have sent five ppl to see him, and three have been approved for the card on the spot(bring the paper with you please!). one didn't qualify as chronic pain, the other has to go through more thorough treatment before obtaining that ever elusive signature. That said, it is a small office, and there are often waits of over two hours after your appointment. Please use this forum's email system to mail me with your specifics. only then will i give up the name. you don't have to give me any personal info, just the nature of your pain and the course of treatment you have taken already. thanks, i hope i can help many!
i have RA, Hep C(but not taking any treatment right now) and i have Degenerative Disc Disease in my back. right now on 100 (750mg) Hydrocodone every 25 days, and not working. I am in consent pain. Do you think the Dr. would see me? Be waiting to hear from you. Plz get back as soon as you can. Thank you for your help.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
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Originally Posted by badback
Hello, I am looking to find alternative treatment to chronic back pain due to herniated disk, bulging disk, and pinched nerve. luckily /sadly it is not severe enough for surgery yet so the only thing I can do is take pain meds (twice daily ibuprofen 800mg and percocet) and live with the pain. Anyone who has chronic pain will understand that pills will only do so much and the side effects can sometimes be overwhelming. I have lived in providence for 3 years temporarily but rely on doctors in NJ, so since I am now more in RI i think its time to find a doctor around here. I was wondering if something like my circumstance is something covered and if there are any doctors in the providence area that someone could recommend. I have a MRI to back up my story.
Hello, from one patient to another. I know of several doctors who with kindness and compassion, care for the ill. Contact me if you are still in need of direction. I ask NOTHING in return!
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
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Originally Posted by medCloud420
OR you can just PM me and ill send you to a doctor that charges you a set fee and its a 101% chance you get your card. no need to bring paper work he has it and fills everything out for you.. walk in pay and walk out with your papers..
no need for sob storys or bore people to death with all the reasons why you need your card..
can u also please email this exciting info?
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
i was given a dx of crps type 2 (rsd) in 1994. i have 2 spinal cord stimulators (1-cervicle,1-lumbar). i have a dystonic r foot. i currently take morphine/oxycodone/ambien/keppra/prozac. in the past 5 years i have gone down with rabdomyalisis twice as a result of medication interaction and am concerned about my continuing health. i am also concerned about my quality of life because of the constant narc fog. all of my drs are currently in mass. and am hoping to find a physician in ri.
im not sure what other questions you asked about...i have tried the vast majority of treatment options offered but i want to keep my options open.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
Hey If you are still there and willing to help me out let me know.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
Hi my Name is Dean and i am looking for a doctor in my area who will prescribe Medical Marijuana for me.
I have suffered with chronic back pain for 20yrs due to 3 collapsed disc in my lower back, I have Been to physical therapy and taken vicodin for 15yrs at different dosages, until recently the pain had increased and my Dr changed my meds to morphine. I have all the latest MRI and Xrays
I went to see an orthopedic surgeon about this and he said that he did not want to operate because there was too much work to be done in there, and he said that if he were to fuse them it would put undue stress on the good disc and wear them out sooner. he them recommended i find a way to lose the excess weight i was carrying so i went to a laproscopic surgeon.
2 years ago i had a gastric bypass performed for weight loss and all has been fine except for the pain remains in my back and now because of the operation i have a rough time eating because i feel nauseous all the time, my doctor tried some medicine to help but it don't work well, i discovered that when i smoke marijuana that my appetite comes back and i can enjoy eating.
I asked my Dr about prescribing Medical Marijuana and she said she agrees that i would do well with that as an alternative to all the harmful medications but she does not have the certification to prescribe it and told me to try and find a doctor in the area that she could confer with.
all help would be appreciated.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
The best chance to get a recommendation is through your neurologist, as they are able to submit a recommendation for the program. Others who can are pain specialists, some psychaitrists who are treating you for problems related to your condition. A good doctor does not charge a patient for a recommendation. Those who do are exploiting the program and making money from it and that's wrong.
If you bring up the use of mmj as an adjunct to therapy and discuss the ups and downs of it with your doctor, it's likely you will get your card.
The challenge after getting your card is finding a caregiver. We once had a website that connected patients with carregivers but the site was shut down. That's a shame.
the more we can spread the word about this site, we may come up with a better way to connect with each other.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
Forget getting your everyday DR to write these, IT wont happen with out alot of time begging and pleading.Dont waste your time just pay for it...by the time you get him to write it you could have the card in hand.And not to mention some people have to pay for each Dr visit.So whats the difference.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
I don't believe that a patient in legitimate need of the mmp should ever pay a doctor to get into this program. It's hard enough, once in the program, to find a quality caregiver who will provide patients with quality medicine that isn't priced at street value or is low cost for a person with a limited income. Good caregivers are out there. There is no good way at the moment to network between patients and caregivers, leaving those unable to grow their own-a very tedious project, without a way to find a caregiver or acquire medicine safely.
As for myself, I had no issue with my doctor's recommendation-and did not have to pay him off for it. That's my two cents.
do you need a compassionate mmj doctor for your chronic pain?
Im sure your Dr has been treating your for some time for what ever conditions you might have BUT most peoples Drs wont even consider it..SO why CRY AND pout..Just pay for it if you need it that bad..Or your gonna be waiting and hoping..Yes i would have liked to not pay for mine as well BUT time is valuable tee days I dont have Months to WASTE HOPEing the Dr gives in.And Dr Visits are not free for me I dont know about you.
