Hi Honey, this is Granny giving you honest advice. First go to your regular doctor and get a copy of your medical records. Next go to Norml's web site for California and check their list. My doctor charges about $200 for the first recommendation and $150 for the yearly renewal. You walk in with your records, get a quick physical, pay the nice doctor and get your recommendation. If you have LEGITIMATE health problems, it's that easy!

If you want to go by way of edibles, check this out... International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums - Cannabis Recipes

I strongly recommend that you get a vaporizer if you decide to smoke. Smoking or vaping gives you much faster relief and it is easier to judge your dosage (as opposed to eating). Vaping is much healthier than actual smoking. The little "box" types (Vapor Brother's, etc) are good and run you about 1/3 the price of the top-of-the-line Volcano vaporizers.

Doctors are prohibited from "narking" on you when you tell them you use cannabis. Likewise, they are protected from federal prosecution for recommending pot.

If you decide to grow, act like it's still illegal- DON"T TELL ANYONE! Growing your own meds is a great hobby!

Tolerance isn't a HUGE problem, it does happen, but it's not like opiates where you will need ever increasing doses (with the attendant side effects). If you find you are using more than you want to, take a week's break and all is good once more!

I think you'll find that pot is just what the doctor ordered!