new to getting a card help please

[pakaloloprince]

ok so I'm looking into getting a mmj card. I'm only 19 yet I have been skating for a long time and I have had multiple Ankle problems and a back pain that comes and goes about once a month but when it comes it's terrible I can't stand or anything. The only thing I have medical records for is for a broken collar bone and a ankle sprain yet the docter says there is aparent previous damage to my ankles that have caused build up in my ankles making them sore and weak.

So I'm pretty sure I'm good with a legit reason to get one but the questions I have are this.

Do I need medical insurance to get it?

And I don't want anyone to know I'll get it mainly my parents. Will it go under any record like even if I'm under there medical insurance.

They live in Hawaii but I just recently moved to so cal. So any info you guys could help me out with would be great

pakaloloprince Reviewed by pakaloloprince on 08-12-2008. new to getting a card help please ok so I'm looking into getting a mmj card. I'm only 19 yet I have been skating for a long time and I have had multiple Ankle problems and a back pain that comes and goes about once a month but when it comes it's terrible I can't stand or anything. The only thing I have medical records for is for a broken collar bone and a ankle sprain yet the docter says there is aparent previous damage to my ankles that have caused build up in my ankles making them sore and weak. So I'm pretty sure I'm Rating: 5

[Storm Crow]

I doubt if any insurance company would pay a "pot doc"! You have medical records? You are 19? With a legit problem? You got it made, hon! :thumbsup:

Check with NORML's list of cannabis friendly doctors. Pick one. Make an appointment. Medicann's clinics are cheap and not fussy. Walk in with your records and the $ ($85- $250) and walk out an hour later, "California legal".

Getting the money will be the hard part. The appointment goes like this. Girl takes your height/weight/etc and your records. Doctor comes in with records. Asks if pot helps your pain. Gives you a quick lecture on the law and usage. You pay the girl. She gives you a paper. That's it. You are now "legal" to have 6 mature plants and 8 ounces of bud. :jointsmile:

Nothing except the paper from the doctor is needed to be "California legal". The County Cards, are purely optional! I don't have one, because I trust the local government about as far as I can toss the county courthouse! If you pay for the visit, the insurance company will never know! Your medical treatment is just between the doc and you.

Granny:hippy:

[painretreat]

I got low back pain once a month--PMS. Pot really helps the entire symptoms. Surely, your records would show that. It is no big thing. I do not know where you are here in CA, but some counties put it on your CDL if you get 'the card.' A recommendation is legal, etc and fits your needs.

There are lots of tiny muscles and things in the ankles. I do hope you are doing something, at your young age, to build up those muscles: At least, once you get your pain controlled enough! I found it really helps a lot for joints! Good luck to you and welcome to the group, hope you hang around! pr:hippy:

[pakaloloprince]

yeah I can smoke joints for my joints haha. But so yeah like I really can't have anyone know I have this card. So if I get just the paper do I need to carry that around. And what about when I go to dispenseries how does that work

O and I don't have medical records for my back just my ankle and collar bone

[Storm Crow]

The dispensary calls the doctor and verifies that you are his patient. Then you verify that you are you. Some places have their own cards- which don't got on your CDL and are good for that place only. Each place it's a bit different. Just make a copy of your letter, have CA ID and keep it all in your wallet. Friend of mine made a half sized copy- just barely readable. (Purses are so nice- no space problems!) - Granny:hippy:

[pakaloloprince]

I'm sorry but what's my CDL

[west coast style]

California Driver's License - though it doesn't have to be a license; it can also be a regular DMV-issued California ID card.

I leave my doctor's recommendation in folded up in my wallet along with my CA ID. Like Granny stated, you have to go to the clubs during your doctor's business hours (unless he/she has a 24-hour verification service).

[pakaloloprince]

so if I see a we'd doctor and I get the prescription paper there's no way anybody can know I have it. Unless they see it. And if I get the actual card it might go on my cdl. What exactly do you mean it will go on my cdl

[Elote20]

No one is going to know you have it. Some clubs give you a card which only works for that specific place. Get one of those and you dont have to worry about your drivers license.

[west coast style]

Just get the doctor's recommendation. That's all you need. You don't have to worry about anything else. Don't even bother with the card, because it seems like you're really overanalyzing this.