Anxiety-No medical records...

[Dnutz]

Okay so i suffer from pretty bad anxiety, but i dont have insurance therefor no medical records of my symptoms. If I were to move to california, whether it be north or south, would I qualify for a card without the records?

Dnutz Reviewed by Dnutz on 08-27-2008. Anxiety-No medical records... Okay so i suffer from pretty bad anxiety, but i dont have insurance therefor no medical records of my symptoms. If I were to move to california, whether it be north or south, would I qualify for a card without the records? Rating: 5

[painretreat]

Check out the threads under S. CA. you'll find a variety of places to call for Doc's. Try contacting (most have email) one and find out! Good luck! pr

[west coast style]

There are free clinics you can visit to tell them about your anxiety problem. Then just bring whatever paperwork from the clinic to the doctors.

[EmoRebellion]

Yeah most of the places prefer that you have some sort of previous information from another doc, such as written recommendations, perscriptions, or actual records. Talk to the doc and explain whats been going on and for how long. They can usually tell someone who is legit.

[Dnutz]

alright thanks guys/girls if it applies. im working on insurance right now actually. if i were to go to a doc with absolutely nothing would they still recommend me for a card or just give me one or how would it work?

[TheMetal1]

I feel for you. That's not fun to deal with. It's good to hear that you find relief in something. :jointsmile:

I understand how difficult it is to remain current with your doctor, especially with the cost of visits... not to mention recommended pharmaceuticals... BUT I really suggest that you visit a licensed doctor in your area to discuss your condition. If we are going to advocate Cannabis as a safe alternative to prescription medication... we should treat it as one. Although the majority of users have experienced it's positive effects through self experimentation... that is not a treatment plan issued by a doctor. If what we "preach" :jointsmile: is really true... there are potentially patients that would NOT benefit from its use. Especially with two of the more severe adverse effects of THC being severe anxiety and panic attacks... you want to be sure your doctor doesn't disagree. Small things like current medications... to your blood pressure could require you to refrain from smoking. Maybe he recommends vaporizing or edibles due to a family history of lung disease. Seriously, you never know. If we are going to rely on the medical community to support the use of Cannabis, we have to rely on them to ultimately decide what is the safest, healthiest, best way to treat us. Even if that means he won't give you a recommendation.

Honestly, Anxiety is no joke... and a quick trip to a doctor will save you a potential loss of time and money. Wish you the best :hippy:

[painretreat]

I feel for you. That's not fun to deal with. It's good to hear that you find relief in something. :jointsmile:

I understand how difficult it is to remain current with your doctor, especially with the cost of visits... not to mention recommended pharmaceuticals... BUT I really suggest that you visit a licensed doctor in your area to discuss your condition. If we are going to advocate Cannabis as a safe alternative to prescription medication... we should treat it as one. Although the majority of users have experienced it's positive effects through self experimentation... that is not a treatment plan issued by a doctor. If what we "preach" :jointsmile: is really true... there are potentially patients that would NOT benefit from its use. Especially with two of the more severe adverse effects of THC being severe anxiety and panic attacks... you want to be sure your doctor doesn't disagree. Small things like current medications... to your blood pressure could require you to refrain from smoking. Maybe he recommends vaporizing or edibles due to a family history of lung disease. Seriously, you never know. If we are going to rely on the medical community to support the use of Cannabis, we have to rely on them to ultimately decide what is the safest, healthiest, best way to treat us. Even if that means he won't give you a recommendation.

Honestly, Anxiety is no joke... and a quick trip to a doctor will save you a potential loss of time and money. Wish you the best :hippy:

But doubt you care to further our purpose if you are in need now! Phone the clinics and get advice. They may know free clinics you can go to. Or, the doc may see you on a regular basis for a normal fee and then give you a rec' ! You never know. And there are threads here with people that have had horrible anxiety attacks. But, you know it works for you. So, at the least, get legal. If you have anxiety, does it effect your sleep. Insomnia is also on the list of things for a med. rec! Phone and start asking, it isn't like they are taking notes and will come looking 4 U! pr :jointsmile:

[Dnutz]

very true i guess it all has to start at the doctors office to get things going. and yes i do have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep most nights and I have no idea why? It could be insomnia. But I do notice that with cannabis I fall asleep and usually stay asleep. Lately every since I moved houses, I seem to lay down to go to sleep and I end up tossing and turning anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours... and usually wake up after an hour or two of sleep once I finally do fall asleep... "sleep aides" do not help me either, I take them like the doc recommends and they do nothing for me... so im convinced that I need a medical card, I just need to get to the doc and get to california right? lol thanks guys keep the input coming please!!

[painretreat]

very true i guess it all has to start at the doctors office to get things going. and yes i do have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep most nights and I have no idea why? It could be insomnia. But I do notice that with cannabis I fall asleep and usually stay asleep. Lately every since I moved houses, I seem to lay down to go to sleep and I end up tossing and turning anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours... and usually wake up after an hour or two of sleep once I finally do fall asleep... "sleep aides" do not help me either, I take them like the doc recommends and they do nothing for me... so im convinced that I need a medical card, I just need to get to the doc and get to california right? lol thanks guys keep the input coming please!!

...'I take them like the doc recommends..' : It doesn't matter what state your med records come from, they are good to go for you! Get and Keep those records! That ought do it for you. Good luck!! Insomnia is on the list, if you have experimented, then you know what it does for your anxiety-tell the mmj doc. Different medical strains do different things and you'll need to be a bit fussy! pr :thumbsup: Rots a ruk!

[rainman69]

Well the last time I went (3/08)to medicann the doc wanted reports that I still had same thing going on.Lucky I had prescriptions updates on me.He said he wanted a letter next year.He said CA is getting tougher on them.Social anxiety disorder,eating,sleep,ADD,OCD,seisures are some good ones:thumbsup:.Just my two bits:rasta: