Luke, Here's what I know from Montana.

1. I've never taken an illegal drug in my life, so I can't truthfully tell a doctor "I've tried marijuana and it's the only thing that works for me." Is that going to hurt my ability to get a recommendation?
Cannabis friendly doctors aren't going to ask because it is illegal to use without state permission. When a normal doc prescribes Fentynol or anything else, they don't ask if you've tried it (they may ask if it's been prescribed before).


2. My medical records will definitely show that I've been to a doctor for this chronic pain on numerous occasions, BUT, like I said, my medical records stop in 2003. Could I be denied a recommendation because my records aren't recent enough?

Cannabis friendly docs are very (in my experience) understanding about money issues. I went in with hip problems. I had one conventional doc visit (she wouldn't recommend MMJ except for terminal), no x-rays due to money (unemployed due to hip and mental issues, not recognized by Montana). I now have my card and can start growing my own medicine and purchase from my caregiver.

Good luck in your endeavor in pain relief.:thumbsup:
Dennis in Montana