Medical marijuana

[Jalepek2]

Do you all just ask the doctor? Not sure how to bring it up.

[Alliand]

In what country do you live? In the USA, if MM is legal in your state, it must be prescribed by a physician certified to do so. It is a bureaucratic process; in New Jersey . As an example, you must find a doctor who is certified to prescribe; you will need medical records to justify why you need it. There is paperwork involved in purchasing a license to buy from a special dispensary; there is a 1 month wait (or less) to receive your license card. You need to take 2 days of education about usage. And you are limited in how much you can buy per month. The whole process is not cheap.

My daughter has been granted a license to buy it for RA. She tells me it is an excellent anti-inflammatory and pain killer. There are different strains of the plant extract that are best for different problems ; you can be advised what is best for your problem at the dispensary ( not an ordinary drug store).

On the other hand, many people find relief from cannibus oil which is not psychoactive; you do not need a prescription and it is legal everywhere. Available on the internet under CBD oil.

Much depends on where you live. I have been thinking about it myself, but NJ is on track to legalize it fot recreational use. If that happens, anyone can buy it without a prescription, but there will be limits on how much you can buy in a day.

So it depends on your country, and if you live in the USA, it depends on your state.

[Webbyj]

I have wondered the same thing! Has anyone any experience of using this for vasculitis symptoms and if so which ones and did it help?

[Hidden]

I know someone who's taking a medicine version of it. She has advanced MS.

[greg31]

I live in Canada and yes it helps but it's a far cry from man made pharmaceuticals. It works and you play with different strains and it's what I call a more natural approach to managing pain. Definitely worth a try but make sure to don't over do it. Start small.

[Halebopp]

I’m In California where marijuana is legal both medicinally & recreationally. I began taking CBD oil with THC, an 18:1 ratio, 3 months ago for post surgery pain. The 2nd month I moved up to a 8:1 ratio & the 3rd month to a 4:1 ratio. That is supposed to be the optimum dosage for inflammation & possibly autoimmune diseases. The pain is no longer an issue. I have ANCA vasculitis, p-ANCA MSA Positive, with kidney involvement. I was diagnosed 4 years ago & have been in remission for approximately 3 years. My last blood work was almost 1 month ago, after taking the CBD/THC for 2 1/2 months. My kidney function results were greatly improved. It could have been a fluke & my doctors aren’t allowed to speculate as they are regular allopathic doctors. But they took me off azathioprene & want me to have monthly blood work to monitor for flares. This gives me the opportunity to see if my kidney function remains this good while taking the CBD/THC oil. If you can get the CBD/THC oil I’d say give it a try, otherwise you might at least try CBD oil without the THC.

[Alliand]

I think in modern times, the stigma of marijuana and the laws made by politicians to ban it , who have no medical training, has been a shame. It has been used as a medicine since ancient times. My daughter who suffers from RA, has stopped all other drugs, and says she has no pain whatsoever and functions with a busy schedule. Like with any substance, you are not going to drive or operate dangerous machinery with it.

Frankly, I think it is much safer than alcohol. A TV doctor for CNN, said that there is not one reported death from marijuana according to his rigorous research.