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Medicinal Marijuana in Canada

Discussion in 'Medical Marijuana Usage and Applications' started by notorious.n8, Aug 21, 2008.

  1. #1 notorious.n8, Aug 21, 2008
    Hey, I have a disease called colitis. Apparently it will allow me to get access to medical marijuana. How would I go about getting it? Do I just ask my doctor?

    Thanks
     
  2. #2 Storm Crow, Aug 22, 2008
    It isn't California. Many Canadians refer to Health Canada as Hellth Canada. I'll bet you $10 your doctor will not give you his signature. He has been strongly discouraged to do so. It is almost impossible to find a doctor who will sign! Go over to treatingyourself.com- a Canadian MMJ site and read what they say about it! :( Then think about heading south!

    California is where it's at! :hello: I'm SO glad I'm in Cali!

    Granny :wave:
     
  3. #3 Sam_Spade, Aug 22, 2008
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  4. #4 blazinit, Aug 22, 2008
    Is it possible to receive MM from bad insomnia?
     
  5. #5 Sam_Spade, Aug 22, 2008
    Possible, yes, but unlikely.

    Most "insomnia" is short term and can easily be remedied by a change of diet, lifestyle, or moderate application of inexpensive pharmaceuticals.

    Most doctors in Canada won't even bother prescribing anything for short-term insomnia. Most will make you visit a sleep clinic before any prescription or recommendation is made.

    I'm also heard conflicting information concerning the potential for dependency and the use of MMJ for insomnia. I'm not really sure about that, though.
     
  6. #6 blazinit, Aug 22, 2008
    Hmm, I've had insomnia for most of my life, I'm actually going to see a doctor about it, and see what they think, but so far, only marijuanan has helped me get to sleep.
     
  7. #7 Sam_Spade, Aug 22, 2008
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    My best advice is that you mention cannabis has helped you in the past, but do not insist on it. Most doctors (in my experience) do not enjoy being patronized.

    Don't ASK for a cannabis recommendation right off the bat.

    Best of luck.
     
  8. #8 blazinit, Aug 22, 2008
    Alright, thanks for the help :)
     
  9. #9 OG'er 4rEaleR, Aug 24, 2008
    Do they give MM for people with ADD in Canada? I have been on med for years now... I take them only when I know Im going to need it that day... Im tired of it to be honest... come downs suck = ( lol... I know its no good for me = /
     
  10. #10 Sam_Spade, Aug 24, 2008
    Yes, you can, but it requires the signature of TWO medical SPECIALISTS.

    not just regular MD's, but specialists. Making it increasingly difficult to get or fake. Appropriately so in my opinion.



    Here's the link: http://www.medicalmarihuana.ca/healthquestions.html
     
  11. #11 OG'er 4rEaleR, Aug 24, 2008
    Giving my medical records would suffice? I was diagnosed when I was 16 (im 19 now ! JUP-JAYER! )

    In high school, I was under this special code that allowed me to bring drinks to class(non-alcoholic, duh!), and that gave me the option to sit anywhere I wanted that would work for me.

    I admit that it does play its paradox affect on me perfectly, making me a frekin tactical machine, but after a while Its just way too overwhelming... But just the side effects SUCK!
     
  12. #12 Grekol, Aug 25, 2008
    Hello. I have incredibly painful arthritis in my middle finger because of a massive break. Could i get MM for that?
     
  13. #13 Sam_Spade, Aug 25, 2008
    You could, talk to your doctor.

    Just like the above post:

    it requires the signature of TWO medical SPECIALISTS.

    not just regular MD's, but specialists.

    Here's the link: http://www.medicalmarihuana.ca/healthquestions.html
     
  14. #14 Grekol, Aug 25, 2008
    Alright thanks a lot. Does anyone know how to approach a doctor with this idea without looking like a guy who just wants to get high?lol
     
  15. #15 Sam_Spade, Aug 25, 2008
    First things first. If you haven't tried conventional pharmaceutical treatments, then the doctor will almost certainly tell you no.

    My best advice is that you bring your medical records, and first of state your problem. Describe how the condition has changed in recent times and about your experiences or concern with traditional pharmaceutical treatments.

    Then simply state that you've found that cannabis has been very effective in it's treatment. Be sure to be descriptive and thorough, explain why you think it's more beneficial, let the doctor know that you've done your research, that you're aware of potential risks, etc.

    Don't ask for MMJ, but ask them what they think of using MMJ as a treatment.

    Doctors don't enjoy being patronized, so be calm, courteous, and open to suggestion. Many times getting a recommendation for MMJ will take multiple doctor visits and examinations of the issue.

    That's all I can suggest.

    Best of luck to you.
     

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