Medical Marijuana Recommendation?
1. If you ever apply to a school or a job that requires a drug test, yes, it will affect you. Marijuana prescriptions do NOT give you an exemption if a job or school program requires the students to drug test. Employers don't want employees who are under the influence of mind altering substances, and for good reason. Federally, marijuana is still illegal and the federal laws don't have to honor the state laws that allow prescription use. So if you ever get arrested, or busted for driving under the influence, that police record will follow you wherever you go. So yes, there are potential consequences. 2. Yes, if you see a doctor and ask for a prescription, that will be in the medical record. If you get a prescription, that will be in the medical record. But medical records are completely private, and no school or employer can demand to have access to them unless you sign a release of information form. 3. They might. They will not get details of your doctor's visit, but they do get a statement of benefits, so if you use your insurance to pay for your office visit, they will see that you went to the doctor, if there were labs drawn or tests done they would see the charges for those things (but not the reason they were being performed or the results). 4. I cannot answer that question other than to repeat that medical records are private, so unless they drug test you as a condition of citizenship or ask that you sign a release of information for your medical records, then it shouldn't matter. 5. Probably, if you find the right doctor. Nobody knows the exact nature of your injury, but considering that any kind of chronic pain usually is a qualifying condition, you probably could get it unless you have a doctor who is very anti-marijuana prescribing. I would recommend you explore other alternatives for treatment; physical therapy, traditional medications, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, etc. before you turn the route of prescription marijuana because of all the potential consequences. Unless of course you're just using your 'back pain' as an excuse to get yourself a pot prescription like so many young people these days are doing. I mean, if you want to use pot, no need to make up stories that most people can see through a mile away. Just sayin'.
Are physicians from Kaiser Permanente allowed to recommend medical marijuana to their patients or otherwise openly discuss its potential benefits as a therapy?
My Kaiser Dr. prescribed me morphine 15mg1 QD for severe arthritis pain. He moved to a management position. My last appt with him, I told him I had tried some CBD. Next Dr. She made it very clear that she does not like giving this med and she would never increase the dose. Also had me drug tested, called me that it was positive and I needed to make a choice…CBD or morphine, not both. Since I had barely tried any, and couldn't afford it, I would only use the morphine. Went through 2 very difficult experiences trying to get a refill.Decided to change doctors. Got another Kaiser Dr. who fell in step with Dr. number 2. Tried to get my rx filled and I was informed I was 5 days to early for my refill. No, I did not intentionally overuse the medication, I honestly don't know why I was short. So she refused to fill the RX, and left me hanging knowing I would most likely have withdrawal symptoms. I've been on morhine for a couple of years! Oh and don't use the CBD. So here I am New Years feeling pain, and disappointed that a 66 year old woman is being made to sound like I'm a drug seeking, CBD using loser. Being threatened with more testing is so demeaning.
I’m trying to get a medical marijuana recommendation. When I talk to the doctor, should I say I already use weed illegally and that it helps me, or would that hurt my chances?
To get a medical marijuana recommendation card in California is about the easiest thing possible. FOR REALGo on Weedmaps: Riverbank - Marijuana Dispensaries, Deliveries and Doctors it will you info about doctor’s in your area that will recommend you cannabis. Heck you don’t even need to see a doctor in California. You can do it overr the phone and then they will email and regular mai you your recommendation.You DO NOT NEED ANY mmedical records at all. Just tell the guy or lady on tbe phone that you have anxiety, you've tried normal medications they don't work, but that you’ve tried cannabis and it really helped. Boom no questions asked you just pay the fee for the visit/recommendation and blamo you now can visit dispensaries, grow, or even get cannabis delivered.Don't ask your normal doctor, they won't give you a recommendation, ask tge doctors weed maps suggests.First time I got mine I was kinda on edge too, over thinking it, and worrying about the process. Trust me in California you ain't gotta worry about shit to gwt you mmj card except a little money.Note — prices vary based on which doctor you go to get your recommendation so shop around. And if applicable ask if they give veterans, seniors, or those on medi-cal discounts.
Is it legal in any state for a pain specialist to recommend medical marijuana AND prescribe opioids?
In Arizona, the mmj law basically makes it illegal for a doctor to refuse a cardholder any treatment because of their marijuana use. The law here has several anti-discrimination clauses written in, this is one. In practice, most pain mgmt docs choose to flout the state law, rather than risk the wrath of the DEA. The AZ law is relatively new, and lots of the anti-discrimination bits have yet to be tested in court, or in very much real life practice even. The problem here is that your average opiate patient isn't willing to rock the boat. They'll stay off the pot, even though it could really lower their opiate load, because it can't totally replace the opiates. And once you're discharged by a doctor anywhere for street drugs, very good luck to you in finding a doc to risk themselves treating you in the future.Before I found my current doc, who DOES allow cannabis use with a card, I chose to buy my opiates independently (read:illegally), and use cannabis. I realize that this is not an affordable, morally defensible, or even possible option for many people. Shitty things happen, you run out of meds, you live like a regular junkie sometimes. But this was my choice, given that I'm on the lifetime plan with the opioids. I'll never be able to get off them, and it's in my ultimate interest to keep my daily dose as low as possible. I understand your dilemma so well. Read your state law, and more than that, call every doctor you can. Paricularly, look for private practice docs rather than members of big pain mgt practices. Avoid nurses, PAs, and nurse practitioners. Maybe look for docs who don't necessarily specialize in pain mgmt, but who treat patients with your diagnosis. In my case, that would be a neurologist, or maybe even an orthopedist. Lots of these specialists also treat patients who don't take pain meds, so they aren't so scrutinized by (and afraid of) the DEA. Look for docs with smaller practices, maybe in smaller towns... they tend to spend more time with you, and maybe have a little more understanding for individual situations. My doc is in a small town, he's the only one here. You've gotta be really out there for him to discharge you, he knows he's your only resort. But yeah, if you're willing to relocate faaaaaar, AZ has a great mmj law for anti-discrimination. It's very expensive to be a cardholder here (compared to where I came from in CA), but it's a pretty decent law here. You can't lose a job either. http://www.azdhs.gov/medicalmari...
How can you ask a doctor for a marijuana prescription?
I honestly can't believe how many retarded answers this question received. You people should try doing some research before posting. Idiots. Insomnia is absolutely an indicating diagnosis for cannabis and much safer to take than over the counter or prescription sleep aids. Primary care physicians can and should recommend cannabis to their patients but, for some reason, do not usually do so. There simply is not enough money to be made from marijuana recommendations for primary physicians, even though any physician with a DEA # can prescribe or recommend a medication. If you have tried cannabis and found it useful for you, check out the website below. Type in some information and you will get a call back to set up an appointment to see a doctor who understands your dilemma. You don't have to worry about being looked at like a "pothead". I understand your skepticism as an MMJ virgin, but you have nothing to fear. You will be dealt with in a professional manner. You will have to go to your primary doctor and ask for a copy of your medical records to take with you. They shouldn't ask you why you need them but, all you need to say is that it's personal. By law, they are required to give you the records and most will do so free of charge. Cheers
Recently I've been very insonial, what should I do to sleep?
there are healthy sleep techniques you can try. You can also see your doctor to diagnose the problem and for treatment. see below for sites with recommendations to make your sleep patterns better http://stress.about.com/od/lowstresslifestyle/tp/better_sleep.htm http://www.health.uab.edu/18159/
How can i get a prescription for medical marijuana?
The process of acquiring a medical marijuana prescription from a physician is quite streamlined: -What you need to do is be certain that the ailment you've got is one that's acceptable in your state for a medicinal marijuana prescription. -When you’ve checked on your specific condition, you’ll need to make an appointment to either see your physician and request a medical marijuana card, or you can go to a medical marijuana clinic where there are physicians which specialize in this specific practice. -Should you end up seeing a physician that isn't your regular physician, you’ll need to bring your medical history along with you. -Again, make sure the condition you have is one that’s acceptable for a recommendation in your state. -Once you’ve received a medical marijuana recommendation, you can then legally acquire marijuana from a dispensary, or even grow your own plants.
If someone asks you if you smoke and you actually use a vaporizer, what should you say?
If you're vaporizing tobacco or marijuana, yes, it's a doctor and they need all the info you can give. If you're vaporizing dry plant matter that's basically smoking at a very low temperature. If you're using wax or hash, tell them. They need all the info possible to give you the best feedback. A doctor is concerned both with substance and smoking. Smoking anything is bad, vaping certain things may have health risks. So tell them everything, and let them decide what's important. If you're using just the old e-cig style PV, you say no you don't smoke, but in this case elaborate. If it's a doctor, you tell them you vape, or that you use an e-cig if they don't know what the hell you mean, and also let them know if you're using nicotine. My doctor was personally thrilled when I told her I switched, so expect to get praised if you've quit cigarettes for vaping. If you were never a smoker, you might get a short lecture at worst. At an job or school interview, to your insurance, to potential love interests, you just say hell no, smoking's terrible for you.