Ok, a couple of questions here...I've been reading this fourm and thought of these... 1. What type's of stuff would a doctor prescribe M.J. for? 2. Can any Doctor in all 50 states of the U.S. prescribe M.J? 3. If a doctor prescribed M.J. How do you get it...Local Pharmacy? 4. If you have a script, can you fire up in public...I know the answer is probably no, but sounded kinda funny....what are the restrictions?
I am a med user. to answer your questions: 1) Numerous ailments that Mj have been proven to help diminish/nulify symptoms. Chronic Pain, Aids, Cancer Migraines etc... 2)No. Only 13 states in the Union have medical MJ laws. And, just FYI, the feds DO NOT recognize Mj as medicine in any form for any reason, therefore you are always subject to federal trials and laws. 3) If you get a prescription, you can apply for membership to any number of Cannibus Co-Ops and/ or Cannibus Clubs. There, you can purchase finished medicines (weed) tinctures (Mj extracts), hash, hash oil, clones etc.. 4)No, you cant fire up in public. Its the same asbeing drunk (loosely interpruted as intoxicated in public). Cant smoke and drive, cant smoke in public. Its the same as alchohol in that respect.
Great info Useless! A friend of mine has degenertive nerve diese..(SP), his doctor was going to give him a script, but at the last minute did not....he is to afraid to grow his own, and not rich enought to buy the medacation he needs...gov funding goes more for fighting dumb **** than helping people in this country. If you don't have private insurance...which is expensive, you are screwed. I'm going to give him what I can, from what I grow, I know it will help him alot.....For now all we can do is vote and try to help the cause.....**** there are more med's that are far more dangerous that M.J. and people abuse them everyday and even die from them, .....how many people ever died from smoking a joint, or some hash/hash oil...or taking Marinol?
Some things pot is prescribed for: chronic pain, stress, glacoma, pms, insomnia, and my brother uses it to lessen the occurance and severance of epileptic seizures. I've read it helps the heart heal faster after a heart attack and the brain heal faster after a stroke. And in spite of the fact that it has been used as medicine for over 3,000 years (probably much longer), the supremes still say it's good for nothing.
Speaking of side effects here's some of the meds i'm on for rheaumatoid arthritis: Methotrexate (formerly Amethopterin) is an antimetabolite used in the treatment of certain neoplastic diseases, severe psoriasis, and adult rheumatoid arthritis. Possible side effects Temporary reduction in the production of blood cells by the bone marrow. This can result in anaemia, risk of bruising or bleeding and infection. The numbers of blood cells in your blood may begin to reduce from about seven days after the treatment has been given and usually reaches their lowest point at 10-14 days after the chemotherapy. The number of blood cells will then increase steadily and will have usually returned to normal within 21-28 days. The extent to which your blood cells are reduced depends on the dose of chemotherapy you have and which other chemotherapy drugs, if any, are given in combination. Your doctor can advise you how likely it is that your blood cells will be lowered by the chemotherapy. Your blood will be checked regularly to see how well your bone marrow is working. If your temperature goes above 38C (100.5F), or you develop any unexplained bruising or bleeding, or you suddenly feel unwell, contact your doctor or hospital straight away. Sore mouth and taste change. Your mouth may become sore, or you may notice small ulcers during this treatment. Drinking plenty of fluids and cleaning your teeth regularly and gently with a soft toothbrush can help to reduce the risk of this happening. Tell your doctor if you do have any of these problems as they can prescribe special mouthwashes and medicine to prevent or clear any mouth infection. You may notice that your food tastes different. Normal taste will come back after the treatment finishes. CancerBACUP's booklet Diet and the cancer patient has tips on boosting appetite, coping with eating difficulties and maintaining weight. Diarrhoea. This can usually be easily controlled with medicine but let your doctor know if it is severe or continues. It is important to drink plenty of fluids if you do have diarrhoea. Tiredness and a general feeling of weakness. It is important to allow yourself plenty of time to rest. CancerBACUP can send you a booklet on coping with tiredness. Skin changes. Your skin may darken, due to excess production of pigment. This usually returns to normal a few months after the treatment finishes. Your kidneys may be affected. Methotrexate in very high doses can damage the kidneys. It is uncommon for this to happen when standard doses are given. To stop this happening an alkaline solution (sodium bicarbonate) is given into the vein for several hours before the methotrexate is given. Your kidney function will be checked by a blood test before each methotrexate treatment. Gritty eyes due to inflammation of the cornea. If this occurs it is important that you tell your doctor. They can prescribe soothing eye drops. Less common side effects Nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting. There are now very effective anti-sickness drugs to prevent or greatly reduce nausea and vomiting. If you do feel sick it may begin soon after the treatment is given and last for a few days. If the sickness is not controlled, or continues, tell your doctor. They can prescribe other anti-sickness drugs that may be more effective. CancerBACUP has a factsheet on managing nausea and vomiting. Blurred vision. Methotrexate may affect your eyesight. Tell your doctor about any eye pain or vision changes. Hair loss. This is very uncommon at low doses but often happens when high doses are given. Hair may thin, or occasionally be lost completely. If this happens, it usually begins about 3-4 weeks after starting treatment, although it may occur earlier. You may also have thinning and loss of eyelashes, eyebrows and other body hair. This is temporary, and the hair will return to normal once the treatment is finished. CancerBACUP's booklet Coping with hair loss contains more information. Sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. During treatment with methotrexate, and for several months afterwards, you will be more sensitive to the sun, and your skin may burn more easily than normal. You can still go out in the sun, but always wear a high protection suncream and protective clothing. CancerBACUP has information on skin protection. Skin changes. Methotrexate can cause a rash, which may be itchy. Your doctor can prescribe medicine to help. Areas of skin that have previously been treated with radiotherapy may become red and sore. Let your doctor know if this happens. Changes to lung tissue. Tell your doctor if you notice any cough or breathlessness. Your liver may be temporarily affected. Methotrexate may cause changes in the way that your liver works, which return to normal when the treatment is finished. This is unlikely to cause you any harm but your doctor will monitor this carefully. Samples of your blood will be taken from time to time to check your liver function. Allergic reaction. You will be monitored for any signs of an allergic reaction during the treatment. Signs include skin rashes and itching, a high temperature, shivering, redness of the face, a feeling of dizziness, headache, breathlessness, anxiety and a need to pass urine. Tell your doctor or nurse if you have any of these signs, as medicine can be given to reduce them. Voltaren® (diclofenac sodium delayed-release tablets) Used as an acute treatment of the signs of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Side effects: Incidence Greater Than 1% Causal Relationship Probable (All derived from clinical trials.) *Incidence, 3% to 9% (incidence of unmarked reactions is l%-3%). Body as a Whole: Abdominal pain or cramps,* headache,* fluid retention, abdominal distention. Digestive: Diarrhea,* indigestion,* nausea,* constipation,* flatulence, liver test abnormalities,* P.B. i.e., peptic ulcer, with or without bleeding and/or perforation, or bleeding without ulcer (see above and also WARNINGS). Nervous System: Dizziness. Skin and Appendages: Rash, pruritus. Special Senses: Tinnitus. Incidence Less Than 1% - Causal Relationship Probable (Adverse reactions reported only in worldwide marketing experience or in the literature, not seen in clinical trials, are considered rare and are italicized.) Body as a Whole: Malaise, swelling of lips and tongue, photosensitivity, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid reactions. Cardiovascular: Hypertension, congestive heart failure. Digestive: Vomiting, jaundice, melena, esophageal lesions, aphthous stomatitis, dry mouth and mucous membranes, bloody diarrhea, hepatitis, hepatic necrosis, cirrhosis, hepatorenal syndrome, appetite change, pancreatitis with or without concomitant hepatitis, colitis. Hemic and Lymphatic: Hemoglobin decrease, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, purpura, allergic purpura. Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders: Azotemia. Nervous System: Insomnia, drowsiness, depression, diplopia, anxiety, irritability, aseptic meningitis, convulsions. Respiratory: Epistaxis, asthma, laryngeal edema. Skin and Appendages: Alopecia, urticaria, eczema, dermatitis, bullous eruption, erythema multiforme major, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Special Senses: Blurred vision, taste disorder, reversible and irreversible hearing loss, scotoma. Urogenital: Nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria, oliguria, interstitial nephritis, papillary necrosis, acute renal failure. Incidence Less Than 1% - Causal Relationship Unknown (The following reactions have been reported in patients taking diclofenac under circumstances that do not permit a clear attribution of the reaction to diclofenac. These reactions are being included as alerting information to physicians. Adverse reactions reported only in worldwide marketing experience or in the literature, not seen in clinical trials, are considered rare and are italicized.) Body as a Whole: Chest pain. Cadiovascular: Palpitations, flushing, tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, myocardial infarction, hypotension. Digestive: Intestinal perforation. Hemic and Lymphatic: Bruising. Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders: Hypoglycemia, weight loss. Nervous System: Paresthesia, memory disturbance, nightmares, tremor, tic, abnormal coordination, disorientation, psychotic reaction. Respiratory: Dyspnea, hyperventilation, edema of pharynx. Skin and Appendages: Excess perspiration, exfoliative dermatitis. Special Senses: Vitreous floaters, night blindness, amblyopia. Urogenital: Urinary frequency, nocturia, hematuria, impotence, vaginal bleeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS Aspirin: Concomitant administration of diclofenac and aspirin is not recommended because diclofenac is displaced from its binding sites during the concomitant administration of aspirin, resulting in lower plasma concentrations, peak plasma levels, and AUC values. Anticoagulants: While studies have not shown diclofenac to interact with anticoagulants of the warfarin type, caution should be exercised, nonetheless, since interactions have been seen with other NSAIDs. Because prostaglandins play an important role in hemostasis, and NSAIDs affect platelet function as well, concurrent therapy with all NSAIDs, including diclofenac, and warfarin requires close monitoring of patients to be certain that no change in their anticoagulant dosage is required. Digoxin, Methotrexate, Cyclosporine: Diclofenac, like other NSAIDs, may affect renal prostaglandins and increase the toxicity of certain drugs. Ingestion of diclofenac may increase serum concentrations of digoxin and methotrexate and increase cyclosporine’s nephrotoxicity. Patients who begin taking diclofenac or who increase their diclofenac dose or any other NSAID while taking digoxin, methotrexate, or cyclosporine may develop toxicity characteristics for these drugs. They should be observed closely, particularly if renal function is impaired. In the case of digoxin, serum levels should be monitored. Lithium: Diclofenac decreases lithium renal clearance and increases lithium plasma levels. In patients taking diclofenac and lithium concomitantly, lithium toxicity may develop. Oral Hypoglycemics: Diclofenac does not alter glucose metabolism in normal subjects nor does it alter the effects of oral hypoglycemic agents. There are rare reports, however, from marketing experiences, of changes in effects of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in the presence of diclofenac that necessitated changes in the doses of such agents. Both hypo- and hyperglycemic effects have been reported. A direct causal relationship has not been established, but physicians should consider the possibility that diclofenac may alter a diabetic patient’s response to insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. Diuretics: Diclofenac and other NSAIDs can inhibit the activity of diuretics. Concomitant treatment with potassium-sparing diuretics may be associated with increased serum potassium levels. Other Drugs: In small groups of patients (7-10/interaction study), the concomitant administration of azathioprine, gold, chloroquine, D-penicillamine, prednisolone, doxycycline, or digitoxin did not significantly affect the peak levels and AUC values of diclofenac. Phenobarbital toxicity has been reported to have occurred in a patient on chronic phenobarbital treatment following the initiation of diclofenac therapy. Protein Binding In vitro, diclofenac interferes minimally or not at all with the protein binding of salicylic acid (20% decrease in binding), tolbutamide, prednisolone (10% decrease in binding), or warfarin. Benzylpenicillin, ampicillin, oxacillin, chlortetracycline, doxycycline, cephalothin, erythromycin, and sulfamethoxazole have no influence in vitro on the protein binding of diclofenac in human serum. Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Effect on Blood Coagulation: Diclofenac increases platelet aggregation time but does not affect bleeding time, plasma thrombin clotting time, plasma fibrinogen, or factors V and VII to XII. Statistically significant changes in prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times have been reported in normal volunteers. The mean changes were observed to be less than 1 second in both instances, however, and are unlikely to be clinically important. Diclofenac is a prostaglandin synthetase inhibitor, however, and all drugs that inhibit prostaglandin synthesis interfere with platelet function to some degree; therefore, patients who may be adversely affected by such an action should be carefully observed. Sulfasalazine was originally developed to treat rheumatoid arthritis and has been used for decades for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. It is different from the anti-inflammatory drugs, which also help to control arthritis symptoms, in that it seems to work more slowly and controls the disease process involved in arthritis. Hence, it is referred to as a "slow acting" medication. Exactly how it helps to control the disease process is not yet known. Therefore, other anti-inflammatory medications are usually used concurrently especially over the first few months of treatment as sulfasalazine may take several months to work. Studies have shown it to be an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. side effects: Many patients have no side effects while taking sulfasalazine, but 20% to 90% of the people who take this medication develop some reactions. Most side effects are minor, and the most common include gastrointestinal upset, mild nausea, decreased appetite and headache. Skin rashes are also fairly common. These problems are usually not severe, but may require you to stop the medication. Some potentially serious side-effects can occur with this medication without causing symptoms. For example, Sulfasalazine can cause bone marrow suppression. In other words, it can cause anemia, which is a low red blood count or a decrease in the number of white cells (which are the cells that fight infection), or platelets (which help to stop bleeding). It also has been found to cause hepatitis, and rarely fever, pancreatitis, or lung problems. Sulfasalazine has been found to be safe in pregnancy and for women who breast-feed their babies. However, during pregnancy, it is probably wise to avoid all medications if at all possible. In men, low sperm counts have been found with sulfasalazine. Sperm counts generally return to normal after sulfasalazine has been stopped for 1-2 months. Pamelor Pronounced: PAM-eh-lore Generic name: Nortriptyline hydrochloride Other brand name: Aventyl Why is this drug prescribed? Return to top Pamelor is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of depression. It is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. Some doctors also prescribe Pamelor to treat chronic hives, premenstrual depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, and bedwetting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Most important fact about this drug Return to top Pamelor must be taken regularly to be effective and it may be several weeks before you begin to feel better. Do not skip doses, even if they seem to make no difference. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How should you take this medication? Return to top Take Pamelor exactly as prescribed. Pamelor may make your mouth dry. Sucking on hard candy, chewing gum, or melting ice chips in your mouth can provide relief. --If you miss a dose... Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. If you take Pamelor once a day at bedtime and you miss a dose, do not take it in the morning, since disturbing side effects could occur. Never take 2 doses at once. --Storage instructions... Keep Pamelor in the container it came in, tightly closed and away from light. Be sure to keep this drug out of reach of children; an overdose is particularly dangerous in the young. Store at room temperature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What side effects may occur? Return to top Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Pamelor. Side effects may include: Abdominal cramps, agitation, anxiety, black tongue, blurred vision, breast development in males, breast enlargement, confusion, constipation, delusions, diarrhea, dilation of pupils, disorientation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive or spontaneous flow of milk, excessive urination at night, fatigue, fever, fluid retention, flushing, frequent urination, hair loss, hallucinations, headache, heart attack, high or low blood pressure, high or low blood sugar, hives, impotence, inability to sleep, inability to urinate, increased or decreased sex drive, inflammation of the mouth, intestinal blockage, itching, loss of appetite, loss of coordination, nausea, nightmares, numbness, panic, perspiration, pins and needles in the arms and legs, rapid, fluttery, or irregular heartbeat, rash, reddish or purplish spots on skin, restlessness, ringing in the ears, seizures, sensitivity to light, stomach upset, strange taste, stroke, swelling of the testicles, swollen glands, tingling, tremors, vision problems, vomiting, weakness, weight gain or loss, yellow eyes and skin Side effects due to rapid decrease or abrupt withdrawal from Pamelor after a long term of treatment include: Headache, nausea, vague feeling of bodily discomfort The side effects are as bad as the disease......Doctors are allowed to prescribe these......AND NOT MARIJUANA! I smoke to relieve alot of the side effects and for chronic pain which these drugs donot completely relieve.
Dammmmmmnn"GT420"...great detailed info....i feel for ya brother as i too deal with artheritice....i take VIOXX.not shure on the spellingit seems too work well fer me...again great info Bud3
Wow GT, thats a lot of serious medication, each with some pretty damn serious side-effects as well. which side-effects have you actually experienced yourself?
LOL adfaFd i've experienced a few side effects with this panel of drugs.Bear in mind i've been juggeling drugs for the past 5 years trying to find one that works,and i have yet to find a medication that doesn't have side effects.Currently i get ringing in the ears,heartburn, and 2 days of flue-like symptoms a week after i take the methotrexate (taken only once a week...thank god).Plus i keep my fingers crossed my wife doesn't get pregnant....methotrexate causes serious birth defects. Makes you wonder how Dr's can prescribe some medications
I suffer from some of the above discribed. What are the steps in getting your license, doctors etc.??????
