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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card

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Getting a medical marijuana card is not always an easy thing to do. Depending on which state you live in, you may find it a simple or a difficult task. The first thing you will need is determination...

I wish it were as easy for everyone everywhere as it is for those of us that live in California, Colorado, Michigan and Montana, but alas, it is not.

Please be aware, MedicalMarijuana.com has gone to great lengths to provide a directory of doctors, and or clinics in each state that has medical marijuana laws in place at this time.  Some states have hundreds of physicians willing to write recommendations; some have only a few.
 
If you are unable to find a doctor that will write you a recommendation because you do not have record, or evidence of your medical condition, you will need to find a medical doctor with whom to establish a doctor, patient relationship.  Do your research, scouer the web and look for a doctor who may be user friendly.

Note:  If you live in a state that puts pressure on doctors not to write recommendations, you may find it advantageous not to mention medical marijuana on your first visit.  Get a diagnosis first, and then talk with your doctor about exploring the possibilities of treatment with medical marijuana. Once you have your doctor's reccomendation, getting a state I.D. card (if you want one) should be a sinch.
           
The internet, Blackberry’s and iPhones lead us to believe that we are entitled to instantaneous gratification, and that we should be able to accomplish anything with a click of a mouse. However, when it comes to a situation such as this, there is no substitute for perseverance. Keep in mind that the alternative is you may get nowhere without it.

My personal observation is that people that need medical marijuana for medicinal purposes will persevere, and people that only want a recommendation so that they can get high legally, will often give up when the going gets tough.

To those of you that live in states that do not have medical marijuana laws in place, I am sorry for your loss.
 
To immediately view some of the most up-to-date information relating to this cause, check out Kevin Fox at http://www.medicalmarijuanalifestyle.com  –  you will find detailed information on all medical marijuana states and what illnesses are viable reasons for doctors to recommend medical marijuana to patients.

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Gogreen
Monday, Aug 29 2011 at 2:25a
 
Can I use medical pot for gerd or anxiety pi
 
Sierra Sativa  (33 posts)
Tuesday, Aug 30 2011 at 3:03p
 
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mickeypoochie
Saturday, Sep 10 2011 at 9:04p
 
MD just passed a law in june 2011. but there is no definite amount can get. husband has TBI. keppra and dilatin has caused seizures and excessive saliva, more confusion. each seizure is a memory loss of recent conversations/ events and sometimes remembrance of the past. Cannibis is a huge help to him. but the doctors here in baltimore, keep denying him the medical marijuana. It helps him with anxiety, nervousness, depression, our sex life, his memory loss, decreased seizures. Now, his neurologist has him on the generic of Lamectl(lamotrogine). and he still having seizures. HELP!!!!!
 
Pawnee
Tuesday, Mar 27 2012 at 2:06p
 
Hellow? I,m a disabled vietnam vet I have been suffering chronic pain, depression, PTSD, and have had 3 back seurgerys, that failed they have me on morphine , Motrin, for pain and Zoloft for the Depression these pills are slowly killing me over 40 years I,ve been suffering here in Miami GOD knows the suffering that I have had to endure I wish I was in a state that had medical marijuana many it would make my life somewhat livable. God bless us vets
 
Edwynthrash
Saturday, Apr 21 2012 at 10:42p
 
Does anyone know a Doctor in maine.The Portland or Southportland area...if not those locations any one will do
 
yoclay
Sunday, Apr 29 2012 at 6:05p
 
He in I Jan,I live in a non medical state.I was curious if it is possible for me to travel to my neighboring state,Michican,and get a cannibis card?Thanks
 
maryjo
Sunday, Jul 8 2012 at 12:27p
 
hello and i must say thank you so much for helping me. i got my card in cali, and i now need service in nv. i find this a little confusing, i would like to go pick mine up, is there a place i can just go pick it up? i am on a very small disability for the reason i recieve mm. and i cant really afford the donation fees, i know that sounds cheap but at this time im stuck. please if you could me in the right direction, thank you so much and smoke on!!!
 
bluekitty
Thursday, Nov 1 2012 at 2:03a
 
Hey how can I get a medical Marijuana card in KY?
 
angelamoreno69
Sunday, Nov 4 2012 at 10:18p
 
what do i need to get a medical marijuana card in detroit mi i have RA ?
 
Budbro93  (7 posts)
Thursday, Nov 8 2012 at 1:35p
 
I have chronic pain, migraines, and a few other things that would qualify me in most states. If I only my previous prescription bottles (such as Marinol) and written prescriptions would that be enough, or do i also need to have my list of diagnosis, etc..?
 
Budbro93  (7 posts)
Thursday, Nov 8 2012 at 1:36p
 
I have chronic pain, migraines, and a few other things that would qualify me in most states. If I only have my previous prescription bottles (such as Marinol) and written prescriptions would that be enough at a doctor visit, or do i also need to have my list of diagnosis, etc..?
 
janecrisscarder
Saturday, Jan 5 at 7:41p
 
I live in WV. Is there somewhere close to me,(Maryland,etc.) I could go to. I have been w/the pain clinic and the spine clinic for 10 yrs. Ihave tried every drug out there. I get high and therefore I can't get narcotics. I would rather smoke my pot then all those drugs. I am classified as a chronic pain patient. I can't afford to travel to the places listed. Could you see what you can do.? TY (carderjane@yahoo.com)
 
Adrianna
Tuesday, Feb 5 at 8:33p
 
I'm in LA, bipolar, heart condition, chronic pain, major depression, to sum it all up a train wreck. Can you give me any advice on what to do. I take so many meds. it doesnt make any sense. Why do these old ass politician stop us from having releive. Don't i have rights somewhere?
 
speedo
Wednesday, Feb 6 at 10:04a
 
i am a cancer patient in vt. what paperwork do i need to give to my doctor thanks
 
chill10142005
Sunday, Feb 24 at 5:28p
 
I have arthritis, and now basal cell carcinoma. How do i get a medical marijuana card while i live in the Atlanta, Georgia area?
 
Drstrider
Thursday, Mar 21 at 7:55p
 
I have bladder ca and am looking to see if it is difficult to get a card in NJ. Any advise?
 
derekclowers3
Sunday, Mar 24 at 6:38p
 
i have m.s.&live in t.n.help me please
 
DazedHaze
Friday, May 3 at 3:11p
 
I suffer a pain from a bullet fragment lodge inside my left leg. The nurses told me in the ER said that the surgon couldnt take out the fragment in my leg because it is between my vains and my bone. I been suffering for several months now and the pain comes and go. I couldnt stand no more then 30 minutes and my legs begin to swell. In this condition, can i apply for medical marijuana card?