{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/medicinal-cannabis/4","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11791-markdown","title":"How do I obtain a copy of my current medical recommendation from HelloMD","slug":"how-do-i-obtain-a-copy-of-my-current-medical-recommendation-from-hellomd","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11781-markdown","title":"What, if anything, is the difference between Medical and Recreational Marijuana?","slug":"what-if-anything-is-the-difference-between-medical-and-recreational-marijuana","content":"\n_____________________\nThe difference would be in the laws and possession limits. For example, in California, recreational customers can purchase up to 28 grams (1 ounce) of flower, 8 grams of concentrate, and grow up to 6 plants for personal use. In addidtion, recreational customers are only allowed to make one purchase per day, whereas medical patients can purchase in larger quantities (up to 8 ounces of flower) and can make more frequent purchases as they are not limited to one per day. For a state by state breakdown on the cannabis laws in the US, check out this article to learn more: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a85fbfcf24d1300077ccb4e/cannabis-in-america-a-state-by-state-guide\n\nnsavelli","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11779-markdown","title":"  Can you do Telehealth consults for people in Georgia who now qualify for Medical Marijuana usage?","slug":"can-you-do-telehealth-consults-for-people-in-georgia-who-now-qualify-for-medical-marijuana-usage","content":"\n_____________________\nOur doctors service is currently only available to those physically located in California or New York at the time of their consultation, and will only allow you access to the California or New York medical marijuana system.\n\n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nGeorgia currently offers a low-THC oil program that you may qualify for! You can learn more about it here: https://dph.georgia.gov/low-thc-oil-registry \n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11778-markdown","title":"How do I get a medical marijuana card for the state of Delaware ","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-for-the-state-of-delaware","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! \n\nUnfortunately, HelloMD is not currently offering doctors consultations for the state of Delaware. Our doctors service is available to patients in California, New York and Canada. \n\nHere is some information about obtaining a medical marijuana recommendation in Delaware: \n\n-You must be at least 18 years of age (minor patients must have consent from a legal guardian or parent)\n-You must be a resident of Delaware with a driver's license or state ID from Delaware, or be able to provide proof of residency\n-You must have a qualifying medical condition; the adult patient qualifying condition list can be found here: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/hsp/medmarconditions.html \n-You must have a Physician Certification from a Delaware licensed MD or DO \n\nYou can learn more about the Delaware Medical Marijuana Program by here: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/hsp/medmarpt.html\n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11762-markdown","title":"I need a copy of my medical marijuana card","slug":"i-need-a-copy-of-my-medical-marijuana-card","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11761-markdown","title":"Can you tell me what some of the bad effects of marijuana are? ","slug":"can-you-tell-me-what-some-of-the-bad-effects-of-marijuana-are","content":"\"I just got my medical marijuana card and am wondering if you can provide some guidance. I'd like to avoid having a bad experience, if possible. Thanks!\"\n_____________________\nHello,\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nI'm glad you asked that question because, although cannabis is not toxic, it can cause transient unpleasant effects when it is used inappropriately. To begin with, as with many other substances, the effects can change as the dose increases rather than just get stronger, so it behooves a new user to be cautious in starting with small amounts and increasing the amount taken in modest increments.  I strongly recommend reading  https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana. You will find that the ratio of two compounds found in cannabis, CBD and THC, is important in determining its effects. Large amounts of THC without the presence of sufficient CBD can be too stimulating for some people and actually even cause anxiety, when smaller doses adequately balanced with CBD are often helpful for reducing anxiety.  Other adverse effects of taking too much cannabis can include vertigo, nausea, confused thinking, and the anxiety from being incapacitated by these symptoms.  Just lying down in a darkened room for a few hours will be all that is necessary to feel well again and no 'treatment' is required.  Cannabis is remarkably non-toxic to human physiology and by itself poses no known threat to any organ system.  One other suggestion: try to keep in mind that taking alcohol or other medications with cannabis can create a lower threshold for adverse effects, and the disinhibition from alcohol can make that slope slippery.  I hope this is helpful. \n\ndrelkind\n_____________________\nHi there!\n\nI agree with @drelkind !  Like any controlled substance, when used correctly, you should be able to reduce the chance of experiencing any bad effects of marijuana. This is why we always encourage patients to begin their consumption with a very small amount and increase as needed to achieve the desired effects.\n\nWith that said, the bad effects of marijuana will vary from person to person. Some examples of these effects include increased heart rate, coughing or difficulty breathing, nausea or light-headedness and feeling sluggish. These effects could come on immediately or hours after consumption. If you are noticing some bad effects of marijuana, here are a few tips to help you manage until you feel you are back to normal;\n\nConsume a High-CBD product if you have one available. CBD can help reduce the bad effects and decrease feelings of being “too high.” Also, try to stay hydrated by drinking water or juice with lots of antioxidants to help flush out the activated THC. Lastly, it always helps to relax as much as possible! If taking a nap is an option, try getting some rest! If you cannot take a nap, do your best to stay calm and remember that the bad effects of cannabis will eventually subside.\n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11752-markdown","title":"How do I get my medical card information.?","slug":"how-do-i-get-my-medical-card-information","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11720-markdown","title":"I have SLE Lupus and with that I have several issues including joint pain do I qualify for medical cannabis?","slug":"i-have-sle-lupus-and-with-that-i-have-several-issues-including-joint-pain-do-i-qualify-for-medical-cannabis","content":"\"I reside in NYC\"\n_____________________\nHello, \nAs an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator and analgesic, SLE should most certainly be an accepted condition in NYC. However, very unfortunately, NY has some catching up to do in regards to the medicinal value of cannabis. The following are the only conditions accepted as of yet: \nCancer, positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Amyotrophic  Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable Spasticity, Epilepsy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, neuropathies and Huntington’s Disease. \n\nHowever,  chronic pain was recently added to the covered conditions. Accordingly,  I see no reason why SLE would not qualify for an approved medical  cannabis recommendation in NYC.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHowever, chronic pain was recently added to the covered conditions. Accordingly, I see no reason why SLE would not qualify for an approved medical cannabis recommendation in NYC.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello, \nAs an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulator and analgesic, SLE should most certainly qualify you for medical cannabis. However, in NYC, cannabis treatment has only been approved for the following conditions:  \nCancer, positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Amyotrophic  Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable Spasticity, Epilepsy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, neuropathies and Huntington’s Disease. \n\nFortunately, chronic pain has recently been added to the list of approved conditions. Accordingly, I see no reason why SLE would not qualify you as a medical cannabis patient. \n\ndrkim\n_____________________\n  \nLike Dr. Kim already mentioned in New York state SLE is not a qualifying condition. However, you may be able to qualify under chronic pain.  Chronic pain according to New York State DOH is defined as pain any severe debilitating pain that the practitioner determines degrades health and functional capability, that has intolerable side effects, that has lasted for or is expected to last for at least three months, and other modes of therapy that has failed to treat or that cannot be treated by another therapy because it would be harmful. You can schedule an appointment with one of our New York providers to see if you qualify. \n\nhelenanp","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9231-markdown","title":"Will liver cirrhosis affect edibles and tinctures and how they work? I cannot get any relief from edibles.","slug":"will-liver-cirrhosis-affect-edibles-and-tinctures-and-how-they-work-i-cannot-get-any-relief-from-edibles","content":"\"Will liver cirrhosis  affect edibles and tinctures and how they work? I cannot get any relief from edibles. And I recently got diagnosed with COPD and I cannot hold in the smoke. I have a medical card, but nobody seems to know anything ...Please help\"\n_____________________\nHi there. I'm not a doctor, but hopefully one can chime in. I did find a previous Q&A on our site where a doctor recommended a high-CBD tincture to someone with cirrhosis to decrease chronic inflammation. Hope this helps and that you get the answers you need! \n\ngabriella\n_____________________\n Cannabis is metabolized primarily in the liver, but unlike alcohol it does not seem to be toxic to the liver or other organs.  Depending on how advanced your cirrhosis is, there could be an effect on the movement of ingested cannabis through the liver and on to the rest of the body.  If your COPD prevents you from inhaling, you might try tinctures or lozenges meant to be held in the mouth.  Cannabis can be absorbed directly from the mouth with effects usually in 10 minutes or so.  Once swallowed, a tincture is just an edible and will have to be absorbed from the stomach and passed through the liver before it reaches the rest of you.  Have you considered inhaling vaporized cannabis?  I suggest checking with your pulmonary physician regarding the relative safety of that route given your lung condition. \n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9230-markdown","title":"What strain is best for tremors?","slug":"what-strain-is-best-for-tremors","content":"\"My wife has been approved for medical marijuana. She suffers from tremors which have been diagnosed as medication-induced Parkinson's symptoms and anxiety. She has tried several strains some of which reduce the shaking somewhat but: \n\nThere was one strain that she was given a sample of that almost eliminated the tremors completely with only one use. Unfortunately we have not been able to identify that strain. Any suggestions? \"\n_____________________\nHi there. I wanted to send you a link to one of our Q&A articles where one of our doctors lists a few specific strains that people seem to say help with tremors/Parkinsons' symptoms. Hopefully this is a good place for you to start. \n\nHere's another link to a few Q&As on tremors, too. https://www.hellomd.com/search?type=all&term=tremors\n\nIf you search Parkinson's here on the site you'll find many more articles on the subject, hopefully there's some more useful information for you and your wife. Good luck! \n\n\ngabriella","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9216-markdown","title":"CA Rqmt & Replacement Card","slug":"ca-rqmt-and-replacement-card","content":"\"1. Do I have to do something in CA for a med license now?\n2. Can I get a replacement card?\"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_9207-markdown","title":"How can I obtain a medical card while residing in Oklahoma. I have all my current medical records.","slug":"how-can-i-obtain-a-medical-card-while-residing-in-oklahoma-i-have-all-my-current-medical-records","content":"\n_____________________\nHi there! HelloMD can assist you with getting a California or New York medical marijuana recommendation, however, you must be physically in one of those states to do so, and your recommendation would only be valid for use within those states. At this time, Oklahoma does not permit medical marijuana use; however, State Question 788, which would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes, is scheduled for the June 2018 primary.\n\nashleigh","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":36,"numPages":41,"currentPage":4,"id":5495,"name":"Medicinal Cannabis","slug":"medicinal-cannabis","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}