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1. cupake__

   January 28th, 2009 at 1:25 am

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   I have a feeling that somehow this isn’t true. Mainly because you spelled fibromyalgia perfectly, and marijuana, but not "ware"(which should be spelled "where") or "recamendation"(which should be spelled "recommendation")

   BUT, if it is, yr doctor would need to prescribe it to you. Thats the only way you’d be able to get it. I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

2. Paula_McNeil

   January 28th, 2009 at 6:46 am

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   There is no evidence that marijuana benefits the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Your best options are exercise, eating healthy, and getting enough sleep. This should be your primary focus. Also try to schedule your activities around how you feel, don’t push yourself. Rest periodically as you feel you need to throughout the day. There are some new med’s that have shown to help, but not for everyone. You should be seeing a therapist, preferably one who specializes in living with chronic pain. Holistic medicine is more likely to help you such as acupuncture, bio-feed back, also learning relaxation and breathing techniques are really helpful. I would recommend yoga as a great way to keep your muscles stretched and limber. It is really important that you live as healthy a lifestyle as possible and continue to do so through out your life. You don’t say if your doc has tested you for other diseases, if he/she hasn’t make sure they do. Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia as are other diseases and syndromes. Good Luck from a fellow fibro sufferer.

3. sadie_oyes

   January 28th, 2009 at 7:30 am

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   I have severe fibromyalgia which is actually a nerve disorder. I am taking Lyrica which is a nerve defusser, slowing over-active nerve impulses to reduce nerve pain, it worked good for the first 6 months, then it started not helping the pain as much and and not lasting as long…my doctor (rheumatologist) said my body was becoming immuned.
   When the pain becomes intolerable and causes high stress I smoke weed, even though it doesn’t take the pain away, it relaxes me and lowers the stress which helps lessen and tolerate the pain. I told my doctor I smoke weed and why, he said it is bad for me but understood.
   Since FM is just first being realized as a real disorder (it took 8 years before they finally diagnosed me with fm) they don’t consider a person disabled (denied social security disability twice) so they would definitely "not" give a medical marijunna card to anyone with fm, especially to you since you are a minor.
   So you will have to continue to get it off the the streets like I do.
   Did some research and found this site
   (18 or older, minors need parents consent)
   http://www.ehow.com/how_2117436_prescription-medical-marijuana-california.html

4. Nik_G___Ganja_Boy

   January 28th, 2009 at 6:16 pm

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   If you have chronic pain and good medical record history with all the info of your conditions, yes. Many doctors in California will, but you must find the right one. Go to Google and search for clinics that support medical marijuana in your area. I’m a 16 year old in Oregon, and yes no matter what you’ve heard or read, you can get your medical marijuana card as a minor (Oregon and California). Clinics are more likely to prescribe it then your normal doctor. You must also have you parents consent and bring them to your doctor visit.

5. Mike_W

   January 28th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

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   I have cancer and nothing works do you know of any companies who would send me a free two four of beer daily? Can I get a medical beer card? Try the local H A Chapter to get your marijuana.