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In reply to the discussion: Life as a marijuana refugee [View all]

NightWatcher

(39,360 posts)
9. I too am/was a refugee.
Sat Sep 22, 2018, 03:32 AM
Sep 2018

I've got lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and other mixed connective tissue disorders. Cannabis saved my life.

I smoked back in school 20+ years ago and was told to try some when I had an immediate bad reaction to my weekly oral chemo pills a few years ago.

I lived in a state where it was not legal.

I got some through a jazz musician friend of mine ( stereotypical I know). It did wonders. I still switched chemo meds but the cannabis alleviated all the side effects from the new meds. It also helps with my inflammation and pain. I don't know how but it also helps with muscle deterioration that I get from my myositis. I sleep like a log now too and I am in a much better frame of mind now as well.

I was able to go back to work and I have not had a flare up in 3+ years. I consume daily.

I obtain high grade product to this day through different means (DM if curious about methods or just for support from someone who has been right where you are)

Florida has recently passed medicinal cannabis laws but is being super slow in implementing the process by which you get the card. I will probably get a card soon, but will definitely continue to be a refugee until then.

Cannabis saves lives and I'm glad it works for you.

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Life as a marijuana refugee [View all] Separation Sep 2018 OP
All I can do is kick, acknowledge, and empathize. If California's too expensive, is there another NBachers Sep 2018 #1
Thanks for the reply. Separation Sep 2018 #2
Sounds like California is your optimal choice, at this point- family, medical support, & medication. NBachers Sep 2018 #3
I do believe we can swing it. Separation Sep 2018 #4
Well, Tennessee's loss will be California's gain. I'm in Northern California, and I welcome you. NBachers Sep 2018 #5
Thanks again Separation Sep 2018 #6
I have found CA to be fantastic for families who have children with special needs deek Sep 2018 #16
Maybe Colorado, maybe Washington State? GWC58 Sep 2018 #17
Yes, your vote will mean more in Tennessee. NBachers Sep 2018 #7
Welcome to California! You will love it here! secondwind Sep 2018 #8
I too am/was a refugee. NightWatcher Sep 2018 #9
Nevada has legal weed. Recreational weed too... Callmecrazy Sep 2018 #10
Move to Maine? (or MA, NH, CO?) Maine-i-acs Sep 2018 #11
Move to a state with a good medical pot law. Voltaire2 Sep 2018 #12
I live in Maryland. GWC58 Sep 2018 #19
Try this Separation Sep 2018 #22
Pot works for me. I haven't used opiate medication in years, and have had ... marble falls Sep 2018 #13
Idaho, South Dakota, Nebraska & Kansas GWC58 Sep 2018 #18
This is what I hate about "medicinal use law" Separation Sep 2018 #23
We have stupid rules for CBD here in Texas, too. Can only be prescribed for ... marble falls Sep 2018 #24
We're legal here in Colorado mountain grammy Sep 2018 #14
And, sadly, much of it is GWC58 Sep 2018 #20
Thank you all! Separation Sep 2018 #15
you could move from Tn..like ppl who move to Arizona during the winter for health reasons.. samnsara Sep 2018 #21
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