Looking for a little advice.

Hi everyone!

I just got out of the military (honorable) and was diagnosed while in with a benign tumor in my right foot that pushes on my medial plantar nerve. Tendinitis in my right foot and ligament separation. Although this doesn't cause excruciating pain, it does cause a good amount towards the end of the work day if i'm on my feet. I would love to "legally" light one up. Do you guys think this is enough to grab a card? If so would i have to go through another evaluation? I really don't feel like paying for more x-rays and all that shit. But will if i have to.

Also, i don't really care what kind of doctor i go too i just don't want to look like a dumbass when i ask him if he will recommend me. One more thing what is a proper way of telling the doctor you want to use mmj for your pain. LOL.

Thanks

Btw i live in the Yakima area.

Ok do you have two years or so of records indicating that you are dealing with "chronic" or "recurring" pain? If not start making an occasional appointment and when they ask the reason for your visit, explain the issue you were diagnosed with and you deal with a lot of pain during days where you have to work on your feet. If you have no insurance an adjustable fee clinic will do.

Now if your records already indicate recurring/chronic pain and ya got records going back at least a year and a half (preferably two years) you are set. You will need to have those records faxed or bring them in yourself to a Cannabis Advocate Doctor who will in turn likely agree that Cannabis would be a helpful medication. In fact some VA center's have a cannabis advocate doctor, but the whole VA approval of medical Cannabis is relatively a recent thing last couple of years. So I don't know too much about that angle.

(Edit: Ah, yakima area sorry didn't see that first time I read this.) Might I ask what region you are from? There are patients here who could likely recommend a good doctor or practice but it helps to know the general area. If you are apprehensive just mention a county and someone can likely help ya from there.

Well thank you very much HippySmoke! Yea Yakima county and very close to Yakima itself. A drive on the other side of the mountains wouldn't kill me but i wouldn't want to be making a trip a month over there. That would be great if anyone knew of any Cannabis Advocate Doctors in the Yakima area.

As far as VA centers having Cannabis Advocate doctors. I didn't know that and will look into it, thanks.

For reference, it is a bit old but: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/27/medical-marijuana-in-va-c_n_660449.html

Now if for some strange reason there aren't any patients that can point ya in the right direction here are a few places to start.

http://www.cannabis4all.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=379:medical-marijuana-and-medical-cannabis-doctors-yakima-wa&catid=36:medical-marijuana-and-medical-cannabis-washington&Itemid=65

https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/medical-marijuana-doctors/WA/yakima

http://www.elocalprofiles.com/m/yakima-wa-medical-marijuana/

http://www.southsoundmedicine.com/

http://www.potlocator.com/marijuana-doctors/washington-marijuana-doctors/yakima-marijuana-doctors_c124719_m2300

I browsed and saw a couple of reviewed clinic's which are preferable to consider than unreviewed for obvious reasons. Second if you need to go the route of using a "unknown" (for lack of better word) physician such as such off one of these websites research them THOROUGHLY. Finding the right doctor and or practice for your recommendation is ESSENTIAL in the case of legal issues. Little ol' hempfest doctor or something to that degree ain't going to cut it if you end up being scrutinized, trust me. Google is your friend; research on your own on top of any information someone gives you just to be sure. And don't be scared to ask questions when ya call the clinic, as a potential client they are obliged to be honest and forthright. If they are not or if they give you information conflicting with something you personally are sure of, feel free to evaluate another clinic...

Oh and if you can make it out to Lacey (once a year, most licenses require yearly renewal not monthly) I hear a lot of good things about the South Sound's Medical Clinic's. There is a link above, I nor my wife have used them but I personally (not just on RIU) know someone who had a very good experience with them for his initial visit, and a renewal. Plus they offer a online verification system that is quite confidential and secure. Comes in handy when attempting to join a "club" or "co-op" or when attempting to prepare a legal grow site on a rental property. (With permission of course.) Hell there are a number of times a easy mean's of verification can save ya anything from hassle to heartbreak.

I keep meaning to write a guide on finding a doctor for a recommendation or renewal as it's almost time for renewal's at home anyway. This thread is just another subtle reminder. I think it would be nice to have a archived thread with a good guide, amended by the members of RIU.

Sorry I didn't include some of this information in the first place, I think it was later at night when I first replied.

Hay solor I don't have any thing to add I grew up in Yakima and now live in Sea. Your VA may be able to help with that card. Good luck

I think there is a THC foundation over there in Yak or the Tir City area. check out there site.

match box said:

I think there is a THC foundation over there in Yak or the Tir City area. check out there site.

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Ya know I shoulda considered that, THC foundation ain't the most user friendly place. (In my humble opinion.) But they are longstanding and respected, another good option thanks match box!

I'm going to keep simple and easy but you will need at 150 dollars. Ill guarantee you'll have it that same day you visit the doc and youll be able to visit collectives right after that first appointment to receive your authorization iv'e already reccomended two people im good at it all you need to do is call up the clinic or hospital that said you have that problem that gives you pain in your feet and your going to ask them just like this, " Hi i'm a patient from this clinic/hospital and i was wondering if you guys still have records of the times i visited and if so i would like a copy of all the medical records please for personal use." thats all!!!! and soon they will fax or mail you the records. than we call up cannahealth and set you up an appointment bring $150 your wa i.d. and of course your self thats it thats all it takes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whooooo your done! if you need help please let me know

btw you have to come to tacoma to set up the appointment the place is called cannahealth it used to be cannapath.

you can also try 4Evergreen good luck

alanboy420 said:

btw you have to come to tacoma to set up the appointment the place is called cannahealth it used to be cannapath.

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I noticed that their is two other CannaHealth locations; Olympia and West Seatlle. Those locations won't work?

And thanks again everyone.

WELL LIKE I SAID THE CANNAPATH IN TACOMA WAS JUST RECENTLY CHANGED TO CANNAHEALTH IN TACOMA BUT THEY PROBABLY HAVNT UPDATED IT THATS WHY.
3716 Pacific Avenue, Suite H Tacoma, WA 98418 253-383-3506