Are you curious if you qualify for a medical marijuana card?
Due to the versatility of the plant, there are countless ways to utilize cannabis for medical conditions. If you’re someone who is interested in obtaining a card, read our 10 signs you may qualify for one!
Note: Qualifying conditions may vary between states. However, these symptoms are common qualifiers in most medical marijuana approved states.
1. Anxiety
A study published by the Institute of Psychiatry, showed that CBD may offer a great psychiatric potential, and offer a antidepressant-like compound. By testing animals in a series of stress tests, the animals given CBD experienced lower levels of depression and anxiety than animals not given CBD. This is one of the most common symptoms to qualify for a medical marijuana card.
2. Arthritis
A study published in the journal Rheumatology found that joint tissues of arthritis patients have unusually high levels of CB2 receptors. The study shows cannabis fighting inflammation in the joints by activating the pathways of CB2 receptors. For some, cannabis may help cause inflammation relief against arthritis.
3. Cancer
THC has been shown to help reduce pain, vomiting, and nausea. Multiple studies have shown medical cannabis can be effective in preventing the spread of tumors- making cancer patients highly likely to qualify for a medical marijuana card. Cannabinoids, the molecular components found in marijuana, show promise in relieving symptoms. Cannabinoids can also help speed “apoptosis,” which help kill cancerous cells.
4. Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is when you experience the same pain weeks, months, or for even years. According to Marijuana Doctors, marijuana can help the following chronic pains:
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- TMJ disorder
- Headaches
- Fibromyalgia
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Neck pain
- HIV/AIDS-related pain
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Central nervous system issues
- Accident and injury-related pain
- Sciatica
- And more
5. Eating Disorder (Anorexia)
Marijuana can stimulate the body’s metabolism and causes users to experience an increase in appetite.
6. Menstrual Cramps
Many women report pain relief through cannabis and are likely candidates to qualify for a medical marijuana card. Even in the 19th century, cannabis was commonly used to treat menstrual cramps. Queen Victoria of England has famously prescribed cannabis for cramps in the 1980’s by her royal physician.
7. Glaucoma
The American Academy of Ophthalmology stated that marijuana derivatives can lower pressure when administered intravenously or orally.
8. HIV/AIDS
Marijuana can be very effective in decreasing the amount of pain that is common with AIDS. It helps reduce nausea and vomiting while increasing a user’s appetite. Patients have also reported less of a need to take as high a dose in opiates, which lower the chances of experiencing negative side effects of the drug.
9. Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients have reported cannabis to help reduce problems such as muscle spasms, pain, tremors, bowel dysfunctions, and more.
10. Seizures
Epileptic patients use medical marijuana, either on its own or in association with other medications, to help control their convulsions.
*Be sure to discuss any major medical treatment decisions with your primary doctor
Do you think you qualify? Schedule an appointment with one of our doctors today! The best part is, you only pay if you get a recommendation!
