What Medical Conditions Qualify for a Mississippi Medical Marijuana Card?
The Mississippi Department of Health states that ANY debilitating medical condition can qualify if a doctor believes that medical marijuana use could be beneficial. The list of “debilitating medical conditions” provided by the state includes but is not limited to:
- Chronic or intractable pain
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Autism
- Cancer
- HIV / AIDS
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Glaucoma
- Dementia
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cachexia
- Epilepsy
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Huntington’s disease
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Crohn’s disease
- Sickle cell anemia
- Spinal Cord Injuries/Disease
- Intractable Nausea
- Spasticity
Chronic / Intractable Pain and Medical Marijuana
What Is Chronic Pain, and what is Intractable Pain?
Chronic pain is persistent pain that lasts long periods of time, typically at least 3 months. Intractable pain is pain that cannot be adequately controlled through pain management. Either can be due to certain diseases or illnesses, injuries, surgeries, nerve damage, or may not have a known cause. People with chronic or intractable pain may experience:
- Frequent headaches/migraines
- Joint pain
- Back Pain
- Muscle aches
- Burning pains
- Fatigue
- Problems with Sleeping
- Loss of stamina and flexibility
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Irritability
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Chronic and Intractable Pain?
Many traditional pain medications have the potential to cause significant side effects. Opioids, for example, may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and can even be fatal.
Medical marijuana is considered a safer option for pain relief because there is no risk of overdose. It also has little to no side effects compared to traditional pain management options.
The cannabinoids found in Medical marijuana, predominantly tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), have anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce pain signals to the site of injury or discomfort.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Medical Marijuana
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur when a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. PTSD is sometimes more common amongst combat veterans and people who have went through some type of abuse. Symptoms of PTSD can vary greatly but generally fall into 4 main categories:
- Intrusive memories
- Avoidance of people and situations
- Changes in thinking and mood (such as anxiety, depression)
- Changes in reactions toward others (such as irritability, agitation)
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Medical marijuana may help decrease fearful responses in the brain as well as to help reduce traumatic memory triggers. This effect helps ease the user of the anxiety and depression that often comes along with PTSD, without the side-effects of many traditionally prescribed anxiety and depression medications. Medical marijuana may also be of great benefit for those suffering from Insomnia, which is another common symptom of PTSD.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Autism and Medical Marijuana
What Is Autism?
Autism refers to a group of developmental disorders that can impair social and communication skills as well as cause behavioral challenges. The symptoms of Autism and their severity vary greatly but typically include:
- •Social interaction problems
- Difficulty communicating
- Attention span problems
- Repetitive behaviors
- Self-injuring behaviors
- Anxiety and depression
- Seizures (in certain types of autism)
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Autism?
Medical marijuana may be able to ease some of the symptoms associated with Autism by:
- Reducing anxiety and depression.
- Reducing aggressive and self-injuring behaviors.
- Improving sociability.
- Reducing seizures.
- Improving concentration.
- Improving sleep quality.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Cancer and Medical Marijuana
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide rapidly, spreading into and destroying surrounding body tissues. There are many different types of cancers.
Each individual cancer patient has a unique development of the disease. As the cancer progressively advances, additional changes happen to the DNA of the patient. Patients tend to be in large amounts of pain as their cancer tumors grow due to either the tumor pressing on their nerves and organs or the release of chemicals from the tumor.
Cancer pain can be light, achy, sharp or burning. The pain can happen in waves or can be constant or sporadic. Pain can be categorized as mild, moderate or severe. The level of pain depends on the type of cancer, how advanced, where it is located and on the patient’s pain tolerance. Controlling cancer pains is an essential part of treatment.
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Cancer?
Medical marijuana may help fight cancerous cells and slow their spread within the body. It can also help with the symptoms of cancer and the common side effects of other traditional cancer treatment options by:
- Controlling nausea
- Increasing appetite
- Reducing chronic Pain / neuropathy
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
HIV / AIDS and Medical Marijuana
What Is HIV / AIDS?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic condition caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV is generally asymptomatic but if left untreated, it can progress into the more serious and potentially life-threatening condition AIDS. This condition damages the immune system which in turn interferes with the body’s natural ability to fight disease and infection. Symptoms can include:
- Chronic abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Weight Loss
- Fatigue
- Frequent infection
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with HIV / AIDS?
Medical Marijuana may help with HIV / AIDS in multiple ways. By reducing nausea and increasing appetite, it allows users to be able to eat and enjoy food more. This effect in turn reduces the possibility of severe weight loss. Medical marijuana may also alleviate chronic pain and reduce fatigue, allowing patients to live more comfortably.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Medical Marijuana
What Is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS is a disease characterized by extensive damage over time to motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. “Sclerosis” meaning body-tissue hardening.
Symptoms of ALS may vary. Early signs and symptoms of ALS include:
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty doing regular daily activities
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Tripping, falling, and dropping things
- Weakness or tiredness in arms, legs, feet, or ankles
- Weak or clumsy hands
- Slurred speech
- Muscle cramps and twitches in arms, shoulders, and tongue
- Difficulty holding head up
- Difficult keeping good posture
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
There is no cure for ALS, however, medical marijuana in its various forms may be used in easing ALS symptoms. Patients indicate that it can help to reduce pain and relax the muscles. This reduction in pain and overall relaxation can also help lift the patient’s mood and promote quality sleep.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Glaucoma and Medical Marijuana
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a condition in which the eye’s optic nerve is damaged, typically due to abnormally high pressure in the eye. When severe and left untreated, it can cause blindness. Some symptoms of Glaucoma may include:
• Eye pain
• Blurred or distorted vision
• Vision loss
• Nausea
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Glaucoma?
Medical marijuana may be an effective option for patients suffering from the symptoms of glaucoma. It may help reduce pressure in the eye that can lead to nerve damage as effectively as traditional glaucoma medication. Marijuana consumed in any form, including edible and inhaled, has been shown to potentially have reduce this pressure for up to four hours.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Dementia and Medical Marijuana
What Is Dementia?
Dementia is a group of symptoms that affect memory and other thinking abilities to the point that it interferes with the patient’s daily life. Although it is not a particular disease, the most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms of dementia vary greatly but can include:
- Memory loss
- Impaired judgement
- Impaired thinking abilities
- Confusion, disorientation
- Social problems
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Dementia?
In regard to the symptoms of Dementia, medical marijuana may be able to:
- Improve short term memory problems.
- Reduce confusion and related behavioral issues.
- Help with social problems.
- Relieve anxiety and depression.
- Improve quality of sleep.
The neuroprotective properties of medical marijuana indicate that it may also have the potential to protect brain cells and actually slow down the progression of dementia.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Parkinson’s Disease and Medical Marijuana
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s Disease is a nervous system disorder that mainly affects mobility and the muscles. It can cause symptoms such as:
- Stiffness
- Difficulty standing, walking or moving body
- Difficulty speaking
- Tremors and involuntary muscle movements
- Insomnia
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Parkinson’s Disease?
Medical marijuana may help reduce both the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It may help reduce tremors and involuntary muscle movements, as well as alleviate stiffness throughout the body. This allows patients to be more mobile and to speak more easily. Patients also indicate that it can help with insomnia.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Medical Marijuana
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system in which the body’s immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves. The damaged caused by this can then cause communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. Symptoms vary greatly but can include:
- Chronic pain (usually in the back or eyes)
- Vision problems or loss
- Muscle spasms
- Spasticity
- Coordination problems
- Anxiety and depression
- Insomnia
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Medical Marijuana may help with Multiple Sclerosis in multiple ways. Patients claim reductions in body pain as well as muscular symptoms such as stiffness and spasms. It has also been reported to help with the mental symptoms of MS by easing anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Cachexia and Medical Marijuana
What Is Cachexia?
Cachexia is a condition that causes severe muscle wasting and weight loss, typically due to a chronic illness. It can be common in people that have been diagnosed with illnesses such as HIV, AIDS, and Cancer. Symptoms of Cachexia can include:
• Weight loss, possibly severe
• Muscle loss, possibly severe
• Fatigue
• Lack of appetite
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Cachexia?
Medical marijuana can be an effective alternative for those suffering from Cachexia. The main ways it helps with symptoms are:
• Increasing appetite. This allows patients to increase their daily calorie intake which helps maintain healthy weight and muscle mass.
• Decreasing fatigue. Patients can be more active and use their muscles more, which in turn helps fight atrophy and build and maintain proper muscle mass.
• Reducing chronic pain. Patients experiencing pain from having decreased strength and stamina report finding relief using medical marijuana.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Epilepsy and Medical Marijuana
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that interrupts normal brain activity and causes seizures. Seizures can range from:
- Uncontrollable body movements
- Staring spells
- Confusion, anxiety
- Complete loss of consciousness
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Epilepsy?
Medical marijuana may be effective in reducing the symptoms Epilepsy in multiple ways. It has been shown to potentially reduce the number of overall seizures patients experience as well as the severity of seizures that occur. Medical marijuana may also have neuroprotective properties, meaning it can potentially help protect the brain from and nervous system from damage during seizures.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Ulcerative Colitis and Medical Marijuana
What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease in which the digestive tract becomes inflamed and develops ulcers or sores. Symptoms of ulcerative colitis include:
- Chronic abdominal pain, sometime severe
- Diarrhea
- Irritable bowels (sense of urgency to use bathroom)
- Weight loss
- Loss of Appetite
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Ulcerative Colitis?
Medical marijuana may be able to ease some of the symptoms of ulcerative colitis by:
- Reducing inflammation in the gut. This helps to relieve pain and reduce potential damage to the digestive tract.
- Relaxing the muscles in the digestive tract. This can help alleviate the sense of urgency to need to use the bathroom.
- Increasing appetite. This helps patients maintain healthy weight and nutrition.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Huntington’s Disease and Medical Marijuana
What is Huntington’s Disease?
Huntington’s Disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive degeneration of brain cells. It can cause a broad range of physical and psychiatric symptoms that worsen overtime. These symptoms can include:
- Abnormal muscle activity
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fatigue and lack of energy
- Cognitive impairments
- Anxiety and depression
- Insomnia
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Huntington’s Disease?
Medical marijuana has shown potential to help with some of the symptoms that Huntington’s Disease can cause. Physically, medical marijuana can help reduce inflammation and pain as well as control muscular symptoms such as tremors. In terms of psychological symptoms, medical marijuana can help patients cope with having the life-long disorder by reducing the anxiety and depression often associated with the disease.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Muscular Dystrophy and Medical Marijuana
What Is Muscular Dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause weakness and muscle loss, progressively worsening overtime. It is caused by genetic mutations that interfere with the production of healthy muscles and interrupt normal muscle function. Symptoms of muscular dystrophy can include:
- Chronic muscle pain
- Persistent muscle weakness
- Muscle loss
- Difficulty moving, breathing or swallowing
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Muscular Dystrophy?
Medical marijuana may help patients with the symptoms caused by muscular dystrophy by:
- Reducing muscle pain.
- Reducing muscle stiffness.
- Reducing fatigue.
- Stimulating appetite.
- Improving quality of sleep.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Crohn’s Disease and Medical Marijuana
What is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s Disease is a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract. It can cause symptoms such as:
- Abdominal pain and cramps, possibly severe
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Irritable bowels (sense of urgency to use bathroom)
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Malnutrition
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Crohn’s Disease?
Those suffering from Crohn’s disease may be able to find relief from some of their symptoms using medical marijuana. The main way medical marijuana can potentially help with Crohn’s disease is by reducing inflammation directly in the gut. This helps to alleviate pain and reduce potential damage to the digestive tract. Patients with Crohn’s disease also report having a healthier appetite when using medical marijuana, which helps allow them to maintain healthy weight and nutrition.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Sickle Cell Anemia and Medical Marijuana
What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal, “sickle” shaped red blood cells. These misshapen red blood cells die early, often leaving the body without enough red blood cells to properly carry oxygen throughout the body. Symptoms can include:
- Fatigue
- Episodes of pain, sometimes severe
- Frequent infection
- Swelling in hands and feet
- Vision problems
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Sickle Cell Anemia?
Patients suffering from Sickle Cell Anemia may be able to find relief from some of their symptoms using medical marijuana. The main way marijuana helps is by reducing inflammation throughout the body, which in turn can alleviate pain and swelling. Patients also report having more energy and reduced fatigue when using medical marijuana for Sickle Cell Anemia.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Spinal Cord Injuries / Disease and Medical Marijuana
What Are Spinal Cord Injuries and Spinal Cord Diseases?
A spinal cord injury is when the spinal cord or spinal nerves become damaged. Common causes of these types of injuries include motor vehicle accidents, serious falls, gunshots or in some cases diseases that affect the spinal cord or nerves. Symptoms of spinal cord injuries and disease include:
- Chronic muscle pain and weakness
- Muscle spasms
- Spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness)
- Reduced sensation of touch
- Paralysis
- Insomnia
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Spinal Cord Injuries and Disease?
Medical marijuana can possibly help with some of the symptoms of spinal cord injuries and disease. It may help to:
- Reduce pain.
- Reduce inflammation.
- Reduce spasticity.
- Improve sleep quality.
- Reduce nerve damage (if administered soon after injury occurs).
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Intractable Nausea and Medical Marijuana
What Is Intractable Nausea?
Nausea is described as the feeling of discomfort and uneasiness in the stomach that causes the sensation to want to vomit. Intractable nausea means that the nausea is not able to be adequately controlled by medications and other treatment options. Some common causes of intractable nausea include:
- Medication side effects (such as chemotherapy)
- Gastrointestinal diseases or conditions (such as heartburn and GERD)
- Bacterial or viral infections
- Severe pain
- Poor diet
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Intractable Nausea?
Medical marijuana may help ease intractable nausea, even in severe cases such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. It can reduce stomach discomfort and suppress the sensation to vomit. It can even be safely combined with other anti-nausea medications for an added benefit.
Medical marijuana can also help improve appetite by directly stimulating hunger and by reducing the stomach discomfort that prevents intractable nausea patients from wanting to eat.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
Severe Spasticity and Medical Marijuana
What is Spasticity?
Spasticity is a condition in which muscles remain contracted and stiff, which can interfere with the ability to move and speak. It is typically caused by damage to the brain or spinal cord. Common symptoms include:
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle stiffness
- Mobility problems
- Fatigue
- Chronic pain
- Insomnia
How Can Medical Marijuana Help with Severe Spasticity?
Medical marijuana may be effective in alleviating Spasticity in multiple ways. Patients claim reduction in symptoms such as muscle stiffness, muscle spasms, and overall pain. This in turn allows patients to also enjoy a higher quality of sleep.
How Can I Get My Card to Start Using Medical Marijuana for My Condition?
If you are a Mississippi resident and you believe that you may have a qualifying condition, then medical marijuana may be a good option for you. If you are interested in getting your medical marijuana card, schedule online today or give us a call at 240-356-1000. We make obtaining your card easy!
