Connect with others who understand.

Sign up Log in
Resources
About MyEpilepsyTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyEpilepsyTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

Legal Cannabis And Epilepsy

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Munising, MI

I'd really like to see a specialist for an updated MRI and/or EEG. I've had very negative experiences with medications in the 16 years I've had E, and now use a therapeutic amount of cannabis every day. I'd like to hear from others how they manage to still see a doctor; because I've faced retaliation in the past for my cannabis use, even in medically-legal Michigan. I've been denied emergency meds like Diazepam because of it.

November 6, 2018
•
View reactions
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My neurologist is willing to give me a prescription for cannabis. However, she has also told me that it hasn't helped NOT ONE patient she has prescribed it for for seizures!!! I haven't needed it since my last surgery June 15th since I have been seizure free since!!!

November 8, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Personally, I prefer THC along with CBD. I use the whole plant either smoked or made into oil. CBD has never been enough to relieve my anxiety and depression, but THC does. I've been a medical card holder on and off since 2010, but I haven't seen a neuro in over a year...MI just passed recreational cannabis law so I'm hoping that will make it less stigmatized when I see a doctor.

November 7, 2018 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

No problems i go 2mths at a time which is good but annoying when it happens.
So no problems

November 7, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There is a provider directory here on M.E.T. Under "resources."

November 6, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member we're voting to legalize recreational in MI today, so I'm hoping it becomes as normalized as possible. I feel getting rid of the stigma will help us as patients

November 6, 2018

Related content

View All

Midazolam

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Adelaide, AU

Is Cannabis Or CBD Legal In Your State?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakeville, MA

To

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Brisbane, AU
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
By joining, you accept our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our collection, sharing, and use of your data in accordance with our Health Data Policy and Privacy policies.Your privacy is our priority Lock Icon
Already a Member? Log in