Hemegroup Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/10/health/medical-marijuana-child/index.html?iref=allsearch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 I think it's sad that so many people see this thread yet don't comment. I understand but I don't care. I am for the well-being of that child. That is my sworn oath and it is a sacred one that is beyond programs. Just as an officer of the law will fight to protect, so will I. This one is also impressive, although it comes with a graphic warning: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2013/01/24/dnt-pot-helps-kid-with-autism.kptv?iref=allsearch This is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Do you think marinol would do the same thing? It's schedule III according to epocrates. Expensive on not listed for peds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Interesting question. I would first say, it doesn't look like they need it to? I would trust the planet before I would humans anyhow, based on evidence so far, similarly to sugar and artificial sweeteners. If it ain't broke, don't fix it? Where does the line stand between MD and ND which designates that you have to take a pill versus drink a tea? Yes, Marinol is expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 In Michigan medical marijuana is legal and one of the indications is for seizures. Not for underage tho, have to be adult to get a card. Many of my adolescent patients use marijuana frequently along with their parents, are not doing well in school, live in less than the best conditions, and are not using marijuana for seizures. Personally, I do not recommend medical marijuana and am prohibited from doing so as I work on federal lands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 In California only a MD or DO can recommend, although I can refer for a recommendation if a situation warrants. I'm sure that if a patient such as one of those in the links above came across your path that your attitude would be the same as the Pediatric Neurologist in the video, that the main goal is to help the patient. I agree with the father who states that the choice was obvious in spite of any "unknown long term effects". How many drugs cause damage, even death, after release to market by the DEA and FDA, even to children? This is far from that level of concern and should be viewed for its therapeutic values when appropriate in such situations. Federal lands, yes, I've worked on federal lands before. A huge amount of alcohol abuse ... we had to admit a 22 year old for renal and hepatic failure. Too bad there wasn't more prohibiting of that. I don't know too many natives who have two thousand dollars each month for Marinol. Maybe in this type of situation you could get coverage approval tho, but there's no telling if it would have the same effect. I'm looking forward to the day when marijuana is no longer Schedule I so that it can be studied and its properties utilized to a full medical benefit for society. As the AAP representative stated, little is known about cannabanoids. But what is known shows little to no indication for prevention of treatment in a severe case such as these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paula Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 There are exceptions that can be considered.........and we have one young patient with seizures and a rare genetic disorder with a short life expectancy. I just may talk to her Mom next time they are in........they have about 7 specialists involved in the care and all out of state. But, it might be worth a try to have Mom broach the subject with the pediatric neurologist. There is so much we (medical research, genetics, doctors, etc.) just don't know and appropriate research is certainly needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Best of luck. Those rare genetic disorders can be the absolute toughest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsfelder0417 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 If the Gov't would reschedule it, we could actually research it, instead of relying on the conjecture of politicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediMike Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Reefer Madness. 'nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Some very interesting research on cannabinoids in relation to autism: http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/392048/20121008/marijuana-cannabinoids-found-help-combat-autism.htm#.UTbIAxzCnUk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD genetics Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I think it's sad that so many people see this thread yet don't comment. I understand but I don't care. I am for the well-being of that child. That is my sworn oath and it is a sacred one that is beyond programs. Just as an officer of the law will fight to protect, so will I. This one is also impressive, although it comes with a graphic warning: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2013/01/24/dnt-pot-helps-kid-with-autism.kptv?iref=allsearch This is huge. In Colorado there are several high CBD strains being used with great success on children with Dravet syndrome. It is administered orally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD genetics Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I think it's sad that so many people see this thread yet don't comment. I understand but I don't care. I am for the well-being of that child. That is my sworn oath and it is a sacred one that is beyond programs. Just as an officer of the law will fight to protect, so will I. This one is also impressive, although it comes with a graphic warning: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2013/01/24/dnt-pot-helps-kid-with-autism.kptv?iref=allsearch This is huge. In Colorado there are several high CBD strains being used with great success on children with Dravet syndrome. It is administered orally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Great to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Great to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 A recent study from UC Irvine regarding the role of endocanabinoids in the brain and the relation to Fragile X and autism: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130411123852.htm http://www.today.uci.edu/news/2012/09/nr_fragilex_120920.php An excellent new video from the Washington Post reporting on marijuana for medical treatment of epilepsy in children: http://www.washingtonpost.com/video/thefold/medical-marijuana-renews-hope-for-children-suffering-from-seizures/2013/04/24/4eb5419e-acdb-11e2-a8b9-2a63d75b5459_video.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 I'm curious how many of you have ever treated children with intractable seizures ... I suppose I've seen more than most, working in Primary Care where we see 50% Peds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 yet another article on mm and epilepsy ... http://m.gazette.com/medicinal-marijuana-stops-seizures-brings-hope-to-a-little-black-forest-girl/article/1502070 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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