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I know this sounds crazy but do you think medical marijuana should be discussed with a doctor to help an elderly person get an appetite and deal with depression?

Asked by msdaisy  |  Oct 29, 2010

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I know this sounds crazy but do you think medical marijuana should be discussed with a dr to help an elderly person get an appetite and help with depression? My mom is miserable and its breaking our hearts watching her wither away weight wise. She has no appetite it seems and is very depressed, Im desperate to try anything at this point as she won't go to therapy and someone suggested asking her dr about a medical marijuana "drink" they have on the market to help with her depression or lack of appetite. Any advice?

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NancyH

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Oct 29, 2010

I heard they have pills that have the same ingredients as pot does. Personally, I would always rather take a pill.

 
 

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msdaisy

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Oct 29, 2010

do you by any chance know what the name of those pills are so I can ask her dr?

 
 

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kdaniels47

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Oct 29, 2010

I would also be interested in the pills for my Mom who keeps losing weight no matter what we or her Dr and Nurses do, say, offer,etc. She is not depressed but has no appetite. Are these the same meds for AIDS and cancer patients? They are expensive and may not be covered for those not having those conditions.

 
 

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mommag

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Oct 29, 2010

I would definitely ask the doctor.

 
 

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Dirk

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Oct 29, 2010

I believe it would be crazy not to try everything you can to help your mother. I suggest you ask her/your doctor's opinion and make certain that anything you try is legal. I'll repeat what I posted here some time ago that a small amount of bio identical progesterone cream applied daily has helped my wife's demeanor and stabilized her weight.

 
 

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msdaisy

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Oct 29, 2010

thank you so much for the replies. I am going to bring it up with the dr on Monday and see what he thinks.

 
 

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tennessee

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Oct 29, 2010

My mate had some marijuana pills when he was taken chemo for brain cancer he didn't seem to think they worked the name of those pills escaped me.

 
 

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tennessee

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Oct 29, 2010

O.k.. I think it was called marinol that he was prescribed.I think it had THC in it.I beleive his insurance covered it.Pretty sure thats what it was called MARINOL. Jeff said it was not like the real thing he had a rough time during chemo with appetite and weight. I'm a firm beleiver in the benifits of medical marijuana,some states believe in it some states don't.

 
 

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Jsomebody

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Oct 29, 2010

Can't hurt to ask, but they may not be interested...look into what ever might help.

 
 

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sylvester18

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Oct 29, 2010

If your Mom will smoke pot to get an appetite, then get it for her! God made marijuana, man made alcohol, who do you trust?

 
 

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