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Originally Posted by wooÐs
I had a friend in Cali who I'm sure was faking her lupus condition just so she could score 90 lortabs and an oz. of herb every month. Things didn't add up in regards to her flares and what not. And since lupus is difficult to diagnose, I'm 90% it was all crap. But it worked out for her I guess.
Regarding making it legal, I just don't know.
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I don't know your friend, obviously, but convincing a Dr. you have lupus to get medical MJ in California seems an odd route to go. In California you can get a legal MJ card for depression, min. cramps, migraines... all kind of conditions which would be easier to fake or simply claim to suffer from as opposed to lupus. here's what Dr's look for in regards to lupus-
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* antinuclear antibody (ANA) panel including anti-DNA and anti-Smith antibodies, with the latter two tests generally positive in lupus alone
* characteristic skin rash or lesions
* chest X-ray showing pleuritis or pericarditis
* listening to the chest with a stethoscope to reveal heart friction rub or pleural friction rub
* urinalysis to show blood, casts, or protein in the urine
* CBC showing a decrease in some cell types
* kidney biopsy
* neurological examination
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Seems like saying "Doc, I'm depressed all the time and sleep all day. Smoking pot really helps with that... can you hook me up?" Would be much easier then faking lupus.