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http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/08/19/minn-family-takes-son-to-oregon-for-marijuana-regiment/
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) A Twin Cities family says they couldnt wait any longer for medical marijuana to become legal in Minnesota. Theyve spent the last month in another state to see what cannabis can do to help their son.
The Hausers were one of the families that fought for the law at Minnesotas Capitol for months. Their son Wyatt was having hundreds of seizures a day but a program in Oregon is showing real promise.
Its been a long month thats for sure, Jeremy Hauser said.
The Hausers spent most of it in separate states Jeremy and E.J. lived in Minnesota while Jessica and Wyatt stayed in Eugene, Ore.
When WCCO first met the family, 2-year-old Wyatt was suffering 200 seizures a day. They had tried a strict diet and 10 different epilepsy drugs without seeing much of a difference. Desperation sent them 1,800 miles from home.
Hes alert. Hes engaged. Hes doing things for the first time that hes never done before, Jessica Hauser said.
For the last four weeks, Wyatt has been a part of a program through MxBiotech, a clinic thats worked with more than 3,500 patients in Oregon to connect them with cannabis.
Wyatt represents proof it works, founder Troy Morris told WCCO over Skype.
Wyatt tried small doses of 18 different marijuana strains over the course of several weeks. His seizures have been cut nearly in half.
Any reduction for him is a huge improvement. Its amazing, Jessica Hauser said.
Wyatt has also started to walk. Its a milestone the Hausers werent sure would ever happen.
He discovered himself in the mirror for the first time. Weve been waiting for him to do that since he was 8 months old, Jessica Hauser said.
But Wyatts time using marijuana will come to an end. The Hausers are heading back to Minnesota this Wednesday. With careers, a home, and a close family, they need more time to decide if a longer move is possible.
Patients like Wyatt will be able to access marijuana in Minnesota next summer. Still, theres no guarantee he will be able to get the specific strain thats helping him right now. Minnesotas law is considered one of the most restrictive in the country. The law doesnt recognize a prescription from another state, so Wyatt will essentially have to start over.
Its basically you have the solution and then they cant have it, Morris told WCCO.
The Hausers know Wyatt will likely lose all hes gained this month. After helping to change a law back home that they once hoped would mean they wouldnt have to move.
Were at a crossroads, Jessica Hauser added. What do we do to save our son?
Wyatt is currently off all of his prescription epilepsy medication that, without insurance, would cost the Hausers thousands of dollars each month. The small amount of marijuana hes taking runs about $50 a month.
Under Minnesotas program, its estimated that 5,000 patients will sign up for medical marijuana.
Jessica Hauser is keeping a blog on Wyatts battle with seizures.
Minn. Family Takes Son To Oregon For Marijuana Regimen
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) A Twin Cities family says they couldnt wait any longer for medical marijuana to become legal in Minnesota. Theyve spent the last month in another state to see what cannabis can do to help their son.
The Hausers were one of the families that fought for the law at Minnesotas Capitol for months. Their son Wyatt was having hundreds of seizures a day but a program in Oregon is showing real promise.
Its been a long month thats for sure, Jeremy Hauser said.
The Hausers spent most of it in separate states Jeremy and E.J. lived in Minnesota while Jessica and Wyatt stayed in Eugene, Ore.
When WCCO first met the family, 2-year-old Wyatt was suffering 200 seizures a day. They had tried a strict diet and 10 different epilepsy drugs without seeing much of a difference. Desperation sent them 1,800 miles from home.
Hes alert. Hes engaged. Hes doing things for the first time that hes never done before, Jessica Hauser said.
For the last four weeks, Wyatt has been a part of a program through MxBiotech, a clinic thats worked with more than 3,500 patients in Oregon to connect them with cannabis.
Wyatt represents proof it works, founder Troy Morris told WCCO over Skype.
Wyatt tried small doses of 18 different marijuana strains over the course of several weeks. His seizures have been cut nearly in half.
Any reduction for him is a huge improvement. Its amazing, Jessica Hauser said.
Wyatt has also started to walk. Its a milestone the Hausers werent sure would ever happen.
He discovered himself in the mirror for the first time. Weve been waiting for him to do that since he was 8 months old, Jessica Hauser said.
But Wyatts time using marijuana will come to an end. The Hausers are heading back to Minnesota this Wednesday. With careers, a home, and a close family, they need more time to decide if a longer move is possible.
Patients like Wyatt will be able to access marijuana in Minnesota next summer. Still, theres no guarantee he will be able to get the specific strain thats helping him right now. Minnesotas law is considered one of the most restrictive in the country. The law doesnt recognize a prescription from another state, so Wyatt will essentially have to start over.
Its basically you have the solution and then they cant have it, Morris told WCCO.
The Hausers know Wyatt will likely lose all hes gained this month. After helping to change a law back home that they once hoped would mean they wouldnt have to move.
Were at a crossroads, Jessica Hauser added. What do we do to save our son?
Wyatt is currently off all of his prescription epilepsy medication that, without insurance, would cost the Hausers thousands of dollars each month. The small amount of marijuana hes taking runs about $50 a month.
Under Minnesotas program, its estimated that 5,000 patients will sign up for medical marijuana.
Jessica Hauser is keeping a blog on Wyatts battle with seizures.