# Lupus Patient (Auto Immune Disease) **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 9, 2017, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/lupus-patient-auto-immune-disease/172 "2017-04-09T04:51:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aalirash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a4c791/32.png) [@aalirash](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/aalirash)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2017, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/lupus-patient-auto-immune-disease/172/1 "2017-04-09T04:51:14Z")
Would a Lupus patient be entitled for an ODSP ? I never contributed to CPP because I did not work for 5 years as i was raising my 5 year old child since I moved to Canada in 2013 as a permanent resident My husband did contribute to CPP for the past 2 years but our earnings are less than 25000 per year I have been unable to work or function due to extreme arthritis as well as several symptoms that i live with. Please let me know my options Thank You Hanna ---
**Author:** ![David\_Brannen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.resolutelegal.ca/david_brannen/32/2_2.png) [@David\_Brannen](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/David_Brannen)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2017, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/lupus-patient-auto-immune-disease/172/2 "2017-04-11T00:31:01Z")
Qualifying for ODSP is not based on the medical condition per se, rather to qualify you must meet the ODSP a defintion of disability AND have financial need. The defintion of disability is on the ODSP website, but in summary you must have an impairment or condition that will last a year or more and that results in a substantial restriction in your ability to work, take care of yourself etc. To meet the financial need requirement you must have a very low family income. You would need to contact the ODSP program as the assessment is done on a case by case basis. They can also explain the [ODSP requirements](http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/income_support/IS_Eligibility.aspx)… Hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![Metrodora335](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Metrodora335](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/Metrodora335)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/lupus-patient-auto-immune-disease/172/3 "2018-08-09T01:56:50Z")
Hi All, I just want to ask if anyone ever tried using medical cannabis as an alternative meds? I’ve been reading a lot of articles a bout marijuana and how it can be at help at many kind of pain, lupus and chronic diseases including cancer just like this review on a marijuana strain from [Purple Urkle Cannabis Strain](http://www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com/purple-urkle/). As you can see it has a number of medical properties. Any personal experience or testimonial would be highly appreciated. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![jammer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df705f/32.png) [@jammer](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/jammer)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/lupus-patient-auto-immune-disease/172/4 "2018-08-09T15:27:26Z")
My friend uses it and it helps him. It helps lots of people. My neurologist doesn’t see any reason I can’t try it but he doesn’t think it’ll help me. ---
**Author:** ![allyoops](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@allyoops](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/allyoops)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/lupus-patient-auto-immune-disease/172/5 "2018-08-13T18:21:08Z")
My husband has just started Nabilone …He says it helps some but I am not convinced. He has MS and his symptoms have gotten worse. ---
**Author:** ![jammer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df705f/32.png) [@jammer](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/u/jammer)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2018, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.resolutelegal.ca/t/lupus-patient-auto-immune-disease/172/6 "2018-08-14T01:05:05Z")
Nabilone is synthetic, maybe try natural Cannabis. Maybe try one of the topicals.