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@Ehan 

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Has anyone used cbd oil for pIn?

I am in mavenclad and havent got any new lesions in the last year tg. However i have awful pain and throbbing in my back caused by a back lesion. I am currently taking panadol 4 hourly together with my other meds. I don't want to increase my tripsol as it makes me dizzy and unfocused and I work ful...
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@Priscillalife 

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Back to work

Hi everyone I took a break from work and I just started to work again after six weeks. I am a daycare teacher I sometimes feel off-balance, but I do not use on mobility aid at work. I recently moved, so this is a whole different job. I guess I’m just exhausted and I’m hoping my body can keep up a...
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Overactive bladder

I’m really struggling with my overactive bladder. I take Oxybutinal. But cannot take any other prescription meds due to a heart issue I have. My question has any tried any alternative therapies/meds/ CBD?! That helped. Thank you
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@DMTVAPEsPiLLs 

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Pain killers available

Here's a comprehensive list of painkiller pills, available right now: *Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pain Relievers:* 1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 2. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 3. Aspirin (Bayer) 4. Naproxen (Aleve) *Prescription Pain Relievers:* *Opioids:* 1. Codeine 2. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) 3. Oxycodon...
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@ChloeAlexandraa 

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Advice on flare up

I'm having an active flare up and have been placed on 500mg of methylprednisolone daily for 5 days, and am using paramol and tiger balm to try keep the pain at bay. I've been looking into CBD oil as I used to be a heavy cannabis user around 4 years ago, before my diagnosis was confirmed, and did fi...
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@skaye1984 

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Supplements

What supplements do people take? Any recommendations? Or what about CBD oil? Thanks Sarah
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@Abbiep45 

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CBD

Hi, I have recently started using cbd gummies and oil. This is helping with my leg spasms, fatigue, and general pain. I have gradually increased the amount I take, but I'm not sure how much I can safely consume on a daily basis. It's so difficult to find info on this! Is anyone else in this positio...
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Ramblings about Quitting Nicotine,Baclofen,CBD,Urology/ISC......

.....holiday abroad, air con, Viagra, the app, being an MSZ. Quit nicotine at the start of the summer holidays, did wonder about the timing but i've been nicotine free since 7th of july, and caffeine free since 12th october. quit stinkies in 2015, now the vape has gone too. Two things I thought wo...
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@LEAllen 

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CBD & Amitriptyline

Hello, I’m looking to start taking CBD and I currently take 10mg of Amitriptyline before bed to help with my sleep. I’ve read some information about mixing the two, does anyone know if this is safe to do so? Do I need to take CBD in the morning to space them out? Does anyone else take both? Inter...
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@AroAce 

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Medical cannabis

I am looking into getting a private prescription for medical cannabis. Have a private consultation next week. Just a bit anxious as uses over the counter cbd oil in past and just found my joints/muscles increased in stiffness. Will that affect my suitability Any one else on medical cannabis
Douglas, United Kingdom
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