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@Laure 

22 Jul 2024 05:14Last reply 22 Jul 2024 06:59

Laure

Medical cannabis for neuropathic pain

https://youtu.be/W2Aj0cCQQ9c?si=aotY8hQmsdCXHKaI
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@Laure 

2 Jul 2024 13:21

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Neuropathic pain, spasticity ,use of medical cannabis

https://youtu.be/t-1_M_pq8Mg?si=H3U1_5o3sbUEoTwT
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@Irish34 

18 Jun 2024 22:11Last reply 22 Jun 2024 19:08

Irish34

Medical Cannabis in Ireland

Has anyone here gotten prescribed it in Southern Ireland ? I was considering applying but I don’t want to bother if it’s a waste of time.
Dublin, Ireland
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@Laure 

21 Jun 2024 04:55

Laure

Medical cannabis, effect on ms

https://youtu.be/W2Aj0cCQQ9c?si=aotY8hQmsdCXHKaI
Edmonton, Canada

@jetski 

8 Jan 2024 14:56Last reply 2 Jun 2024 20:10

jetski

Medical Cannabis

I've been suffering from spasticity in my leg since being diagnosed with MS. I have tried cannabis and I feel it really helps. I know this can be a sensitive subject but just wondered if anyone else uses Cannabis for MS related symptoms?
London, United Kingdom
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@AroAce 

11 May 2024 09:04Last reply 11 May 2024 09:19

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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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@Rav_MS 

20 Apr 2021 13:48Last reply 8 Dec 2023 09:44

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Getting Medical Cannabis

Has anybody got a Can Card to allow them to buy Cannabis legally? How difficult is it to get one? These 2 sites let you apply for a card 1. https://www.cancard.co.uk 2. https://www.medicancard.com/
London, United Kingdom
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@Mikey74 

11 Aug 2022 17:27Last reply 14 Aug 2022 12:28

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Does anyone have any idea how to get medical cannabis

Been trying to get my gp to prescribe medical cannabis but had no luck anyone got any ideas to convince them to help me
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@matthew 

5 Jul 2021 20:26Last reply 6 Jul 2021 17:00

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Sapphire Medical Cannabis Clinic - first month

I’ve just completed my first month with the Sterling Clinic and thought it may help anyone who was interested in finding out more. I take CBD oil orally twice per day and THC oil once per day. From August I’ll also be taking dried cannabis via a vape as and when required. The cost is currently £80 p...
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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@birdboy 

22 Mar 2021 22:13Last reply 24 Mar 2021 17:47

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Cancard - Medical Cannabis

Just came across this police-backed initiative. It provides proof that you have a medical condition for which cannabis is a treatment, so that you don't get arrested. https://www.cancard.co.uk/ Looks to apply even if you don't currently have a cannabis prescription. Happy days 😁
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