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Pain Relief in the form of legally prescribed medicinal cannabis

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Cossy Wed 17-Jul-24 19:49:07

I have chronic pain, from Fibromyalgia, widespread osteo-arthritis, degenerative discs and muscle atrophy.

I’ve been in chronic pain for over 20 years now and the only thing I found that worked in reducing pain was last year when my GP finally gave me some morphine patches. I’ve tried lots of oral pain relief, which either didn’t work or gave me chronic constipation and nausea

However following a consultation with both the pain clinic and the consultant rheumatologist my GP withdrew my patches

Almost in desperation I have turned to a legally register medicinal cannabis clinic, who have thoroughly assessed me and contacted my GP and I’ve been accepted on a private clinical trial for pain relief from medicinal cannabis (in the form of an oil, drop under tongue.

My question is “is there anyone on here who has followed this route” I must admit to being a little nervous.

Georgesgran Sun 08-Jun-25 13:27:22

Conflicting reports from me - my friends husband with MS swears by it. DH had peripheral neuropathy and despite giving it a lengthy trial, felt no improvement.

I think anything is worth a try for those in constant pain.

DollyRocker Sun 08-Jun-25 17:34:51

Im registered with a medical marijuana clinic, (there are around 50 of them)and vape prescribed flowers and take oils when the fibro, spondylosis, Ehlers Danloss and Sjogrens are very painful. It helps but I get a bit high at times. I'm looking into LDN on a private prescription from a dispensary chemists.

FlexibleFriend Sun 08-Jun-25 18:18:02

I tried medicinal cannabis for 4 months earlier this year. I went through Curaleaf and found them helpful but the problem was I needed a high dose in addition to my high dose of morphine. I stopped taking it 2 months ago as I felt it wasn't doing enough for the price. It was costing e £300 per month for little relief compared to my morphine so I'm sticking with the morphine.

Sallywally1 Wed 11-Jun-25 06:37:21

I have severe osteoporosis arthritis pain, so m aalao interested