Curaleaf

[Enigma53]

Anyone with curaleaf?

I’ve an appointment later in the month.
Looking for something else to work alongside drugs for cancer pain and anxiety. Actually I just want to zone out ( without being stoned!)

Hey @ApplesinmyPocket
Im hanging by a thread! Start a new chemo on Wednesday ( great!) 🙄

Okay,

1. Log into your curaleaf account on your phone before your appointment and click the link that says join meeting. A Dr will appear at your appointment time.
2. The Dr will ask some questions. What your condition is, what pain relief you are on ( if any) and whether you have used cannabis before.
3. Dr will talk through options and how they can help you.

The oil is taken sublingually (under the tongue) Absorption is better that way. A low dose is recommended first. Then every few days you can increase until you find relief.

Once you’ve had your appointment, Curaleaf have an MDT meeting and send you a recommended product with guidance on how and when to use.

Hope this helps a bit.
How are you doing overall! I understand the anxiety, it’s insane isn’t it ❤️ x

@Snippit thanks for sharing. When you say low dose, how much is that? Do you get stoned? Or just nice and sleepy? I want this primary for pain.

Yes, they need to change the law. Instead we are all reliant on these damm pharmaceutical drugs!

I hope this works. Big spreadsheet on cost of items https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1Ae_2QK40_VFgn1t4NAkPIvi0FwGu7mh67OK5hOEaQLU/htmlview?pli=1

I take 0.03ml of Indica at night for pain relief, I’ve tried increasing it and do feel a little stoned and get the munchies, I’m prescribed the maximum of increasing to 1ml, I’ve been taking it since October last year, I don’t think I’ll ever need 1ml I’m fine where I am and it’s doing exactly what I need, relieving pain. I wake up in the morning and my legs aren’t screaming in agony, such a relief. I can also get a travel letter from them so I can take it on holiday, although some countries may not allow it, I’ve been to Tenerife and Marlys so far without any issues.

The Sativa is a new one in my regime for daytime. I’ve started off at 0.01ml, which is a really tiny amount and will slowly increase to see if I can tolerate a little more. It really helps with my cognitive fog, and my can’t be arsed attitude due to lethargy caused by my M.S, I have a little more enthusiasm.

My daughter also has Indica and Sativa, she has Sciatica and it really helps with the pain. The Sativa helps her focus, she’s waiting for her ADHD assessment and it really works for her. I recently spoke to someone else that has ADHD and he swears by Sativa and coincidentally he uses Curaleaf. They are very thorough, they ask for your G.Ps details and contact them before they will prescribe to you. You have intermittent appointments with their Drs with regards to how you’re responding to the cannabis. I honestly wouldn’t be without it, I only have good things to say about it. For me, to be able to sleep through without my legs jangling with pain and to wake up without them yet again jangling with pain is wonderful, I can’t ever see me not taking it, it’s life changing for me 🤗

I had a chunk of a cannabis edible last night, having detoxed from prescription painkillers (I had the lot prescribed) and got six hours sleep straight, and feel so much better!

It should be standard on the NHS. Crazy that it isn’t.

ETA: Also I had to detox on my own as my GP made a referral that I can’t attend as I’m immunocompromised, and my Consultant said absolutely No to a packed clinic of people with various substance abuse issues.

@Enigma53
"Hey **
Im hanging by a thread! Start a new chemo on Wednesday ( great!) 🙄
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Hope this helps a bit.
How are you doing overall! I understand the anxiety, it’s insane isn’t it ❤️ x"

Thank you so much! That's helped a LOT, very clear.

A new chemo for you sounds terrifying but at least a bit hopeful too - that they're still with you and still trying stuff? I know it will likely be unpleasant, though - arrgh. It's so hard to tell what's the illness and what's the drugs making us feel so awful.

God yes the anxiety IS insane, and mimics physical symptoms soooo well. I spent the whole weekend feeling as if there was a great heavy rock in my chest. Exactly like how it felt, in fact, when I had one lung 3 litres full of fluid, which would mean recurrence for sure.... except not really, as I was fine breathing-wise when I was asleep or walking around trying to soothe a fussy baby.

Last night I got fed up and took some Oramorph, I hate this stuff as it makes me nauseous, but at least I slept and feel kind of spaced out today. It's that kind of desperation which I'm hoping Curaleaf might help with so I don't have to use the stupid morphine stuff just to get relief from cripping anxiety. (I also have diazepam to use if I need it but I HATE the side-effects from that too!)

Funny kind of life, isn't it. 🙄

Love to all of you similarly struggling, for whatever reason. Let's hope Curaleaf gives us some respite, at least.

I’ve found my Curaleaf tribe!
Power, less pain and brownies for us!

@ApplesinmyPocket we have to keep powering on. You for your daughter and baby and me for my teens. Try it for anxiety, I’ve NO experience of cannabis, zero, zilch. But if it takes me away from
oxycodone for a bit, that’s a win!! I can’t stomach oramorph, it’s the liquid of the devil 🤢

Yes, we do have to keep on keeping on. For the sake of you and your teens (words cannot express how badly I feel about that, for you) and my DD and babe.

I also can't take Oramorph, or at least I do take it, but it makes me worse.

Can we be the Curaleaf Club? whyever and for whatever reason we find ourselves here?

May it help us all, at least a little, with our various struggles ❤

Ooo I’m with Curaleaf. Using the gummies because I can’t work out how to use the vape 😂

Thank you for everyone sharing the information. I'm so happy it's working for you!

Unfortunately I think it's out of my price range at this moment in time but hopefully that changes in the future 😞.

Good luck to all and I wish you as many pain free days as possible ❤️.

Hey Curaleaf gang, how are we all? I’ve just started my night oil, a tiny dose to begin with. Will build up slowly next week. Also bought some tasty strawberry hemp sweets from Miracleaf for night time. They are quite relaxing!

Hi, I'm trying to weigh up Curaleaf vs Alternaleaf does anyone have experience of either/both? I was all set to go with Curaleaf but read a few reviews that imply that they are a bit restrictive about letting people try other strains.

I have chronic pain that they can't get to the bottom of. My mental health is also shot.

I did start my own thread last night but Mumsnet has hidden it hence hijacking this one. Hope that's ok.

Hi
Im with Curaleaf and have an oil. Tbh I keep forgetting to take it! When I had my initial consultation, they seemed very open about trying different strains and products. I really do need to get back with the oil, as I hate relying on prescription meds. Mine was largely to help with cancer pain and sleep.

Hi
Is anyone taking the Curaleaf pastilles? Are they any good?

Thanks

I'm not although the doctor I saw said they do have sweeteners in them and was a bit disparaging about that. I think they are quite expensive.

I first started the oil last night (0.05ml) but really struggled this morning with anxiety and am a bit nervous about taking it tonight. I guess I should hopefully get used to it after a little while.

It can help some people, but the clinic, dosage and follow-up support really matter. I found LeafEase useful for clear information before comparing options.