Medical cannabis

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I have a disease that can potentially be treated/helped by medial cannabis, it’s something I would like to look into and try but I have no idea where to try.

How is the drug delivered? I don’t want to smoke it, I want to try a proper company and I can’t afford a fortune.

Where should I start?

If the condition is MS then you should be able to get a prescription.
It’s a nasal spray.

I think you can only get it on the NHS for epilepsy, MS and chemo side effects. If you want to get it privately more conditions are covered and you have to have tried 2 treatments (they can be physio or counselling as well as drugs). There are several clinics that offer it, Alternaleaf and Curaleaf amongst others. Avoid Releaf, they're very expensive.

You can get it in pastilles, oil, ointment, vape cartridges and flower (bud). The flower has to be vaped to be legal, not smoked. But if you're not keen on the idea of vaping then possibly oil would be the place to start.

There's quite a good ukmedicalcannabis subreddit and although it ostensibly seems like a load of stoners chatting there are some helpful and knowledgeable people on it.

I've recently been accepted by one of the clinics. I am on a £10 a month subscription which pays the appointment fees and then there's the meds cost - flower starts at about £5.50 per gram and the minimum prescription is 10g. Oil's a bit more expensive, I paid £40 for a 10ml bottle. I have low tolerance and probably won't finish all my meds this month. You're not forced to order each month if you don't want to.

To start with medical cannabis, first consult a doctor to see if it’s right for your condition. You’ll need a valid medical prescription or medical card to purchase legally. There are non‑smoking options like oils, edibles, or creams. Once you have a prescription, you can safely order from LeafEase.Check them out here:https://leafease.co.uk/they help you get legal prescriptions and delivery through UK. Make sure everything is through a legal service for safety.LeafEase has been a smooth process, and it felt reassuring to know I was getting products that are both legal and safe.

This reads as though you used AI to write it. Did you?

"non-smoking options" implies that there are smoking ones. Smoking it is illegal even if you have a prescription; if you were prescribed flower you have to vape it. Not sure what a medical card is either. There are non official cards you can get to prove you have a prescription but they are not standardised and the more reputable clinics just advise you show your prescription and keep your meds in the packaging they were delivered in. You don't need a card to buy it, just the prescription.

Thanks for your comment! I can assure you that I wrote the message myself. However, I understand how it might sound like it was AI generated due to the smoothness of the phrasing. I always strive to communicate clearly, and your feedback is appreciated.
As for your question regarding the use of medical cards, I appreciate the clarification. I understand now that smoking is illegal even with a prescription, and reputable clinics rely on proper prescriptions rather than unofficial cards. I’ll make sure to follow the correct procedure for any medications in the future. Thanks again for sharing your insights.

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Not suspicious at all 🙄

It may be worth speaking to a regulated medical cannabis clinic first, as they can explain whether it is appropriate for your condition and discuss non-smoking options. I’d also ask for a clear breakdown of consultation, prescription and medication costs before deciding.

You should first consult to a doctor who could guide you accurately according to your condition whether this is safe for you or not.

It is good to explore all available treatment options with proper medical guidance. Wishing you the best in finding a safe, suitable, and affordable solution with support from qualified professionals.

I use a company called Releaf. I did a full assessment with their GP, they had access to my medical records and my own GP was kept informed. There’s oil’s, pastels and flower to choose from but they help and talk you through the options. I live with chronic pain and this helps me immensely.

I use Curaleaf which is similar to the above. They offer a combination of different products. You book an appointment with one of their doctors and they talk you through the different options. Definitely worth a look.

Apart from the obvious one, is it me or are there several AI replies on here?

(Or am I just paranoid after recent headlines?)

Yes, there are several.

I'm on a few medical cannabis threads and they're all infected with it to some extent.