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Cannabis prescriptions became legal in the UK in 2018. This is a place for those seeking advice and to share information, knowledge & news about legal medical cannabis obtained by a prescription as well as the clinics and pharmacies that provide it. This is also a community, where patients can come together and forge friendships with others who share similar experiences.

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Storage question

Hey guys. What would you suggest/what do you do?

Place closed prescription bags into kilner jars, with a bodeva in the pack. Or Empty prescription pack into kilner jar with lable placed on the outaide with bodeva inside the whole thing?

I've been doing the first and just trying to figure out of I'm storing in the most effective way. Also open to suggestions :) Thanks

2 Comments
2024/10/26
21:57 UTC

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New to vaping, few questions.

I received my first prescription today and at the risk of sounding like an idiot, I'm not sure that I'm doing it right.

I bought a Flowermate Aura vape and I've put the flower into that capsule-pod, but it doesn't look as though any actual vapour is being made. Not 100% how tightly you should pack the pod?

I'm still feeling the effects, and I've tried it on lots of different temperatures and it's always the same.

Does anyone have any idea what, if anything, I'm doing wrong?

5 Comments
2024/10/26
20:54 UTC

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Mac 1. Miracle valley VS Mamedica?

Very impressed with the Mac 1. The best medical cannabis I’ve tried so far. Wondering if the Mamedica Mac is any good ?

6 Comments
2024/10/26
20:16 UTC

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Signed Up with Releaf and Eligibilty

Hey guys, I recently signed up for releaf and had my consultation, they were happy to prescribe me some bud but they said they cannot give high thc strains to under 25s.

Therefore they’ve prescribed Blackberry Balanced which is 7% THC and 10% CBD.

I would’ve gone with a different clinic who doesn’t have this policy and have fairer prices but the truth is Curaleaf and Alternaleaf both said I was ineligible and Mamedica said I’d have to have a pain related medication also prescribed (codeine etc) which doesn’t really make much sense for eczema .

My health condition is essentially chronic eczema which I’ve been prescribed multiple steroid creams repeatedly since 2017 (which technically shouldn’t have been allowed!) which I was using everyday, and that is definitely not good for you. Since self medicating for 2 years there have been little to none flare ups and it has helped me tremendously.

As I’d probably switch after this month because of that under 25 thc policy and the pricing, do you guys know if I have an existing prescription would the other clinics still want to see my medical records? I just have a feeling if they do then they could say I’m ineligible again.

Do you guys reckon if I already have a cannabis prescription would the other clinics still say I’m ineligible? Any advice is much appreciated. Also in the worst case scenario, any advice on how to become eligible with other clinics is also appreciated.

7 Comments
2024/10/26
14:23 UTC

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Man with Parkinson's tries marijuana for the first time

Medical Cannabis did for this man what no pharmaceutical drug could do. It gave him his independence back.

The UK really needs to stop demonising medical cannabis and get it funded through the NHS in a available forms oil, flower, gummies, capsules, sprays.

But for that to happen we need the right leadership with the balls for change.

https://youtu.be/2rzE6G2ex0E?si=l9CjwRSKe7LBvNky

7 Comments
2024/10/26
15:36 UTC

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How much per month are you spending on oils?

I’ve been told I’m eligible to try out 2 bottles of oils (no I don’t want to vape, ever) which will run me a combined £60 for about 5 weeks worth at the starter dose. Apparently this starter dose is ‘tiny’ (doc’s words not mine), but I’m a small guy so I doubt I’ll need a huge amount.

I’m not stupid to the fact the company are probably going to try and bleed my bank dry after baiting me in with a cheap small dose, because the cannabis situation in this country is a joke and us folks with chronic conditions are one of a few groups disproportionately hit by that. I’m just wondering what people spend per month on average for their oils… I’m with Curaleaf right now but am open to hearing from anyone.

TIA! :)

18 Comments
2024/10/26
14:41 UTC

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Run out of meds/ first prescription.

Hiya, I recieved my first prescription from Integro on Thursday 24th, I got .5ml blueberry cookies 400mg/20mg And 10mg/10mg full spectrum oil.

Firstly, the oil does buggar all for me and tastes nasty (which i expected) I could deal with the taste if it actually seemed to work.

The vape cart is for night time use, however, it's been 2 days and I'm probably about halfway through the cart. Also, the effects of it don't last very long.

I'm definitely going to run out before my follow up in 4 weeks, Idk what to do, Just twiddle my thumbs for 3 weeks?

I cant get any BM.

Can I contact integro and explain and get more or do I definitely have to wait til my follow up?

Thanks for reading

15 Comments
2024/10/26
13:30 UTC

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Since the Gary Payton isn't what it was, what now?

I prefer non irradiated strains below 6.50 to fill out the bulk of my script, carnt stand the new taste Garry P has to it I'm with IPS and looking at there stock list the choices are narrow. Would luv feed back on these strains or others I'm overlooking ?

Curaleaf Kerosene Kush £6 per G

Big Nastie Glitter Bomb (price reduction short date) £6 per G what is latest batch like I remember it giving off little vapour.

Have any of the Grow non irradiated £6.50 per G flowers been fresh recently La Sage was enjoyable for me a long time back.

36 Comments
2024/10/26
12:16 UTC

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How Many Gs

I currently consume around 2gs of flower per day. Upto around 3gs. Since using scales however this is now just the 2. Honest answers please. Is this high ? Average ? Low ?

49 Comments
2024/10/26
11:34 UTC

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Upstate Carts Blueberry Kush Review

Highly recommend getting a better battery than the AVD Stik one that’s provided. The taste on this isn’t too bad, like a sour, dank, blueberry. The high is very ‘mono’ feeling, like neither sativa nor indica, just high. Hits hard with a good battery but mine leaked loads as soon as I started using a better battery. Idk if that’s the battery fault or the cart’s but it’s very annoying and wasteful with these being £95 a pop. Preferred this over the Pineapple Express one.

7 Comments
2024/10/26
10:39 UTC

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VAT on vapes

I just bought a Venty because my PAX 3 died and I couldn’t wait for warranty process. The Venty is amazing, I wish I’d invested sooner; it is also incredibly expensive at ~£350. Is there a way to claim the VAT back?

8 Comments
2024/10/26
09:51 UTC

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What should I expect in 2nd Alternaleaf Appointment?

I have my 2nd appointment with Alternaleaf coming up soon, it’s my first with a doctor after getting initially cleared by the pharmacist in the first appointment.

Do I need to have an idea of exactly what products I would like to be prescribed? Or will they make strain recommendations for me? Anything else to be aware of?

9 Comments
2024/10/26
02:13 UTC

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Dry herb vape recommendations?

Looking for a good quality vape without having to spend out the ass for it. Most i want to spend is under 100 but will spend more if its not worth getting cheaper ones

39 Comments
2024/10/25
19:23 UTC

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Alcoholism treatment

Hi all,

I recently discovered that my friend is struggling with alcohol addiction. I was wondering if you have any scientific studies you could share on the treatment of alcohol addiction with cannabis.

I have personally managed to overcome my driving problem thanks to cannabis, but my own experience is not enough to suggest this course of action for someone else.

Could you help me gather some credible articles and studies on this topic?

19 Comments
2024/10/25
18:19 UTC

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Miracle Alien Cookies

Tried for the first time ever, today.

It is bloody lovely. I'm sure there are ups and downs on each batch but the stuff I've received today is absolutely stunning.

8 Comments
2024/10/25
17:57 UTC

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Wrong prescription

Just got sent the prescription montu payment link at 5pm so can't speak to anyone and it's not got my correct prescription on there. When I put the request through it was for 60grams of Flower and a vape cartridge. With the Flowers I listed strains and alternatives I would be happy to take if any out of stock. I got the ticket a few days ago email which just showed prescription sent off to clinic and my original ticket email request. On the Montu portal it's only showing 40grams of Flowers and one of the Flowers is incorrect as asked For 420 Pharma BCP and it's Grow BCP which is irradiated. Is it worth just buying the 40grams so I have something or just hanging fire and then I guess I am in the danger of the good stuff (Peace naturals cookies and space cake and my Aurora Pink Diesel) going out of stock?

6 Comments
2024/10/25
16:18 UTC

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Qwest Bubblebath

The hot strain of the moment, and the hype is justified. A very complex taste profile for MC... gas gives way to a savoury almost meaty taste, then it ends up very sweet with a hint of ammonia. Very enjoyable

It has a great "behind the eyes" feeling which has calmed my ADHD and left me able to focus, though it has slowed down my thought processes and lowered my energy levels quite noticeably. Feeling at peace... it has a nice mood lift without being overbearing. Physical effects-wise, I can feel it tingling through my whole body, head to toes. Im very relaxed, though not that motived to do housework etc. It's definitely one for after work.

I'd recommend this for anxiety and attention issues, and possibly restless legs etc. It's really well grown and tended to, some of the best i've had from MC. Let's hope it continues!

11 Comments
2024/10/25
16:02 UTC

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What to do with JEC now?

Hi all,

After a car accident, I began treatment with the Jorja Emerson Centre, with cannabis-based medicine. Now, I’m working with solicitors on a claim to help cover medical expenses, including the ongoing costs of my treatment amongst other things.

The issue is, the Jorja Emerson Centre hasn’t been responding to me, my solicitors, or the medical agency involved. We’ve tried emails, calls—you name it—to get them to release my medical records, which are essential for my claim to move forward. Without these records, I can’t receive the interim payment I need to keep up with my treatments and other necessary expenses.

What should i do next. Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for any guidance!

16 Comments
2024/10/25
15:35 UTC

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Accepted, then rejected

I had my appointment with a doctor at Alternaleaf on Wednesday. He was very nice and opened by saying he had been looking over my records and had ‘no concerns whatsoever’, told me not to worry then moved on to enthusiastically discussing strains. The appointment ended with him saying he’d send my prescription off and I’d get an email from the pharmacy.

Today I received an email from Alternaleaf to that said they are unable to prescribe medication due to an entry of psychosis in my medical records in 2011, and was sent a discharge letter.

I replied to explain that it was an error, and attached a scan of a recent letter from a psychiatrist which confirmed I wasn’t suffering from psychosis. Their response was that it’s not uncommon for errors in medical records but unfortunately in order for them to proceed I would have to get the entry removed.

In the past when I’ve tried to do this with an unrelated entry they’ve said that as the name of the clinician who added the entry isn’t listed, they can’t remove it. I’ve just started the process again but the earliest appointment is weeks away and I’m not hopeful.

I understand there is an MDT process (although he didn’t mention one) but I was led to believe everything was fine and I was feeling optimistic about the difference the medication would make to my condition. I’m gutted.

25 Comments
2024/10/25
15:24 UTC

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New clinic.

Finally got my act together, had an appointment with CB1 but they maxed out on a 29% maximum. Not the end of the world but I’m particularly fond of the GMO for insomnia which is 30%. Anyway… Which clinics allow freedom on that? I didn’t have issue with that before so was quite surprised that was an issue this time.

9 Comments
2024/10/25
15:16 UTC

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Withdrawal

Does anyone have bad sweating in the day if they don’t medicate?

I’m about to transition to vape, not sure if it’s the tobacco, or I’m actually going into a withdrawing from THC?

83 Comments
2024/10/25
15:14 UTC

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Curaleaf - nonirradiated

Just wondered if people knew any other strains that aren't irradiated. I've tried 420 bcp and it's the only strain I've tried that's nonirradiated. I know medcan do one too, I'm after an evening strain really.

Reason for asking I found the bcp to have more taste, less bone dry and actually helped with pain. However, I do find it a little stimulating and I only ever use at night time.

13 Comments
2024/10/25
14:43 UTC

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What are people's regimens for anxiety?

In my personal experience I seem to get tempted into using more over time, which then gradually makes my anxiety worse.

21 Comments
2024/10/25
14:39 UTC

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New end game vape shout out to madheaters

By far the best vape I’ve ever had the pleasure of using the terps come through on this like no other the design is amazing and adjustable it makes my mc truly shine with the terpenes I was missing from other vapes hits hard as a rock thanks madheaters

52 Comments
2024/10/25
13:49 UTC

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