cbd

[lynnm]

Do you know when people with Ataxia will be able to get CBD on the NHS ? N.I.C.E told me that it would be made available 2019 . Am going to ring them again to ask . my pain management consultant has tried in the past with no luck. its now 2021

[wobblybee]

🤔 It may be at the Neurologists discretion, I do know somebody who was offered it.. But, generally speaking..

Can I get a prescription for medical cannabis?

Very few people in England are likely to get a prescription for medical cannabis.

Currently, it is only likely to be prescribed for the following conditions:

children and adults with rare, severe forms of epilepsy

adults with vomiting or nausea caused by chemotherapy

people with muscle stiffness and spasms caused by multiple sclerosis (MS)

It would only be considered when other treatments were not suitable or had not helped.

Copied from nhs.uk

[Flossiedog in reply to wobblybee]

I get medical cannabis for neuropathic pain with Sapphire Clinic, one of three private clinics in UK. Sessions on zoom. Initial assessment with consultant £100. Review with consultant then £50 every 4 months, private prescription for THC and CBD oils is approx £80 per month. Every person is different so products tailored individually so costs monthly can vary. Has turned down pain a few notches and better sleep.

[wobblybee in reply to Flossiedog]

🙂 I knew it was possible to get a private prescription, but had forgotten exactly how much. ...It’s good to know it does actually help, and thanks for the info.

[cocobibi]

Our homeopath, who also dowses (I know many people will think that's too whacky but it does work!) has recommended it for my husband. Just started and will update in a couple of weeks. Felt sick and foggy head after first dose but think we should have started with only 1 drop and built up to the 6 drops recommended for him. He used to feel the same if near people smoking dope so it may be that it simply won't agree with him. Cost + homeopath appt and drops £40 (high quality, no additives) should last him approx 6 weeks.