Sean wrote:
See thread:"My Story so far".

hj wrote:
In the circumstances it might be worth trying cannabis. I find that when
I do it switches off all my symptoms. I have no idea how.

Sprocket wrote:
I have no idea how either, but it's *the* single most effective
substance for pain-relief I have tried, and without any of the side
effects of the prescribed variety either. I only wish I could get a
regular supply. If I have some cannabis at bedtime, I get a whole
night's sleep, instead of the usual toss-and-turn-and-soddin'-ouch
experience, and I'm not nearly so locked up and painful in the
morning.

me@privacy.net wrote:
Oh yeah!,  you just forgot to mention the possible mental health side
effects? But then your local dealer is hardly likely to be like the
pharmacist and say "any problems just bring them back"
On the legal side of things, the mouth spray developed after the UK ms
suffers trial is now being used in Canada. All we really need is UK
approval!

hj wrote:
Dealers are bad news. The only regular supply is the one from your back
garden.

Robin Fairbairns wrote:
i've seen someone close to me have several
crises related to cannabis use.  anecdotal evidence doesn't help much,
but you may take it or leave it; i know a few consultant psychiatrists
who're seriously bothered about their patents and cannabis.
however, apart from its apparent relation to mental problems, istm
that cannabis is less dangerous than alcohol (whose consumption the
government is really keenly encouraging).

hj wrote:
Cannabis might expose any issues that are dormant in the individual. The
plant is described as a "helper" in some circles. I do not believe from
my own experience that it causes these issues. The question then is
whether or not this aspect of the plant is a bad thing.  An arthritis
sufferer might decide that this related property is an undesirable
side-effect and avoid taking it. On that basis I agree that they should
be aware of the possibilities. Life is also about the growth of
understanding.

me@privacy.net wrote:
Make another "mental note" that you appologised to the op for not
starting a new thread on this and are now ignoring that and carrying
on on this thread anyway!

hj wrote:
(Sorry again Sean)here's your new thread old bean.