Catch-22 with Chronic Fatigue

[Tansy]

Kind of just posting to vent a little, though any advice or insights would of course be welcome. Moving through the process of trying to get assessed for MC, I keep coming up against the requirement to have tried 'two conventional treatments.' Chronic Fatigue, the condition that I (and many others, for that matter) am dealing with, is widely recognised as having no conventional treatments known to work. While I've been referred for CBT and physio, my GP was clear that these are not so much treatments as long shots that can sometimes make the condition easier to live with. Experimenting with CBD oil has so far given great results, however, and I'm keen to experiment further, and with the benefit of a clinician, but without 'conventional treatments' being available, I'm struggling to get past step one with any clinics. Only Curaleaf have allowed me to even get to the triage stage, but I'm worried that here, too, the assessment will stumble at the 'two conventional treatements' step. How does one try treatments when there is no recognised treatment pathway?

Next steps, I think I'll go back to the GP and discuss it with them - they are generally sympathetic and may be able to help further.

Thanks for reading.

 

[Lank72]

I love hearing these stories, and it happens so often.

We need a 'Ganja Changed my Life' thread I think!

Hopefully you'll soon acclimatise to the 'high' and even start to enjoy it on top of the benefits you are already getting.

Cheers!

 

[R3d4]

It's nice to see isn't it...

 

[R3d4]

Now tansy try not to read to many posts from dooby doo. Otherwise you risk wanting a ball vape several bongs a dab rig a press and one of every other toy in his ever expanding collection...

 

[whitebeach]

Hey, just wanted to update here, thanks everyone for your support and kindness and for checking in with me. It means a lot. The appointment went well, I've recieved my prescription and have begun using my medication. CB1 Medical were welcoming, helpful, very understanding, and there was none of the fuss or stigma or suspicion that I was afraid there might be. It was one of the most pleasant and validating interactions I've ever had in the context of seeking treatment for any medical condition.

I'm experiencing dramatic relief from my symptoms, including increased appetite, better sleep, and relief from physical discomfort so I can take gentle exercise even when symptoms are bad. The psychological effects take a bit of getting used to, even on a small dose, but I'm finding my way through it. It's powerful stuff, but unlike other medication, there's apparantly no unpleasant side effect that can't be greatly addressed with a snack, a cup of tea, and a wee lie down!

This condition came on suddenly and turned my life on its head. I feel I've been given a new chance at life in a way that I didn't think was going to happen.

I've always been interested in politics and campaigning, and I'm becoming more and more amazed that it's not more freely available. I had no idea it had been legalised until a couple of weeks ago, and I've long believed that it should be. In due course, I think I'm going to try to learn more about it and try to campaign to raise awareness of it as a treatment. But in the meantime, I think I'm going to have a chocolate biscuit and another cup of tea.

Which CBD etc did you get?

 

[whitebeach]

Hey, just wanted to update here, thanks everyone for your support and kindness and for checking in with me. It means a lot. The appointment went well, I've recieved my prescription and have begun using my medication. CB1 Medical were welcoming, helpful, very understanding, and there was none of the fuss or stigma or suspicion that I was afraid there might be. It was one of the most pleasant and validating interactions I've ever had in the context of seeking treatment for any medical condition.

I'm experiencing dramatic relief from my symptoms, including increased appetite, better sleep, and relief from physical discomfort so I can take gentle exercise even when symptoms are bad. The psychological effects take a bit of getting used to, even on a small dose, but I'm finding my way through it. It's powerful stuff, but unlike other medication, there's apparantly no unpleasant side effect that can't be greatly addressed with a snack, a cup of tea, and a wee lie down!

This condition came on suddenly and turned my life on its head. I feel I've been given a new chance at life in a way that I didn't think was going to happen.

I've always been interested in politics and campaigning, and I'm becoming more and more amazed that it's not more freely available. I had no idea it had been legalised until a couple of weeks ago, and I've long believed that it should be. In due course, I think I'm going to try to learn more about it and try to campaign to raise awareness of it as a treatment. But in the meantime, I think I'm going to have a chocolate biscuit and another cup of tea.

Hi, which CBD etc did you get prescribed? I have CFS as well.