Medical Access

[merl1n]

A couple of months ago I asked my GP about obtaining cannabis to treat my ongoing symptoms.

"Ohh ahhh, I don't know anything about the processes, I wouldn't know where to start..."

Being that I'm in SA and there being no clinic's here (our state Gov't (Liberal) still have their heads buried firmly up their own arses)  I thought the whole process would be a waste of time

I went investigating and found a clinic in NSW, who would go through the whole process online.

 

So after a couple of weeks of paperwork both from myself and my GP, today I got the call from the clinic and have had the initial approval.

I now have to obtain the approval from the TGA but from what I've been told this should not be a problem and should take less than a week.

The Dr I spoke to has told me that what he would be prescribing is a CBD and THC combination as my situation is pain related.

I asked the Dr about the cost of the medication itself as it is NOT on the PBS and I have to say it is NOT cheap.

The Dr himself would not actually tell me a defined cost but advised me to call the chemist in Victoria.

Upon doing so I was told $270/50ml + postage ($30), so $300 delivered. First thought "Fuck, it'd be cheaper to go buy an ounce" but have decided to follow through with the process.

 

At this point I have not been told of the recommended dosages, so how long that 50ml is going to last I am unsure.

I am also unsure if I may be able to get my local chemist to get it in for me or whether it needs to come from an approved compounding chemist, solely in Victoria.

 

So the processes have been started. The dr and the prepaid TGA approvals have cost me $550 so far (that's without the script itself), so let's see how much more it's gonna cost

When I have any further info I will let you all know.

 

Just thought others maybe interested

Merl1n

[Dingo-2008]

Hi Bufo , PMSL Mate, Ya it sure would Blast off time with that shit ,Ya would be spending the next few months trying to beam your self back to earth or some other planet to touch down on.

 

  Regards,Dingo-2008. 

[Dingo-2008]

Hi Merl1n, I thought that would be your reply ty.

 

An yes we are all in this together to help one another an to share as much info to help fix this system of Medical Cannabis Access for all Australians.

 

Regards,Dingo-2008. 

[bufo marinus]

   you'd be just like Ziggy Stardust Dingo  

 

 

[MongyMan]

   you'd be just like Ziggy Stardust Dingo  

[Dingo-2008]

Pmsl,Bufo, Mongy, :bounce: Just bouncing of all them planets out there  trying to get home hey.

Edited April 9, 2020 by Dingo-2008

[Dingo-2008]

on ya dingo, good luck with the whole process.

 

you did mention chronic migraines so figure i'd mention psilocybin have been used to treat cluster headache's in the US, which basically puts one into a painful seizure type event.

my personal experience with micro dosing shrooms( subaeruginosa which are in w.a) one morning after waking up with a headache, took half a gram , -30-45 min later headache gone while after the shrooms wore off say 5-6 hrs after taking the dose the headache came back.

 

https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&sxsrf=ALeKk03-TRNP9gS90b-SI8nGypZC4Oa6vQ%3A1586346539398&ei=K7qNXv_zF5jFz7sP-Yqh0AE&q=psilocybin+chronic+migraine&oq=psilocybin+chronic+migaine&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQA1AAWABgoSpoAHAAeACAAQCIAQCSAQCYAQCqAQdnd3Mtd2l6&sclient=psy-ab&ved=0ahUKEwi_teKv4djoAhWY4nMBHXlFCBoQ4dUDCAw&uact=5

 

hope that helps some 

Hi Dan J, I sure don't need any painful seizure that for sure so I will have to give the shroom juice a big miss  . :twiddle: :unknw:

 

 Thanks anyway Dan J,The thought was there but that shit would burn this old fart right out   the cannabis oil an cannabis weed & canna  BHO  is quite enough to settle me down at my age 64yr old an I would still like to put a few more year's on that,Like they say life is to short as it is an I don't want to make it any shorter.   

 

Regards,Dingo-2008.

[merl1n]

So, I got the 'Corona Bonus' and decided to order some more meds.

I called the pharmacy, but it's a week too soon as per the rules, dammit. So I've prepaid for another batch but they won't dispense it until 'times up'. 

Also, be aware, due to all of the flight restrictions the mail is not being delivered on time including Express Post

So any orders and you can be adding 1-2weeks to actually receive them.

[Dingo-2008]

Thanks for that info Merl1n,The corona bug has sure stuffed thing about big time. I have my interview with the canna doctor on Saturday  AT 4.00PM  so hope the corona bug don't F~!@#$%^&K that up for me .

 

Have a great Easter Merl1n & misses Merl1n,An all you other ozstoners out there stay safe an don't let that corona bug bite you. :joint:Stay home an get stoned is a lot safer.

 

Regards,Dingo-2008.

[Aqua420]

Medical needs are being fast tracked through Australia post. Government regulations.

From the Gold Coast to Brisbane is still next day for perscription medication.

Had a email from the chemist that sends hubbys up just to ease peoples stress over delays.

I agree with you both

This knowledge needs to be shared. The only way to ultimately get people used to it being a normal thing with no stigma is to get more people on it.

 

 

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[merl1n]

My assessment was done via teleconference, so that was certainly more than the 2 metres apart More like 2000km apart

There shouldn't be anything that Corona will interfere with, unless the Dr comes down with it.

 

Personally I don't think you'll need it but; Best of luck with it all.

 

Merl1n

Edited April 9, 2020 by merl1n