It’s been a while since I’ve posted about my Medical Cannabis, and that’s honestly because it’s not really changed in dose, and until now I’ve not had an appointment, my last one was November 2023, and it’s been 3 months so I’m due again. I’m hoping once I’ve been on this system for 1year I can go to 6 monthly appointments, as I’m pretty happy to stay the same really.

The Adven oil hybrid/indica [EMT2/EMC1] full spectrum: 20mg THC, 10mg CBD /ml 30 millilitres in a 30ml bottle is what I’ve had for the last 6 months, I probably could stay on this indefinitely to he honest, sometimes I wish it was a little stronger, so I could take less amount of oil for same effect, but maybe I shouldn’t rock a boat that’s been effective??

But I’m extremely appreciative that this has took away that forever nagging low grumble back pain away. Which is why I hadn’t posted and updated. It still does not take away acute sudden or sharp pains such as my hand pains away, but they come and go and don’t take over everything in your mind, unlike hips and back.

I had previously found that while walking and going out a constant 0.05ml every 2 hours was more beneficial than a single dose morning then at night. But now I’m mostly trapped in at home, I’m now taking 1.5ml morning and 1.5ml at bedtime. So roughly the same overall just different methods of taking it. It’s a lot easier to take and go off and about your day, than constantly time the doses and take. So I think this new way is the way for a while. Need to test it out on a walk really, but surgery is getting on the way. It will be a test to see how it is 9ver surgical pain too, as surgery is less than 2 weeks away now.

We had a good discussion and as the thc isn’t really increased in terms of value for money, I’m on the right oil. So just increase and decrease doses as I see fit. As it’s been 4 appointments I can automatically go onto pay every 6 months, but do an appointment online between the 2 appointments but it’s free. So that’s all good. Requested the prescription, which will take a few days to show up in the patient portal, then I can pay for it and await the courier timeframe. Super efficient and smooth, shame all doctors and appointments aren’t this good in the NHS.

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As it’s been 3 months, I have to uphold the agreement to have an appointment every 3 months now I’ve done the first initial 2. My last appointment was August, so here we are it’s 3 months later. Going to be a challenge as I’ve got Laryngitis, so no voice!! I’ve emailed to see if I can reschedule, as I’ve gotten so much worse. Wonder if they will? They HAVE. Yay have to ring once voice is back to reschedule.

Can’t talk about it more like! Barely a whisper comes out

The Adven oil hybrid/indica [EMT2/EMC1] full spectrum: 20mg THC, 10mg CBD /ml 30 millilitres I got in a 30ml bottle, has served me well, and I don’t see a need to change at all. So I’m pretty sure the appointment is a waste of time, but it’s in the contract to see them (well zoom appointment)

Though I am suffering a lot more as the weather has turned, so it might be worth asking advice. As I type this with hands that are getting stiffer, and an elbow with tendonitis (great!) I’ve chosen the lady I spoke to last time, as she made me feel comfortable.

Technically they call it lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow. I have not played tennis 🤣

It’s been 16 days since we came home from our adventures in Cornwall, Glastonbury and Whitby. And I’ve mainly been in a flare, resting and just not up to much. So haven’t done a daily dose post, as I’ve definitely took less oil and meds at home, in a bid to save them for activity days. Which I realise is madness as instantly my pain increased and been in a flare since. If that’s not confirmation it works then I don’t know what will.

So this was my kick up the ass to be more regular and consistent. So last week (8th November) I thought it’s Time to set alarms every 3 hours and see how that works. It works!! Much better to have a nudge to remember.

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MONDAY We left Glastonbury Sunday night, so we woke up in our own bed, heaven. Slept so solidly. I knew I wasn’t moving much, so just 0.1ml at bedtime, back to just 1 tramadol and 1 etoricoxib. Started wash and dry mountain of clothes, unpacking holiday bits, but also rearranging things to pack again for Whitby Goth Weekend. Feels nice to get hot water bottles back on the back too. Feet souls are now healed.

TUESDAY Feeling so much better, so getting more productive, made jewellery to post off. Emptying more bags and putting things away. 0.05ml oil afternoon. 1 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib. 0.05ml teatime. Starting to plan our clothes to pack for Whitby Goth Weekend.

Coming home to a flooded house, burst pipes and it’s freezing cold has plunged us into a bit of a post holiday depression. It’s so overwhelming. But trying to get organized for a quick trip to Whitby goth weekend, and arranging roofers for when we are back too.

WEDNESDAY Popped out to get essentials for trip. Been more sporadic with taking the oil, and then wondering why back pain is horrendous 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ not smart am I? Forgot to take any until bedtime again, brain is racing with how much to do. Hot water bottles are a godsend, and still on 1 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib. Feeling super sluggish and stiff. Hard to believe I was walking last week. I could easily stay bedbound this week.

THURSDAY Slept so much better last night, but my cycle has returned and suddenly all the extra pains and loose joints make sense. So being sensible I’m returning to last week’s super successful routine. 0.05ml oil 1 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib in the morning.

FRIDAY Up at 4.30am to drive to Whitby. Sticking to the usual 0.05ml oil and once again upping the doses to more frequently, and increasing tramadol. We arrive to an extremely rainy moody Whitby for the Goth Weekend. Mostly walking about the town, so steps, wet leaves and slippy areas to watch out for. We had a fantastic day even though we were soaked to the skin, I didn’t risk wearing antlers. We ended the evening early to make up for lack of sleep the night before.

SATURDAY That sleep was immense and so needed, woke up so fresh!! We rustle up much needed coffee and breakfast. Wearing more sensible clothing, we head back out to the event. And omg it was PACKED. Soon felt like we needed a breather. Same routine of oil 0.05ml X 2 and 2 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib.

SUNDAY Noticed I’m forgetting the oil at times, mainly due to being in town and not getting it out in front of people. So I’m feeling the increased pains. Extra stiff and lead feeling legs. So trying to stay on track. Managed to do 0.05ml X 3 today and 2 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib. Walking is getting harder over time, been worth the pains. Seeing the abbey yesterday would of killed off my legs. Rain is back so we watched BBC ones Dracula episode one in the morning, and didn’t get out until afternoon. Enjoyed episode 2 before bed.

MONDAY Traveling home day, but before going home, we headed to Bridlington flamborough head to try and see some wild seals. I could of cried seeing these, I was grateful seeing a couple, but carried on walking a bit and saw about 60!! Increased to 0.1ml X 3 as it’s a car traveling day, and the weekend has ruined my hips and back. What a perfect weekend, that even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits.

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I missed last week, as I knew it would go live while I was away, so instead I opted to miss the week. Besides because we were mainly at home and not doing much, the level of cannabis oil was the same each day.

However on Friday 13th October we embarked on our holiday travels, so this would change the level of meds greatly, and put the oil to a massive test.

FRIDAY It’s been a week of packing and washing and organising. But today is the day it’s finally traveling day. As we have nothing but traveling and settling in planned today, sticking with 0.1ml dose in the morning, with 1 tramadol, and 1etoricoxib. Midday we left and I topped myself up with 0.1ml and 1 tramadol. Back absolutely agony already, in a new car so it could be the new position.

SATURDAY ooooft we did not sleep well, even though we were shattered. Hopefully this is just the typical first night insomnia we always get 🤣. Up for breakfast and had 0.05ml, and mid morning another 0.05ml and by dinner time I’d had 2 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib. We had coastal walk planned so lots of elevations and descents. In the afternoon I had a third 0.05ml and felt the smaller doses but often were far more effective than 1 big dose. We rewarded ourselves with fish and chips, and S’mores. Heavenly. Had 0.1ml for bed.

SUNDAY slept like a log, which was needed after the last 2 nights. Feeling restored and rested. Body is sore though and stiff. To be expected. Keeping with same doses today, see if this works again, 0.05ml oil and 1 etoricoxib, 1 tramadol for morning. Mid morning I had another 0.05ml dose, then afternoon followed by another 0.05ml and 1 tramadol as well, then again in the evening 0.05ml. Considering I was doing lots of steps and ascents on hills this worked well for pain, and gnawing aches. Learning that little and often is truly working better.

MONDAY Slept better, I think the sea air is helping, and our walks too. Today was a beautiful Rocky Valley Walk, and while it’s difficult in places, mostly it’s fine underfoot. The doses of 0.05ml oil X 5 a day have helped massively. Along with 2 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib. It’s been a game changer, and opened my eyes on how to make the oil work for me. My legs are brushing from the walk, as I don’t have good blood veins, so the pressure of walking does tear the fibers and creates a bruise. So to be keeping me in a manageable state of pain is impressive.

TUESDAY Didn’t sleep as well, but we slept for a long time, as it was in fits and starts. We needed the rest to be honest. Elbow is giving me a lot of pain. 0.05ml oil doses X 4 and 0.1ml for bed time today. The wind really zapped me of energy today, leg felt like a lead weight, mainly due to the psoas, but it’s also quite swollen compared to the right leg. The left legs bruises and knee pain have been twinging today, so I’ve tried to raise them up more at rest, and use ibuprofen gel as well.

WEDNESDAY It’s a rainy day, and I’m very sore, so the plan is a gentle day indoors at the Witchcraft Museum at Boscastle. Which we scrapped as the weather changes, so opted for another coastal walk around the Rumps, iron fort area. Dramatic views, crashing waves on sharp rocks, and sea as far as the eyes could see. Took 0.05ml X5 and this with 2 tramadol and etoricoxib seem to be the BEST sweet spot, so I can function, but not have peaks and troughs of pain relief. This way it’s little and often, to keep it at an even keel. Pretty impressive, to keep that back pain in check.

THURSDAY our last full day here in Cornwall, so St Nectans Glen walk, and the witchcraft museum. Planned to have 0.05ml X 4 but it ended up X 2 instead. Felt good enough to completely miss doses. Though took 2 tramadol and 1 etoricoxib. Quietly Impressed with how well the body has been coping, not to say I’m pain free as that’s unicorn status!! But manageable I will take it!

Harriet (bless her, I love to send her some love)

FRIDAY it’s traveling day, off to Glastonbury and prepare for the Witchy Fae Fairy Fayre and watching the Border Morris. So lots of sitting in the car and taking it easy today, weirdly this HURTS the back and hips so much more!! 0.05ml X 5 to cope with it.

SATURDAY it’s event day, and I took a huge Fall, landed on my walking stick so bruised the shin bone and hurt my hip and knee. Mr Moon was holding my other hand so I fell slower and nicer than I would have had he not been there. This is why we need carers!! He does so much to help me walk evenly by always holding my one side, opposite to my stick. Though I fell I stuck to the same dose of 0.05ml X 4 and 2 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib.

SUNDAY event day 2, feet are getting super sore,standing is getting hard now. More sitting needed and lots of rest wanted too. So we strolled slowly and took the decision to go home after tea in Glastonbury. Mentally I don’t want to ever go home, but body needs it. 0.05ml X 2 as again it slipped my mind to take more, even though I was aching all over. 2 tramadol and 1 etoricoxib.

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It’s been a week since the walk, the one that crippled me! So back down the dose and tramadol, and no side effects. Happy days.

Plan this week is to Bleach and Dye my hair, wash and straighten. Now for most people this will be a day or 2 day event. However for me it’s so much longer!!

MONDAY Still resting more, but at least I’ve reduced the tramadol successfully. 0.1ml X 3. Had an epic movie marathon.

TUESDAY Bleach session 1, felt the back a lot when I was washing off the bleach. Thankfully Mr Moon puts the bleach on as I don’t think my arms could handle that much work. Psoas ache and back pain are my worst enemies at the moment.

Actually managed to make bracelets, haven’t done this for so long, not this style anyways. Hand felt reasonable.

WEDNESDAY Bleach session 2, thank goodness we broke this up into parts, it so exhausting sitting on hard chairs and bending over the bath to wash off. 0.2ml morning then 0.1ml at night.

I saw a full TV advert for sapphire, hopefully this will help breakdown the stigma.

THURSDAY 0.1ml morning, Trying to hear myself up for sitting again in the chair, ready for the pink hair dye (thank goodness we only do this once a year! Bleach and pink) I freshen pink up after 3 months or so. Again Mr Moon is the one putting it on, as it’s too hard for me. 0.1ml bedtime.

FRIDAY Today I’m out out, looking for goodies for holiday to take with us, like foods, and drinks, pamper sessions etc. We go next week (excited but tired and sore) and I made the mistake of forgetting meds and oil in the morning, instant regret and suffering. Managed to grab a coffee at greggs and took tramadol to tie me over, then once home took etoricoxib, and paracetamol. At tea time I took the oil. 0.1-5ml. Back is killing but it could be due to sitting on hard chairs for 3 days doing my hair.

SATURDAY I get the lovely job of pup sitting, so I’m a tad achy and stiff (thank you cold weather) so 0.1-5ml for the morning, along with tramadol and etoricoxib. Had another 0.1-5ml at bedtime, and hot water bottles. Hands are feeling the damp weather and elbows too.

SUNDAY Slept in, no alarm, that was lovely. Slow day of movies and packing so just 0.1ml for midday. Been loving the Saw franchise (mad as I swear I wouldn’t, hence why I’d not seen any until this week!!) And old horrors like critters, nightmare on elm Street, pet semetary. 0.1ml at bedtime, it’s been a good day today even though hands have hurt.

Been doing this embroidery, not too painful on the hands at least.
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I wasn’t sure if I was going to post under this category of posts, but then I realised I do it for myself as much as the reader, the diary of it all, seeing things go up and down, medical changes etc. So if you are bored of these post forgive me, but I’m using them periodically as a journal through my life.

MONDAY we had popped out Sunday night, so car camped and today we walk. Up to Luds church and amble in the Peak District. First outing since dental surgery. So I’m still on at least 2 or 3 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib, and paracetamol. O.1-5ml morning, 0.05ml afternoon, 0.1-5ml bedtime. In the walk I found my Left outer hip wanting to give way, groin pain (this hip replacement is 4yrs old) so that’s concerning, knee pain and even ankle pain. Got home and slept solidly for about 10hours!!

TUESDAY I was in so much pain, it was a total ‘no move’ day for me..02ml oil in the morning, 2 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib, and 0.1-5ml bedtime. Binge watched loads of horror movies, besides the pain it was a good day. Now even my neck aches, knee and ankle have been pretty much ok. But right hip is so so painful and my back pain.

WEDNESDAY Still not my best, feeling ALL the pains still (this used to be like this before, but had gone, and I was recovering from activities faster. I feel like I’ve gone backwards) So instead of 2 larger doses, I’m going to see if adding more doses but smaller ones help more painwise. 0.1ml X 3

THURSDAY Finding things to do while I let my body heal, mind wants to do things but body says Hell No. Easing off a bit, but there’s little I can do except sit with hot water bottles and recover. 0.1ml oil X 3 but reduced tramadol back down to 1 a day. Etoricoxib as well.

FRIDAY Slept a bit better, so I even managed a few chores, but the hand isn’t the best so I don’t want to push it. 0.1ml X 3 again, and 1 tramadol, etoricoxib. Outer hip pain still lingering, but groin pain eased up. Psoas on left hip pulled as I sneezed, absolute agony, can’t wait to have a steroid injection in this.

SATURDAY Such a stiff upper back, hurts to look to the left. Starting to feel better, moving a bit more, so had 0.2ml morning, 0.1ml tea time. Mainly did some chores, though right hand is getting worse. Shift in the air, means increased pains and stiffness, autumn’s truly began.

SUNDAY Rain rain rain how I feel you in the joints, pinch grip still painful on my hand, but improving. 0.1ml in the morning, then 0.1ml at night, I knew I didn’t need to do much today, so didn’t want to take too much. Back to a more manageable level of pain, as it’s all slowly returning. Psoas is raw still but it often is.

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It’s now been 9 weeks in total, and 4 weeks on the combined CBD and THC oil, and I honestly prefer the combination one, less to carry and mess with, I don’t have to try and remember which dose for which oil. So all round it’s more freeing and simple to take.

MONDAY Yay woke up with my back all ok again, shocked as Sunday I could barely move! Just good timing too as I had shops to go to. 0.2ml morning and 0.1ml at tea time, put me right to sleep, so didn’t have a bedtime dose. Still slept well too. Still on 1 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib as usual

TUESDAY Rain is making me stiff but I managed to make some Halloween jewellery. 0.2ml in the morning. 0.05ml at tea time (to stop me falling asleep to early) then follow with 0.05ml at bedtime. This worked a treat. 1 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib

WEDNESDAY Trying to mentally and physically prepare myself for root removal at the dentist on Friday. Absolutely terrified if I’m honest. So I’ve prepared softer foods in a batch cook, straightened my hair (to keep it from being unruly) 0.2ml morning. Catching up on washing and putting clothes away. Will do 0.05ml at teatime and bedtime again. 1 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib

THURSDAY Slept not bad really. 0.2ml in the morning. Had some life admin and jewellery parcel to post off. Then We decided to see family for tea, which was lovely. Like a treat having a nice meal made for me before this dental work. 0.1ml for bedtime and watched a couple of movies. Hope my nerves are ok tomorrow. 1 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib

FRIDAY Dental day, so making sure the oil keeps my nerves at bay. 0.1ml morning, then 0.1ml afternoon before appointment. Nervous but oil helped, though I had the shakes from nerves. Had more tramadol as advised too. 7pm my head was starting to hurt from root extractions, so took 0.1ml for evening pain relief. I have to sleep upright, so I’ll be making sure I have a hot water bottle, pain meds like paracetamol, tramadol handy, drink and another 0.1ml oil as I go to bed. (Try and stay ahead of pain) Had 3 tramadol and 4 paracetamol, 1 etoricoxib

SATURDAY Slept better than I imagined I would, the extra 0.1ml oil at night helped. Mouth feels ok ish, worse thing is the taste of copper coins metallic (blood). But tonight I can start salty mouthwashes once it’s been 24hrs. 0.1ml in the morning, I liked how I topped it up all day yesterday, so planning the same today. Tramadol morning, paracetamol dinner time. Staying ahead of pain. Afternoon 1 tramadol again, 0.1ml oil too. Bedtime 0.1ml hope I sleep well again. Hopefully we can go out and about soon, or at least do physio and yoga again. 2 paracetamol for bed.

SUNDAY Slept good, I even managed to sleep in a more normal position too, so that was good. Woke with face aching though. 1 tramadol, 1 etoricoxib. Then 0.1ml oil. Huge migraine afternoon, so 1 tramadol and 2 paracetamol to try and help. They say root extraction aches and pains subside after 72hrs, only been 48 so far. With the way they push, pull and lean on jaw, neck and head it’s no wonder it gets painful and swollen. Tried to do some chores, but leaning forward makes my head pound, so resting up. 0.1ml of oil at 7pm. Bedtime I had 1 tramadol to stop the throbbing. Worse day for pain if I’m honest.

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For the most part I’ve been taking 0.1-5ml Twice a day every day., Though I might change to 0.2ml?? Mainly as I’m just at home. Though if we go walking it will be Three times a day.

It’s really helped with the temperature drop and sudden flare up of Arthritic pains. But again I wouldn’t say I’m pain free, does this ever exist?! But I’m massively improved and I find myself forgetting tramadol which is lovely. Acute pain I think is a different kettle of fish, so the psoas is very painful.

MONDAY It’s bank holiday, weather is terrible, so a perfect excuse to watch some spooky movies. The combi oil is helping for sure. Sad the car is still broken so no adventures for now, hopefully the car parts arrive soon, I’m hoping tomorrow.

TUESDAY Omg I actually did Physio!! Fancy that, me doing physio, something I haven’t done since March!! Clearly the oil is helping me manage better, which means I can move more. This is exactly why I wanted to try the oil.

WEDNESDAY I decided to retry the 0.2ml now that it’s combi oil. I took this at 11am. I managed to do some targeted physio again, which is hugely positive news. As the car still isn’t fixed, I’m going to be doing physio daily, to keep this psoas muscle moving, and lower back strengthened. Took 0.2ml for bedtime. Definitely tolerated the 0.2ml way better than when it was solely the THC oil.

THURSDAY Visitors today at mine, which is lovely. Taking 0.2ml again same as the day before. Loving that I can now do physio, it’s felt so long since I could do this. Had a lovely jewellery making day and visitors. Finished off the evening with films and 0.2ml and remembered I hadn’t took the etoricoxib, and tramadol. That’s a first. Could be why I didn’t sleep well though 🤦🏻‍♀️ up at 5am. Damn it

FRIDAY 0.2ml in the morning at 7am as I woke up super early and had a pants sleep. Hoping though I can catch up on sleep later, or turn in earlier tonight. But first we have physio to do. Had my second dose at 2pm. Doing some posting as I sell things via etsy, collect my prescription from chemist. Looks like today will be my first X3 doses of 0.2ml today. Physio was hard, but I did it, and I did both sides today, as realistically I’m weak both sides, so better to do the whole body overall. We even managed a yoga session!!

SATURDAY Lazy day for me today, car is still a problem, though less of one as Mr Moon fixes each bit. I didn’t get to do physio, but I did get to have a nice bath which was nice for achy limbs. Asy day was low movement, I took 0.2ml in the afternoon and evening.

SUNDAY This morning I ached (good ache from yoga though) so I had 0.2-5ml at 12midday. Managed to physio as planned, I’m enjoying being able to cope with it. Yoga was done too, I’m happy we are being so active lately. Had 0.2-5ml at 8pm for bedtime, hoping to sleep well.

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How fast are these weeks going? Definitely getting into a rhythm with the oil now, feels like it’s balancing out, and less side effects. Though Mr Moon would say I’m sometimes more irritable, snappy. And upon reading others felt the same it is a side effect that usually goes once doses are regular and consistent.

MONDAY Calm before the storm, I’ve been consistently taking 0.1ml either 2 times a day or 3. Working well, and the day is getting ready for hip consult tomorrow. Night sweats are massively bothering me though, stupid perimenopause.

TUESDAY Hospital early so I had 0.1-5ml knowing the leg would be poked, prodded and extremely inflamed. I was right, absolutely agony in this acute pain. Had 0.1-5ml for bed. Slept well considering the increased pain in the psoas.

WEDNESDAY Another hospital visit, but not as early. Feeling better than yesterday 0.1-5ml X 3. Felt productive and a lot happier. Even had the best sleep I’ve ever had, less sweating as well (more of this please)

THURSDAY We are grounded as car is having some issues, but this means I can get some chores done, as now I actually feel like doing them. Have a pampering bath too as a reward. 0.1-5ml in the morning. Had 0.1-5ml and tidied up as I have a friend arriving for a visit tomorrow. Nothing too major as I’m still sore, and don’t want to go overboard. Had 0.1-5ml at bedtime. Slept solid.

FRIDAY Change of plan, friend coming tomorrow instead. This cooler air has brought a lot of aches, stiffness and pain. But worried about having 0.1-5ml X 3 as it will obviously run out faster. But it is making life more bearable. Do I save the higher doses for days out? Ended up having it 2 times instead. Really starting to sleep better.

SATURDAY Rains coming, I could feel it in my bones. However soon warmed them up with 0.1-5ml in the early lunch time, and hot water bottle. Saw my friends which was lovely, and body feels better. At early evening I forgot to take 0.1-5ml, so I hope I can still sleep!! How bizarre forgetting, that’s obviously a sign it’s not grinding at me as much as usual. By the time I remembered it was close to midnight, so didn’t take it.

SUNDAY I did worry I wouldn’t sleep as well, but I did, soon out like a light. As I don’t need to do much today or early, my first dose was 12.30pm 0.1-5ml this seems to work well. Resting day today. Rain pretty awful, so I know it’s an increased pain day. Feels like it’s been a successful week. I’ve found a good happy medium. Ended with 0.1-5ml at bedtime.

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This week started normal on the last dregs of oil, now I know they roughly last a month. But Tuesday 15th August I have an appointment with Pharmacy team to see how I’m getting on, and discuss the oils, and potentially up doses, or change them.

MONDAY New week, feeling good and surprised that the trip hasn’t worn me out more. Happily surprised though. Had the usual dose of 0.1ml THC oil X 3 and 0.2ml CBD oil X 2. But I’m out of CBD oil now.

TUESDAY Sapphire appointment with Pharmacy, we discussed that I’ve not felt pain free but more manageable. So we are combining the CBD and THC into the same bottle, and having a larger bottle too. This way I can just take 0.1ml X 3 a day, with a view to increase if needed. Next appointment is in 3 months time. No CBD oil left, so I’m just having 0.1ml THC oil X 3 until I get the new prescription delivered. 

WEDNESDAY We had a day out visiting people so I didn’t have 3 doses of THC oil, instead just had 2 at 0.1ml which was fine for the level of activity we were doing. The prescription has gone through but the hard copy needs to go to the pharmacy, could take a few days and then a couple more before delivered. So I shouldn’t of let my oil run this low 🤦🏻‍♀️I should get to the new delivery date if they don’t hold up the payment part.

THURSDAY The prescription went through today, all paid up, so I’m guessing Monday delivery?? 0.1ml THC oil only as for now I’m out of CBD oil. Email arrived so delivery is coming tomorrow.

FRIDAY it arrived at 4pm and we had to wait all day for it, then drive off to our car camping area ready for a walk tomorrow. I’d had 0.1ml x2 of THC oil only then in bedtime I tried the 0.1ml of the combination oil.

SATURDAY we started the day early as it’s a busy area for walking, plan is 0.1ml of new oil every 5.5hours roughly. Walk was hard, hip flexor super painful but back pain is more manageable for sure. Was broken by the end as it had been too hot for an uphill walk, and my feet were humming. Slept as soon as I got home and finished our pizza. Slept heavy all night.

SUNDAY I think I slept 12 hours!! Oh I needed that. Body aches but it’s a quiet day with England playing football, and Sunday roast, heaven. Now on combination oil 0.1ml

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