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Please Show Support For The Australian Epilepsy Project By Signing Digital Support Board!
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The Australian Epilepsy Project https://epilepsyproject.org.au/ is competing against 9 other projects for government funding. It is a popularity contest between illnesses for this funding

Because epilepsy is an unseen illness, it doesn't have a high profile like many other conditions and needs all the research and treatment help it can get! If you are in Australia, email your MP to support it and Greg Hunt, Health Minister as the website requests.

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CBD Oils Vs. Epidiolex
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My doctor has tried signing me up for the new Epidiolex CBD Oil. I have questions on these topics. Have any of you tried the new Epidiolex and haven't or had any seizures while taking this? What is the difference between this specific "Epidiolex" and other CBD Oils that could be offered?

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Epidiolex is pure CBD Oil, no THC. I know what the dosage is exactly. My Neurologist or Epileptologist would not allow a CBD Oil bought from a store. We would not know how powerful it was, or what I… read more

Has Anyone Tried Epidiolex The New CBD Med ?
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I have been taking Briviact and Lamotragine. Epidiolex was available and my Doctor suggested it. The dosage was at first very small. We settled on is 2.5 ML, AM and PM. They would have liked me… read more

Does Marijuana Really Help Seizures
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It's helping me some. My doctor put it on it about year or so ago. It hasn't stopped the seizures. But, I do believe it's helping.

Is It Possible To Shift From Allopathic Medicines Like Keppra Etc To CBD Oil Only?
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I want to be treated my seizures by only CBD oil, as it is organic only, is it possible?

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I would not trust the CBD oil, because I do not know how much or what is in it. I have never used Marijuana. I did drink when I was in College, but only by nursing 2 drinks of Tom Collins for 4 months… read more

Epidiolex Has Anyone On This Forum Received And Tried Epidiolex CBD Oil ? Want To Hear About Your Expreince With It
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I tried it once it last for about 7 to 8 months then my mouth started to get a nasty taste in my mouth every time I tuck it. I told my MD about it I stopped talking.

Has Anyone Been Prescribed Cannabis Medication?
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I know it can help with epilepsy, 23years ago my rollups fags was spiked with cannabis, and it helped control my seizures, even though I never knew it was in them, I found out I was seeing a drug addict, so I left him after a 4 week, relationship. But now I wish I could have it legally.

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Actually I have not asked for it yet, next time I see them I will if I remember. Thanks, Take care.

Is Good Option With Consultant Of My Neurologist Propose Him To Gradually Shift To Herbal Medicine Like CBD Etc
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CBD oil is safe for people with seizure / epilepsy, as I am declared by my neurologist medication resistant epileptic seizures, anyone have exposure with this condition, is it safe to be on CBD oil or other suitable herbal medicines?

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To explore its possible benefit? Yes. It is the most effective approach to finding out what helps & what doesn't.

Does Weed Help With Seizures?
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I just started weed and i been using a bong and it just like doing a joint but instead its in glass and a stem and the weed goes into the bowl light the bowl take half the bowl down or clear the full bowl then depending on if ur doing a full bowl or a half then your clearing the full thing if ur doing a half bowl then clear the chamber then breath in and then out but yet was wondering if it helps

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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member good deal!!

Has Enyone Ever Taken Epidiolex (CBD Oil)? If So, What Were Your Miligrams?
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Im taking it twice a day and when I get an aura, it takes it away. And its only 150MG. I think if I have a higher MG, I'll be good. Does anyone have a higher MG?

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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member there is 2 things... cbd and thc. the thc make you feel 'high'. thc also is stronger. cbd has no side effects but it is weaker then the thc.