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What is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?
RLS is a neurological condition for which there is currently no cure, although a number of conventional treatments are available to help managing symptoms. Individuals with Restless Legs Syndrome experience unpleasant...
What are the requirements for a medical cannabis prescription?
If you think that medical cannabis may be able to help you manage your symptoms, the first step is assessing your eligibility for a prescription. Contact us at MyAccess Clinics for advice on your eligibility for medical...
Migraines: Can Medical Cannabis Help?
Few medical conditions are as debilitating as migraines. Scientists are yet to figure out exactly what causes them, and there is no fixed cure, which does little to soothe the mind of someone diagnosed with this...
MyAccess Clinics re-joins Project Twenty21 to help build real-world data
UK medical cannabis provider, MyAccess Clinics, has announced it will re-join Project Twenty21 to help build real-world evidence and aid future prescribing. MyAccess Clinics (MAC) will now be taking on new patients through...
Medical Cannabis and Cancer Related Pain
Cancer related pain is a comprehensive term used to describe the different types of pain associated with a cancer diagnosis. Not all patients diagnosed with cancer will experience pain. Pain may range in severity and come and...
Male Mental Health — Statistics and Strategies
It’s estimated that 1 in 8 men in England will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives, including anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and PTSD. June marks International Men’s Health Awareness Week,...
Depression — Can Medical Cannabis Help?
Long-term sufferers of depression understand the complex nature of the condition and the difficulty that can come with trying to find strategies to manage their symptoms. For these patients, medical cannabis for depression may...
What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like?
May 12th marked World Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, a day designed to help bring about increased understanding of the signs and symptoms of this disease. Fibromyalgia is a complex condition, the exact cause of which is unknown....
PTSD and Medical Cannabis
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder — or PTSD — is a complex psychological condition that typically affects those who have experienced a stressful, frightening, or distressing event. Some diagnosed with PTSD will experience...
Medical Cannabis and Neuropathic Pain
David,* a patient from MyAccess Clinics, has been taking medical cannabis for over 18 months. This article shares how he feels that the treatment vastly improved his quality of life and has allowed him to reduce his...
Medical Cannabis and Depression
While it’s not unusual to feel sad or unhappy from time to time, clinical depression is more than that. Someone diagnosed with depression suffers from psychological and physical symptoms that significantly interfere with their...
Migraine vs. Headache: What’s the Difference
Any type of head pain is irritating and cause for concern. There can be a range of reasons you are experiencing such pain, be it characterised by a dull, slow throb or a sharp, persistent ache. If you are not sure what is...
Frequently Asked Questions About Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathy is characterised by numbness, weakness, and burning or shooting pain, all symptoms that can be debilitating for a patient. The condition can be caused by disease or injury and tends to be chronic in nature, meaning...