Cannabis oil ‘eases my symptoms of MS’

A cannabis user from Earley who claims the drug has changed his life is calling for it to be made legal.

Clark French, 26, of Sutcliffe Avenue, was diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in August 2010.

He was studying ancient history and archaeology at The University of Reading, but his symptoms rapidly became so bad that he had to use a walking stick and was forced to quit his degree.

Mr French said: It meant I couldnt walk, I would slur my speech, I would have bladder and bowel problems. It destroyed my life, I couldnt do anything.

Theres a treatment which is usually given to people who have had MS for over 10 years, I was offered that when I was diagnosed, which was pretty unheard of.

Last year Mr French flew out to California, where medicinal use of the drug is legal, and underwent a cannabis-based treatment.

He said: I got a doctors appointment and access to medical cannabis. I used cannabis oil and Ive not used my walking stick since. Its drastically increased my quality of life.

For the first week I just slept a lot and after that I was with some friends and I was climbing up a cliff. I was walking up a really beautiful, special place that I wouldnt have been able to do.

I was like, wow, this is instantly changing how Im feeling, my pain levels and movement. I think most people wouldnt know Ive got MS unless Ive told them.

Using the oil enabled Mr French to return to university to complete his degree. He is now campaigning for cannabis to be made legal and founded the Berkshire Cannabis Community activist group.

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Cannabis oil ‘eases my symptoms of MS’