Hello to all, I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am the loving wife of a husband that has kidney failure and severe restless legs syndrome. There is nothing to be done with his kidney failure except dialysis but the big problem is his restless legs syndrome. He has tried multiple prescribed medications which most of them turns him into a zombie but still nothing helps. He has tried smoking pot and it really helps him especially to sleep. He mentioned this to his doctors and they all said if it helps to continue smoking it but none will sign to help him become legal in buying or growing it. Maybe I should mention we are from Canada. We have no other options but try and grow it on our own. I have been reading up on it for the last couple of weeks and I believe I am making progress. If anyone can suggest a simple step by step instruction method I would appreciate it. I have already ordered some seeds (female), so I should be ready to start in the next 3 to 4 weeks. Hopefully, if I need help I will be able to come back to this site to seek information. Thank you in advance.
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kryptoniteglo
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Hi Ginpie!
How great of you to be so supportive of your husband, and I'm sorry to hear the medical system is failing you. Congrats on being willing to take control of this for your husband's sake. You should probably get yourself a copy of The Cannabis Grow Bible by Greg Green. It's a fantastic source of basic information on growing. It's equally helpful to have access to an online community like RIU. You'll want both -- I don't think one can take the place of the other, at least that's been my experience.
Your first decisions are going to be pretty basic -- growing inside? outside? My guess is you're thinking inside, as you're heading into winter up there! So if inside, then you have to decide whether you're going to go soil or hydro. If you've had good experiences growing gardens before, then soil will probably be best. I live in an apartment and never grew anything, so hydro works for me.
Also if it's inside, you'll have to decide where you're going to put your grow area, etc., and decide what you're going to do about lighting. The chat room on Grow Room Design will be helpful here.
But once you've got these basics covered, you'll be ready to start. Welcome to RIU!
KG
How great of you to be so supportive of your husband, and I'm sorry to hear the medical system is failing you. Congrats on being willing to take control of this for your husband's sake. You should probably get yourself a copy of The Cannabis Grow Bible by Greg Green. It's a fantastic source of basic information on growing. It's equally helpful to have access to an online community like RIU. You'll want both -- I don't think one can take the place of the other, at least that's been my experience.
Your first decisions are going to be pretty basic -- growing inside? outside? My guess is you're thinking inside, as you're heading into winter up there! So if inside, then you have to decide whether you're going to go soil or hydro. If you've had good experiences growing gardens before, then soil will probably be best. I live in an apartment and never grew anything, so hydro works for me.
Also if it's inside, you'll have to decide where you're going to put your grow area, etc., and decide what you're going to do about lighting. The chat room on Grow Room Design will be helpful here.
But once you've got these basics covered, you'll be ready to start. Welcome to RIU!
KG
Villa
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If this is your 1st attempt I would advise you to do a soil grow. Soil is way more forgiving of mistakes in my opinion. A good soil like ocean forest will help with the problem of feeding the babies for a while.
there are many ways to grow so I would advise that you read all you can in the next few weeks.And watch out on forum sites because the misinformation given is outragouse. You might do well to get a good grow book and read that.Welcome to the wonderful world of growing I also grow for my hubby (he has severe crohn's).
there are many ways to grow so I would advise that you read all you can in the next few weeks.And watch out on forum sites because the misinformation given is outragouse. You might do well to get a good grow book and read that.Welcome to the wonderful world of growing I also grow for my hubby (he has severe crohn's).
I was a little worried starting this forum, but now I am super happy that I did. I will certainly get the Grow Bible and read it thoroughly. And you are right, I am planning on growing indoors. I am actually looking at buying a "tent". I am anxious to getting started. Thank you so much for your input.
kryptoniteglo
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Great! I'm doing a tent, and can give you some advice on that...I wanted to keep my grow contained to a small area of my apartment, where my cats couldn't into it and chomp on the stalks, etc. There are big pros and cons to it, but with just a little heads up on some of the cons you can easily navigate around them. When you're ready to discuss feel free to private message me. I'll tell you what I know, and for things I don't know I'll be happy to point you in a good direction.
Most of the people here are very nice and helpful, though there are some cranky folk as well. Like anywhere, I guess.
I GROW GREAT GANJA
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I also grow in a small tent in an apartment. I have always grown in soil and I have some decent experience. If there is anything I can offer as far as advice please feel free to PM me. BTW, The G. Green book is good. But, I prefer the Ed Rosenthal book and you can get it on Amazon pretty cheaply. I got mine for $17.00
hotrodharley
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That's odd none will help him get a card. You must be in Eastern Canada? Is he on hemodialysis and is peritoneal an option for him?
We have tried both Kingston and Ottawa Hospital, but we will keep on trying and perhaps one will be able to help us. He is on hemodialysis. Hopefully he will have a transplant soon, but will it cure his restless legs?
You folks are so great! And thank you so much for your encouragement. I downloaded the G. Green book last night and have already read it. Of course I will go back to it clarify a few issues I have. As you can see I am very motivated. Got an email today saying my seeds are on the way. Yahooooo. As per G. Green's advise I will germinate only one or two at a time. And again with G. Green's help will try and figure out how to plant these once they germinate. I am trying to get a picture in my mind of how exactly he says to do it. Never heard of rockwool, but then I am not a gardener. I will certainly see about getting Ed Rosanthal's book. Could I be as lucky and be able to download it? If not I will buy it. Need all the help I can get. My husband is very grateful I found this site. Thanks again.
hotrodharley
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It can't hurt. Is he on the transplant list? How long is the wait - average? Marinol is a prescribed oral marijuana-based medicine that might help restless legs more. But smoking can't hurt. Consider buying a vaporizer for him. Flight Box is more than satisfactory and will keep him from inhaling heated air. He already has enough problems. Screw cards. Grow it yourself and don't tell a soul but his nephrologist.
Here's the Leafly search for strains good for muscle spasms - a good place to consider starting.
http://www.leafly.com/explore#/Muscle Spasms
Try using Leafly to check for desired effects, undesired effects and ratings for efficacy.
Coho
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http://www.potlocator.com/kingston-marijana-dispensaries-canada/the-marsh-marijuana-club-kingston-ontario-mmar
I know NOTHING about that place but it came up on search.
I know NOTHING about that place but it came up on search.
Adjorr
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my advice is to talk to people at your nearest medical marijuanan dispensery, they may be able to recomend a doctor to you that is more understanding of your medical needs. failing that i believe there is a service based out of BC i vaguly remember reading about that helped patients find cannabis friendly doctors nation wide, i cannot recall the name of the orginization though unfortunatly
Adjorr
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http://theniagaraseedbank.ca/index.php/Medicinal_Dispensary did some googling, the niagra seedbank had these programs listed, they do however charge a fee