Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease that affects the nervous system. The symptoms of MS can be debilitating, and patients often turn to marijuana for relief. People with MS have been getting great results treating the condition with cannabis. But how does marijuana work with MS? Let’s take a look.
Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
There are two main ways in which marijuana can help alleviate the symptoms of MS. First, marijuana can help reduce inflammation throughout the body. This is beneficial because inflammation is one of the main drivers of MS. Second, marijuana can help reduce muscle spasms. This is important because muscle spasms are one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of MS.
Marijuana also has other potential benefits for people with MS. For example, marijuana can help improve sleep, increase appetite, and reduce anxiety. However, it’s important to note that not all of these benefits have been proven in clinical trials.
Multiple Sclerosis-Approved for Medical Marijuana (MMJ)
If you’re considering using marijuana to treat your MS, you should speak with your doctor first. While marijuana can provide some relief from the symptoms of MS, it’s not a cure-all. In some cases, marijuana may even make some symptoms worse. Marijuana may affect cognition so it’s essential to work with a marijuana doctor that understands your medical history, and previous treatments to figure out if marijuana is right for you. If the doctor agrees that the benefits outweigh the risks, they will most likely approve you for a medical card that allows you to purchase medical-grade cannabis legally in states where medical marijuana is approved.
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