Researchers Discovered That Smoking Cannabis Reduces Symptoms of Parkinson’s

[Source: TheJointBlog]

Researchers have discovered that smoking cannabis can reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease including tremors and pain. 20 patients, at an average of 66 years old, took part in a study, and scored an average of 33 on the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale prior to consuming cannabis. The score dropped to 24 just 30 minutes after smoking. Ruth Djaldetti, MD, of Tel Aviv University Israel, who recently presented the discovery at the International Congress on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, explained; “We not only saw improvement in tremor in these patients, but also in rigidity and in brady kinesia [slowness of movement cause by the disease]“.

The patients participating in the study started with an average tremor score of 7.5 on the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale, which was reduced to 3.5 after smoking cannabis. The average rigitity score started at 7.4, and dropped to 6.4, and the bradykinesia score began at 13.2 and was reduced to an average of 8.6.

The study also found smoking cannabis to be effective for pain relief, resulting in better sleep. All of the patients in the study were already taking medications for pain, but were not getting the relief needed. “We saw a dramatic reduction in pain in our patients and in their ability to sleep”, said Dr. Djaldetti. “When their pain was reduced, they slept better.

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Medical Marijuana to Treat Fibromyalgia

[Source: Marijuanadoctors411.com]
 
There are many diseases and conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana, some much more severe than others.  Those that are suffering from more minor conditions can often be provided some sort of relief from other types of medicinal treatments, in addition to marijuana.  But for some that are suffering from certain more serious conditions, medical marijuana offers a very special kind of relief that can be found from no pharmaceutical treatment that is currently on the market.  These more serious conditions are often accompanied by certain symptoms that can be very difficult to deal with on a daily basis.  The fact that those suffering from such conditions should be denied medicine that can make a significant difference in their lives, due to the bogus theories of a very select few people, is preposterous.  But still we see people suffer every day, and one of the conditions that many people suffer from that they should not have to is Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that is often accompanied by significant chronic pain.  Not only is the pain often very persistent, but it also tends to be very widespread as well.  The pain is most often felt in the joints, deep in the muscles, in the back, and in the neck.  There are very few treatments that can deal sufficiently enough with the pain, but medical marijuana may offer relief that can’t be found anywhere else.

Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Fibromyalgia
Medical marijuana has long been known to treat chronic pain, so it only makes sense to use it in treating fibromyalgia.  The best part about marijuana as a pain treatment is that it is a natural pain reliever, unlike most of the other treatments offered for pain.  When it comes to treating fibromyalgia pain with marijuana it is important to understand that certain strains will treat the pain better than others, due to the cannabinoids present.  This list includes but is not limited to, Silver Pearl, Blue Dream, Chem 4, and Permafrost.  It is also important to consider the fact that fibromyalgia sufferers may get longer relief from treating it with marijuana in a pill form, and the “highness” generally associated with marijuana will not be so intense.

Whatever form of medical marijuana you decide to treat your fibromyalgia with, you will get relief that you may not be able to get from anywhere else, and that is what is important.

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Alternative medicine for severe pain and injury - MMJ

Do you suffer from severe pain or a painful sports related injury? A possible accident or even a workplace related pain? If you answered yes to any of these, Medical Marijuana (MMJ) may offer you an all natural way to relieve your pain and stress. The following conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card in the State of Colorado.

Debilitating medicinal conditions include:

• Chronic Pain   
• Cachexia  
• Glaucoma  
• Cancer  
• HIV  
• Severe nausea  
• Epilepsy  
• Muscle Spasms  
• Multiple Sclerosis

Other qualifying medical situations might also include a persistent or constant medical condition that limits the capability of the patient to carry out one or more key life activities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 & if not alleviated, may cause severe harm to the patient's safety, physical, and mental health.

• Anorexia  
• Arthritis  
• AIDS  
• Chronic low back pain  
• Huntington's chorea  
• Migraines  
• Neuropathy  
• PMS

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