Cannabis And Neuropathy Pain

Today's post from naturesalternativepdx.com (see link below) is basically an advertisement for the benefits of cannabis spray for neuropathy patients. It's a follow up to yesterday's news post concerning American cannabis laws. Whether or not you believe in a spray rather than an inhaler, or smoked cannabis, the evidence is mounting that THC (the active component of cannabis) is one of the few effective treatments for neuropathic symptoms. There are many other more detailed posts about medical cannabis here on the blog (use the 'search' button and type in the word 'cannabis'). It's advisable to do as much research of your own as possible and also talk to your doctor or specialist. They too know the benefits of cannabis but may be restricted by local laws, depending on where you live in the world.

Cannabis Effectively Treats Neuropathic Pain 
January 8, 2015 by Susan Rutherford 

Cannabis has been shown to effectively treat neuropathic pain. A new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow in the UK shows what many medical cannabis patients have already discovered: Cannabis oil helps with
neuropathy.

THC/CBD spray was administered to 128 patients, and a placebo was given to 118 people in the control group. The patients who used the cannabis spray reported improved sleep and significant improvement in pain levels.
Overall, the treatment showed a statistically significant change in comparison to the control group.
“These findings demonstrate that, in a meaningful proportion of otherwise treatment- resistant patients, clinically important improvements in pain, sleep
quality and SGIC (Subject Global Impression of Change) of the severity of their condition are obtained with THC/CBD spray,” the researchers concluded. “THC/CBD spray was well tolerated and no new safety concerns were identified.”

This study focused on patients with allodynia, but cannabis has been shown to help with neuropathic pain associated other ailments, too. Here are just a few of the studies on the effect of cannabis on neuropathic pain:

A 2011 study of the effects of smoked cannabis on HIV neuropathy found statistically significant improvement in pain, as well as mood and daily functioning.

According to a 2010 study, post-traumatic and postsurgical neuropathic pain can be effectively treated by smoking cannabis.

In 2011, researchers found that vaporized cannabis, even in low doses, helped with general and peripheral neuropathy in patients who didn’t find relief from traditional treatment.

A 2004 study found a clinically relevant analgesic effect from THC pills on neuropathy associated with multiple sclerosis.

It’s clear from these studies that cannabis, however it’s administered, can significantly improve the lives of people suffering neuropathy, whatever the cause.

It’s clear that we need wider access to medical cannabis, so everyone who suffers neuropathic pain.

To read more, click the link below.

Study_ Cannabis Effectively Treats Neuropathic Pain _ UnitedPatientsGroup.co

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