Cannabis Might Help Some MS Patients
If you live in a state that allows for medical marijuana use, you might want to talk with your doctor about how it can help with your Multiple Sclerosis symptoms.
Specifically, it was recently reported the LA Times from an an article published in the journal BMC Neurology, Shaheen E. Lakhan and Marie Rowland of the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation in Los Angelesthat the THC in marijuana may reduce spasticity and improve mobility. The authors looked at a number of medical marijuana studies to find these results. They note that while the drug is generally well tolerated, optimal dosages do require some work.
Of course, this news is only helpful to you if you live in a state that allows the use and disbursement of medical marijuana, and if your doctor agrees that the drug might be helpful. Even where it’s legal, the law can be murky, so you’ll need to do your research on what is lawful and available for your own situation.
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May 6th, 2010 at 6:10 am
The difference amidst recreational consumption and medical use of marijuana begs to be acknowledged. While I think that a responsible adult should have the right to use marijuana recreationally, I do think, without doubt, allowing a sick person use of a plant with a long history of medical value ought to be accepted and legal. Marijuana has a great potential as a medication and more awareness and acceptance is called for. In Summary, legalize it!