Cannabis use is common among people with Multiple Sclerosis
A new study found that while cannabis is very popular among those with multiple sclerosis (MS), the majority of the patients who use the substance to mitigate their symptoms don’t ask for medical guidance. According to Medpage Today, almost one in three patients surveyed in the North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) registries […]
Multiple Sclerosis patients in Scotland are calling for improved access to cannabis
Scottish patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are launching a campaign calling for improved access to medical cannabis products that have been approved as a treatment for their condition. In the UK, Sativex – an oral cannabis spray containing CBD and THC – has been approved for the treatment of spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis. Spasticity […]
Multiple Sclerosis patients in UK still denied access to medical cannabis
Thousands of multiple sclerosis patients in the UK are being denied access to medical cannabis products that can help to improve symptoms, according to the MS Society. Cannabis was legalised for medical use in the UK almost three years ago, however, patient access remains extremely limited. Specialist clinicians are now able to prescribe medical cannabis […]
Could Medical Cannabis Help with the Treatment of Movement Disorders?
Given the recorded therapeutic potential of cannabis compounds, like cannabinoids, a number of studies have aimed to understand whether cannabis could potentially aid the treatment of some movement disorders. In a recent literature review, researchers assessed the current evidence for the use of cannabis and its derivatives in these conditions. Movement disorders can refer to a […]
How Can Medical Cannabis Help Treat Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
In recent years, a number of cannabis-derived medicines, including both synthetic, and phytocannabinoids have been investigated for their potential in treating symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The two MS-related symptoms which are most often associated with medical cannabis use are pain and spasticity. In the UK in 2019, the National Institute for Health and […]