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‘I feel almost the same as before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia’

The Cannigma

“I probably Spidermanned myself but instead of superpowers I just got super chronic pain,” Dr. Ross said. Eventually, she decided to try a homemade cannabis topical that she would massage on her skin, helping “the nerves wake up,” she said. It is about twice as common in women than in men.

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Studying while high: is it a good idea?

The Cannigma

The science on the topic paints a similarly conflicted picture: Some studies suggest that cannabis, particularly THC, can negatively impact focus. For example, one 2009 study found that cannabis with only 2.5% THC produced significant impairment in attention and concentration 30 minutes after being used by occasional cannabis users.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

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Tinctures and topicals are a good choice for rashes, swelling and joint pain. Bruce Banner is rich in THC and works well for pain and fatigue so lupus patients can benefit on multiple levels. It brings patients to a slightly euphoric state while reducing pain and stress. Super Silver Haze. Barrie, N., & Manolios, N.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

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As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions” (1).

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

Cannabis Law Report

Poirier sued following a surgical procedure that left her with chronic pain and limitations affecting her lifestyle and career. The accident also reactivated a pre-existing psychological condition which manifested as a chronic pain syndrome, and a pre-existing depressive disorder which was in partial remission at the time of trial.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). Conclusions.

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The Endocannabinoid System: Here’s How it Keeps You Healthy and Happy

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Because this is such a complicated topic, wrapping your head around everything requires some patience and dedication. Let’s check out the most notable aspects of this topic, which we’ll cover in great depth, one at a time. Chronic Pain. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Fibromyalgia. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).