Neuropathy
Treating Neuropathy with Medical Marijuana
What is Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is when the nerves within your body, specifically the nerves outside of your spinal cord and brain, are damaged. This damage often leads to pretty significant systems. The nerves which are damaged are typically responsible for sending info between your nervous system within the brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. As a result, damage to these nerves often leads to great discomfort, pain, and weakness. Fortunately, the state of Florida recognizes neuropathy as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. If you or a loved one are interested in consulting with a Florida medical marijuana doctor about treating neuropathy with cannabis, take our qualifying survey today!
Symptoms of Neuropathy
Symptoms of Neuropathy can include, but are not limited to:
- Pins and needles sensation
- Extreme sensitivity to touch
- Burning sensation
- Sharp pain
- Difficulty with balance
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle paralysis
- Twitching
- Cramps
- Excessive sweating
- Trouble controlling bowels
- Increased heart rate
- Dizziness
Neuropathy and Medical Marijuana
The endocannabinoid system plays an important role in treating neuropathy, by maintaining the homeostasis of the body and plays a direct role in symptoms of neuropathy, such as inflammation and pain. The use of cannabis and the resulting cannabinoids, CBD and THC, have shown significant promise in treating neuropathic pain.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30526755
Side Effects of Cannabis for Neuropathy
Side effects of marijuana use can include changes in:
- Sleep
- Fatigue
- Memory
- Appetite
- Mood
- Reaction Time
- Paranoia
Medical Marijuana Doctor Near Me
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Neuropathy in Florida and are interested in how medical marijuana may be able to help you, take our qualification survey and schedule an appointment today!
Read what others say about Medical Marijuana and Neuropathy
Medical Marijuana to Treat Neuropathy
Neuropathy is the name for a group of disorders that cause pain, numbness and other abnormal feelings. With a range of painful and uncomfortable symptoms, living with neuropathy can be unsettling. Luckily, the state of Florida recognizes neuropathy as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana, which may significantly reduce its symptoms and...
Margaret, 89, Summerfield
Margaret, 89Summerfield Medical Marijuana Doctor– 2 months on medical cannabis– Severe and chronic pain, arthritisI have suffered terribly with post-herpetic neuropathy (after-shingles nerve damage), causing pain at night that is easily a 9/10 on a scale of 10, plus severe arthritis, back and leg pain. Since taking CBD tincture for two months, I...
T.M., 53, St. Petersburg
Elizabeth, 42, Tallahassee medical marijuana clinic
Elizabeth, 42Tallahassee medical marijuana doctor– 3 months on medical cannabis– Epilepsy, Neuropathy, Migraines, AnxietyI can’t give enough positive feedback for people in my [medical cannabis] experience. I’m not being treated solely for epilepsy, I am being treated for multiple conditions, from neuropathy to migraines, anxiety, and...
R.G., 67, Summerfield
R.G., 67 The Villages – 1 1/2 months on medical cannabis – Neuropathy, Severe Osteoarthritis – Previously treated with OTC pain relievers Severe osteoarthritis is the reason I have had a partial knee replacement, a total hip replacement and a lumbar laminectomy and fusion to relieve a pinched nerve. The nerve has not regenerated so I have...