Can Medical Marijuana Help Me?

It’s a question we get dozens of times each day. Can medical marijuana help me?

Given limitations on the ability to do research, scientific results are tough to find. That said, many are reporting about the successes of their findings. Medical marijuana can work differently for individual people. We’ll continue to gather info when we find it.

One of the most commonly reported effects of cannabis is a sense of physical relaxation, so it may not come as a tremendous surprise that many patients seek medical marijuana for chronic pain.

Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States purchase cannabis because they say they experience chronic pain. Beyond these anecdotal stories, there is some scientific research that seems to support the benefits of medical marijuana for people who have chronic pain.

A study published by the official journal of the College of Family Physicians of Canada set out to determine whether or not medical marijuana provides pain relief. The research examined people with noncancer pain and set out to determine therapeutic dose, adverse effects, and more.

The research reports that “all experimental sessions in the studies were of short duration (maximum of 5 days) and reported statistically significant pain relief with no serious side effects.”

Can Medical Marijuana Help Me With Insomnia?

Many people tell stories about how cannabis makes them tired or helps them sleep, but actual research is more moderate in its conclusions. Some studies suggest that marijuana may help people get to sleep.

For example, this study concludes, “consumption of medical cannabis flower is associated with significant improvements in perceived insomnia with differential effectiveness and side effect profiles, depending on the product characteristics.”

The study presents self-reported data from people who suggest statistically relevant reductions in symptoms of insomnia.

On the other hand, some studies suggest cannabis may be disruptive to sleep. One important thing to consider is that different medical marijuana strains are commonly associated with different experiences.

For example, Sativa strains are generally discussed as “daytime” strains, while indica strains are considered to be more appropriate for consumption at night.

We look forward to additional research about whether or not specific strains can produce desirable results related to insomnia.

Can Medical Marijuana Help Me With Multiple Sclerosis?

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society provides a diplomatic comment about medical marijuana:

“The National MS Society supports the ability of people living with MS to make informed choices about their treatments with their MS health care providers, including the use of medical cannabis.

Recognizing that additional research is still needed, we are evaluating ways we can remove the barriers to allowing research on medical cannabis at the federal level. We advocate legalizing medical cannabis at the state level.”

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society bases its position on medical marijuana mainly on research published by the American Academy of Neurology. That research describes THC as “probably ineffective for reducing both objective spasticity measures and MS-related tremor symptoms.” Although that outlook is not exceptionally positive, the same article does say, “THC is probably effective for reducing patient-reported symptoms of spasticity and pain.”

Can Medical Marijuana Help Me With Alzheimer’s?

Given the destructive nature of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists are eager to uncover definitive proof about whether or not the benefits of medical marijuana may include neuroprotective properties. A 2018 publication from Science Daily says, “Alzheimer’s disease, however, compounds found in marijuana, such as the psychoactive compound delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may improve memory and mitigate some of the disease’s symptoms.”

This quote comes alongside more cautionary language that “marijuana exposure in the womb or during adolescence may disrupt learning or memory, damage communication between brain regions, and disturb levels of key neurotransmitters and metabolites in the brain.” As with any other condition, patients with Alzheimer’s disease need to consult with their doctor about the potential benefits of medical marijuana.

Can Medical Marijuana Help Me With Epileptic Seizures?

Although CBD can help with epileptic seizures, studies have found that whole-plant remedies (that include THC) can be more effective at reducing the frequency of seizures. Read more from Marijuana Moment.

Can Medical Marijuana Help Me With Mental Disorders?

A number of new scientific research studies are discovering that cannabis may be an effective treatment for symptoms of some mental disorders. Scientific tests are being launched to understand how CBD might be able to provide relief to patients. The goal is to find safe treatment for illnesses.

Can Medical Marijuana Help Me With Cancer and Parkinson’s Disease?

Studies are finding that not only are seniors taking many medications, but they may also be able to replace pharmaceuticals with cannabis. Many ailments, like cancer and Parkinson’s, have symptoms that are effectively being treated by cannabis.

Can Medical Marijuana Help Me With Psychosis?

A recent Forbes article details a study showing that CBD might help the brain reset the symptoms of psychosis. The exact causes of psychosis are not known, but some believe that it can be triggered by any mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, extreme stress, and potentially even a lack of sleep. It was a small study, and a larger one is being conducted to validate findings.

Other Conditions That May Qualify for Medical Marijuana

Conditions We See Most Commonly and Across the Most States are bolded.

Acquired hypothyroidsm
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Sinusitis
ADD other
ADD w hyperactivity
ADD w/o hyperactivity
Adrenal Cortical Cancer
Agitation of Alzheimer’s disease
Agoraphobia
AIDS Related Illness
Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism
Alopecia 704.0x
Amphetamine Depend
Amyloidosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amytrophic Lateral Sclero
Angina pectoris
Ankylosis
Anorexia
Anorexia Nervosa
Anxiety Disorder
Arteriosclerotic Heart Dis
Arthritis
Arthritis, Degenerative
Arthritis, post-traumatic
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Arthropathy, Degenerative
Arthropathy, gout
Asthma, unspecific
Atrophy Blanche
Autism/Aspergers
Autoimmune disease
Back Sprain
Bell’s palsy
Bipolar Disorder
Brain malignant tumor
Brain Trauma
Bruxism
Bulemia
Cachexia
Cancer, site unspecified
Cardiac conduction disorder
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebellar Ataxia
Cerebral Aneurism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Disk Disease
Cervicobrachial Syndrome
Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Chemotherapy Convales V
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Obst Pulmo Dis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headaches
Cocaine Dependence
Colitis
Colitis, Ulcerative
Colon diverticulitis
Color Blindness
Compression of Brain
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
Cough
Crohn’s Disease
Cystic Fibrosis

Darier’s Disease
Dentofacial anomaly pain
Depression
Dermatomyositis
Diabetes Adult-Onset
Diabetes Adult-Onset Uncontrolled
Diabetes Insulin Depend.
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Ophthalmic Disease
Diabetic Peripheral Vascular Disease
Diabetic Renal Disease
Diarrhea
Drusen of Optic Nerve
Dumping Syndrome Post Surgery
Dupuytens Contracture
Dyslexic Amblyopia
Dysthymic Disorder
Eczema
Ehlers Danlos Syndrom
Emphysema
Endometriosis**
Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syn.
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Epididymitis** 604.xx
Epilepsy(ies)
Erythma Multiforma
Felty’s Syndrome
Fibromyagia/Fibrositis
Fore Arm/Wrist/Hand
Friedreich’s Ataxia
Gastritis
GastroEsophgeal Rflx Dis
Genital Herpes
Glaucoma
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Grand Mal Seizures
Graves Disease
Hemiparesis/plegia
Hemophilia A
Henoch-Schoelein Purpur
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis-non-viral
Herpetic infection of penis
Hiccough
Hip
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Huntingtons Disease
Hypertension
Hyperventilation
Hypoglycemia(s)
Impotence, Psychogenic
Insomnia
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Irritable Bowel Synd.
Ischemic Heart Disease 411.X
IVDD Cerv w Myelopathy
Jacksonian Epilepsy
Knee, ankle & foot injury
Limbic Rage Syndrome
Lipomatosis
Lower Back Pain
L-S disk disorder sciatic nerve irritation

Lumbosacral Back Diseas 724.x
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Lympho & reticular cancer
Lymphoma
Macular Degeneration
Major Depression, Recurring
Major Depression, Single Episode
Malignant Melanoma
Marfan syndrome
Mastocytosis
Melorheostosis
Meniere’s Disease
Menopausal syndrome
Migraine(s) 346.x
Migraine, Classical
Mononeuritis lower limb
Motion Sickness
Mucopolysaccharidosis
Multiple joints pain
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle Spasm
Muscular dystrophies
Myeloid leukemia
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Nail patella syndrome
Nausea
Nephritis/nephropathy
Neurasthenia
Neuropathy
Nightmares
Nonpsychotic Organic Brain Disorder
Nystagmus, Congenital
Obesity, exogenous
Obesity, morbid
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Opiate Dependence
Optic neuritis
Organic Mental Disorder hd inj
Osgood-Schlatter
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Other arthropod bone disease
Other CNS demyelinating
Other Skin Cancer
Other spinal cord disease
Pain, Ureter
Pain, Vaginal
Pancreatitis
Panic Disorder
Paralysis, unspecific
Paraplegia(s)
Parkinsons Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Tach
Patellar chondromalacia
Pelvic Inflammatory Dis
Pemphigus
Peptic Ulcer/Dyspepsia
Peripheral enthesopathy
Peritoneal pain
Persistent Insomnia
Peutz-Jehgers Syndrome
PMS
Pneumothorax, Spontaneo
Polyarteritis Nodosa

Porphyria
Post Cardiotomy Syndrome
Post Concussion Syndrome
Post Polio Syndrome
PTSD
Post W.E. Enephalitis
Premenstrual Syndrome
Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Pruritus, pruritic
Pschogenic PAT
Psoriasis/Psoriatic Arthritis
Psychogenic Dysuria
Psychogenic Hyperhidrosis
Psychogenic Pain or Pylorospas
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pylorospasm Reflux
Quadriplegia(s)
Radiation Therapy E
Raynaud’s Disease
Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy
Regional Enteri & Crohns
Reiters Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome
Rosacea
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Sedative Dependence
Senile Dementia
Severe & persistent muscle spasms
Severe nausea/vomiting
Severe/chronic pain
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Shoulder Injury Unspec
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal mm atrophy II
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Strabismus & other binoc
Sturge-Weber Disease
Sturge-Weber Eye Syndrome
Stuttering
Substance abuse
Syringomyelia
T.M.J Syndrome
Tenosynovitis 727.x
Tension Headache
Testicular Cancer or Torsion
Thoracic Outlet Synd
Thromboangiitis Obliteran
Thyroiditis
Tic disorder
Tietze’s Syndrome
Tinnitus
Tobacco Dependence
Tourette’s Syndrome
Tremor/Invol Movements
Trichotillomania
Ureter spasm calculus
Urethritis/Cystitis
Uterine cancer
Vertebral dislocation unspecific
Viral B or C Hepatitis, chronic
Whiplash

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Medical Marijuana a Promising Treatment for Cancer

A study by the Bratislava Medical Journal concluded that “in addition to the symptomatic therapy of cancer patients, the ANTI-TUMOR effects of natural alternative medicines (whether used alone or in combination with other cancer therapies) have promising potential in the treatment of cancer patients.”

CONCLUSION: In addition to the symptomatic therapy of cancer patients, the antitumor effects of cannabinoids (whether in monotherapy or in combination with other cancer therapies) have promising potential in the treatment of cancer patients. More clinical trials are needed to demonstrate the antitumor effect of cannabinoids (Tab. 1, Fig. 1, Ref. 167).