Chronic Pain and Cannabis

November 10th, 2008 Posted in Conditions

What symptoms can Cannabis relieve?

Although Tetrahydrocannabinol or “THC” is the most known of the compounds in marijuana, at least 66 cannabinoids have been isolated from this plant. The effects of most of these compounds is still unknown and it is widely believed that it is the combination of these chemicals which creates the diverse range of medical benefits including, but not limited to, pain relief.

Marijuana has the ability to reduce the pain caused from a wide range of illnesses and injuries. For example, in a study of over 500 HIV patients, 94% reported a decrease in their levels of muscle pain and 90% reported a reduction in nerve pain.

It has also proven helpful for many who wished to cut back on the amount of pain medication and opiates they consume.

  1. 2 Responses to “Chronic Pain and Cannabis”

  2. By justin on Aug 5, 2009

    ive been smokin pot for years.. then in 2008 i was in a M.V.A. with extreme brain trauma. thankfully .. LORD willing of course.. im almost back to work. in reference to tha LORD.. we have to thank him for tha weed an tha nicotine. currently i have no headaches, no muscle pain, no discomfort at all. thanks to tha irbs. now im just tryin to get my doctor to fill out this form.. so i dont get classed in tha street group, when i try to buy some medicinal marijuana. tha government is so scandelous.

  3. By JoyfullyJanet on Dec 27, 2009

    I have back problems, arthritis, and just the regular aches and pains that those of us who didn’t take care of our bodies get as we hit the mid century mark.

    I have my medical marijuana card, and I’m surrounded by marijuana smokers; however, I’ve found that the way that I prefer to ingest my medicine is via capsule.

    As for the government being scandalous - I second that observation. However, the saddest point, is that we permit “them” to behave in such a manner.

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