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For individuals suffering from debilitating conditions in Connecticut, medical marijuana can offer a transformative path to relief and improved quality of life. If you're considering obtaining or renewing a medical marijuana card in Connecticut, Dr. Marshall Kramer, MD, a dedicated...
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Endometriosis is a painful condition where the lining of the womb (known as the endometrium) grows outside of the womb cavity into other parts of the reproductive organs, such as the fallopian tubes. Common symptoms include severe chronic pain, infertility, depression, and anxiety. A recent study, published in eLife, has shown remarkable test results that support the idea that cannabinoid compounds in cannabis are an effective form of pain relief for women suffering from endometriosis.
Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a neurological disease that directly affects the brain and spinal cord of the human body. There has been a growing interest in the medical field, as well as the many patients who suffer from MS, to use medical marijuana in treating the many symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. In this article, we’re going to take a deeper look at the use of medical marijuana, cannabis, and the cannabinoid compounds found in the plant and understand its potential application in treating Multiple Sclerosis.
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Medical marijuana has become an effective alternative in treating a myriad of medical symptoms and conditions, particularly due to medical marijuana’s ability to ease nausea and pain while simultaneously stimulating little to no side effects that other medicines are known to cause in patients. There has been an increased demand in the application of medical marijuana in the use of treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, particularly in the alleviation of the rather painful symptoms associated with IBS. The following article will dive into the implications of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the current research in the application of medical marijuana to treat many of its symptoms.
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Can medical marijuana treat PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that’s becoming more pervasive in the United States with seven to eight out of every 100 people suffering from PTSD at some point in their lives. New studies have begun to indicate that medical marijuana can serve as a suitable treatment method to ameliorate PTSD symptoms - particularly in treatment-resistant cases. Medical marijuana - particularly the cannabinoids associated with the plant - have been shown to have a versatile therapeutic effects through stimulating the endocannabinoid system, which makes medical marijuana a hopeful source of relief for many who suffer from PTSD.
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