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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

However, there are some patients who don’t respond well to these types of treatments or simply prefer to try alternative therapies like medical cannabis instead. One thing we do know is that CBD may be promising for some patients with MG, as it has been shown to reduce muscle tightness and weakness. Could marijuana be the answer?

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Report Says Cannabis Use Among Pregnant Women Increased During the Pandemic

Veriheal

Patients had a mean age of 31. ” Although the study is limited by its examination of patients in California only—where cannabis is legal and widely accepted—it’s hard to ignore such striking statistics. The researchers reported, “Cannabis use among pregnant women is common and has increased in recent years in the U.S.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Since then, countless patients found relief in cannabis, even though most of the times doctors would only recommend it when all other “mainstream” options were exhausted. There are some factors that will definitely cause prolonged nausea, and by that I mean chemotherapy, and other side effects of various medications. References.

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The Marijuana & Glaucoma Controversy

CannaMD

A position statement from the American Glaucoma Society acknowledges: It has been definitively demonstrated, and widely appreciated, that smoking marijuana lowers IOP in both normal individuals and in those with glaucoma, and therefore might be a treatment for glaucoma. Another potential source of controversy has to do with blood pressure.

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MMJ And Glaucoma: Everything You Need To Know

MMJ Recs

Put simply, glaucoma patients can use medical cannabis to lower intraocular pressure. Image by analogicus on Pixabay : Many older glaucoma patients use medical cannabis. Glaucoma patients and medical cannabis can go hand in hand, with MMJ helping to alleviate the painful symptoms of the condition when used correctly.

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Why Does Cannabis Make You Paranoid?

United Patients Group

Introduction to cannabis-induced paranoia Definition and prevalence Cannabis-induced paranoia is a commonly reported side effect of marijuana use that can leave users feeling anxious, fearful, and suspicious. Rapid heartbeat, sweating, and increased blood pressure are common physiological responses.

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How cannabis can impact anesthesia and surgery

SpeedWeed

In my practice, our focus is to fully understand the medical background of our patients and ensure positive outcomes for them.”. Patients should trust their anesthesia provider as being knowledgeable and well prepared to care for them, and know there is a growing acceptance of cannabis consumption among the medical community. .