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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

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MAPS worked for over 22 years to obtain marijuana for medical marijuana drug development research, and the approval is a historic shift in federal policy. Patients suffering from the symptoms of PTSD (depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, mood disorders) will find Blue Dream to offer mood-boosting relief. Pineapple Express.

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Another Tory Says Let’s Get A Move On With Cannabis – UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,”

Cannabis Law Report

In an opinion piece published in The Times today , Conservative MP Dan Poulter, a practising NHS doctor, wrote that the drug has a lot of medical benefits – including the treatment of chronic pain, reduction of nausea for patients undergoing chemotherapy, and as a therapy for poor sleep and anxiety disorders.

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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

Cannabis Law Report

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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Why veterans can’t discuss cannabis with VA doctors

The Cannigma

They argued that their findings suggest that doctors “outside of the VHA system who treat veteran patients may need to take the lead in conversations surrounding medical marijuana as a treatment option.”. Veterans collectively discussed how the use of medical marijuana reduced PTSD symptoms, feelings of anxiety, and helped them sleep better.

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Cannabis and Its Health Benefits – What You Should Know

United Patients Group

It has proven effective treatment for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can help reduce muscle tension and spasms, making it an effective treatment for chronic pain. In addition, it can also be used to promote deep, restful sleep, allowing for a better quality of rest. Improves Sleep. Improves Mood.

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‘I feel almost the same as before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia’

The Cannigma

Today she takes a 10-20mg THC edible before she goes to sleep to help her get the rest she needs, as well as micro doses of 1.25mg THC during the day. We know that with Fibromyalgia the sleep disruption causes a lot of the problems during the day. She has also used cannabis suppositories to treat pelvic pain. “We Shutterstock).