Neurology

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative condition which is a type of dementia, effecting the short-term memory and cognitive skills of a patient. The predominant symptom is short term memory loss. Other symptoms can include challenges with daily activities such as poor concentration, difficulties communicating the right words, becoming confused about time and place as well as mood instability (anxiety, depression).

Medical cannabis can be a beneficial alternative to those who have not found relief with traditional medical options. The outcome can deliver an increased quality of life and can help to control some of the symptoms experienced in Alzheimer’s.

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Epilepsy is a neurological disease which produces seizures because of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures are classed as short disturbances of muscle function, consciousness, behaviours, and emotions. Seizures are classed into two categories; one is when the electrical activity takes places across the brain (generalised) or when the electrical activity is concentrated in one part of the brain (focal.) Seizures produce additional symptoms in the body which can include stiffness, muscle jerking, amnesia and losing awareness of surroundings.

Medical cannabis has been proven to reduce the number of seizures and severity of those that take place. This works through the cannabinoids natural antiepileptic properties which work in partnership with the body’s endocannabinoids.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a neurological condition which is characterised by extreme fatigue made worse by activity. The exhaustion associated with CFS lasts for at least 3 months and the symptom cannot be explained by any other underlying medical condition. Other symptoms include headaches, cognitive difficulties, pain, and poor sleep quality.

Medical cannabis has been found to be useful in treating patients who suffer from CFS. Cannabinoids are anti-inflammatory which can assist with regulating the bodies inflammatory response as well as reducing pain and poor sleep.

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Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a degenerative neurological condition where nerves called motor neurones gradually stop working, leading to muscle weakness. Symptoms include muscle weakness, muscle wasting, cramping, stiffness (spasticity), problems swallowing and communicating. Medical cannabis can be a useful alternative to traditional medication in supporting a patient’s quality of life when living with MND. Cannabinoids can be helpful in improving mobility in the body, specifically with tight or stiff muscles and reducing pain.

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system attacks itself, creating inflammation in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Depending on which aspect of a patient’s nervous system is affected, symptoms can vary. Common symptoms include pain, muscle spasms and stiffness (spasticity), weakness of muscles and fatigue.

Medical cannabis can support patients in alleviating muscle spasticity associated with MS.

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Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition which affects part of the brain called the substantia nigra. In this part of the brain, dopamine neurons gradually degrade, leading to the characteristic motor issues associated with Parkinson’s. This can present with slow movement, stiffness, a resting tremor, falls, mood changes as well as associated memory loss.

Patients taking medical cannabis has found it helps to decrease the severity of symptoms linked with Parkinson’s such as pain, tremors, muscle cramps, quality of sleep and mood instability.

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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a common condition which causes patients to have an uncontrollable desire to move their legs. Other symptoms can include fatigue, insomnia and discomfort in the arms and legs.

There are many patient reports that medical cannabis can help to alleviate the symptoms of RLS.

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