This study was performed specifically to report on the habits of cannabis (marijuana) consumption among fibromyalgia patients in Israel. An internet based questionnaire which protected anonymity was posted to 3 large fibromyalgia Facebook groups in that country. There were 383 respondents. The mean age was 42, and 84% of them reported using cannabis, although only […]
Tag: pain management
Medical Marijuana Treating Fibromyalgia Low Back Pain
In this small study, 31 patients were observed who had been screened, and treated with standard medical pain control consisting of: 5 mg of oxycodone hydrochloride equivalent to 4.5 mg oxycodone and 2.5 mg naloxone hydrochloride twice a day and duloxetine 30 mg once a day. After following this regimen for 3 months, the participants […]
Medical Marijuana Dosing Start Low & Go Slow
Only personal experience and cooperation with your health care provider will teach you what the best dosage and method of delivery are for you. However, a quick review of this article from the European Journal of Internal Medicine gives us the following insights. They begin by pointing out that cannabis (marijuana) has been used medicinally […]
Marijuana vs. Opioids
The most common reason given for beginning medical marijuana (MMJ) is for the alleviation of pain in the body, regardless of the specific disease condition. Why do people choose MMJ, and how effective is it, are acceptable questions to ask yourself before working with your doctor to gain access to natures medicine. The answers are […]