Medical cannabis for chronic pain

Yes, cannabis has been found to help with pain relief, particularly for chronic pain conditions. Research suggests that certain compounds in cannabis, such as THC and CBD, can reduce pain perception. However, its effectiveness varies depending on the type of pain, individual responses to this and the prescription issued.

Chronic pain is a pain which is defined as being longer lasting, or more frequent, than that of a ‘normal’ pain and recovery period. Chronic pain may also go hand in hand with long-term conditions such as Arthritis. Chronic pain can either be continuous, or come and go in an on/off manner.

To determine the kind of pain, intensity, functional effect, and context, a complete history and examination are often performed to diagnose chronic pain.

An X-ray of the afflicted joint or joints may be helpful for patients with musculoskeletal discomfort.

Electromyography and nerve conduction investigations are routinely performed to determine which nerves are afflicted with neuropathic pain.

Depending on the underlying cause of the discomfort, a doctor could suggest further examinations.

Medical cannabis can help by easing and soothing the effects of pain, giving relief over a longer period compared to more traditional pain management medication and remedies. It is best to speak with a clinic to assess your case beforehand.

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Yes, medical cannabis is legal in the United Kingdom. Since the law was passed in 2018, medical cannabis has been approved to be used in the treatment of chronic pain disorders in those with extraordinary clinical needs and at least two previous treatments that did not succeed.

Cannabis is not an FDA-approved drug, thus there is no standard dosage for chronic pain. Experts suggest beginning with 10 mg per day of a high-CBD formulation and gradually raising the dose to 40 mg each day.

There is some evidence that medical cannabis may assist with specific forms of pain, but the data is insufficient to suggest it for pain relief. In some situations, it may be used to treat pain as part of a clinical experiment.

Most chronic pain patients believe that any type of movement or exercise will make their pain worse. The opposite is almost certainly true. In fact, bed rest is one of the worst things you can do to help with chronic pain.

Inactivity will just make the discomfort worse when you try to move. When your discomfort is severe, limit your exercise, but continue with your routine activities as much as possible. Mild to moderate exercise can expedite healing and relieve discomfort in most circumstances.

Cannabinoids appear to suppress pain feelings in peripheral nerves. Even more intriguing, preliminary research indicates that opiates and cannabis decrease pain via distinct pathways.

A prescription for medical cannabis can cost between £80 and £300 per month, depending on the items supplied.

In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) provides cannabis-based medications for specific conditions, but access is tightly regulated and limited. As of now, NHS prescriptions for cannabis are mainly restricted to cases of severe epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS)-related muscle stiffness and spasms, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting that do not respond to other treatments.