Nowadays marijuana has proven to have many benefits. New research from a review of many scientific studies has proven that. Extracts from marijuana plants (Cannabis) can help treat pain and spasticity symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis.

 

What does the research say?

The review was presented at the Consortium of MS Centers in Tennessee. Which concluded that cannabinoids might have “modest effects in multiple sclerosis for pain or spasticity.”

In the review, researchers took an in-depth analysis. In which they looked at safety and effectiveness of cannabis. As well as studying its impact on disability and disability progression, pain, spasticity, bladder function, tremor/ataxia, quality of life, and adverse effects.

In how many States cannabis is legal?

Cannabis is legal in 30 states for the use of specific medical conditions — including MS. Sixteen more states have passed laws that explicitly allow the medical use of CBD.

How does it help in MS patients?

A different study from University of Rochester MS Center in New York. Took an in-depth analysis of the real-world experience of medical marijuana. Moreover, how well does it manages the symptoms of multiple sclerosis and transverse myelitis?

 

 

In the research, researchers asked subjects to complete a survey. In which they asked their experience with medical marijuana certification, usage, and effects.

About 77 per cent said medical marijuana was helpful in managing symptoms, mainly spasticity and pain. They reported no side effects.

What do experts say?

“There are potential benefits, but they must be presented with their good risks. People must make the most informed decisions and choices considering this,” Costello told Healthline. “It’s very important to note the risks as well as the potential benefits. There are risks involved. It is not studied like other medicines.”

Said, Kathy Costello who is a nurse practitioner at the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center in Maryland and the associate vice president of healthcare access for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,

 

 

Though, it seems like people need to be well informed. Moreover, should take the decision with full knowledge. In MS there is not much you can do about the pain. Also, so far many people have suggested that marijuana helps.