Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system that affects many people, especially young adults. Effects of Multiple Sclerosis can be devastating & disabling, including muscle stiffness and spasms, pain, fatigue, tremor & general immobility. There is as yet no cure, but there are a number of treatments to help relieve symptoms.

Recently many Multiple Sclerosis sufferers have reported that using cannabis has helped their symptoms, especially muscle spasms. Some positive results have been reported in the six published clinical trials of cannabis or cannabinoids in Multiple Sclerosis, especially for spasticity, pain & tremor. These effects are currently being researched (on larger numbers of patients) in Plymouth. The results are expected mid-2003. More info available at http://www.cannabis-trial.plymouth.ac.uk

One might wonder whether these benefits might simply be caused by the feeling of wellbeing related to the intoxicating effects of cannabis. However, users often report an ability to control the dose to obtain physical relief without getting high.

More info on the therapeutic application of cannabis in Multiple Sclerosis is available at http://www.gwpharm.com