Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way our brain process the painful and nonpainful signals.
They believe that the repeated nerve stimulation causes the brain and spinal cord of people with fibromyalgia to change.This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain.
In addition, the brain's pain receptors seem to develop a sort of memory of the pain and become sensitized, meaning they can overreact to painful and nonpainful signals.
Fibromyalgia often co-exists with other conditions, such as:
-Irritable bowel syndrome
-Chronic fatigue syndrome
-Migraine and other types of headaches
-Interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome
-Temporomandibular joint disorders
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Postural tachycardia syndrome
Many people with fibromyalgia are turning to the Medical Cannabis or in a CBD oil to treat chronic pain, anxiety and sleep deprivation or insomnia. Cannabis has properties that are known to help certain symptoms of fibromyalgia but lets see what the studies have to say about it...
-Stydies on Fibromyalgia...
*The aim of a study, wich published on 5 June 2019 in was to investigate the characteristics, safety, and effectiveness of medical cannabis among 367 fibromyalgia patients.
Results showed that the pain intensity reduced from 9.0 at baseline to 5.0, and 194 patients (81.1%) achieved treatment response. In a further multivariate analysis, spasticity, and previous use of cannabis were associated with treatment outcome.The most common adverse effects were mild and included dizziness (7.9%), dry mouth (6.7%), and gastrointestinal symptoms (5.4%).
Researchers concluded that cannabis appears to be a safe and effective alternative for the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms.
*In another report published on July 2018 about the habits of cannabis consumption among fbromyalgia patients in Israel, results showed that from 383 people that responded to the questionnaire,
-84% reported consuming cannabis, and 44% were licensed for MC
-80% of cannabis consumers smoked pure cannabis or cannabis mixed with tobacco.
-94% reported pain relief while
-93% reported improved sleep quality
-87% reported improvement in depression
-62% reported improvement in anxiety.
-64% reported that could work either full- or part-time jobs and
-74% reported driving “as usual” under cannabis use.
-12% reported adverse efects, compared to 94% reporting adverse efects from other pain meds prior to cannabis use.
-85% of the patients either completely stopped taking any other pain medications or reduced the dosage of other meds.
The conclusions were that cannabis consumption among fbromyalgia patients in is very common. Nearly all cannabis consumers reported favorable efects on pain and sleep and few reported adverse efects or a feeling of dependence on cannabis
*The aim of a study, wich published in April, 2011, was to describe the the associated benefits reported by patients with fibromyalgia who were consumers of Cannabis. In addition, the quality of life of patients who consumed cannabis was compared with patients who were not cannabis users.
28 patients who were cannabis users and 28 non-users were included in the study. After 2 hours of cannabis use, the results showed a statistically significant reduction of pain and stiffness, an enhancement of relaxation and calmness and a feeling of well being. Also they noticed that the mental health was significantly higher in cannabis users than in non-users.
Researchers concluded that the use of cannabis was associated with beneficial effects on some Fibtomyalgia symptoms. Further studies on the usefulness of cannabinoids in patients as well as cannabinoid system involvement in the pathophysiology of this condition are warranted.
-Conclusion...
Based on the studies, cannabis might be able to help manage pain and sleep disturbances associated with fibromyalgia. Most of the evidence assessing cannabis effectiveness in treating muscle stiffness, mood problems, anxiety, and headaches.
So if you’re thinking to use Medical Cannabis or a CBD oil for handle better the fibromyalgia symptoms the best is to speak with your doctor or your health advisor.
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