Medical Cannabis (drug) and Multiple Sclerosis: What does Science Say?
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- In this video I discuss Medical Cannabis (drugs) and Multiple Sclerosis. It was recorded during a live CME presentation (3/2019) for MS providers. I hope you find it educational.
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Watching your vídeo dr,excelent like always god bless you
Thank you for watching Oswaldo! I hope this is helpful in updating the current science behind using cannabis to treat MS symtpoms!
There was a very interesting occurrence once I stopped using cannabis sir. I thought I'd share it with you so you have an understanding from an MSer who has first hand experience with it. Well the very first day I stopped was nice and I felt extreme clarity in my mind. I had to actually thank you here on youtube. But six days into not using any cannabis at all I started to feel super extreme fatigue. Oh my goodness sir I was literally shut down to where I couldn't think at all nor perform any daily activities. It was a gradual increase in fatigue as the days passed. I couldn't take it and just ingested cannabis again. As soon as It hit my blood stream the fatigue became totally manageable and I felt instantly better. I actually went to cut the grass because I felt so great. Oh but I paid the price the next day though and slept through my birthday. I believe the method of ingestion through vaporization leads to cognitive difficulties but the benefits were too great for me to stop. I'll just be careful with the threshold from now on and test my body to balance it's use. We just need doctors to be able to study this plant and it's benefits for multiple sclerosis to come up with a way to have a medicine that is totally balanced and benefitial.
Using cannabis isn’t just “fun” for patients. It’s provided me and many others with a better quality of life. Don’t be weirded out to talk about it with drs. EducAtion is vital! I’m tired of being treated like a drug addict.
Hi Dr. Boster!
Thanks for the information. I appreciate you addressing the
topic of Cannabis. I have been taking a high quality CBD oil
for my MS symptoms for almost a year now and it has
literally given me a better quality of life. I feel like I have
my life back!!!! 🥰 I will never be without CBD oil.
I’m glad I got see this video and give people hope Cannabis is the future of medicine.
I'm glad for this... So many people suggest smoking/eating cannabis, but it makes me considerably worse
The other day I posed this question to the members of my Women with PPMS group:
IMAGINE: You have the opportunity to speak to a graduating class of MS Neurologists. What would be the most important advise you would like the to take with them from your speech?
I have been really thinking of what “I” would desperately want them to take with them from my speech...
”Yes! Your time is precious! More precious than you can ever imagine. So too is your knowledge. Use them both wisely and with compassion. Treat each patient as if they were your child or your parent, for most of them will have or will soon loose that connection to communicate with family (for a multitude of reasons)as their nerves loose connection to communicate with their mind and body. Always remember that in PPMS depression is real, the journey is long, and they are looking to you to assist them on the way. Be there for them.”
What do you think? Is this something you would share with a graduating class? I notice that this is a heavy topic for PPMS warriors who don’t have the hope that comes with remissions. Some have even said that they can’t even get in to their Neuro because they don’t have a DMT plan for their PPMS and they feel like they are left alone to suffer their symptoms.
Dr. Boster, you are a ray of sunshine for all of us. I really found this presentation informative. Your lecture was clear and easy to understand. Thank you for allowing us to see it. ............. I appreciate your zest.
Great presentation 👍You make me wish I was 20 and entering med school. I hope you inspire young students to pursue neurology.
The suit is a nice touch. 😂👍👍Thanks doc.
TYVM Diane
Thank you so much for this information. I live in Florida and have my medical marijuana card. I take indica (oil in a syringe) at night because it helps me sleep. Prior to the indica I would wake every night at 3 am and I was up the rest of the night. I still wake up (bladder issues), but I am able to fall back asleep. For me this has made a world of difference.
I tried to take sativa during the day once and it was a horrible experience. It actually exasperated some of my symptoms. So for now, I will stick to only taking it at night.
I am extremely impressed with the amount of data you shared with us as I'm sure it took a ton of time to gather up all of the information...thank you!!!
You're such an entertainer Doc, love the humor. I've smoked cannabis almost daily for 34 years and have a pretty crappy short term memory sometimes, but my long term memory is unbelievably impeccable. I have found some strains excellent for pain and clarity but I occasionally use the ingested oil of cannabis as it puts the brakes on bladder urgency for weeks on end. 👌
right on
Hi Willows! What strain was that specific one that help with your bladder urgency? I know it’s been 3 years but still! Thanks ❤❤❤
There's a lot of high CBD strains but I've been using harlequin and it has a 5 to 3 ratio and is helping me tremendously I tried a bunch of strains high in THC and some CBD but this particular strain for some reason works really really well. Love love your videos by the way I love how easy it is to understand what you're talkin about and you've really helped me a lot I appreciate it keep up the good work
I was just recently diagnosed on April 11th of this year. I find your videos extremely informative and I subscribed and I can't wait to learn more knowledge from you thank you so much for doing what you do
Dr B I was given the pills after 5 years of the doctors asking me if I wanted it. I finally gave in I got dizzy to the point of almost passing out and I was throwing up. I never got high in my life and this was a experience I never want to go though again.
Very well done and informative presentation Dr. Boster.
I recently got my Ohio medical marijuana card through my palliative care dr. With cannabis I have over the years decreased my ativan, xanaflex, and tramodol to half of what I was once taking. I’m hopeful for more progress in this area and hopeful the stigma ends.
TY for sharing with us Carla!
I looked into Sativex but discovered it was very expensive and not covered by my health care plan (Canada). I chose to Vape when I wanted it which is now not very often. I’m currently taking Gabapentin (600 mg 3 times daily) which I find extremely helpful. It completely solved my problems with spasticity. My last prescription was at zero cost.
Been using Cannabinoids for the past 2 years to battle my symptoms. I finally saw a Neurologist to schedule my first MRI to be diagnosed. I have 3 significant episodes in my life where my symptoms in severe pain, tingling, numbness, had progressed to be longlasting, never really cleared up only got worse over the years. Now I have severe back, neck, hip pain, pain in my legs, feet, arms, cramping. Itching stabbing pain in one side of my back, upper lumbar. at 17, I was told by a Chiropractor I had a fused C1/C2 Vertebrae, causing Kyphosis. All that lead up to in 2012, I lost use of my lower half, severe pain in my back. I assumed it was a slipped disc, because I was a powerlifter.. I was injured with a severe head injury by a Faulty 150lb Steel beam slamming into my head.. After that I stopped going to the gym, and have had severe chronic pain daily. I used Cannabis in Highschool while Skating around town, I would roll my ankle and get injured all the time, so we used it to ease our Nerve pain even back then. Well, now I'm 36, and Cannabis is Legal in California. I began using it to treat my pain two years ago, and have dived in heavily. I use 1-3 Grams of Cannabis flower daily. I know I should use CBD drops, but I haven't had much success with CBD and the pain.
What I can say, is that the different methods of delivery are most important. Vapor/Smoke = FAST/Immediate onset, Edible/Tincture = Slow/Delayed Onset, Salves = Safe as needed.
Combusting Flower will cause MAJOR issues for a non-experienced user, because of burnt resin and plant particulate are unfavorable and smell BAD. Cause teeth staining, and Bad Breath. In order to avoid this, Brush teeth after use immediately. Smoke using Glass and CLEAN water everytime. Use a filtered mouth piece to limit the amount of harmful resin breathed in. And NEVER compromise quality. Seek out well balanced strains, NOT popular dispensary strains that EVERY shop carries. High THC strains are fine, but do not hold a candle to Organic Home Grown, well fed, properly Cured and prepared Cannabis.
Ultimately, I have to smoke in order to get a solid base feeling to eliminate the Electric shock pain, and the heat wave pain. Edibles are difficult to maintain if your gut health isn't stable, so some MS patients who are suffering from Gut issues like Diarrhea, should realize this. Tinctures would be better suited in those cases.
Hope this helps anyone who chooses to read it. I am currently medicating under the premise that I have been suffering from an un-diagnosed Autoimmune disease for the past 18-25 years. I am finally getting my tests done, and they so far show I was right.. Unfortunately.
I'll update when I get a final diagnoses, hopefully after my MRI. Cheers!
I have my Iowa patient card but they're just starting here and it's very limited and a far drive to one of few dispensaries. Even then the medicine is way too expensive and unable to afford it. Hope things improve in my home state so I am able to "legally" medicate according to "state law". Thanks Dr.B for all the wonderful videos, they've given me information on things I had to idea about!
Excellent cover of the topic Dr. B! Thanks again!
Good morning, my name is Heather Newman and I have had MS for over 30 years. I've been on so many prescription medication through out that time. From muscle relaxers, opioids and others. I was using 120 325/10mg and 2 75 mg fentanyl patches (150mg) I now use just medical marijuana. It saved my life and gave it back to ME!!!!! I can't thank you enough for your support in the medical marijuana revolution.
Hello Dr. Boster and thank you for this very informative lecture. I just wanted to let you know that Sativex is also available in Spain for MS spasticity since 2010. I don't take it, but I know that it would cost about 400 euros, although patients don't pay for it because our healthcare system has it covered. Also, if you ask doctors about smoking cannabis they say that they don't recommend smoking anything because that's not part of the healthy lifestyle they want for their patients.
Excellent lecture Dr. Very interesting to me, as I’m in California and have been using medical marijuana for a few years now. I appreciate the scientific explanation for how it works. Here’s my anecdotical observation. I use an inhaled, vaporized version. Usually only at night if my pain and/or spasticity prevents me from sleeping. Occasionally in the daytime if I’m having a really bad day. Previous to using marijuana, I was taking .5mg of Xanax to enable me to calm enough to maybe get some rest. Since I started vaping, I’ve not had to use the Xanax except while on vacations away from California. I guess I was my very own personal trial. With PPMS, I decided that to improve my quality of life, this was worth the risk. I guess the outcome was worth risking the unknown. I feel the same way about my year & a half (and counting) experience with Ocrevus. I know another PPMS patient that refused Ocrevus because of his fears of adverse effects. Instead he bet on the Wahls diet and exercise, both good approaches, I believe. More so for quality of life but not disease modifying. Anyway, he is now in a pretty bad situation with his disability and I’m thriving (relatively speaking). I know that each case is different, but I guess I’m saying that I’m willing to try almost anything to keep me going.
Once again, I thank you SO MUCH for all that you do to help us along in this journey. We appreciate you tremendously!
Love right back at you Lynn!
Thank you for posting this. I remember going over this with my doctor and its nice to have a refresher when I forget what he said.
Thank you so very much for posting this lecture for us to see!! Very informative!
I take Marinol 10 mg 3 times a day and I can tell you from personal experience that the synthetic does not do near as good as the real thing. The pharmaceutical industry is forgetting that THC needs CBD to work properly. They both help each other. I also did the CBD oil but with the synthetic THC the CBD did not work as well. I think it is due to the fact the THC is synthetic so the CBD did not recognize it like it would the natural THC. The one side effect of Marinol is it can be 95 degrees Fahrenheit outside but you will be freezing to death. It helps the brain fake out the MS and heat triggered symptoms( I found that fascinating) so in summer could be a benefit to those of us that suffer from the heat due to MS. My heat related symptoms did not show up when I was at the stage the marinol caused the freezing symptoms. Interesting to say the least. But there is something about the Natural CBD not recognizing the synthetic THC. When I smoked the real thing ( back in my younger days of course lol) it helped me in more ways than the synthetic. Maybe something to look into as to why. Love the video very informative. I was diagnosed in 2011, after looking through my medical records the doctors came to the conclusion I had it when I was 23 or 24. All those years I was dismissed instead of being listened to. I had MS both sides of my family, I had Irish, English and Scottish heritage and other factors. I just wish this more doctors would educate themselves on the newest findings in MS, instead of going by what they were taught 20 years ago.
TY for sharing with us kittykat!
Glad you got this video on here. The MMJ system here in the great state of Ohio is very immature and in my opinion needs a little revision. I will therefore be waiting until things evolve a bit before I consider getting a "recommendation" card for MMJ. Thanks for sharing this video, Dr. B!
You sir are a life saver. Thank you for your hard work every single day. I have quit using cannabis altogether for my back pain due to this information you presented. My cognitive ability has been fully restored! I feel so much happier even though I am in pain now. It's a very good trade off but I do hope the future holds more on creating effective medicine using our cb receptors. I've tried many other pain medications and nothing came close to cannabis for some reason. Ah well..have a great day sir. Grace be with you always.
I absolutely love what you are doing. I am learning to pay attention to my health. Judi from Prairie du Chien Wisconsin
Fantastic video as always Doctor B. Thanks sooo much!
YW
Thanks for your educational talks,I also watch you often on MS Views and News. Always consistent with supporting your talks with facts. I will not smoke anything just to nervous and I've read in some people it speeds up brain shrinkage. I'll ask in your next Q&A. Enjoyed this greatly!!
AJ's HR , Boster has said this many times. Smoking absolutely speeds up brain shrinkage
@@Scotty.Rosencrance Thank you Scotty. I am aware of this,I've been following and watching Dr.B a long time. My point was I am not a smoker that perhaps did not connect meaningfully in my personal comment.
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I gotcha
I often worry about what people are spraying their plants with, the same way I do with my food. 🤷
Good point
Aaron Boster MD In Oregon, all products are tested at labs and are rejected if any pesticides are found. Answer is no way if bought at licenced dispensary
You are a living legend Aaron
I had not watched this video until today. Very well done.
Thank you. Given that cannabis is legal recreationally, how often/how do you talk to PwMS about cannabis use in your practice?
@@AaronBosterMD A lot. Cannabis use is fairly high here. It's readily available in numerous forms here...literally in kiosks at shopping malls including pure CBD formulations.
thanks for sharing!
Thank you.
Great video...thank you for your openmindedness and concern for what's really best for us...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing, great presentation! I laughed and learned :)
NICE!
we have a long way to go still, thank you for the information
I would like to see a study comparing CBD to
Opiates in relieving pain. In particular Tramadol vs CBD. I was taken off a low dose (100mg daily) of Tramedol that I used for 8 years due to the "opiate crisis". Been in consant pain ever since and spend more time in bed. Can't tolerate Baclaphen .sorry if my spelling is off
I agree an active comparator trial would be quite helpful!
Super info! Thank you!
YW
Thank you Dr. B. I have a difficult situation in regards to MS therapies and all my Drs feel much the same. I am very reactive and I do mean very to all forms of MS meds. I started with Avonex, one time weekly intermuscular injections. Had flu symptoms 6 out of 7 days a week for a year. Became needle phobic. Did not realize how sick I was from that until I went off of it, and could actual regain some of my life back . Was decided by all Drs. Not to go onto any interferon meds. Tried gabapentin, tried baclofen and many others, again serious side effects. Have lots of spasms and muscle pains as well as Transgeminal neuralgia. Been given carbamazepine for Tgm. After nearly 4 months of being on it I am almost up to the standard dosage. Causes me unbelievable leg weakness, which I don't need more of. On Fabripine for gait and spasticity. Done nothing at all for that. These 2 meds worry me as they cause liver and kidney damage. I have been on CBD oil on and off, off right now because of the for mentioned meds. I was prescribed 1.1 thc/CBS drops and just straight cbd drops (oil) I had taken .1 ml of thc about the amount of my little finger nail. Had very adverse effects, hearing voices, dizziness, un believable dizziness and paranoia. Fun times. Fine with CBD. What do you say to someone who has such horrible effects from therapies. My 2 neurologists and family physicians are afraid to prescribe anything to me. It is not just MS meds, it is most meds in general. Is there nothing that is available that won't harm other parts of my body. I am 56 years old, female and feel like my life is not worth it. No not suicidal, just feeling very let down by my body. Not what I was hoping for as retirement years are approaching.
Hang in there Anita!
Did you ever try the bi yearly infusion? It’s been out a few years now.
Thanks Dr 😀
YW Cristal
Hi Aaron I'm doing a research paper on how medical cannabis can help MS patients, could you site your sources so I can look through them? And maybe answer questions I may have on the subject?
Spasticity... What a disgusting problem. I wish Savitex was available in my country. I ate a marijuana brownie the other day, first time in my life, and it was a horrible experience. Maybe the THC in it got to me (who knows) and I wonder if it didn't damage something in my brain (could it possibly cause a flare up?). I thought my brain would explode. At some point I thought I would go mad. Bad trip or bad luck, perhaps. I wouldn't try it again. Scary experience. My conclusion is that every body (literally) is different and reacts differently to different kinds of substances, whatever they are: lyrica, baclofen, marijuana, etc. Bottom line, we must learn to listen to our own bodies and see what suits us well and what doesn't). Thanks for sharing this information with us, dr. B!
C Cabrera- you ate to much or the whole thing. It’s best micro dose, take a little piece because the levels can be VERY high in edibles.
Yeah. You ate too much. Happened to me too. It is very unpredictable in food, I wont do it again. I dont smoke it for years, but I did before in my high school years and it helped me few times. Calmed my brain and I sorted things out easier.
You can't scarf down a huge brownie for the first time and think it's going to be awesome
Thanks Dr Boster ! Another very informative video. I just got a prescription for Medical Marijuana ( I live in Canada though so available everywhere) I am very interested in the sativex . I have been trying to find something for spasticity with CBD oils and I am just beginning to explore this avenue.
Please let us know how it goes!
wish I had time to tell my story and share how cannabis has helped me.
Please share with us Teresa
@@AaronBosterMD I must start from the beginning. When I was growing up I was very very athletic except I had a huge hindrance, MIGRAINE. I began seeking help as early as 15 (now 65) and have been on too many prescription cocktails to even count, non of which helped. Then they came out with IMITREX which fairs well in treating the pain, no cure. I did use cannabis at that period in time because that's what we did then however I discovered this stuff I just puffed either helped the pain or made it where I don't care. . I DID grow out of that period of life.. Jump up to 2006 I had more MRI's of my brain which concluded several lesions which concluded MS. I was immediately put on COPAXONE, no more questions, no more tests. I did this for 3 yrs. knowing absolutely NOTHING about MS and I was def. in denial but I was an obedient young gal following instructions. I was having periodic MRIs and NCS but I finally decided this Dr wasn't helping me understand so I went elsewhere and to my surprise the new Dr. asked about my Spinal Tap, We both raised eyebrows when I said HUH? I had Tap done, New Dr said tap is neg for anything. I quite the COPAXONE that day.
Forward to Nov. 2018, Relocation caused me to re establish Drs. Now I KNOW MyMS. Primary Dr. sees I am on DIAZEPAM and says she can't refil. only knows as much as me on MS and assumes I don't have it. Meanwhile next door I am being TESTED for MS. I have a short supply of Valium and the FLARE BEGINS approx. 1 week in trying to wean off this stuff, I didn't know what lied ahead.. I ended up with 2 walk in visits within 2 weeks after the 1st week of withdrawal pretty close to dying in my own opinion. I had lost 10.5 lbs in the 3rd week only to start this over again. Back to Dr. She gives me 30- 2mg. Diazepam, 25 mg. Hydroxyzine and said go slow. Pressure was on me with limited help.2nd walk in she gives me 37.5 mg. Venlafaxine. I finally ended up getting some cannabis to help me sleep, eat and drink for strength. I had no appetite. My body was like a fast train going way off the tracks. By week 4, 1/6/2019 I was again diagnosed with MS and my primary Dr. was FURIOUS that I was diagnosed MS w/o her. I have experienced every symptom I think MS offers and it seems as though everything was at the same time. Cannabis got me eating that same day, I continue to use for sleep (edibles) and smoke when I need to comfort the muscle pain, the nerve pain, all of it just goes away as I drift off in to a healthy 7hr REM sleep. As of this day I am 18 days off of DIAZEPAM, I feel great with minor aches and pains. I'm not a Dr. but with all I have been through I can say that CANNABIS maybe saved my life and it is now my drug of choice. Yes it makes many of us feel good and I suppose we deserve to. I will be seeing my Neurologist in another State tomorrow morning. Thanks for your videos.
Teresa J. Willis I had no idea I even had MS until I got off Xanax which I had to go to a detox for to get off of it safely because I had been on it for ten years for severe anxiety. Then, all my symptoms flared and I had lost tons of weight and was in the hospital where I was diagnosed. I’m so proud of you for being off the diazepam for 18 days! I know how hard it is to get off benzodiazepines. I’ve been off the Xanax for a couple years now and oddly enough all my severe anxiety went away after being diagnosed. I think it’s because I feel sedated most of the time from lesions in the brain or something. Best of luck to you!
Cannabis is an incredible gift when it comes to treating my ms. Pain relief, anti anxilitic, anti depressent etc etc the list goes on. Still illegal here in the UK which is a disgrace.
Thank you for the info. I'm watching your videos while in pain in spine and neck. Just came off aubagio because of all the side effects and awaiting my blood test results to see if I'm a good candidate for ocrevus.
hang in there Ashley
@@AaronBosterMD thank you.❤
Being a Schedule 1 controlled substance has much to do with available data or limited participants in any trial. And the rest to do with with Patent 6630507 which the NIH first applied for in 1999 after their testing of antioxidant qualities to help in degenerative brain diseases and was awarded it in 2003 so they can control the research and choose who does the testing. And award to any pharma group they see fit as you seem to be fond of or at least see it as the future of this plant that the world over has known has medical value for 5000+ years including us until Harry Anslinger needing something for his boys to do after alcohol prohibition ceased, being pushed by his TX rancher pals as well as his racism and not to mention the increased profits that opium assured in medicine, a plant was demonized out of the medicine cabinet. I'm not a chronic user and despite being anecdotal, I know it provides more than spasticity relief. Also I know despite the available data that botanical engineering does produce strain specific symptomatic relief. I relinquished my CTMMP card due to my total income and healthcare being provided by the federal government so I'm poor but have close farmer friends that could provide fresher than what's on the shelf at a dispensary should need arise.
Great talk! I watched it all... 😁💩🤣
Smoked since I was a teenager and was diagnosed with relapseing remitting ms last year live healthy and smoke daily and am able too still work a physical job everyday and haven't relapsed since diagnosis
Hi Dr. Boster. What do you know about the efficacy of Low Dose Naltrexone? Have any of your patients used it and with what success? Thanks again for all your videos!
I would love to know his take on this as well. My functional medicine DO has recommended this to me.
Hello Dr. Boster
Thank you so much for your expertise.. I am newly diagnosed and still trying to work.. I am currently using copaxone... I would like to know from you or anyone viewing if CPD helps with numbness and or cognitive abilities?
Been saying this for years. And I understand it well it's my business. Check out Rick Simpson oil and what it's for people. He's here on YOU TUBE
Agreed and RSO is the correct motorcycle for many for it's efficacy IMHO.
Didn’t the majority of studies show it wasn’t that effective abd does negatively effected cognition? High CBD with no or very very low thc may be best it seems. I heard Rick Simpson oil is very strong in the thc.
Thank you for posting this video Dr B. So smoking pot is bad. In our state the new products that are coming out, are those the ones u think would be a good option? If not is the FDA working on getting the spray one that Canada offers?
Ohio law allows one to vape or eat cannabinoids but not smoke (combust) it.
I love watching your videos! I’m wondering tho, how cannabis is flushed out of your system. Does it effect a person’s liver or kidneys? It is now legal in SC to purchase CBD (only) oil that is heated and smoked. I have thought about trying since the winter has been so rough and I have gone a bit bassackwards bringing many spasticity issues. The long route of PT exercises & stretches will bring me ‘up to speed’. However, like everyone, I’m looking for a shortcut. Lol
Thanks Dr B.
#MSWarrior
Thank you, Dr. Aaron. A regular cannabis user, Dx w/ MS in 1996, I think I'd make a great subject for you!
Marinol was absolutely horrific.
My mom, who had been a regular grass smoker, was prescribed marinol when she had breast cancer in the 1990's. it seemed to zombicise her. baaad news.
Thank you Dr. Boster for this presentation! I watched the video twice to make sure I didn’t miss anything. Do you recommend oral CBD oil for your MS patients? I’ve had a few family members pressuring me to try CBD oil but I haven’t seen any scientific data showing what the benefits are. Thanks again for all your MS videos!
You're right Cheryl. There is VERY LITTLE data to support CBD oil use. Doesn't mean it doesn't work.
I wish Idaho would legalize medicinal marijuana because I know Sativa has helped me but I had a friend from Colorado bring me a joint I have children and I will not risk it.
Even if they're "high and don't care," doesn't that mean they are getting relief? Even if it's a placebo effect, perceived relief is relief... or am I wrong? Also, I tend to think that there have been enough pot smokers, historically, to feel that not many health issues appear to be caused by smoking it. .. or am I wrong again? Pain relief and good sleep are also fantastic side effects. Why take all the fun out of it? *wink Never had the nausea thing, but I will admit that weed never made any smarter. hehe
Howdy C!
1. relief is relief, I agree
2. the data would actually suggest combusting pot and breathing in the smoke is actually not good for you ;(
3. LOL ;)
I'm with you on this. MS is not good for us either as is the case with a load of foreign drugs treating MS. MMJ is a STEROTYPE drug which it's users such as myself are harshly judged. They blew it when they legalized it for recreational. It throws All of us in the dirty waters. There is a huge comparison when walking in to a RECREATIONAL vs MEDICAL dispensaries. MMJ is not as complicated to those who enjoy the comfort it provides to an MS body. There are still NO side affects that line up with the long list of side affects in each medication given to treat MS symptoms or any other ailment. No risk of overdose. Eating can almost immediately bring one down from the "HIGH" and still hold the comforting effects in body. which many experience in OTHER meds. How did we end up with OPIATE crisis? dare I say (enjoyed) Also, withdrawal if that's what it's called for MMJ is maybe a grumpy mood (if even that) for a couple days. Smoke is not good we know, but with a degenerating body some of us have found ways to actually use this as medicine. Each individual is unique to his/hers tolerance like any other drug and eventually you adjust to the whole thing - like any other drug. Now if we could get past the stereo-type and actually listen to the PATIENTS that are using this for symptoms...they may find their patients requiring fewer clear orange bottles next to the coffee maker! Smiles .. I feel good, not guilty.
Can you discuss the drug Zeposia
Appreciate you sharing, as always. Q: Before I ask my questions, please note that I am neither for nor against the use of a Full Spectrum cannabis for medical treatment. Neither am I a medical professional. My goal here is to educate myself. In this lecture, you spoke of clinic trials in which there was no comparative (please forgive any ignorant use or twisting of your eloquence) trial created between say, cannabis verses baclofen. My question is: When the FDA approves drugs such as baclofen have they been trialed against comparatives? My limited and the admitted ignorant knowledge of drug trials has always been that there is only a comparative between drug verses placebo. Could you address this, please, to increase my understanding of drug trials in general?
when we test a drug for a condition where this is no known treatment, then we test that drug as compared to placebo (e.g. betaseron vs placebo for RRMS. At that time there we NO drugs approved to treat MS). But when there are drugs already labeled to treat that condition (e.g. baclofen for spasticity) then it's IMHO more ethical and appropriate to test that drugs as compared to the active comparator (e.g. cannabinoid vs baclofen for spasticity).
~ *This guy just continues to surprise u every time.
Well,he has done the work yet again...
(as I find this very important ,for it doesn't apply to my self personallyas a m.s. patient. But I'd be a fool to not see how important it is to the whole world of the m.s. community.,)
~ As This just might be something U may want to write home about, as times are a changing, he has somehow just be able to find the very right note,to display just that.
~as the idea of greatness is very much displayed here,for it is sometimes how u make a patient or audience understand fully, n when it's a patient as a generization, I find that as important, especially for some of us, who struggled 4 so long, u have she'd a educational light 🌠, a beaken, where we have only seen a darkness in this disease for so long. And when it's a doctor who also benefits, well that speaks volumes. my opinion of course.
~I think we can all fully see and very much appreciate the transparent nature of the dedication displayed by this man, of this doctor. And to his many peers who sat in that room,
I find it a honor to be blessed with this content, thank u to all who attended.
Dr. Arron boster🌝
Seriously,
you,thank u very much.
#wehavem.s.
Sincerely,
DIVINE ✍️🐣
TY Divine! #WeHaveMS
@@AaronBosterMD
thx u,
it's important when u give the time to reply, for it's becoming more and more painful for me to write,
I know my nursing home time Is coming soon,for I'm very much struggling.
As I missed ur live feed, yet again.
If things get much worse I won't have a choice in it, but I value to write as much as I can on here before I leave if that's my fate.
But I'm hopeful something will change.
As at my last palliative care meeting,
I blerted out I think I may need boster to fix me. Lol. Or maybe we can just ship me to nursing home again at 38. :*(
Sincerely
DIVINE ✍️
My Mother used Marinol for her breast cancer...RIP Mommy...I use Cannabis for my MS and Pain..I Need my card for Medical weed but I'm in Virginia..I Need Help...
I'm an Army Veteran thankfully...I Vomit a lot and take Many Pills ..
Okay this video is not really about cannabis and multiple sclerosis. This video is really showing you all the negative lies they can come up with about cannabis because this video is really an anti-cannabis video. So you can watch the whole video if you want to but that's really their overall goal is to sway you away from cannabis. Not because it doesn't work but because they don't like it and they don't approve