Can Cannabis Help Patients Manage Symptoms of Dystonia?

Can cannabis help patients manage symptoms of dystonia?

Are the muscle tremors flaring up again? Dystonia results in unwanted muscle tremors in the body. At Medical Cannabis Doctors, we know that it is tough to live with this condition. Life does not have to be tough, though. That’s because cannabis and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) can help manage the worst symptoms of dystonia. You will want to learn how cannabis can help manage the most debilitating symptoms of dystonia.

Dystonia and how it affects the body

Dystonia is a movement disorder that makes muscles move uncontrollably. This condition can cause cramps or muscle spasms that are very painful. Dystonia can result in some parts of the body moving, all parts of the body, or a single part of the body moving restlessly. After living with this condition for a long time, many patients report lasting depression as a result of the chronic tremors which can arise from dystonia.

These tremors can often start in one area and then spread to another. Plus, this condition does not discriminate. It tends to affect the upper half of the body around the neck, jaw, vocal cords, eyelids, hands, and wrists. You’ll want to keep reading to learn how cannabis can help with pain and tremors.

Managing dystonia with cannabis

Cue CBD, edibles, creams, and other methods for consumption of CBD. It is no surprise that consuming cannabis has been found to help manage the worst symptoms of dystonia, symptoms like lack of sleep and excess pain and anxiety.

At Medical Cannabis Doctors, we’re here to help. We offer various services to help patients with chronic conditions like dystonia so patients can go back to thriving instead of living with pain. Need more details to understand how we work? Our terms and conditions describe exactly what to expect when you purchase cannabis or sign up for your medical marijuana card with us. That way, you can start living and thriving instead of suffering from dystonia.

What does the research say about cannabis and dystonia?

The jury is still out about cannabis and dystonia. While cannabis is no silver bullet and cannot cure dystonia, studies show that it may indeed help treat symptoms of dystonia in rare instances. Much research suggests that cannabis-based products can help relieve chronic and lasting pain in adults, both of which are classic symptoms that arise with dystonia.

When a person is dealing with the worst symptoms of dystonia, smoking medical marijuana might help patients cope with these painful side effects. That is because the endocannabinoid system (ECS) sends messages to the body and triggers three main brain chemicals — dopamine, GABA, and acetylcholine — that are linked to treating the symptoms linked to dystonia.

Medical Cannabis Doctors have indica and sativa strains of marijuana to help reduce the pain linked to this tremor-laden condition. Indicas and sativas can help reduce pain from the tremors by activating the ECS to help patients.

What about the research on CBD and dystonia?

Great question. Naturally, cannabis and CBD are different so you may be wondering about the research on CBD. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) has many receptors in the brain where CB1 and CB2 mingle. Since dystonia tends to be a condition with origins in the basal ganglia where many helpful CB1 and CB2 chemicals exist, CBD helps slow down the body’s breakdown of dystonia-crime-fighting CB1 and CB2 receptors. In a word, these receptors are your friends.

Since Parkinson’s disease and dystonia share common features, CBD can help manage a cluster of symptoms for Parkinson’s disease, symptoms that are often shared with patients with dystonia. The easing of symptoms could be due to how CBD has a calming effect on the brain and body.

While anecdotal evidence and some case studies suggest cannabis-based products like CBD can help manage the symptoms of dystonia, we suggest consulting with a physician familiar with marijuana and CBD products. If you still have questions about dystonia, check out our frequently asked questions page at the bottom of our home page to help you decide whether cannabis, marijuana, or CBD-based products are right for you.

Final thoughts about cannabis and dystonia

While Parkinson’s, tremors, and tics are similar to the symptoms felt by people who live with dystonia, cannabis may be able to help all of these symptoms. The research is limited and ongoing, so you will want to check with a physician or patient advocate near you to make sure cannabis is suitable for you and your needs. A physician can provide more information to help you make an informed decision.

At Medical Cannabis Doctors, we help patients make decisions. We can help you manage your symptoms with our three easy steps. Give us a phone call or email, or feel free to reach out to us on one of our many social media handles. We are a click and message away on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Reach out to us today to schedule a telemedicine consultation to determine if marijuana and cannabis-based products could help you learn to thrive again, symptom-free or bust.

Medical Cannabis Doctors is your one-stop resource for all your medicinal marijuana needs. Learn more about healthy cannabis consumption where our helpful team of physicians and patient advocates are eager and ready to meet your needs. Phone support is available 24/7, so contact our friendly team at (630) 551-8210 or at MCD@cannabisdoctors.com to receive your medical marijuana card and learn how cannabis can help you manage dystonia today.