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Medical marijuana I use it to sleep and it works great.

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Katy, TX

I sleep from 5 to 6.5 hrs every nite i wake up refreshed and am able to walk without a walker and shoes. It has been around for a long time. Its natural too.

August 10, 2024
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I'm sure your right Ms P 😄 gotta remember at the time I was devouring the earth's supply of marijuana Noah hadn't even started the Ark 😄😄😄

August 12, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I smoke marijuana it seems to help out a lot in many ways helps me get sm appetite which l my appetite is not to good I substitute drinki 2 protein shakes a day helps me relax my muscles

August 11, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Whatever works!

August 11, 2024
MyParkinsonsTeam

It's great to hear that medical marijuana is helping you with sleep! Here are some key points about medical marijuana for Parkinson's disease from your knowledge base:

- Forms Available: Medical cannabis can be found in various forms such as lozenges, sprays, edibles, topical ointments, and products for smoking or Show Full Answer

It's great to hear that medical marijuana is helping you with sleep! Here are some key points about medical marijuana for Parkinson's disease from your knowledge base:

- Forms Available: Medical cannabis can be found in various forms such as lozenges, sprays, edibles, topical ointments, and products for smoking or vaporizing.
- Active Compounds: Different strains contain various levels of compounds like THC (anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant), CBD (pain relief, sedative), CBC (analgesic), and CBG (anti-inflammatory).
- Effectiveness: Some small clinical trials have shown that medical marijuana can improve sleep, mood, and pain in people with Parkinson's.
- Legal and Financial Constraints: It may not be legal in all states and might not be covered by insurance, making it potentially expensive.
- Side Effects: Possible side effects include nausea, dry mouth, red eyes, vomiting, heart or blood pressure issues, depression, anxiety, dizziness, sleepiness, and sexual dysfunction.

Always inform your doctor about using medical marijuana to ensure it doesn't interact with other treatments and to monitor any side effects.

August 10, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Mr Philo its different now.

August 11, 2024

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