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Medical Marijuana
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

Here a YouTube video of a medical marijuana webinar I attended:

https://youtu.be/ov8qhKH0BS8

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Some ladies I know with pd who live in Florida which has a medical cannabis program and they said they use it daily. It takes away tremors, helps with nausea and appetite. One said she felt normal… read more

Has Anyone Tried Medical Marijuana For Symptoms Of Dyskinesia.
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I have gone off Amantadine and am using a Marijuana oil. It is working pretty well but I am still experimenting with doses and timing

Has Anyone Tried Medical Marijauna To Help You Sleep Or Eat
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My mother has cbd with thc in it every night in a gummie and it has improved her sleep

I Understand Medical Marijuana Is Being Used For People With MS And Other Diseases. Anyone Using It For PD?
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

I know research is being conducted.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Cannabis gummies helped with sleep due to PD based insomnia and anxiety. But, be watchful if you have any PD based Cognitive Impairment. After about 7 years of use I gave it up due to cognition and… read more

I Have Been Prescribed Medical Marijuana Through My Neurologist What Is Found To Be The Better Strain Sativa Indica Or Hybrid
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Sativa is considered a daytime strain because, although it can work quite well, and if you don't overdo it, it allows you to putter around during the day. It usually doesn't have all the relaxing… read more

Medical Marijuana
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Does it help with tremors and anxiety

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

That is wonderful! I believe so many people continue to have good results with cannabis products. There are topical creams with THC that work as well. They are rather pricey however. I purchased pure… read more

Has Anyone Tried Medical Marihuana To Help You Sleep.
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I forgot to mention that stretches and massage help as well.

Medical Marijuana
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭

I understand our State just approved Caanabis (sp) for Parkinson's. We know nothing about it one way or another. Anyone on here using/taking it? What does it help? Tks

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

It helped me with anxiety. But no other symptoms. The high-dose vitamin B1 thiamine is what corrected most of my other symptoms. See my profile.

Medical Marijuana
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i fortunately do not have to take any meds for PD yet but i can feel a slow gain of symptoms-----i do not want to take any of the regular meds as they have side effects of things i am already dealing with----i have read about medical marijuana and have seen both pros and cons, hoping that by the time i need something there will be more info----has anyone tried this?----what did you think of it?----side effects?---did it help?----Bonnie

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi @A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thanks for the explanation. I have retired from my work due to my balance problems but am very busy with my family especially my 4 grandchildren. They keep me very… read more

Medical Marijuana
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Has medical marijuana been approved in Louisiana?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

does this mean medical marijuana has been approved in Louisiana?