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Treating Osteoarthritis with Medical Marijuana

What is Osteoarthritis?

Believe it or not, Osteoarthritis is actually the single greatest cause of disability in older adults. Osteoarthritis is often debilitating as it leads to significant pain and reduced mobility. These symptoms have psychological fallout, with patients often suffering from anxiety and depression in addition to the discomfort. Fortunately, osteoarthritis has been listed as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Florida. Over 350 million individuals suffer from osteoarthritis around the world. When the joints are damaged by regular use, this is defined as osteoarthritis. The joints you rely on the most throughout your life are often the most impacted and the condition often favors weight-bearing joints. The condition is extremely common in hips, hands, knees, and the spine. If you are interested in obtaining a Florida medical marijuana card to treat your neuropathy, take our qualifying survey today!

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis can include, but are not limited to:

  • Stiff Joints
  • Limited flexibility
  • Pain

Osteoarthritis and Medical Marijuana

Similar to other forms of arthritis and inflammation, medical marijuana has shown potential in treating osteoarthritis. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29635215) The compounds of cannabis, including THC and CBD, have been shown to have some benefits in treating the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, as well as the psychological side-effects such as anxiety and depression. In fact, the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD have been shown to cause a potential improvement in pain from osteoarthritis.

Side Effects of Cannabis for Osteoarthritis

Side effects of marijuana use can include changes in:

  • Sleep
  • Fatigue
  • Memory
  • Appetite
  • Mood
  • Reaction Time
  • Paranoia

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If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in Florida and are interested in how medical marijuana may be able to help you, take our qualification survey and schedule an appointment today!

Read what others say about
Medical Marijuana and Osteoarthritis

Mary, 76

Summerfield Medical Marijuana Doctor

– 6 months on medical cannabis
– Back Pain, sleeping problems

Pain kept me awake at night. I seldom got a full night’s sleep. My doctor gave me a prescription drug and it helped but when I wanted to stop using it I found I had to detox myself. I applied for the medical marijuana and pain reduced big time. Now I can relax and sleep, now I can volunteer and do all the activities I love.

Richard B., 71

Pensacola Medical Marijuana Doctor

– 2 1/2 months on medical cannabis
– PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

I’m a front line combat veteran. I was in Vietnam– July 67-68. The medical marijuana has given me some mental peace that I have not experienced in 50 years. It doesn’t take it away but it does soften the past experiences of combat.

Margaret, 89

Summerfield Medical Marijuana Doctor

– 2 months on medical cannabis
– Severe and chronic pain, arthritis

I have suffered terribly with post-herpetic neuropathy (after-shingles nerve damage), causing pain at night that is easily a 9/10 on a scale of 10, plus severe arthritis, back and leg pain. Since taking CBD tincture for two months, I have NO shingles pain during the night and, for the first time in almost 5 years, I’m getting a full night’s sleep! I also have days where I feel better all over than I have in the past 20 years! I find the results miraculous and the answer to a prayer. My quality of life has totally changed for the good.

Emily, 32

Tallahassee medical marijuana doctor

– 6 months on medical cannabis
– Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, shrinking lung syndrome
– Previously treated with opioids, benzodiazepines

(click to view video testimonial)

Excerpt: “With the medical cannabis and coming off of all the narcotics and opioids, I’m able to function as more so myself these days. My pulmonary function tests have changed drastically. My diffusion capacity went from 0.14% to about 85% within the last year, so we’re hoping to get me back to work within the next year depending on how this process goes…”

Jay, 57

Pensacola Medical Marijuana Doctor

– 5 months on medical cannabis
– Severe and Chronic Pain, migraines, arthritis
– Previously treated with opioids

Off opioids. Blood sugar down. Whole body arthritis, off more pills. Multiple chronic conditions. Plants, not pills. My experiences are 100% positive; and I have regained the will, and desire, to face today….and tomorrow. NOTE: sharing my experience, not giving medical advice; each patient is different.

Aurelien, 33

Pensacola Medical Marijuana Doctor

– 2 months on medical cannabis
– Psychiatric Conditions‎

I have been dealing with psychiatric conditions all my life, and recently finally got it diagnosed. After trying conventional medicine for a few years, I decided to give MMJ a try.
The relief it has given me has been unparalleled. According to everyone close to me, I seem better. I haven’t had an episode yet while medicated.

M.A., 57

Tallahassee medical marijuana doctor

– 2 years on medical cannabis
– Degenerative Disc Disorder, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression

I live with a 3 level titanium neck. I have severe osteoarthritis. Severe fibromyalgia. Ptsd. Major anxiety. Bouts of depression. I am cane and wheelchair free by the grace of God and his plant.

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