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POST-POLIO SYNDROME:

Treating Post-Polio Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

What is Post-Polio Syndrome?

Post-Polio Syndrome is a condition where, an average of 30 to 40 years after contracting the Polio illness, a bunch of disabling symptoms begin to appear. While the vaccine for polio has proven to be incredibly effective, children who may have contracted the illness but later seemed to recover, begin to exhibit symptoms decades later in a condition known as post-polio syndrome. Some of these conditions are quite debilitating, including muscle and joint pain and weakness, atrophy of the muscles, trouble breathing or swallowing, and trouble sleeping.

While a terrible condition to cope with, research has shown that medical marijuana may be able to provide critical relief to patients suffering from post-polio syndrome and, as a result, the condition is recognized as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Florida. If you or a loved one are interested in cannabis to treat your condition, contact an experienced medical marijuana doctor in Florida today!

Symptoms of Post-Polio Syndrome

Symptoms of Post-Polio Syndrome can include, but are not limited to:

  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Joint Pain
  • Joint Weakness
  • Muscle Atrophy
  • Fatigue
  • Exhaustion
  • Sleep disorders
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Trouble Swallowing
  • Increased sensitivity to cold temperatures

Post-Polio Syndrome and Medical Marijuana

A study conducted in Europe by Dr. Peter Brauer, after extensive research, found that medical marijuana offers tremendous potential in treating the condition of post-polio syndrome. Marijuana has been shown effective to stimulate the patient’s appetite, relieve the symptoms of insomnia, relieve muscle spasms, relieve pain, relieve neuropathic pain, and improve the mood of the patient as well.

Side Effects of Cannabis for Post-Polio Syndrome

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 Post-Polio Syndrome 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 Post-Polio Syndrome

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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