Really interesting article.
I wanted to ask if anyone has had any recent experience with cannabis-based therapies. There seem to be so many different opinions and personal experiences out there. Have any of you noticed changes in symptoms, good or bad? It would be great to hear how people are getting on with it now and if anything new has worked for you.
I’ve tried CBD oils with mixed results, but some people swear by cannabis strains with a balanced THC/CBD ratio for better symptom relief. Growing your own can give you more control over what you’re using, and if you’re considering that, https://fastbuds.com/news/top-10-autoflowering-strains-to-grow-outdoors has some good info on strains that are easier to grow outside. Strain choice seems to make a big difference for some, especially regarding relaxation and sleep.
Absolutely.
There number of strains out there have become ludicrous.
It seems as if anyone with a plant has created a new variety.
If you can find simply the origional type of cannabis, that should be great.
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Old thread, but adding my experience. My father has Parkinson’s and appetite loss was a real struggle, he’d forget to eat, lost weight, and his energy dropped badly.
In the UK, we don’t have dabs or dispensaries like in the US. What helped him was a prescribed THC oil. He takes it in the evening, and within an hour he actually wants to eat. Not a cure, but keeping weight on made a real difference in his energy levels and overall mood.
The science behind appetite stimulation is well documented. For anyone caring for a Parkinson’s patient, it’s worth asking a specialist about.
Many thanks for this Clive, an interesting read and website.
My specialist won’t prescribe it. I need a stri8ng pain killer so I’m filling myself with harm. Afraid to buy on line in case it’s not safe. Any advice
Can you buy in uk
Have been prescribed cannabis for 4 years for chronic pain prior to my PD diagnosis.
I’m not tremor dominant, but it can do wonders for tremors. See video below showing severe debilitating tremors being completely controlled by cannabis.
https://youtu.be/JKvgIH6Tydw?is=4-Aj0VchfnlutGaM
For me so far it helps loads with sleep, I sleep the best I’ve slept in years currently. It’s great for anxiety and general mood, and if you suffer from nausea or headaches I don’t think there is anything better you could use.
I don’t think it’s for everyone though, but worth the try to see if it helps you.
I am watching this carefully,
I don’t know if it Available in Scotland as we have a different set of controls called the SMC . But should I decide to go down this road
I hope it is.