Parkinson's Disease

Understand how medical marijuana helps with Parkinson's disease.

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Medical marijuana can help relieve some of symptoms associated with Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive brain disorder that causes movement problems. It's caused by the death of cells in the brain. 

Symptoms 

• Tremors

• Stiffness

• Difficulty walking

• Difficulty speaking

• Painful muscle contractions

• Loss of balance

• Slow movement

• Mental health issues

• Sleep problems

• Memory difficulties

Causes

• The cause is unknown, but it's more common in older people and men.

• People with a family history of Parkinson's have a higher risk.

• Exposure to air pollution, pesticides, and solvents may increase risk. 

• Some forms of Parkinson's are linked to specific gene mutations.

Initial Treatment 

• There's no cure, but medications and therapies can help control symptoms.

Prognosis 

• Parkinson's disease worsens over time and can lead to disability and the need for care.

• In later stages, some people with Parkinson's disease may develop dementia.

Medical marijuana can help with Parkinson's Disease?

While there is no cure for Parkinson's Disease (PD), some people report benefits and quality of life improvements from using medical marijuana.

Benefits 

• Pain: Marijuana may help with pain, including chronic pain and muscle spasms.

• Sleep: Marijuana may help with sleep dysfunction and nighttime agitation.

• Anxiety: Marijuana may help with anxiety and depression.

• Tremors: Marijuana may help with tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia.

• Nausea: Marijuana may help with nausea.

• Appetite: Marijuana may help with loss of appetite.

• Quality of life: Marijuana may improve quality of life for those diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.