Around 300,000 people in Germany suffer from the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In the US alone there are said to be a million people. This makes Parkinson’s syndrome the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world following Alzheimer’s. There are said to be several diseases that are triggered by various genetic and external factors and cause irreparable destruction of cells in the midbrain.
Those affected primarily feel the effects of paralysis, muscle pain and the associated depression and even dementia. The most well-known symptom is the patient’s uncontrollable tremors, even if it is actually the slowing down of movement that actually indicates the presence of the disease. The use of cannabis as a medicine once morest the effects of Parkinson’s disease has made a name for itself several times following various videos were shared by users showing the quick effect once morest the unpleasant symptoms.
Norwegian survey
During a survey in Norway, researchers examined the consumption patterns and related opinions of Parkinson’s patients. Between February and August 2021, she and her caregivers were asked to complete an anonymous online survey on cannabis use. 530 people suffering from the disease completed a 24-item questionnaire that collected data on their history of cannabis use.
Questions were also asked regarding the perceived benefits and adverse effects of cannabis use. 108 caregivers also completed a short questionnaire asking them to describe their experiences with cannabis use. The results of this study have now been published in the journal “Acta Neurologica Scandinavica” and speak of advantages in cannabis therapy.
subjective feelings
In line with previous studies, Norway has come to the conclusion that only a small proportion of people suffering from Parkinson’s use cannabis to relieve their symptoms. However, a significant proportion of the patients are very interested in a medical mission. Most commonly, users reported that marijuana use improved motor function, sleep, and pain. 69.5 percent of users described the improvement in motor function, 52.5 percent spoke of better sleep and 37.3 percent felt a reduction in pain. Former cannabis patients were less likely to report improvement in their symptoms than those currently using the natural medicine. Only one in twenty people with Parkinson’s reported using cannabis.
Only a little over half of the users spoke to the treating physicians regarding the use, so that the researchers mention in their result how important it would be to be vigilant regarding non-prescribed cannabis use in the clinical follow-up of people with Parkinson’s disease. However, the main obstacles to discussing cannabis use with healthcare professionals should be addressed.
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