{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/parkinson's/2","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10264-markdown","title":"My brother has Parkinson's. He has a ","slug":"my-brother-has-parkinson-s-he-has-a","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7493-markdown","title":"Herniated L4-L5 discs with moderate chronic pain","slug":"herniated-l4-l5-discs-with-moderate-chronic-pain","content":"\"My 62 year old brother is 5 years into a Parkinson's Disease diagnosis. He is stable for now while being treated by a neurologist with PD medications. However, his herniated discs give his constant pain. After two years of steroid injections, their effectiveness seems to be waning. Would a salve, lotion, or patch help with his pain?\"\n_____________________\nA salve, lotion, or patch could help with his pain. Many find topicals effective for back pain as they interact the cannabinoid receptors in your skin that help to control pain and inflammation. When patients add THC, THC-A, and CBD preparations to the affected area, they find it reduces the swelling and pain response of the area, providing a good deal of relief. \n\nPersonally, I use topicals everyday for my back pain. I do not go through anything as serious as your husband, but my own disks are not so great and topicals really help me to mitigate my pain.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10978-markdown","title":"Can using cannabis help me delay the use of pharmaceuticals with Parkinson's?","slug":"can-using-cannabis-help-me-delay-the-use-of-pharmaceuticals-with-parkinsons","content":"\"I've heard of a woman that delayed the progress of Parkinson's with cannabis. Is this possible? Could cannabis help delay the onset and/or delay the use of standard meds?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis has neuroprotective properties and has been found to subjectivley alleviate the movement disorder associated with Parkinson's disease.  More research needs to be done to determine if cannabis confers a benefit in disease progression. \n\nBecause Parkinson's effects the entire body, a systemic (i.e. inhaled, ingested) form of cannabis would likely be the most helpful in treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. \n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nThere is very little data available to answer your questions. Most of the studies have been conducted to determine if cannabis is helpful for Parkinson's-associated dyskinesia, with mixed results. Cannabis is known to have neuro-protective effects; therefore, it is possible that cannabinoids may have a roll in preventing / delaying progression of neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's. The decision to initiate treatment with well-established drugs for Parkinson's disease should be determined by the neurologist and patient at a time when symptoms are significantly affecting activities of daily living and lifestyle.\n\ndredmunds\n_____________________\nI would try a CBD-rich tincture with a ratio of anywhere from 60:1-15:1 CBD to THC. Start with a small dose and observe for improvement, and increase the dose as needed. Cannabis is very helpful in treating the symptoms of parkinsons disease, and may even slow its progression by protecting neuronal degeneration. You might also explain to your mom that cannabis is a natural plant medicine, that has been used for thousands of years, and some people interpret the bible as saying that cannabis use is good for humans.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nMarijuana can help with your symptoms but why stop with symptom relief, why not try to put your disease in remission. You are likely very allergic to glutamates and glutamates are neurologically toxic. You are also reactive to chemicals like glyphosates found in products like Roundup. You need a body, cellular detox like calcium-d-glucarate but do not take extra calcium otherwise. Please, consider using CBD to support your genetic chart since CBDs do methylate and that does help your body and brain. Also, consider reading \"Feel Good\" by Dr Amy Yasko and then consider obtaining your genetic chart with a methylation analysis to stop the influx of toxic chemicals and start to reverse your disease. You can just treat with cannabis but I would like for you to experience the healthiest you can be rather than just covering up symptoms. It may seem complicated but once you are more aware of what is going on to cause Parkinson's disease, it may propel you forward on a path to get well and also relieve your symptoms. Good luck, this is a great education about you so it will be fun to learn how to help yourself. Take your high CBD twice or 3 times daily to improve your long term health but a good Indica may also help your sleep.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nA whole plant cannabis tincture with a predominance of CBD (and some THC) would be a great place to start. Start with a small dose and wait for an hour for results, and increase as needed. Vaporizing provides more immediate relief and can be easier to dose.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nHello there!  Unfortunately, the internet is full of unsubstantiated claims concerning cannabinoids and PD (Parkinson's Disease).  While there is a definite interest in the endocannabinoid system (ECS) for EC1 and EC2 receptors being found in high concentration in basal ganglia, there is a dearth of good clinical research data that shows that med cann was useful for movement disorders,  or for delayingthe onsent of Parkinson's disease symptoms.  Here is a quote from the Medical Director of the National Parkinson's Foundation: \"Marijuana should never be thought of as a replacement for dopaminergic and other approved therapies for Parkinson's disease,\" said Dr. Michael S. Okun, NPF's National Medical Director.  I personally think that cann can help with some of the side effects of medication but one has to also take into account possible loss of executive function(higher reasoning function) and changes in short/ long term memory.   I personally would not use cann to delay the use of traditional dopaminergic/ non-dopamindergic pharmaceutical agentws.  I hope that this helps!\n\ndrpark\n_____________________\nYes cannabis can help treat the symptoms associated with parkinsons disease and may actually help to slow the progression. Many patients have reported success with using cannabis. I would try a sublingual tincture of cannabis that contains a whole plant extract containing CBD, THC and the other cannabinoids. Cannabis is very safe and should not interfere with any other medications.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI know that CBD can as in the dozen cases that I have treated. One patient did fail to have improvement out of the 12. Only low doses are needed in most cases. \n\ndrblair\n_____________________\nIf you want to know about Parkinson's disease in detail, read this post-\n\nhttps://www.potvalet.com/blog/medical-marijuana-and-parkinsons-disease/\n\npotvalet","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10596-markdown","title":"Can marijuana help manage tremors?","slug":"can-marijuana-help-manage-tremors","content":"\"I'm 86 and in reasonably good health except for one debilitating problem.  I have severe shaking in my hands diagnosed as Essential Tremor. Has there been any success with CBD/CBN/THC either alone or mixed to help with this problem. Would THC or CBD help with the shaking?\"\n_____________________\nI would suggest starting with a tincture that has both CBD and THC, as well as the other cannabinoids and compounds found in the cannabis plant. CBD THC and other molecules provide synergystic effects that are far superior to any of the cannbinoids in isolation. You may want to try various ratios of CBD:THC from 60:1 through a higher THC content. Vaporizarion can also provide more immediate relief.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nfor fibromyalgia you'd want a higher THC:CBD ratio but be aware that higher THC can be psychoactive. The CBD in the edible you take will counteract the psychoactive effect a bit, which is why you might want to look into a ratio of about 2:1 or maybe 3:1. \r\n\r\n\n\nNick DeJesus\n_____________________\nParkinson's is a neurodegenerative condition causing dopamine levels in the brain to drop, and just adding more dopamine won't work because it cant enter your brain where it's needed. \r\n\r\nUsing a balanced CBD:THC ratio for Parkinson's could make sense because of CBD's neuroprotective qualities, and THC's ability to help the brain absorb more of its naturally produced dopamine by blocking GABA.\r\n\r\n\n\nNick DeJesus\n_____________________\nhmbldt relief is 2:1 THC-to-CBD formula designed to deliver relief from inflammation and spastic pain. That might be a good option for you. We recommend consulting a physician before changing your therapeutic regimen.\n\nderek\n_____________________\nYou may want to try a Transdermal roll-on or lotion. A THC transdermal is good for local pain, and a CBD transdermal is good for inflammation. Combined, they work together synergistically.\n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nHi there, \r\n\r\nI want to state that I am not a doctor. \r\n\r\nFirst, I'm sorry you suffer from Parkinson's. I was recently shown this clip from the documentary \"Ride with Larry\" on Medical Marijuana and Parkinson. Please, take a look, It's worth the watch to see the amazing cannabis miracle work within minutes - Mind blowing! \r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNT8Zo_sfwo\r\n\r\nA few articles for you: \r\n- http://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/treatment/complementary-treatment/medical-marijuana-and-parkinsons-disease\r\n\r\nI would say a tincture, smoking and edibles would be great for you to try and do some self testings. \r\n\r\nHope this was helpful! \r\n- Nurit\n\nnurit\n_____________________\nThe Endocannabinoid system that is present in our own bodies plays a partial role in voluntary movement. There is a relatively high concentration of CB1 receptors in the Basal Ganglia and related structures. This is  the part of the brain mostly commonly affected in Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. \n\nSurveys of patients with movement disorders (average age over 65) show reported improvements in bradykinesia (slow or halting-type movements), muscle rigidity, and tremor with use. \n\nA small study done in 1986 showed Cannabidiol (CBD) produced some reduction of dystonia (inappropriate movement/a type of spasticity) at doses under 300mg/day. This is much higher dose than generally recommended for CBD but, does indicate a large therapeutic treatment window for cannabis. The average dose of CBD that demonstrates perceivable changes in symptoms ranges between 2.5 and 20mg.\n\nMore recent studies (past 6 years) show varying responses to treatment with THC and or CBD, but when surveyed, Parkinsons' patients consistently report improvement in subjective symptoms with cannabis use. Regular use at lower doses seems to be needed to sustain benefits. \n\nWhile Parkinson's and Essential Tremor are considered separate diagnoses, the movement origins  for these diseases have some common biological pathways. \n\nThe International Essential Tremor Foundation addresses this issue in more detail and the article is worth a review:\n\nhttp://www.essentialtremor.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/TremorTalkApril2014FINAL.pdf\n\nMore study is still needed, but I recommend a trial of CBD concentrated products to determine personal benefit. Keep notes to determine response to treatment and better titrate your dosing. You can find concentrated CBD elixirs or tinctures at many dispensaries. Consider starting with a 2:1 or 4:1 ratio of CBD to THC or higher if you feel sensitive to the THC effects. \n\ndrgerhart\n_____________________\nSo sorry that you are not getting the best answer here. It is so hard to make a recommendation without fully understanding a patient's background and other health concerns. I can only point you to some great info about CBD, which we believe is the best medicine for many conditions: http://www.leafscience.com/2014/02/23/5-must-know-facts-cannabidiol-cbd/\n\nmari\n_____________________\nWhole plant CBD rich extract in a sublingual tincture form is a great place to start. You can try various ratios between CBD and THC as well as different strains. Take a few drops under the tongue, wait a half an hour and increase the dose if needed. Vaporization is also an option that provides more immediate relief.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nThere are many different causes of tremor, only a small subset of which belong to Parkinsonism as a cause. Your first step in obtaining treatment is seeing a neurologist to illicit exactly what the cause is. The most common causes of non Parkinson's related tremors include anxiety related movements and essential tremor, which can be worsened by anxiety and eased with alcohol (note: alcohol should never be considered a treatment for this type of tremor, but it's abatement with alcohol is a sign that this is in fact essential tremor). Strains of cannabis that aid in minimizing anxiety can also be helpful in decreasing tremor. This would include high CBD strains, which come in the form of tinctures, edibles, and flowers that can be  vaped.\n\ndrsara\n_____________________\nThat's an excellent question.  Like many other medical issues, essential tremor can be multi-factorial, meaning that a lot of different things can contribute to what causes it or how bad the symptoms are, so it can be tough to predict how a particular medicine will work.  In the medical literature, I did not find a specific study regarding cannabis and essential tremor, but we could compare it to other types of tremor, such as those found in Parkinson's Disease or multiple sclerosis, since movement is coordinated in similar areas of the brain.  In Parkinson's, there did appear to be some improvement in symptoms, but in MS studies there was no conclusive improvement.  (See also Dr. Gerhart's reply)  Keep in mind that most studies are done with THC alone or THC-dominant products, where the other cannabinoids aren't quantified or mentioned.  As others have mentioned, generally speaking your symptoms are more likely to respond to a product that is balanced between the CBD and THC, and CBD also helps prevent the side effects of THC.\n\ndrbultman\n_____________________\nII\n\nETsince9\n_____________________\n\r\nMy wife was diagnosed of Parkinsons Disease at age 59. She had severe calf pain, muscle pain, tremors, slurred speech, frequent falls, loss of balance, difficulty in getting up from sitting position. She was put on Senemet for 6 months and then Siferol was introduced and replaced the Senemet. During this time span she was also diagnosed with dementia. She started having hallucinations, lost touch with reality. \r\nThis year, our family doctor started her on NewLife Clinic Parkinsons Disease Herbal mixture, 1 month into treatment she improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally under control. No case of dementia, hallucination, weakness, muscle pain or tremors. \r\nVisit NewLife Clinic website ww w.newlifeherbalclinic .com. She is strong again and able to go about daily activities.\r\nDavid Craven\n\ndavidcraven600\n_____________________\nHi there!\n\nPart of the issue with narrowing down the precise combination of CBD or THC to provide relief is that essential tremors are often caused by multiple symptoms. We still need more clinical research to confirm whether CBD or THC is beneficial for patients experiencing tremors. However, an observational study was conducted in 2014 from Tel Aviv University, where they tested 22 patients with motor disorders. The study revealed an improvement in sleep, pain, and motor abilities including movement, rigidity and tremors approximately 30 minutes after smoking cannabis. The study does not specify whether CBD or THC was used on the patients, but it is another study that confirms that cannabis can provide aid in easing tremors.\n\nAs some of our physicians have mentioned previously on this post, you may want to try a tincture or vaporizer that contains both CBD and THC for your tremors. If you are not a fan of psychoactive effects, you would want to find a product that is high in CBD and low in THC. I would also suggest transdermal patches if your tremors are causing you to experience chronic pain. Transdermal patches can enter the bloodstream and reduce pain and tremors within 30 minutes after application. Patches are available with or without CBD, ranging from 1:1, 4:1, and 18:1 CBD:THC.\n\nI hope this information helps! :-) \n\nVeronicaB\n_____________________\nEssential tremors are caused by the nervous system and involuntary or rhytmic shaking is a hallmark of the disorder. It is said to affect more than 10 million Americans, and obviously millions more worldwide. I have known people who struggle to button their own shirt or hold a glass of water, especially as the disorder progresses. It's important to note that Parkinson's disease is not the same as essential tremors, the timing of the tremors may be different, parts of body associated and other conditions associated.\n\nCan cannabis help with essential tremors? A new study published by the British Journal of Pharmacology has found that cannabis may help with the symptoms of essential tremors. However, it appears that the motor function improved in rats. Anecdotally, it seems if you look online THC has helped people with essential tremors with some improvement in theie conditions although there does not seem to be any formalized studies. Again in an animal study there seemed to be a positive reduction of tremors with CBD, but this is an animal study.\n\nBased on the reduction of muscle spasticity with use of THC/CBD, possibly there is a correlation of the reduction of tremors, but there is currently no research on humans that I know of to validate this. I will include an article I referenced below.\n\nI am not a doctor and these opinions are mine alone. I hope this helps!\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\ni have ceral palsy, will cwhemp help me\n\nfjord4@q.com","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":2,"currentPage":2,"id":5611,"name":"Parkinson's","slug":"parkinson's","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}