Medical Cannabis and MS: A Neurologist’s Perspective In this video, I share my years of experience as an MS Neurology and …
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I am a ms mmj user for many years. I use holy anointing oil tincture for my ms plus all of its other forms. Ms has not progressed. My neurologist is non existent now since I'm not using there drugs. However ms is stable, not progressive so if it's not broke don't fix it. I am now in the cannabis industry helping others….
MS and ARFID. A quarter of a gummy with CBD and THC helps with pain, fatigue and my appetite issues (lack of an appetite, desire or normal urge to eat… not uncommon in the past for me to go a day or two without eating and not feel or notice it. My dad's always had the same issue, and was actually the one who suggested gummies after my MS diagnosis.) Also, new here. MS traceably started in late-'17, early-'18 (first lesion- misdiagnosed at the time, and it's now my biggest), but the migraines and some physical issues that led to that misdiagnosis were ongoing when I was still a Junior in HS, just have no way of discerning that they were MS-related for sure… Officially diagnosed three days after I turned 24, and I'm freshly 27. Really happy I found this channel.🙃
Thank you so much for this information!!! Ironically I live in Colorado where it’s all legal. But trying to find out how much to take and how doesn’t seem to be easy to find. I decided my opiates weren’t helping and the risk was way higher than I wanted to have so I came very quickly off of them by choice and started using thc. But my first experience was a bad one so I was really concerned about trying it again. Luckily I have a neighbor that works for a dispensary and has a lot of the same issues I do that has helped me slow start using thc where I feel comfortable using without the “high” that I don’t want from any drugs or alcohol. I like being in charge of my mind at all times. So it’s nice to see you putting this info out in the open so people can find it!!!
I’m glad to hear you mention anxiety, I’ve had anxiety for a few years and never connected it to my MS. I just chalked it up to my being home all the time because I had to quit working due to vertigo. I kinda felt like I was crazy or something because going out and. Lot of things had started making me anxious. I’m about to cry knowing it is a symptom some people with MS suffer from. I also suffer from cog fog so I sent this video to my husband so he can help me decide which road would be best for my symptoms. Will any of this help with vertigo?
I have tried using it over the years with mixed results. Intially after ingesting it it makes my symptoms worse. After an hour or so things seem to calm down and I feel relief. The next morning afterwards though I feel much worse than if I would not have used it at all. There are effects from it for some time afterwards. I have dabbled with it for 10 years now. There are pros and cons to it. There are short term benefits but also some intermediate negative effects.
My boyfriend has given me different kinds of cannabis but NOTHING has worked! It’s almost like I’m immune to it! Am I not getting the right stuff? I’ve tried edible gummies as well and nothing. What am I doing wrong? It takes high dosages of anything, vitamins, pain pills etc. due to my absorption issues in my stomach. What would you recommend? My spasticity and muscle cramps and now ice pick headaches on top of migraines..add that on top of not being able to work from home because no one will hire me as soon as I acknowledge I have MS. Oh and debilitating panic attacks! The stress is unbearable and I’m not getting unemployment and don’t qualify for disability because I was a stay at home mom and don’t have enough credits? I need this! Ugh!
I was Dx in 1995. When my oldest son was in high school (2008) he wrote a big essay on Marijuana for M.S. We were so proud of him even though it wasn't as common then. He received an A on that project!
10 years ago or so, my partner was 'diagnosed' with MS and doctors suggested certain drugs, which I researched and found had little to offer other than severe sideeffects – we decided to clean up our diet – minimise sugar and processed carbs as these can be neurotoxic – eat free range poultry, eggs and grass fed beef and fish (preferably wild-caught) – we also started using cannabis oil which greatly improved sleep. My partner recently saw one of her doctors who ended up in a wheel-chair, whereas my partner has lost no cognitive function or mobility and still works full-time ten years later. And yet, I've recently heard from a person who was also diagnosed with MS asking her neurologist if it can be treated without pharmaceutical drugs – the answer was a loud "NO!". This attitude is not only un-scientific, it is also un-ethical and bordering on criminal in my opinion.
Life limitations are meant to be overcome. You are meant to be you. Particular particle person being. Don’t mess up on being the best of you, as Joseph Campbell would add.
I am 55 and my MS has been upgraded from RRMS to PPMS. My neurologist has me on Ocrevus. I've tried edibles but I don't like the feeling. Any suggestions?
I have ms took ambion for 5 years heavy dose 10.5 mg every night eventually didn't work well anymore tried cannibus RSO tiny drop on a cracker 89%thc sleep like a baby everynight and dont wake up in the morning dragging like with ambion. 😂
Thank you DR.BOSTER I HAVE PPMS AND NONE OFF THE DOCTORS I VISIT HAVEN'T NOT EVEN TOLD ME TO TRAY TO TAKE CANABIDOI,THEY GOT ME WITH GABEPENTIN 400 AND OTHERS TELL ME TO TRAY BACOFLEN AND I REALLY WHAT SUPPLEMENTS NATURAL ASS MUCH ASS POSSIBLE IFF A TAKE GABEPENTIN CAN A TAKE CANABIDOI CAN YOU HELP ME….
Thank you Aaron for this video, the information you provide as always is exceptional. I've tried multiple different medicines for pain and spasticity. Muscle relaxers such a Baclofen just make me floppy, nothing seems to touch my constant 24/7 screaming nerve pain in my legs/feet. The words quality of life no longer appear in my vocabulary because I feel I have none, thanks to ever worsening mobility, spasticity, pain, poor sleep, bowel/bladder problems. Until recently I've been reluctant to go down the Cannabis route, but I feel my hand is being forced now. Medical Cannabis here in the UK has been legal since 2018, I'm slowly researching it and for the first time I feel a little hope and excitement. It's expensive, and not covered by our National Health Service but I've got to try something. The information you've provided here in your video is very encouraging for me, so thank you again. All the best – Neil (UK)
I am a ms mmj user for many years. I use holy anointing oil tincture for my ms plus all of its other forms. Ms has not progressed. My neurologist is non existent now since I'm not using there drugs. However ms is stable, not progressive so if it's not broke don't fix it. I am now in the cannabis industry helping others….
MS and ARFID. A quarter of a gummy with CBD and THC helps with pain, fatigue and my appetite issues (lack of an appetite, desire or normal urge to eat… not uncommon in the past for me to go a day or two without eating and not feel or notice it. My dad's always had the same issue, and was actually the one who suggested gummies after my MS diagnosis.)
Also, new here. MS traceably started in late-'17, early-'18 (first lesion- misdiagnosed at the time, and it's now my biggest), but the migraines and some physical issues that led to that misdiagnosis were ongoing when I was still a Junior in HS, just have no way of discerning that they were MS-related for sure… Officially diagnosed three days after I turned 24, and I'm freshly 27.
Really happy I found this channel.🙃
Can you do a video of using hemp vs cannabis?? I have MS and use 15mg delta 9 thc gummy instead of baclofen for spasms
Thank you so much for this information!!! Ironically I live in Colorado where it’s all legal. But trying to find out how much to take and how doesn’t seem to be easy to find. I decided my opiates weren’t helping and the risk was way higher than I wanted to have so I came very quickly off of them by choice and started using thc. But my first experience was a bad one so I was really concerned about trying it again. Luckily I have a neighbor that works for a dispensary and has a lot of the same issues I do that has helped me slow start using thc where I feel comfortable using without the “high” that I don’t want from any drugs or alcohol. I like being in charge of my mind at all times. So it’s nice to see you putting this info out in the open so people can find it!!!
My MS doctor was very adamant about me trying cannabis and I am so glad I did! It calms me instantly whenever I have a flare up where I get shaky.
I’m glad to hear you mention anxiety, I’ve had anxiety for a few years and never connected it to my MS. I just chalked it up to my being home all the time because I had to quit working due to vertigo. I kinda felt like I was crazy or something because going out and. Lot of things had started making me anxious. I’m about to cry knowing it is a symptom some people with MS suffer from. I also suffer from cog fog so I sent this video to my husband so he can help me decide which road would be best for my symptoms. Will any of this help with vertigo?
I have tried using it over the years with mixed results. Intially after ingesting it it makes my symptoms worse. After an hour or so things seem to calm down and I feel relief. The next morning afterwards though I feel much worse than if I would not have used it at all. There are effects from it for some time afterwards. I have dabbled with it for 10 years now. There are pros and cons to it. There are short term benefits but also some intermediate negative effects.
Looking forward to being able to try it next years as Alabama is getting ready to use it for medical purposes. Great video 🤩
My boyfriend has given me different kinds of cannabis but NOTHING has worked! It’s almost like I’m immune to it! Am I not getting the right stuff? I’ve tried edible gummies as well and nothing. What am I doing wrong? It takes high dosages of anything, vitamins, pain pills etc. due to my absorption issues in my stomach. What would you recommend? My spasticity and muscle cramps and now ice pick headaches on top of migraines..add that on top of not being able to work from home because no one will hire me as soon as I acknowledge I have MS. Oh and debilitating panic attacks! The stress is unbearable and I’m not getting unemployment and don’t qualify for disability because I was a stay at home mom and don’t have enough credits? I need this! Ugh!
I was Dx in 1995. When my oldest son was in high school (2008) he wrote a big essay on Marijuana for M.S.
We were so proud of him even though it wasn't as common then. He received an A on that project!
10 years ago or so, my partner was 'diagnosed' with MS and doctors suggested certain drugs, which I researched and found had little to offer other than severe sideeffects – we decided to clean up our diet – minimise sugar and processed carbs as these can be neurotoxic – eat free range poultry, eggs and grass fed beef and fish (preferably wild-caught) – we also started using cannabis oil which greatly improved sleep. My partner recently saw one of her doctors who ended up in a wheel-chair, whereas my partner has lost no cognitive function or mobility and still works full-time ten years later. And yet, I've recently heard from a person who was also diagnosed with MS asking her neurologist if it can be treated without pharmaceutical drugs – the answer was a loud "NO!". This attitude is not only un-scientific, it is also un-ethical and bordering on criminal in my opinion.
Its helped me with my MS. Truthful. Amazing job 👏 amen ✝️ 👍 truthful ✝️ 👍 KJV bible is my main go to. Counseling is great 👍 amen
Would it help with Vertigo? 🙏🥲
“It sucks to have MS.” No kidding.
Life limitations are meant to be overcome. You are meant to be you. Particular particle person being. Don’t mess up on being the best of you, as Joseph Campbell would add.
I am 55 and my MS has been upgraded from RRMS to PPMS. My neurologist has me on Ocrevus. I've tried edibles but I don't like the feeling. Any suggestions?
I have ms took ambion for 5 years heavy dose 10.5 mg every night eventually didn't work well anymore tried cannibus RSO tiny drop on a cracker 89%thc sleep like a baby everynight and dont wake up in the morning dragging like with ambion. 😂
Thank you DR.BOSTER I HAVE PPMS AND NONE OFF THE DOCTORS I VISIT HAVEN'T NOT EVEN TOLD ME TO TRAY TO TAKE CANABIDOI,THEY GOT ME WITH GABEPENTIN 400 AND OTHERS TELL ME TO TRAY BACOFLEN AND I REALLY WHAT SUPPLEMENTS NATURAL ASS MUCH ASS POSSIBLE IFF A TAKE GABEPENTIN CAN A TAKE CANABIDOI CAN YOU HELP ME….
I have MS. I finally can get a little relief of my pain. Thank God!
Thank you Aaron for this video, the information you provide as always is exceptional. I've tried multiple different medicines for pain and spasticity. Muscle relaxers such a Baclofen just make me floppy, nothing seems to touch my constant 24/7 screaming nerve pain in my legs/feet. The words quality of life no longer appear in my vocabulary because I feel I have none, thanks to ever worsening mobility, spasticity, pain, poor sleep, bowel/bladder problems. Until recently I've been reluctant to go down the Cannabis route, but I feel my hand is being forced now. Medical Cannabis here in the UK has been legal since 2018, I'm slowly researching it and for the first time I feel a little hope and excitement. It's expensive, and not covered by our National Health Service but I've got to try something. The information you've provided here in your video is very encouraging for me, so thank you again. All the best – Neil (UK)