Study Finds Cannabis Oil An Effective Treatment For Fibromyalgia

A new Brazilian study shows promising results for fibromyalgia patients.
Study Finds Cannabis Oil An Effective Treatment For Fibromyalgia
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Researchers in Brazil have found that cannabis oil can be an effective treatment for patients with fibromyalgia, according to the results of a clinical trial completed recently. An abstract of the study, “Ingestion of THC-rich cannabis oil in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial,” was published last week in the journal Pain Medicine.

To conduct the study, researchers tested the effectiveness of a plant-derived cannabis oil on 17 women with fibromyalgia (FM), a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. The patients were treated over a period of eight weeks with a cannabis oil rich in THC. The initial dose was one drop per day, with subsequent dosage increases according to symptoms. The mean dose for those in the cannabis group was 3.6 drops per day, equating to a total of 4.4 milligrams of THC and 0.08 milligrams of CBD per dose.

Patients were separated into two groups, one of which received the cannabis oil, while the members of the control group received a placebo. The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) was administered at pre- and post intervention moments and in five visits over eight weeks. The researchers reported that “the impact of the intervention on quality of life in the cannabis group participants was evident, resulting in reports of well-being and more energy for activities of daily living. Pain attacks were also reduced.”

First Gold-Standard Study

“To our knowledge, this is the first randomized controlled trial to demonstrate the benefit of cannabis oil – a THC-rich whole plant extract – on symptoms and on quality of life of people with fibromyalgia,” the investigators wrote. “We conclude that phytocannabinoids can be a low-cost and well-tolerated therapy for symptom relief and quality of life improvement in these patients, and we suggest that this therapy could be included as an herbal medicine option for the treatment of this condition in the Brazilian public health system.”

Because of the impact that fibromyalgia can have on the health of patients and the need for effective and affordable medicines to treat them, the researchers recommended further research to study cannabis as a treatment for the condition.

“Considering the far-reaching damage caused by FM and the effect it can have on individuals, their families, communities, and the public health system, it seems necessary to study alternative, low-cost, and well-tolerated therapies that help patients to regain their well-being and quality of life,” the wrote. “The present study aims to evaluate the impact that cannabis oil—a THC-rich whole plant extract—can have on symptoms and quality of life of individuals afflicted by FM.”

Paul Armentano, the deputy director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), commented on the research in a statement from the group on Friday.

“The demonstration of safety and efficacy in this gold-standard model is significant,” Armentano said. “Millions of Americans suffer with FM – a condition that tends to be poorly controlled by standard medicines. These clinical findings indicate that for many of these patients, plant-derived cannabis preparations may be a safe and effective alternative.”

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  1. As far as I know, the symptoms of fibromyalgia are constant pain, fatigue, sensitivity to high blood pressure, and sleep disturbances. So I immediately have a question: is this positive effect of cannabidiol use long-lasting? Can these drugs completely cure fibromyalgia or only give temporary rest?

    1. Fibromyalgia’s major symptom is extreme fatigue and pain. So patients with fibromyalgia, after relying to pharmacological drugs for a long time,opt for medical marijuana and it works like wonder on them and cure their symptoms. I cannot comment on the thing ‘long lasting’ because there is yet no proven research but people have experienced it long lasting results. Some people have shared their views on medical marijuana benefits which shows it has highly curing properties https://mdberry.com/2-health-benefits-of-marijuana-by-15-marijuana-consumers/ . Not only this, medical marijuana is helping people with long-term anxiety, sleep issues, chronic pain and some major diseases also.
      The legalization issue isn’t letting people trust the wonders of marijuana. Trust me marijuana has several benefits it’s just that one can never know without using it!

  2. Personally I have dealt with fibromyalgia for many years. Recently I started using an Indica edible THC/CBD at night. I have been able to cut down on my pain medication almost completely. The greatest benefit has been I am finally sleeping most of the night. I am 64 years old and wish I would have listened to others along time ago. I am getting ready to add for daytime to see if I can obtain additional relief during the day.

  3. I am currently trying it myself and find it compelling. As is well known, people living with fibromyalgia receive medicine to end their pain and continue their daily routine, but the pain does not always end there. Conventional drugs help relieve pain but do not address patients’ emotional aspects with daily anxiety and depression, which generally increases. The thing with CBD is you have to find a pure form. CBD is a potential substitute for the range of conventional drugs offered by HMOs and hospitals as a solution to fibromyalgia and other chronic diseases.
    After many studies in the field of CBD and its contribution to improving fibromyalgia patients’ condition, it has been proven that medical CBD contributes significantly to the improvement of the medical and mental health of people living with fibromyalgia who suffer from severe pain. https://mdberry.com/12-leadingexperts-share-top-3-health-uses-of-medical-marijuana/

  4. You can only take intense pain for so long before you’ll do anything to escape it. Cannabis makes life so much easier. It allows you to be comfortable. Visit https://medibuds.co/ for your health prescriptions and medical purchases. And feel support talking to licensed physicians

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