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Can Medical Marijuana Be Taken For Pain Management In A Patient With Fibromyalgia?
Question: Please tell me if medicinal marahuana relieves pain of fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a neurological disease of overactive nervous system.
Brief Answer:
Can reduce the pan.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Medical marijuana can help in decreasing the pain sensation and muscle stiffness due to fibromyalgia. But it should be used only under medical supervision as it can be misused and can be habit forming. The efficacy can also decrease with time.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can reduce the pan.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Medical marijuana can help in decreasing the pain sensation and muscle stiffness due to fibromyalgia. But it should be used only under medical supervision as it can be misused and can be habit forming. The efficacy can also decrease with time.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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