Parkinson’s Disease
Medical cannabis for Parkinson’s disease may help by reducing tremors, easing muscle stiffness, reducing pain, aiding motor functions, and improving sleep and mood.
Parkinson’s disease causes gradual damage to the brain over several years, leading to symptoms like tremors, slower movements, and stiff muscles. This affects around 137,000 people in the UK. Although medications are available to manage Parkinson’s symptoms, its progressive nature means eventually treatments may become ineffective, and alternatives may be required to maintain quality of life for as long as possible.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Parkinson’s could include uncontrollable shaking, slower movements, stiff muscles, pain, balance issues, depression, anxiety, and insomnia. There may be increased fall risk, with around 60% of Parkinson’s patients falling each year.
Treatments
There’s no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but early stages of the condition are usually mild, and treatments can help to manage the later stages by reducing symptoms as much as possible to improve comfort. Treatments may include medications, physiotherapy, or surgery in some cases. Research has shown the potential of using medical cannabis to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
45%
A 2019 study found cannabis use for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s led to a 45% reduction in benzodiazepine prescriptions
54%
A 2021 study from Germany found 8% of Parkinson’s patients reported using cannabis to manage symptoms, with 54% reporting beneficial effects
44%
A 2019 US study found around 44% of people with Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis use cannabis to manage their symptoms
3 months
A 2017 study on Parkinson’s patients using medical cannabis for 3 months saw symptom improvements without major adverse effects
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil Arora Chief Medical Officer
Parkinson’s disease can be upsetting, but medical cannabis helps safely manage symptoms.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s include frustrating tremors, disheartening mental health problems, and potentially dangerous balance issues. This can be challenging to live with, but there are ways to find balance.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for parkinson’s disease that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
