Fibromyalgia
Medical cannabis can help provide patients with natural relief of the widespread pain and fatigue associated with fibromyalgia, contributing to improved daily well-being.
Fibromyalgia, or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition causing pain throughout the body. An estimated 1 in 20 people are thought to experience it in some form. Research suggests this happens due to changes in the central nervous system, but the exact cause is unknown. Some people can develop fibromyalgia after a physical injury, infection, or emotional distress.
Symptoms
Symptoms may be consistent or intermittent, and can include widespread pain around the body, increased sensitivity to pain, muscle stiffness, sleep issues, brain fog, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and low mood.
Treatments
No cure has been found for fibromyalgia to date, but lifestyle changes, talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as medications, can help to manage symptoms. Opioid medications are not regarded as a long term option, but medical cannabis can offer a natural alternative; a 2020 study found patients may have a more favourable response to alternative pain relief like cannabis when treating fibromyalgia.
50%
A 2024 study found fibromyalgia patients’ pain intensity lowered by around 50% following medical cannabis use
50%
A 2018 study on medical cannabis for fibromyalgia found 50% of patients saw significant improvements and even stopped taking other medications
82%
A 2024 study found 82% of fibromyalgia patients reported improvements in pain, stress, anxiety, depression and sleep with cannabis use
73.4%
A 2019 study on fibromyalgia patients found sleep issues improved in 73.4% of cases, and actually disappeared in 13.2% of cases
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil Arora Chief Medical Officer
Medical cannabis can provide a life-changing option for those living with fibromyalgia.
This chronic pain condition is often described as an “invisible” illness, and since the cause is typically unknown, traditional treatment options are limited. Medical cannabis provides an optimistic, natural alternative.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for fibromyalgia that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
