Neuropathic pain medical cannabis treatment
Neuropathic pain is caused when nerves that carry sensations to the brain are affected by a health condition, or if the nervous system is damaged or malfunctions for any reason. While conventional approaches and licensed medications offer relief for a lot of those with neuropathic pain, medical cannabis and cannabis based medicines have emerged as a new, and popular, treatment amongst those who are yet to find relief with treatments traditionally used by the NHS.
Am I eligible?1 in 10
People over the age of 55 experience neuropathic pain or peripheral neuropathy, as estimated by the NHS
34%
reduction in neuropathic pain was recorded with cannabis-based treatment in placebo-controlled study.
Pain
In the UK, the most common reason cannabis-based treatments are prescribed is for pain management purposes.
68%
Of UK adults would consider medical cannabis treatments, according to Releaf’s representative market research.
Symptoms
Allodynia or Hyperalgesia
Insomnia
Numbness
Spontaneous pains
Stabbing pains
Tinging
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
Depending on the cause of neuropathic pain, different treatment options are available and commonly prescribed by the NHS. Often the disease or underlying condition may be treated first in an attempt to reduce neuropathic pain, but painkillers, anti seizure medications, nerve blockers and surgery may also be prescribed or recommended.
Amitriptyline
Duloxetine
Nerve block injections
Pregabalin
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A word from our specialist
"Neuropathic pain arises from nerve damage and is notoriously difficult to treat. Medicinal cannabis has shown promise in studies by interacting with the endocannabinoid system to reduce pain perception and inflammation, providing a potential alternative for pain relief."
Dr Michal Modestowicz
Neurology
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A guide to cannabinoids for neuropathic pain
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Can medical cannabis be used to treat neuropathic pain symptoms?
There are over 100 different types of peripheral neuropathy, and so symptoms of neuropathic pain can largely vary. Depending on the type of neuropathic pain, it can sometimes feel like a stabbing or burning sensation, and at other times the pain can feel more tingly or numb - but it is often persistent, and debilitating to deal with.
In the UK, adults struggling to manage the symptoms of neuropathic pain with conventional licensed treatment options may be considered eligible for cannabis-based treatment plans, however, unfortunately many are unaware of this.
At Releaf we offer bespoke, personalised medical cannabis treatment plans for patients with treatment resistant neuropathic pain, and our team of specialist consultants are well versed, and qualified, in using cannabis-based medicines to treat different types of pain, including nerve pain.
Emerging evidence suggests that cannabis-based products may be useful in managing neuropathic pain because of the way they are absorbed by the body. When they enter the body, cannabis compounds like THC and CBD can enter the endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating pain responses.
Once inside this system, these cannabinoids can influence the brain’s perception of pain, and for some, reduce the intensity of pain sensations. This is why specialist doctors, for example those that work for private medical cannabis clinics like Releaf, can prescribe these options to people who have been unable to get the same results using licensed options.