1 in 37
People are estimated to be affected by Parkinson's disease. Every 2 hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with it.
26%
Of patients who responded to a Parkinson’s UK survey revealed they have used cannabis-based treatments to relieve their symptoms.
60%
Of those who have not tried cannabis-based Parkinson’s treatments said they would consider these options, says Parkinson’s UK data.
4%
Of patients are diagnosed before the age of 50, and men are 1.5 times more likely to develop Parkinson’s than women, says Parkinson’s Foundation.
Symptoms
Mental health concerns
Mild memory or cognitive issues
Pain
Rigidity or stiffness
Sleep problems
Slowness of movement
Speech issues
Tremors
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
Unfortunately there is no cure for Parkinson’s, but its symptoms can be treated using a number of different drugs and medications, as well as therapies like speech and language therapy, or in extreme cases, surgery, such as deep brain stimulation.
Amantadine
Anticholinergics
Apomorphine
COMT inhibitors
Dopamine agonists
Levodopa
MAO-B inhibitors
Whether you’re new to cannabis-based medicines, switching from another medical cannabis clinic, or self-medicating, we’ll put you back in control of your health.
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"Parkinson's disease causes tremors, stiffness, slow movements and instability often leading to falls. Research suggests that medicinal cannabis might help manage symptoms by interacting with the endocannabinoid system to improve motor control, reduce tremors, anxiety and also side effects from other anti-Parkinson’s medications (dyskinesia)."
Dr Michal Modestowicz
Neurology
12. 04. 2024
Every hour, another two people in the UK are diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and while there is still no cure for the disease, there are treatments available to manage common Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremors, sleeping concerns, pain, and mental health concerns.
12. 04. 2024
12. 07. 2023
Every single hour, two people in the UK are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the world’s fastest growing neurological condition that currently has no cure. With an estimated 8.5 million people facing this incurable diagnosis across the world, increasing numbers of Parkinson’s patients are turning to medicinal cannabis to help potentially manage tremors and rigidity, relieve the symptoms of anxiety that can go hand in hand with the diagnosis, and improve their sleep quality.
12. 07. 2023
14. 07. 2023
Neurological disorders. Varied, potentially devastating, and hard to group into one easy-to-digest category. They are essentially diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system conditions and include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, ALS, Bell's palsy, and a huge range of separate neuromuscular disorders.
14. 07. 2023
Because medical cannabis was only legalised in the UK in 2018, clinical investigation into its uses and benefits in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease are still ongoing, and although there have been promising findings, research in this area is still limited.
Currently, patients who have been unable to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s using conventionally prescribed licensed treatments, may be considered eligible for cannabis-based Parkinson’s treatment plans with Releaf.
This is because real life evidence such as responses in patient surveys have displayed positive findings for the use of medical cannabis in the treatment of Parkinson’s symptoms, such as pain, tremors, poor sleep and low mood. These treatments may be able to aid those who have been unable to manage these symptoms with conventionally prescribed options.
While clinical investigations are still ongoing, it's important that medical cannabis Parkinson’s treatments are closely monitored by qualified healthcare professionals.
At Releaf, our team of specialist doctors can adapt or adjust the concentration and formulation of cannabis-based medicines, to best suit each individual patient, and can recommend dosing routines that won't disrupt day to day activities.
