1 in 10
over the age of 55 experience peripheral neuropathy in the United Kingdom, as estimated by the NHS.
60-70%
Of people with diabetes, and around 30-40% of people with cancer are estimated to have peripheral neuropathy.
46%
Of UK adults with conditions considered suitable for medical cannabis treatment describe living with ‘significant distress and discomfort’.
84%
Of those who have tried medical cannabis for pain management said it was an effective treatment, reports Forbes magazine.
Symptoms
Burning pains
Muscle weakness
Numb hands or feet
Poor balance and coordination
Shooting pains
Stabbing pains
Tingling sensation in hands or feet
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
Because peripheral neuropathy can be caused by a number of different health conditions, typically GPs try to treat or manage this condition first or make adjustments to a patient's current treatment plan. Other options like neuropathic pain agents may be considered or prescribed, and therapies to help improve muscle strength like physiotherapy may be recommended.
Amitriptyline
Duloxetine
Gabapentin
Nerve block injections
Pregabalin
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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"Peripheral neuropathy involves damage to peripheral nerves, causing pain and numbness. Medicinal cannabis, by modulating the endocannabinoid system, may reduce pain and improve nerve function, offering potential symptom relief."
Dr Michal Modestowicz
Neurology
14. 07. 2023
Cannabinoids come in two distinct groups. First up, we have our own endocannabinoids, which are created naturally in the body. These endocannabinoids act as neurotransmitters, sending signals to receptors throughout the entire human body, including the nervous system.
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Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that occurs when diabetes causes damage to the nervous system. The condition can affect a number of different nerves in the body, including in the feet, organs, and muscles. This damage can result in pain, tingling sensations, and numbness. Early medical research is showing that the interaction between CBD and the ECS can produce potentially powerful pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory results for people with diabetic neuropathy.
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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.
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In the UK, cannabis based medicinal products have been a legal, and available, treatment option for many patients struggling to manage their symptoms with conventional licensed medications since 2018, including those with treatment resistant peripheral neuropathy.
Although evidence in this area is still ongoing and emerging, current findings suggest that medical cannabis, or cannabis-based treatments, may be able to benefit some people with common symptoms, and comorbidities associated with peripheral neuropathy.
For some patients this may include reducing the perception, or sensitivity to pain signals, which may also reduce the amount of disturbances experienced when trying to sleep. This in turn can improve sleep quality and energy levels, which may also have a positive effect on mental health, mood and general wellbeing.
While these options aren't suitable for everyone, cannabis-based peripheral neuropathy treatments can have impressive results for some. Our team of expert doctors are here to determine whether these options may be suitable for you, and if so, guide you through your journey with medical cannabis, tailoring your treatment plan to your specific needs.
