3 Million
workdays are lost due to headache related absences in the UK each year.
190,000
migraine attacks take place every day in the UK, say Brain Research UK.
76%
of sufferers support the use of medical cannabis migraine treatments survey finds.
47%
reduction in headache severity reported after cannabis use in a patient survey.
Symptoms
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Moderate to severe pain
Nausea or vomiting
Problems with vision
Pulsing pain
Sensitivity to light
Throbbing pain
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, you may have Headaches. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
Acute headache treatments try to help during an attack, while preventative treatments can be used to try to stop headaches occurring, or reduce their frequency. In the UK, analgesics and anti-sickness medications may be prescribed to reduce pain and discomfort during a headache, while options like deep brain stimulation and occipital nerve stimulation may be recommended as a preventative treatment.
Amitriptyline
Anti-sickness medications
Beta blocking drugs
Corticosteroids
Lithium
Triptans
Verapamil
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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"Multiple studies have been done demonstrating the effectiveness of cannabis in treating different types of headaches. Migraine has been the most extensively studied, but there is also evidence that cannabis can help treat cluster and tension type headaches. The anti-inflammatory effect combined with the analgesic and anti-nausea properties of the cannabis are effective at reducing headache intensity, frequency, associated symptoms, and the need for conventional headache medications."
Dr Crystal Hamel-Smith
Generalist
12. 07. 2023
The incidence of cluster headaches in the UK, and in the world generally, is quite low. Roughly 27,000 people in the UK suffer from cluster headaches, with a majority experiencing episodic cluster headaches. Looking past the incidence, cluster headaches can be intimidating and traumatic for anyone.
12. 07. 2023
12. 07. 2023
Migraines are a common neurological condition that is characterised by a severe headache (often on one side), sensitivity to light or sound, and fatigue. Over 6 million people in the UK suffer from migraines. There are over 190,000 migraine attacks per day in the UK, so imagine how much disruption to home and work life this health issue causes. More women than men develop this complex neurological condition.
12. 07. 2023
06. 08. 2023
You might be surprised to find out that 190,000 migraine attacks happen in the UK every day. With such massive numbers, the need for new treatment options to help complement conventional pharmaceuticals is obvious, especially when many of these medications come with some pretty heavy side effects.
06. 08. 2023
There are four types of headaches: cluster headaches, tension headaches, hypnic headaches and migraine headaches.
But, regardless of their type, headaches can have a large impact on a person’s day-to-day activities and their ability to work or concentrate, which can poorly impact their quality of life, and contribute to the development of mental health conditions like depression or anxiety.
However, in 2018, medical cannabis and medicines derived from cannabis emerged as a new treatment option for patients with headaches that have not been responding to conventional treatments. Private medical cannabis clinics like Releaf can now prescribe medical cannabis for headaches to patients who meet these criteria.
This is because emerging evidence suggests that medical cannabis can interfere with pain signals, and reduce the perception, or severity, of pain, and often, medical cannabis patients note an improvement in their quality of life after starting treatment. There is also evidence to suggest that medicines derived from cannabis can help to combat anxiety and low mood, which are common comorbidities.
Medical cannabis headache treatments are not suitable for everyone, but they may be able to offer relief to patients who have yet to find this response with conventional, licensed options.
