250,000
A quarter of a million, or 250,000 people in England and Wales are believed to have myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
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It's estimated around 4 in every 5 people with ME/CFS are unable to work full time because of their condition, and 25% are either housebound or bed bound.
68%
According to representative research, 68% of adults in the UK would consider trying cannabis-derived treatments if their doctor had recommended them.
51%
The largest observational study of medical cannabis patients in the UK found a 51% increase in self-reported quality of life (using EQ-5D-5L) within 3 months.
Symptoms
Feelings of excessive tiredness
Flu-like symptoms
Issues staying asleep
Memory issues
Muscle or joint pain
Poor mental health
Problems with concentration
Sore throat
Still feeling tired after rest/sleep
Taking a long time to recover from physical activity
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
At the moment there is no cure for chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis - but its symptoms can be treated. Often accompanied by making lifestyle adaptations, CBT and energy management is advised and medicines to manage sleep, pain, and depression may also be prescribed.
Amitriptyline
Clonazepam
Duloxetine
Gabapentin
Low-dose benzodiazepines
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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"Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a condition that causes pain, severe fatigue, disordered sleep, brain fog and post-exertional malaise. It is thought to be inflammatory in origin, and may also be due to a deficiency in the endogenous endocannabinoid system.
Cannabis, especially THC, can decrease the pro-inflammatory and increase the anti-inflammatory parts of the immune system, helping to relieve these symptoms and improve quality of life for patients suffering from this condition."
Dr Crystal Hamel-Smith
Generalist
06. 09. 2023
If you are looking for a complementary pain management solution to add to your existing treatment plan, you are anything but alone. Right here in the UK, around 34% of the population (that's close to 15.5 million people) are affected by chronic pain. Chronic pain is an unwelcome passenger on the journey for many patients living with long-term medical conditions, and is a common symptom of countless diseases and illnesses.
06. 09. 2023
29. 09. 2023
With the introduction of medical cannabis here in the UK, patients are now able to access cannabis based medical products (CBMPs) in the treatment of pain. And while this is great news for many, the world of CBMPs can be daunting – especially when there are so many cannabinoids at play.
29. 09. 2023
Although conventional treatment’s offer relief for many with Myalgic encephalomyelitis, for others, they can cause unpleasant or unwanted side effects, or simply be ineffective in managing their condition. For these patients with Myalgic encephalomyelitis, medical cannabis may be considered a suitable alternative, or adjunctive treatment, in the UK.
This is because, medical cannabis is multifaceted, and is known to interact with sleep, pain, anxiety, and inflammatory regulation - all of which could help to improve health outcomes for those with myalgic encephalomyelitis. Medical cannabis has its demonstrated potential in improving sleep quality in a number of studies due to its sedative properties, and its positive influence on pain is also well noted in medical journals.
The chemical constituents within medical cannabis (called cannabinoids) can also interact with immune responses. For those with chronic fatigue syndrome, this could prove useful in managing the flu-like symptoms that commonly accompany myalgic encephalomyelitis.
While research in this area is still ongoing, it's important that medical cannabis myalgic encephalomyelitis treatments are carefully monitored for efficacy and safety by qualified healthcare professionals like those that work for Releaf. To find out if you may be eligible for cannabis-based options, fill out our online eligibility form to get more information.
