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Study Suggests That Cannabis Can Help Treat Restless Leg Syndrome
By Johnny Green
on July 25, 2017
It is estimated that 7-10% of Americans suffer from restless leg syndrome. I am one of those Americans, and I can assure you, it is no fun at all.
Restless leg syndrome involves unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs, usually starting in the late afternoon and into the evening.
The sensations that are felt result in an irresistible urge to move your feet or legs. It may not sound like too bad of a nuisance, but it leads to long nights with no sleep, and can drive some people to the breaking point.
Anyone who suffers from the condition will be quick to tell you that it can drive a person crazy. I know that has been the case with me!
It doesn't just affect the person suffering from restless leg syndrome either, it can also affect loved ones who have to deal with the virtually constant movement by the person with the condition.
Non-cannabis treatments
Doctors recommend a variety of treatments to treat restless leg syndrome. People who suffer from mild cases of the condition can usually move their feet and legs and the sensation(s) go away on their own.
For more severe cases, doctors tend to try to treat other conditions that may be contributing to restless leg syndrome such as diabetes, eripheral neuropathy, or iron deficiency anemia.
Someone may not know that they have one or more of these other conditions, with restless leg syndrome leading to the diagnosis of one or more other conditions.
When the other condition or conditions are treated, it can reduce the frequency in which the patient experiences restless leg syndrome.
It is generally accepted in the medical world that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for restless leg syndrome, but a recent study has shown that a non-traditional treatment may show some serious promise.
Cannabis may be able to help
Another reason why cannabis education is so important.
A recent study in France found that a number of patients suffering from restless leg syndrome found relief after consuming cannabis, with some stating that their condition completely went away.
Five of the patients in the study said that their condition completely went away after smoking cannabis, and another said the condition went away after using cannabidiol (CBD) oil.
Various reasons were cited as to possible reasons why cannabis may have worked, with researchers pointing to cannabis' pain-relief properties as the most likely reason.
The study was not without its limitations. For starters, the population size of the study was not very large. Also, the study relied on the subjective testimonies of study participants.
Researchers that led the study called for robust clinical trials to learn more about how cannabis works as a treatment for restless leg syndrome.
Anecdotal testimonies
Do you know anybody with restless leg syndrome?
A quick search on forums and social media yield an enormous amount of stories about how cannabis has helped people who suffer from restless leg syndrome and have found relief by using cannabis.
The anecdotal stories are obviously not scientific studies, but they do shed some light on how many people are turning to cannabis to treat their condition instead of using pharmaceutical drugs.
Dopamine agonists are the most common pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for restless leg syndrome, the side effects of which include nausea,vomiting,orthostatic hypotension, hallucinations, and delusions. For obvious reasons, cannabis is a much safer alternative.
One thing that I would like to see as part of future studies is how topical cannabis products can help treat restless leg syndrome.
I have tried countless treatments, and rubbing a high strength balm on my feet at night is the only thing that I have found that works. If you suffer from the condition, or know someone that does, tell them to give it a try!
Study Suggests That Cannabis Can Help Treat Restless Leg Syndrome
By Johnny Green
on July 25, 2017
It is estimated that 7-10% of Americans suffer from restless leg syndrome. I am one of those Americans, and I can assure you, it is no fun at all.
Restless leg syndrome involves unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs, usually starting in the late afternoon and into the evening.
The sensations that are felt result in an irresistible urge to move your feet or legs. It may not sound like too bad of a nuisance, but it leads to long nights with no sleep, and can drive some people to the breaking point.
Anyone who suffers from the condition will be quick to tell you that it can drive a person crazy. I know that has been the case with me!
It doesn't just affect the person suffering from restless leg syndrome either, it can also affect loved ones who have to deal with the virtually constant movement by the person with the condition.
Non-cannabis treatments
Doctors recommend a variety of treatments to treat restless leg syndrome. People who suffer from mild cases of the condition can usually move their feet and legs and the sensation(s) go away on their own.
For more severe cases, doctors tend to try to treat other conditions that may be contributing to restless leg syndrome such as diabetes, eripheral neuropathy, or iron deficiency anemia.
Someone may not know that they have one or more of these other conditions, with restless leg syndrome leading to the diagnosis of one or more other conditions.
When the other condition or conditions are treated, it can reduce the frequency in which the patient experiences restless leg syndrome.
It is generally accepted in the medical world that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for restless leg syndrome, but a recent study has shown that a non-traditional treatment may show some serious promise.
Cannabis may be able to help
Another reason why cannabis education is so important.
A recent study in France found that a number of patients suffering from restless leg syndrome found relief after consuming cannabis, with some stating that their condition completely went away.
Five of the patients in the study said that their condition completely went away after smoking cannabis, and another said the condition went away after using cannabidiol (CBD) oil.
Various reasons were cited as to possible reasons why cannabis may have worked, with researchers pointing to cannabis' pain-relief properties as the most likely reason.
The study was not without its limitations. For starters, the population size of the study was not very large. Also, the study relied on the subjective testimonies of study participants.
Researchers that led the study called for robust clinical trials to learn more about how cannabis works as a treatment for restless leg syndrome.
Anecdotal testimonies
Do you know anybody with restless leg syndrome?
A quick search on forums and social media yield an enormous amount of stories about how cannabis has helped people who suffer from restless leg syndrome and have found relief by using cannabis.
The anecdotal stories are obviously not scientific studies, but they do shed some light on how many people are turning to cannabis to treat their condition instead of using pharmaceutical drugs.
Dopamine agonists are the most common pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for restless leg syndrome, the side effects of which include nausea,vomiting,orthostatic hypotension, hallucinations, and delusions. For obvious reasons, cannabis is a much safer alternative.
One thing that I would like to see as part of future studies is how topical cannabis products can help treat restless leg syndrome.
I have tried countless treatments, and rubbing a high strength balm on my feet at night is the only thing that I have found that works. If you suffer from the condition, or know someone that does, tell them to give it a try!