Nueropathy results when an individuals nerve/s pain receptors send the wrong pain signals to the brain in a dysfunctional way. There are many causes of neuropathy some causes included but not limited to idiopathic (unknown), aging, as we age sometimes our nerves begin to fail, diabetes,, vascular disease, trauma and injury, autoimmune and medication induced.
How does cannabis treat neuropathy? Recent studies demonstrate that cannabis helps with pain reduction, better sleep and improved over all function even when traditional treatments have failed to provide desired relief.
What are some of the symptoms of neuropathy?
- Most frequently manifested in the extremities, hands and feet. However may be localized to skin, face and just about any part of our body.
- Symptoms may include tingling, numbness which may present at night. During the daytime and may be continuous at all times during the day and night.
- There may be muscle debility and spasms which result in loss of function causing falls and lack of coordination and pain. This may result in an individual to stop participating and withdraw from function and activities he or She wishes to enjoy.
- There may be loss of sensation to touch and pain. This may result in further injury when pain signals are not sending alarming signals warning the individual that something is wrong.
- Autonomic nerve dysfunction, this may be manifested in temperature dysfunction, blood pressure irregularity and bowel dysfunction.