MS spasticity

Cannabis oral spray nabiximols found to ease spasticity in MS

Treatment with the cannabis oral spray nabiximols helped to relieve spasticity ā€” increased muscle stiffness and spasms common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) ā€” among participants in two MS clinical trials, according to the results of a new analysis. “In this analysis, nabiximols was shown to significantly…

All Quiet on the MS Front ā€” Well, Nearly

Note: The second half of this column details digestive symptoms that may make readers uncomfortable.Ā  In the five years that Iā€™ve written this “irreverent journey with multiple sclerosis (MS),” quoting from my very own bio at the foot of this column, I think Iā€™ve only covered this “quiet”…

Sativex Study Reports Positive Results in People With MS

Could a cannabis spray be just what the doctor ordered to treat our MS symptoms? I’m talking about Sativex (nabiximols), which has been developed as a treatment for moderate and severe MS spasticity. Sativex combines THC, the chef intoxicant in marijuana, with CBD, marijuana’s nonpsychoactive component. It’s sprayed…

Need to Know: What Is Gait?

Editor’s note: “Need to Know” is a series inspired by common forum questions and comments from readers. Have a comment or question about MS? Visit our forum. This week’s question is inspired by the forum topic “How Do You Manage MS-Related Balance Issues?” from…

Humorous Moments Created by Life

There are some pretty humorous things that can happen to me because I have multiple sclerosis (MS). Believe me, I understand living with MS and how difficult it can be to find the humor in anything about MS most days! But then, other times I can see the comical,…