pain

Can Cannabinoid Chewing Gum Treat Multiple Sclerosis Pain and Spasticity?

MedChew Rx, by AXIM Biotechnology, the world’s first patented cannabinoid release chewing gum for pain and spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS), is moving into clinical testing. If all goes well, the company plans for a global release date of 2017. Medical cannabis is believed to have considerable promise as a therapy for…

Medical Marijuana Use for Pain Relief in Medical Conditions like MS and AIDS Explored in New Nature Article

Cannabis is a plant that can be used in a wide range of settings such as medical purposes, a source of fiber and oils, or as a recreational drug. Growing evidence has been reported on the clinical benefits of medical marijuana (herbal form) for treating chronic pain. Currently, several countries in the…

Co-existing MS and FM Influences Pain Threshold, According to New Study

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) commonly experience a low pain threshold and sensitivity to heat and cold. If a person has multiple sclerosis along with fibromyalgia (FM), that could make this sensitivity even more intense. Until now, no group has studied this phenomenon. In a study titled “…