During the painkiller epidemic, some patients are turning to cannabis to reduce the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis. Studies show that THC and CBD are effective against arthritis symptoms without side effects.

Arthritis is indicative of any disease that affects the joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced range of movement. It is the most common cause of disability and there is no treatment for it. Cannabis is becoming increasingly popular among patients as a treatment for arthritis because it reduces pain and swelling, and both THC and CBD have been undergoing laboratory or clinical experimentation for several years.

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS

The most common forms are osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that usually occurs in old age, and rheumatoid arthritis,

When it comes to cannabis as medicine, flexibility in application is needed. Each patient has specific needs and manufacturers offer innovative solutions. We take a closer look at the cannabis patches developed by Cannabis Science, which are now used to treat fibromyalgia and other conditions.

As we all know, smokers like to use nicotine patches to quit smoking. After all, a patch on the skin that slowly releases chemicals into the bloodstream is quite discreet. This method has minimal side effects and allows for a more concentrated dose. Nowadays, something similar is happening in the world of cannabis.

Medical cannabis patients often require a very specific chemical composition. There are also concerns about the potentially harmful effects of smoking,

Fibromyalgia affects around two per cent of the German population and is usually diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 60. The disease is much more common in women. Fibromyalgia was only recognised as a disease in 2014. Reason: The causes of chronic pain have not yet been properly identified – from a purely organic point of view, sufferers are generally healthy. Also known as fibromyalgia, the disease is characterised by chronic pain in a wide range of body regions – so it is usually diagnosed as such only after several years. Fibromyalgia is the third most common musculoskeletal disorder after osteoarthritis and degenerative diseases of the spine.

WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA ANYWAY? CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND CONSEQUENCES EXPLAINED

It is currently thought that psychological problems such as stress,