Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common condition that impacts the brain, resulting in regular seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in your brain that has a temporary impact on how your brain works. They can result in various symptoms, as we’ll discuss. 

While you can start suffering from epilepsy at any age, it usually begins either during childhood or once you reach your 60s. While there’s no cure and the condition is lifelong, it can improve overtime, and medical marijuana could assist with this.

Get your medical marijuana card for epilepsy at Miracle Leaf Clematis in West Palm Beach, FL.

How common is Epilepsy in the United States?

In the United States, it’s believed that around 1.2 percent of the current population has active epilepsy. This equates to approximately 3.4 million people across the country. 

Furthermore, around one in every 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point during their lifetime. 

Can You Use Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy?

A recent study that was published in The Journal of the International League Against Epilepsy has revealed that marijuana has been used to treat a huge number of conditions in medieval and ancient times. Epilepsy is one of the conditions mentioned.

While the scientific evidence is still limited, a lot of people suffering from epilepsy say marijuana stops their seizures from happening. 

There’s certainly research to show that medical marijuana can be an effective pain management tool for a wide range of conditions. 

This is because both CBD and THC are in a group of substances known as cannabinoids. They bind to receptors in your brain, making them effective in reducing the pain associated with various medical conditions. 

Furthermore, not only does CBD bind to pain receptors in the brain, but it appears to work on other signaling symptoms and it has anti-inflammatory and protective properties.

What Epilepsy Symptoms Can Medical Marijuana Help With?

Seizures can impact patients in a variety of ways, depending on the part of the brain that’s involved. 

Potential symptoms include:

  • Collapsing
  • Strange sensations, for example, a tingling feeling in your legs or arms, unusual tastes or smells, or a ‘rising’ feeling in your tummy 
  • Becoming stiff
  • Staring blankly into space and losing awareness
  • Uncontrollable shaking and jerking, known as a fit

In some instances, people pass out when they have seizures and they don’t remember what’s happened. 

Get an MMJ Card for Epilepsy at Miracle Leaf Clematis

If you’re struggling to cope due to epilepsy, it could be time to give medical marijuana a try. All you need to do is get in contact with the team at Miracle Leaf to understand how to obtain your medical marijuana card. You’ll speak with an experienced, approved medical marijuana doctor at Miracle Leaf West Palm Beach. He or she will determine whether or not medical marijuana treatment is right for you. If you’re approved, you can expect to get your medical marijuana card within just 10 days.

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