Medical Cannabis and MS: A Neurologist's Perspective

Medical Cannabis and MS: A Neurologist's Perspective In this video, I share my years of experience as an MS Neurology and Medical Cannabis Recommender, treating patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). I share my insights on the use of medical cannabis in the management of MS symptoms, based on my clinical experience and knowledge of the latest research.

I discuss the potential benefits of medical cannabis for MS patients, such as reducing spasticity, relieving pain, and improving sleep. I also addresses common concerns and misconceptions about medical cannabis, including its safety and potential side effects.

As a medical professional, I emphasize the importance of discussing medical cannabis use with a qualified healthcare provider and obtaining a medical cannabis recommendation from a licensed physician. Whether you are a patient with MS considering medical cannabis as a treatment option, or a healthcare provider seeking to learn more about this emerging therapy, this video provides valuable insights and perspectives from a seasoned neurologist.

The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis accepts all major insurance carriers and accepts consults from around the globe, both in office and via telemedicine. www.BosterMS.com or call 614-304-3444 to schedule! Medical Cannabis and MS: A Neurologist's Perspective

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COMMENT with your thoughts and questions below! Medical Cannabis and MS. I look forward to reading and responding!

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NOTE: Make sure to talk to your provider before ANY treatment decision. We hope to educate, empower and energize those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. This channel consists of a collection of formal lectures and informal video clips about MS to help educate others. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational/educational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any of our videos. They are just to help educate you about the condition guys! Medical Cannabis MS

[SaraMeldrum]

I have MS and a quarter of a gummy with CBG and THC helped take me off of 4 meds and made me functional. It was literally a life saver.

[maletero]

I cannot tell you how happy I am to learn, doctors can think outside the box. In the early 80's my mother remarried, My new stepdad developed cancer in his lung. His doctors quickly started him on Tylonol with codine but rapidly progressed to percocette then Darvon, later, morphine.
In addition to being ineffectual at stopping what he called a drilling pain in his back and bones, it had other terrible side effects, he couldn't think, drowsiness and fatigue and worse, the constipation. His radiation therapy was wreaking havoc with his appetite. He woulds sit and sleep in a chair 24-7, he couldn't lie down or sit fully up, he hardly slept. He once offered me $20 to bring him his rifle
He was dying, but worse, he was suffering immensely. I live in Texas where marijuana still remains all but impossible to get legally, Even medically, but then, as now, it was readily available on the street. His brother was a habitual user and convinced him it would help.He stopped taking he opiates and started smoking pot.
I have never seen such a turn around. He would first tell me it helped him feel better, his mood and his mobility. He started to eat but more importantly to him, he started to shit again. He would lose his fight with cancer, and as they hospitalized him at the end, the hospital security threatened him with jail for smoking pot. They filled him full of morphine again until he died.

Only a few years later it would be by mother's turn. She too would develop lung cancer but she had a good job, with insurance. When she started to descend, I offered to bring her pot. She knew from my step-dads experience, it would likely help her pain and appetite but she refused. She was afraid that she would be caught and fired, that would cost her EVERYTHING, including the insurance she depended on for treatment. In order to insure my future, she would suffer to death, in order to satisfy Texas' law prohibiting marijuana's use. She used conventional medication. She was spared my step-dad's fate as her cancer metastasized, hit her brain and she died very suddenly. I never forgave Texas or the medical field for making them suffer. I have been a proponent ever since, right down to the first Medical Marijuana Initiatives started in California. Thank you for doing everything you do Dr Boster.

[DetroitGoldie]

I have a lot of respect for you. I am very grateful that I found your channel. You’re going out of your way to fill us with information that we may never heard from our doctors, mine has never told me these things. Thank you ever so much to help everyone who reaches this channel. I am for the most part miserable and you’re making a difference in my life. I didn’t want to live with PPMS and I still don’t, but you’re filling my knowledge toolbox to make it more manageable. You’re a very good human and an even better professional. Thank God for people like you.

[markthorne]

Thank you Dr. Boster. You are a positive force for all of us with MS.

[emilypaulson]

Saved my life. Smoking blunts before bed allows me to sleep.

[dragonflygypsies]

I got tired of all the doctors putting me on pain meds etc.. I switched to cannabis and no more pain meds. It is all I need

[Switchingff]

I’m a cannabis educator in 🇨🇦. Very helpful for my MS and I see it help hundreds of patients. Thank for this fantastic video.

[cindysandbeck]

Thank you for all you do !! 65 year old hippie here, cannabis has always helped me !! From the homegrown in the seventies to dispensary shops, medical cannabis, I'm in Minnesota, and waited forever for someone to get smart in Minnesota !! God bless

[annem]

Not all Dr's are open to learning something from their patients. Publish an article on this in a medical journal. 🤞 Not just about MJ, but about listening. ❤

[Amber-stcf]

I have MS. I finally can get a little relief of my pain. Thank God!

[colleenspeer]

I was Dx in 1995. When my oldest son was in high school (2008) he wrote a big essay on Marijuana for M.S.
We were so proud of him even though it wasn't as common then. He received an A on that project!

[Mallory]

My MS doctor was very adamant about me trying cannabis and I am so glad I did! It calms me instantly whenever I have a flare up where I get shaky.

[silverangel]

I Love that u back the use of THC for MS. I use RSO and make suppositories. almost all my MS symptoms have stopped or decreased for the past 3 years now. Also all
My MRIs have no new progression or have actually gotten better!!! It’s the way to go to help ur MS!!!!

[erindillon]

I am a 65 year old female with RRMs. I have been using edibles in Ohio for 4 years. I started with the medical dispensaries where they use Delta 9. The dispensaries are very expensive. I learned from friends that Delta 8 is much cheaper and you can get it at most CBD shops at about 50% of the cost.
I use the edibles when I know I am going to be home and not driving.
The delta 8 may require a higher mg to get the same effect as the medical delta 9, but it works just as well for me. Takes away the restless legs, relaxes me and I can sleep. One side effect is the munchies. Plan your diet around those munchies. Save your dessert knowing those muchies will kick in.
You also want to time those edibles around your sleep schedule. If you have get up at 4 am don't take one at midnight the effects will still be with you when you wake up. I give myself 12 hours from ingestion to the time I have to wake up. I usually take my edibles at 8 pm and wake up around 8 am. I feel great after a few stretches in the morning.

[jennicatrent]

Omg, I am so glad I found this video. I am really fixing to talk to my dr about this. I have been using cannabis for many years to help with my symptoms. It helps with spasticity and helps me get a good nights sleep. I am honestly nervous about telling my neurologist but this video is giving me the confidence to do it. So thank you.

[Hometowngirl]

I’ve had RRMS for over 40 years but it is only in the last couple of years that I have been taking CBD for it. I’ve found it to be wonderful for controlling the anxiety I have experienced as a symptom of my MS and would recommend it to anyone with this condition. Thank goodness the government (in my case in Australia) have finally woken up to the fact that medicinal cannabis is of benefit to those with chronic diseases like MS, even though cannabis is still illegal here. Love your videos, I’ve been watching them for a while now and look forward to watching them as you post them. It’s wonderful to finally find some great information about MS, for so long there wasn’t anything out there, especially when I was diagnosed. Keep up the great work Doc, you’re so appreciated ❤

[GTX]

I have had multiple sclerosis for the past 18 years and 10 of those years marijuana has helped me and right now this is my only medicine. I have come off of all drugs.

The last 5 years I have been in remission.

God Bless Cannabis🙏🏾

[Gryphon]

I have a SCI and have never taken pharma meds for pain. I'm a huge advocate of cannabis ❤

[meleelap]

As a ppms diagnosed women from Canada, where canabis is fully legal, I can say that I can't sleep without it, can't enjoy my day without it... Lot of pills that don't work but that little plant is a life saver for

[annabella]

Im 51 years and very healthy and not on any doctors pescription medicationand. I've been using cannibas for some 6 years now...my Bf suggested that I tried it to help me sleep when I switch to night shift cause I was having trouble sleeping, also because I was always in a " bitchy" uptight mood the littlest thing use to get me angry. I started using cannibas and it totally changed my personality...I don't get upset anymore, I'm sleeping well, I don't stress. Now I use it for when I'm doing my yoga and daily exercise. It hepls me to concentrate on my body movements. I use it when I'm watching intense documentary, or watching a comedy movie... or cleaning the house. I am very discipline when using cannibas my cut of time is 5 hours before work, 4 hours before driving. I can also say that I don't feel that I'm addict or crave it. I just stopped for 1 month because my bf had to pause for a while due to some tooth problems...so over all it benefits me