cannabis

Anecdotal evidence from long time ALS suffers and modern research are showing cannabinoids derived from the cannabis plant may aid in adding more years of life to ALS victims. Best wishes to all.

Hi, I've been posting on here on and off since my brothers ALS diagnosis last July. He's only 40 and has a toddler and a new baby only 8 weeks old. We're all devastated and I've spent a lot of time researching treatments and therapies. His situation at the moment is that he's being given IVIG...

I too was recently diagnosed at mayo in Jacksonville 10/2016 I have a very supportive family this news was devastating to us all. I could use some advice that's for sure . My clinic at mayo went really well breathing was very good. Strength test was very good and the swallow test was very good...

hello all, i have limb onset that has now progressed to where even a little walking is very tough. my voice is weakening and i am laughing and crying too much. i take herbal medicine for the crying. i also see a therapist once a week and am making a great effort at self-caring and fun projects...

Hello all, my brother was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with ALS. He's 40 with a pregnant wife and a toddler. His diagnosis took about 15 months from first symptom - a fall. He now has a finger that doesn't work, an arm muscle that doesn't work, some weakness, twitches, and some spasticity. He also has...

To my fellow Canadian PALS. If you are taking or considering to take Medical Cannabis (Medical Marijuana) for your ALS or secondary symptoms as prescribed by your doctor, you may find that at least in some provinces that HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) or GST (Goods and Services Tax) are being...

is there anyone from VA they know how to get medical cannabis .. i can get the street pot all day but I prefer to have something I know is right Can you even ask for it in VA.

We have a long history of ALS in our family, dating back at least 4 generations (losses include my mother, grandfather, great grandfather, and many distant relatives). I was surprised to know that my family didn't have much documentation or research to pass along to me when I was diagnosed. My...

It was a bit of a dis-appointment. As in, he had no magic anti-spasticity, anti-fatigue bullet. But it was also reassuring in a strange way. The physiatrist himself was wonderful, but he did not have the answers I was looking for. My goal was to find a way to reduce night time spasticity and...

Hello, My state just legalized Medical Cannibus. I understand that it helps with the legs spasms, drooling, nose dripping ect,. Does anyone know if it truly helps and what is the procedure that you must go through with the neuro. I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death on the forum but I...