Lupus

Treating Lupus with Medical Marijuana

What is Lupus?

Lupus is a chronic disease which leads to extreme inflammation throughout your body. Unfortunately, Lupus is an autoimmune disease and while your immune system should be fighting off toxins, in a Lupus patient it is actually attacking healthy tissue, leading to significant pain. Lupus does not discriminate and can impact nearly any part of the body, ranging from skin, joints, bones, and even organs such as the brain or heart. While incredibly painful and uncomfortable, lupus has been listed as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Florida. If you or a loved one are suffering through a lupus diagnosis and looking for alternative, compassionate care, contact a qualified Florida medical marijuana doctor today!

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Symptoms of a Lupus

Symptoms of a Lupus can include, but are not limited to:

Fever
Hair Loss
Trouble Breathing
Photosensitivity
Fatigue
Butterfly-shaped rash across chest or on face
Joint Pain

Lupus and Medical Marijuana

The antiinflammatory properties of both the THC and CBD within the cannabis plant have been well-documented. As a result, studies have shown that THC, CBD, and other active cannabinoids have may have some benefit in treating autoimmune diseases, such as lupus. Furthermore, the pain-relieving properties of cannabis have shown to offer potential relief to the painful symptoms of lupus.

More information is available at https://www.lupus.org/resources/cannabis-and-lupus

Side Effects of Cannabis for Lupus

Side effects of marijuana use can include changes in:

Sleep
Fatigue
Memory
Appetite
Mood
Reaction Time
Paranoia

Medical Marijuana Doctor Near Me

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Lupus in Florida and are interested in how medical marijuana may be able to help you, take our qualification survey and schedule an appointment today!