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Pennsylvania Conditions and Research
Current Research related to the 17 Serious Medical Conditions approved for Medical Marijuana Treatment in Pennsylvania
| Serious Medical Condition | Research |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) | Reduction in pain
Anti-inflammatory Muscle Relaxant Appetite Stimulant Less saliva Euphoria Neuroprotective antioxidant Improvement in overall quality of life http://herb.co/2017/02/01/cannabis-lou-gehrigs-disease-als/>
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| Autism | Increase ability to communicate
Ability to make eye contact Stimulate appetite and weight gain Improved disorders: anxiety, aggression, panic disorder, generalized rage, tantrums, and self-injurious behavior Regulate social behavior https://www.leafly.com/news/health/how-does-cannabis-consumption-affect-autism |
| Cancer | Reduction in nausea and vomiting
Treat pain Increased appetite Slow growth of or kill cancer cells Relieve neuropathy https://www.cancercare.org/publications/328-medical_marijuana_and_cancer
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| Crohn’s Disease | Can significantly limit intestinal inflammation reduction in diarrhea symptoms
Relieves abdominal cramps Relieve pain and anxiety Reduced need for pharmaceutical medications
http://herb.co/2016/10/25/cannabis-crohns-disease-remission/ https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/top-10-strains-to-combat-crohns-and-colitis |
| Fibromyalgia | Treats pain
Fights fatigue Reduce depression and anxiety Combat insomnia https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/best-cannabis-strains-for-fibromyalgia |
| HIV/AIDS | Eliminates nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss
Restore weight Maintain essential nutrients Targets neuropathic pain Possibly slows the replication of HIV in body Improvement in mental health/happiness https://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-and-hivaids http://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/hiv-aids-medical-marijuana-research/ |
| Huntington’s Disease | Enhanced neuroprotective effects
Reduce anxiety Reduce nausea, restlessness, and insomnia Stimulate appetite Relax muscles https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/content/ailments/view/143/huntington-s-disease |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Can significantly limit intestinal inflammation
Reduction in diarrhea symptoms Reduction in abdominal pain Depression relief Relaxes intestinal muscles https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/medical-marijuana-as-treatment-for-ibs/ |
| Intractable seizures | Decrease in seizures
Controls seizures Reduce pain Increase appetite https://www.leafly.com/news/health/marijuana-and-epilepsy-seizure-treatment https://www.epilepsycolorado.org/news-research/medical-marijuana/ |
| Multiple Sclerosis | Reduced muscle stiffness
Reduced muscle spasms Promote neurogenesis Combats oxidative stress Anti-inflammatory Reduction in chronic pain Jump start metabolism Improved sleep Improved mood http://herb.co/2016/07/28/marijuana-and-ms/ http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Complementary-Alternative-Medicines/Marijuana |
| Neuropathies | Highly effective in relieving pain
http://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/neuropathy-medical-marijuana-research-overview/ |
| Parkinson’s | Reduce tremors
Neuroprotective Reduction in levodopa-induced dyskinesia Potentially reduce the advancement of the disease Less pain and insomnia http://reset.me/story/parkinsons-disease-and-the-potential-of-cannabis-therapy/ |
| PTSD | Calming effect
CBD counteracts some effects, including paranoia and anxiety https://www.leafly.com/news/health/cannabis-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd |
| Severe Intractable Pain | Relieve pain
Treat insomnia Substitution for opioids https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/content/ailments/view/73/chronic-pain |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | Reduce pain
Relieve anxiety and depression Substitution for opiates Reduce inflammation http://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/sickle-cell-anemia-medical-marijuana-research/ |
| Spinal Cord Damage with Neurological intractable spasms | If administered within 12 hours of injury, reduction in damage
Reduction in spasticity |
| Terminal Illness | Substitution for opioids
Reduce pain Increase appetite Improve depression and insomnia Improve fatigue Reduce nausea https://www.marijuanadoctors.com/content/ailments/view/121/terminal-illness |
| Traumatic Brain Injury | Reduction in brain swelling
Reduction in acute and apoptic brain damage Experience less exitotoxicity, oxidative stress and inflammation Offers neuroprotection in newborn babies Less likely to die from TBI http://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/traumatic-brain-injuries-medical-marijuana-research/ http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/sesc/tas/2014/00000080/00000010/art00015 |