Symptoms Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks myelin, which wraps around nerve fibers. This then affects how the nerves work and inhibit the fibers from sending signals correctly throughout the body. This leads to: muscle spasms and stiffness; fatigue, unusual sensations, pain, tremors, difficulty concentrating, bladder/digestive problems. […]
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Muscle, joint, and general pain are physical symptoms associated with injuries as well as many ailments such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, infections, stress, or side effects from medications.
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Symptoms Migraines are throbbing headaches, generally localized to one side of the head. There is no definitive cause of migraines but some have identifiable triggers such as allergies, light, or stress. Migraines typically recurr and can last for hours or even days. One might also experience: light, sound, and even touch sensitivity, visual disturbances, pulsing
Symptoms Menopause is a time in a woman’s life of drastic hormonal changes with the cessation of egg production, typically beginning between the ages of 45 and 55 and lasting about 7 to 14 years. During this time, the ovaries no longer release eggs and stop producing estrogen, marking the end of menstrual cycles. With
About 30% of people suffer from insomnia and about 10% of people suffer from chronic insomnia. People who have insomnia have a difficult time sleeping. This includes falling asleep and staying asleep.
Symptoms Glaucoma is a condition of the eye that is associated with increased pressure within the eye which causes damage to the optic nerve. Increasing evidence suggests glaucoma is connected to neurodegenerative disease. This leads to: loss of vision, appearance of rainbow colours, circles around bright lights, eye pain, headaches, nausea and vomiting. Benefits Various
Symptoms Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue. It is often found coexisting with other chronic pain conditions. Symptoms include: numbness or tingling in hands and feet, drowsiness/fatigue, widespread pain, moodiness, headaches, cognitive and memory difficulties. Benefits Cannabis strains containing both THC and CBD are known to be the best pain relievers.
Symptoms Epilepsy is a neurological disorder categorized by unpredictable seizures of a wide range of types and levels of control varying between people. Along with seizures, one might experience many other symptoms such as: convulsions, confusion and memory loss, fainting or blackouts, loss of bowel/bladder control, body stiffness and unresponsiveness, fearfulness or anger, sudden bouts
Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot process food properly for energy and blood sugar is unregulated. There are two types of diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes the body’s immune system attacks insulin producing cells in the pancreas, thus leading to lower levels of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is known as insulin resistance. The body doesn’t produce enough insulin or does not properly use the insulin and blood sugar levels build up.
Depressive disorder is a common and very serious, complex illness. Depression is estimated to affect one in fifteen adults in any given year. Depression negatively affects how people think and act. Those with depression can experience: feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in activities; changes in appetite; trouble sleeping; suicidal thoughts; difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions.
