Currently, there are over 20 million people in the United States suffering from some form of neuropathy, which means many Texans now qualify for a medical marijuana prescription under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
What is the Texas Compassionate Use Program?
The Texas Compassionate Use Program was signed into law in 2015 to help treat intractable epilepsy with medical cannabis and has expanded over time to include over 150 qualifying conditions like:
- Neuropathy
- PTSD
- Cancer
- Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
- Alzheimer’s and other dementias
- Parkinson’s
- Autism
- Multiple sclerosis
- ALS
- And over 150 neurodegenerative conditions
What is Neuropathy?
Neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling or muscle weakness in various parts of the body. Neuropathy affects a significant percentage of the population because it’s a side effect of many different conditions like:
- Autoimmune diseases
- Diabetes
- Chemotherapy side effects
- Physical injury
- Hormonal imbalance
- Kidney and liver diseases
How Can Medical Cannabis Ease Neuropathy Symptoms?
Medical cannabis may ease neuropathy symptoms by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system regulates most bodily functions, including mood, appetite, pain control, sleep and the immune system.
Cannabinoids like THC and CBG bind to receptors, which may help to alleviate pain, tingling and numbness often associated with neuropathy. Additionally, medical cannabis may improve sleep and reduce anxiety, both of which can indirectly help patients manage neuropathy more effectively.
Which Texas Original Medicine May Ease Neuropathy?
- RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) products: These full-spectrum cannabis products, including our 0:1 THC Tincture, 0:1 THC Sweet Pineapple Gummies and our decadent 0:1 THC Belgian Dark Chocolate Bites, harness the power of the entourage effect.
- Elevate CBG products: For patients looking for uplifting relief, the Elevate line of medical cannabis products is a great option. Elevate includes the 1:1 CBG to THC Fruit Punch Gummies and our 1:1 CBG to THC Turmeric Shot. CBG, known as the “mother cannabinoid,” shows promise for its potential anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties.
How Can Terpenes Help with Neuropathy?
Terpenes, the aromatic compounds in cannabis, may enhance its therapeutic potential and may help ease neuropathy symptoms. By working with cannabinoids like THC, CBD and CBG through the entourage effect, terpenes may amplify pain relief and reduce inflammation. Recent studies show that cannabis terpenes may be just as beneficial as over the counter analgesics and some opioids for treating pain and neuropathy.
Key terpenes that may benefit patients with neuropathy include:
- Myrcene: May promote relaxation and help reduce pain
- Limonene: May offer anti-inflammatory and mood-enhancing effects
- Beta-Caryophyllene: Interacts with CB2 receptors and may relieve pain and inflammation
- Pinene: May support nerve health and offer anti-inflammatory properties
At Texas Original, our full-spectrum RSO products and 1:2 CBN to THC Sweet Dreams Gummies and 1:2 CBN to THC Dewberry Tincture include beneficial terpenes meant to maximize relief for Texans living with qualifying conditions like neuropathy.
Neuropathy negatively impacts many people across the United States, but relief is within reach for Texans through the Texas Compassionate Use Program. By leveraging the power of cannabinoids and therapeutic terpenes, medical cannabis products may offer patients a holistic approach to managing neuropathy symptoms such as pain, tingling and numbness. At Texas Original, we're dedicated to providing high-quality medication that may help patients live more comfortably.
If you or a loved one are living with a qualifying condition like neuropathy, now is the time to explore medical cannabis as a viable option. Click below to learn more about our products.
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