A brief summary of the common treatment
pathways and how Medical Cannabis could help.
A brief summary of the common treatment
pathways and how Medical Cannabis could help.
Non-pharmacological treatments such as acupuncture, ginger, relaxation techniques and CBT are often advised before any medical treatments are initiated.
Different types of antiemetics (anti-sickness medications) can be used in CINV. These can be used alone, or in combination for maximum effect.
Broadly speaking they work on different areas of the brain, that trigger nausea and vomiting.
There are two types of CINV; acute and delayed. Medications can be given before, during and after chemotherapy to cover all aspects of CINV.
Sometimes steroids (eg dexamethasone), or antipsychotics (eg olanzapine) can be used in combination with anti-sickness medications to prevent nausea and vomiting, especially delayed symptoms.
Studies indicate that medical cannabis, particularly THC, can be effective in managing alleviate CINV, particularly in cases where conventional antiemetic medications are not fully effective or well-tolerated.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive component that has been shown to help reduce nausea, stimulate appetite, and provide relief from vomiting.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound that has anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety properties, and may also help manage nausea without causing a ‘high’.
Both THC and CBD interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating nausea and vomiting. This system has receptors (CB1 and CB2) in the brain and gastrointestinal tract that can influence nausea control.
Medical cannabis can be used in combination with traditional antiemetic medications to improve symptom relief, allowing patients to reduce their reliance on other drugs that might have side effects.
Medical cannabis is particularly helpful for cancer patients who are also dealing with loss of appetite, pain, anxiety, or insomnia, in addition to nausea.
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May 2024
Where do I start?! I have to admit I was very nervous, considering I have tried numerous treatments for my fibromyalgia and EDS and had a medical prescription 3 pages long and really complex medical issues. I was in an awfully high level of pain, even with all that.
Every single staff member from reception, nurses, pharmacy and my lovely Dr Vanessa Hutchinson have been consistently friendly, professional, helpful and incredibly fast in progressing me from initial online enquiry to receiving my prescription (just under 2 weeks and we had the Easter 4 day break in-between!).
In this very short time, my pain levels have reduced significantly (as have my other medications!). I cannot recommend this clinic enough. Thanks CB1 MEDICAL 🙂
March 2024
Staff really nice, and keep in touch to monitor my progress and any questions I may have. I feel very comfortable talking about my situation as no judgement or negative feedback. I feel like my life, health and symptoms are being taken seriously but with care.
Follow up appointment over the telephone was relaxed, no rushing, he answered all the questions about my medication and progress without prejudice, sarcasm and was so easy and a breath of fresh air. I can say that if you are thinking of treatment and support like nowhere else then you will be in very caring and professional hands that really do make you feel that you are important and heard with respect and understanding. 5 stars are not enough.
October 2024
My life has been transformed since starting medical cannabis with CB1 Medical.
Dr Richard Pertwee was friendly and so knowledgeable. The relief I’ve experienced has been nothing short of miraculous. The quality of life I now have is something I never thought possible, started to smell the roses eg I’m incredibly grateful to you all.
Highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling or has ineffective medication.
April 2024
I know when you pay for an appointment, you expect a different service, but honestly, this is beyond what I expected. The appointments were scheduled quickly, and happened within days, mostly late evenings to fit around my work. The doctors listen and I didn’t feel like I was being judged as just a junkie after pain meds. That’s how I feel in an NHS appointment.
The meds were delivered quickly and I got to using them right away. In the last 11 days, I’ve used painkillers once, and only paracetamol. This is down from multiple painkillers multiple times every single day. And I sleep so much better as well.