There are a number of studies showing that medical marijuana in various forms are very effective for things like inflammation and chronic pain, among many other health ailments. Another study has been added to the list. It found that getting cannabis treatment for a year can improve function, cognitive function, pain, and quality of life in patients with chronic pain.

When it comes to fibromyalgia in particular, it’s well known that a lot of patients prefer using medical cannabis as opposed to  the antidepressants, prescription pain relievers, acetaminophen, and antiseizure medication that are often prescribed to them.

A “marijuana patch” has already been made for these patients. MedChewRx , for example, is a marijuana gum specifically made for fibromyalgia patients that contain 5mg of both THC and CBD; they are active compounds in marijuana.

Keep in mind, smoking it or making it into oil has been successful for treating chronic pain, so this is a new development.

Marijuana chewing gum has a lot of benefits. They can relieve stress, they can stimulate the cardiovascular system, they can improve age-related cognitive decline, and they have neuroprotective and neurostimulation effects on the mind. Marijuana chewing gum is much more discreet and socially acceptable than smoking marijuana. It is also more portable than CBD oil.

What is Fibromyalgia? 

Fibromyalgia is more than just chronic pain disorder; it can cause sleep deprivation, fatigue, digestive problems, mood issues, and memory issues. You can use marijuana for fibromyalgia to get relief from the symptoms. For a lot of patients, the prospect of taking pharmaceuticals for the rest of their life is not appealing, and it could be discouraging, especially when you consider some of the side effects of the medicine.

Those with fibromyalgia experience widespread pain — associated with the illness involving constant ache that lasts for months. The pain occurs on both sides of the body and even above and below the waist. Patients who have fibromyalgia also experience fatigue. They are often awaken tired, even though they have slept for long periods of time. Sleep is usually disrupted by pain, and a lot of patients have sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome and sleep apnea.

They also suffer cognitive difficulties. A symptom referred to as “fibro fog” impairs the ability to pay attention, to focus, and concentrate on mental tasks. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia usually co-exists with other painful conditions like migraine and other kinds of headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, temporomandibular joint disorders, and interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome. (source)

This is why more people with the disease are turning towards medical marijuana.