Restless Leg Syndrome ( RLS ) and Treatment with Cannabis

Restless Leg Syndrome effects 10% of the population and is described as an urge to move the legs due to a feeling of itching, creepy crawly sensation and “pins and needles”. The cause of RLS is a disorder from the nervous system or lack of iron in the brain and effects most sufferers mostly in the evening and when at rest, leading for it to be a sleep disorder. (WebMD ) The majority of sufferers are 50 or over and a slow progressing RLS tends to be genetic, where as an abrupt onset tends to not be genetic.

Dr. Ewa Kozela has done research to show that marijuana from the study interleukin 17 (IL-17) helps to minimize inflammation within the nervous system. The Washington University has conducted a study that the theory behind a lack of iron leads to inflammation in the nervous system. (source)

High Times recommends White Berry as a good strain to treat Restless Leg Syndrome, known for its peaceful and soothing qualities. Medical Marijuana Strains mentions GrandDaddy Purple as a good strain for it's heavy relaxation that gives your eyes a heavy feeling.

Here are some links to patients that have seen promising results to marijuana for RLS: http://www.rlshelp.org/rlscomp32.htm#Marijuanahttp://www.weedist.com/2013/10/cannabis-cure-restless-leg-syndrome/
http://www.420magazine.com/forums/medical-marijuana-lounge/92322-rls-restless-leg-syndrome.html 

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Source: http://www.hightimes.com/read/strain-solution-muscle-spasms-restless-leg-syndrome http://www.webmd.com/brain/restless-legs-syndrome/restless-leg-syndrome
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/rls/causes.html http://www.progressivehealth.com/3-steps-reversing-rls.htm