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| Phantom Limb |
Phantom Limb Syndrome is a
result of neuropathic pain. Cannabis has been shown to be a
neuroprotectant and reduce nerve pain.(Source)
Most phantom limb pain subsides six months after the amputation.
Pain that prolongs can be more difficult to treat. Brain perception
of pain has been shown to be improved with the use of
cannabis.(Source)
Their is lack of substantial
research to support treatment of phantom limb pain with marijuana.
Research shows a variety of patient responses to different therapies.
Veterans that self medicate with cannabis have been the leading
advocates of the benefits of cannabis for phantom limb.
Source:
http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Catherine_Mercier/publication/23951085_Training_with_virtual_visual_feedback_to_alleviate_phantom_limb_pain/links/0912f50f7fc6372406000000.pdf
