Medical Marijuana and AIDS

AIDS also known by the scientific name acquired immune deficiency syndrome is the final stage of someone that has HIV. The immune system stops working and will lead to a person’s death. A person can also get a number of illnesses when they have AIDS. Infections take advantage of the weakened immune system. Some of the illnesses can be uncomfortable while others can kill a person. Many people often die of AIDS related illnesses.

 Some of the common symptoms of AIDS related illnesses include a high fever, weight loss, vomiting, a feeling of nausea, the chills, excessive sweating, and a feeling of weakness. AIDS impairs the body’s ability to fight out cancer, herpes simplex, and other infections.

 People with AIDS are more likely to get certain illnesses then the general population. These illnesses include pneumonia, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, and Kaposi’s sacoma. There are many other illnesses that a person with AIDS can suffer from.

 There is something that can help a person that is suffering from many different AIDS related symptoms. Medical marijuana has been approved by the federal and state government to help a person with AIDS related illnesses. The use of medical marijuana for AIDS is also supported by the Food and Drug Administration. There are certain medical marijuana treatments that are available to AIDS patients in every state. This includes Marinol that a person can get with a prescription from a doctor.

 A person with AIDS can be wasting away. They can lose weight very quickly and are unable to gain it back. Medical marijuana is one of the best treatments for this. It will increase appetite and decrease the feeling of nausea and vomiting. This will allow a person to digest the food and get the nutrients out of it. The medical marijuana medications Nabiolone and dronabinol are approved by the federal government to help people with this condition.

 Medical Marijuana and Pain from AIDS

 People with AIDS related illness may suffer from pain. This can range from mild to severe. Medical marijuana can help reduce the pain that a person is feeling. There is evidence that showed that medical marijuana can reduce pain in the body. It can also help reduce inflammation and nerve pain from illnesses that are related to AIDS.

 Medical Marijuana and uses for Symptoms Related to AIDS

 Much of the research on medical marijuana focuses on wasting syndrome, vomiting, the feeling of nausea, but people are doing research on other AIDS related symptoms. Medical marijuana can help a person that is suffering from other AIDS related conditions including inflammation, trouble breathing, depression, and constipation. The use of medical marijuana for these conditions will vary from state to state. In some states it will be legal and in some states the use of medical marijuana for these condition are not approved. The local government will make a decision if this treatment is legal. Doctors will also have input on the use of medical marijuana for these other symptoms that are related to the disease AIDS.

 If you or someone you know suffers from HIV / AIDS and would like more information regarding whether medical marijuana can help you overcome it, don't hesitate to find a medical marijuana doctor & book an appointment through today or locate a dispensary near you here.


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12 Oct 2016

By Weed monster