Jessica Rice1, Cinda Hugos2, Andrea Hildebrand2, Michelle Cameron2. 1. Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University & Portland VA Health Care System, Portland, OR, USA. Electronic address: ricejes@ohsu.edu. 2. Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University & Portland VA Health Care System, Portland, OR, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Growing evidence supports that cannabinoids relieve MS-related spasticity but little is known about cannabis use among people with MS (PwMS) and spasticity. OBJECTIVE: To characterize cannabis use among PwMS and spasticity. METHODS: As part of baseline data collection for a spasticity intervention trial in Oregon, PwMS and self-reported spasticity answered questions about cannabis use. RESULTS: 54% reported ever using cannabis and 36% currently use. 79% use multiple routes of administration, 58% use at least daily. 79% find cannabis helpful for spasticity and 26% use cannabis and prescribed oral antispasticity medications. CONCLUSIONS: Many PwMS and spasticity use cannabis and report it helps their spasticity. Published by Elsevier B.V.
BACKGROUND: Growing evidence supports that cannabinoids relieve MS-related spasticity but little is known about cannabis use among people with MS (PwMS) and spasticity. OBJECTIVE: To characterize cannabis use among PwMS and spasticity. METHODS: As part of baseline data collection for a spasticity intervention trial in Oregon, PwMS and self-reported spasticity answered questions about cannabis use. RESULTS: 54% reported ever using cannabis and 36% currently use. 79% use multiple routes of administration, 58% use at least daily. 79% find cannabis helpful for spasticity and 26% use cannabis and prescribed oral antispasticity medications. CONCLUSIONS: Many PwMS and spasticity use cannabis and report it helps their spasticity. Published by Elsevier B.V.
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