Peripheral Neuropathy Treatments [printfriendly] Pain Management & Treatments for PN It is common for people with peripheral neuropathy to experience different degrees of pain. It’s important to identify the type of pain medication that will work best for managing painful peripheral neuropathy symptoms, that also works with your body chemistry, and complements other treatments. Acute …
July 2019 Medical Marijuana for Neurologic Conditions In recent years, with the legalization of medical marijuana in a number of states, the interest in developing and researching marijuana for medical purposes has increased. Jessica Robinson-Papp, MD, MS, professor of neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is one of the physicians with an interest …
May 2019 Medical Marijuana for Peripheral Neuropathy    Dr. Jessica Robinson-Papp and Dr. Sara Dehbashi offer a primer on medical marijuana as it relates to treating peripheral neuropathy based on current research and scientific studies. For more information on this complicated subject, click here. Can a Simple Interview Help in the Diagnosis of Sjögren’s …
Peripheral Neuropathy Patient Conference WATCH NOW FPN and Mount Sinai presents the Peripheral Neuropathy Patient Conference (New York) – a special, half-day conference for peripheral neuropathy patients, family, and caregivers. This conference features Mount Sinai’s Dr. David Simpson, MD, FAAN, Dr. Jessica Robinson-Papp, MD, Dr. Shanna Patterson, MD and Mary Catherine George, PhD. Also presenting …
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This is the fifth and final article on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. How to Use Medical Cannabis by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet Cannabis smoke contains thousands of organic and inorganic chemical compounds, similar to that found in tobacco smoke or cigars. Smoking any substance will carry the same risk due to …
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This is the fourth of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. Benefits and Effects of Medical Cannabis for Treating Peripheral Neuropathy by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet Benefits of Medical Cannabis Although CBD and THC act differently in the body, they seem to have many of the same medical benefits. …
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This is the third of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. How Does Cannabis Work by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet In Part 2 of this series we described the history of cannabis and explained that there are two different species: Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa. This installment will describe how …
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This is the second of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. The History of Cannabis Use by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet Hemp is one of the earliest crops cultivated by humans dating back 10,000 years ago, providing a source of food, fiber, oil and paper for these civilizations. But cultivators …
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This is the first of five articles on medical cannabis and its use as a peripheral neuropathy treatment. The Status of Legalized Medical Marijuana and What is Dispensed by Dr. Rosemary Mazanet Before reviewing the history and science behind the use of cannabis for various medical conditions, peripheral neuropathy treatment in particular, it is important …
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In a debate-style session at the World Congress on Pain in 2014, Dr. Mark Ware and Dr. Andrew S.C. Rice focused on the safety and efficacy of marijuana for neuropathic pain. The spread of medical marijuana to treat chronic pain is welcome to some people, and alarming to others. On the plus side, marijuana, or …
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