As medical director for medical cannabis of southern california I often evaluate patients who take regular high doses of prednisone.  Prednisone is the atomic bomb for inflammatory conditions such as crohns, ulcerative colitis, sever asthma and many other medical conditions.   Unfortunately it’s effects do not come without significant side effects.  Many patients can get relief of these side effects by using cannabis.

Typically patients who have to take prednisone experience sleeping irregularities, abdominal pain and bloating, appetite issues, nervousness and restlessness.  Many times it can cause an acute and temporary psychosis.   Prolonged use can cause weight gain, headaches, muscle pain and severe restlessness.

Unfortunately many patients who take prednisone have few other options.

ENTER CANNABIS.

Patients who use cannabis to combat some the more common side effects of prednisone typically respond and do much better.  In addition, because cannabinoids have anti-inflammatory properties it can relieve the inflammation and decrease the amount of prednisone that patients have to use.

I recently followed up with a 42 women with severe colitis (inflammation of the digestive tract) who within 6 months was able to stop her use of prednisone completely!  She is sleeping better, has an increased appetite (she was losing weight secondary to not eating…not good) and has less abdominal pain and indigestion.

This is common with many patients that I evaluate.  If you or someone you know is taking prednisone regularly and would like an evaluation to see if cannabis can help please feel free to contact my office at 877-721-0047 and schedule an appointment.

Be blessed and have a great day!

Dr. Breen, Medical Director www.MCSoCal.com