The #CoverCannabis Project: Janet's Story

Need another reason why medicinal cannabis should be covered? Take a look at this amazing story. After just a couple of weeks on cannabinoid therapy, my patient has her severe fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis pain under control and has been able to sleep through the night for the first time in NINE years! You’ve heard me say it a million times, but a good night’s sleep goes a long way in reducing pain. Oh and we’ve been able to wean her opioid pain medication too. 

Grateful to all my patients who have shared their story to further this important cause: #CoverCannabis

Humble & Fred Radio Interview

Huge thanks to Humble and Fred Radio for inviting me back onto the show to chat about the difference between the medical and adult-use cannabis access streams and when it’s appropriate for people to seek out medical advice vs. just buying it at the dispensary.

***Spoiler alert***

 Any time you’re considering using cannabis to treat a medical condition, you’d be smart to work with an experienced cannabinoid medicine practitioner.

We also chatted about the sleep/mental health/pain connection and how taking an integrated approach to your health is the way forward.

To have a listen to the full recording, listen below:

Patient Testimonial - Mike | Osteoarthritis

“I can see this being one of the greater medications of the future...I really do.”

One in five Canadians is living with arthritis. My patient Mike is one of them.

Mike has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and before beginning cannabinoid therapy, his pain was so severe that it was impacting his ability to walk and sleep through the night. Like so many others living with chronic pain, it was also impacting his mental well-being.

I’m grateful to Mike for sharing his story.

Patient Testimonial - Marsha | Chronic Pain & Sleep Disorder

In my practice, I see a number of patients with osteoarthritis. Staying active and maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for managing OA symptoms, but for many people, it’s a vicious cycle as their pain is preventing them from being as active as they would like to be. In these situations, cannabinoid therapy can be very effective, as it has both strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain relief) properties.

Here’s what my patient Marsha has experienced after beginning cannabinoid therapy. Marsha has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and experienced severe pain in her shoulder and wrist. As a result of the pain, she has also developed a sleep disorder: 

“I have never felt better after beginning treatment for my pain using CBD oil. I have been able to manage my day without constant pain and feel less irritable and more focused. Thank you to Dr. Pearson and his team for helping my 62 year old body feel young again.”