
Incidence: There are an estimated 12,000 spinal cord injuries every year in the United States alone. More than a quarter of a million Americans are currently living with spinal cord injuries. The cost of managing the care of spinal cord injury patients is $3 billion each year.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sci/detail_sci.htm
Medical Cannabis Indication: Spinal Cord Injury with Spasticity
Improves: Neuropathic Pain, Quality of sleep, Muscle Relaxation,
Depression, Bladder Control
Recommended cannabinoid ratios:
equal ratio THC: CBD (e.g. 1:1)
high THC : low CBD (e.g. 20:1)
Dosing:
Go slow and start dosing low and titrate until desired results are achieved.
(Combination of the above products may be required). THC doses greater than 10mg/dose not recommended
Other:
Neuroprotective properties may slow progression of disease.
Cannabinoid replacement therapy may reduce symptoms and prolong survival.
(Please note that cannabinoid therapy is patient specific and may require dose/concentration adjustment. Please consult with your provider for appropriate therapy options.)
References:
Journal Articles:
Treatments for Chronic Pain in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury: A Survey Study
The treatment of spasticity with 9-tetrahydrocannabinol in persons with spinal cord injury