Spinal Cord Disease or Severe Injury
Do you struggle with neck or back pain linked to a spinal cord condition and need relief? At Kaya Life in Gulfport, Mississippi, the skilled experts provide access to medical marijuana to minimize spinal cord pain without addictive pain medications. Schedule an evaluation to learn more by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.
What are spinal cord conditions?
Spinal cord conditions affect your spinal cord, the column of nerve tissues located within your spinal vertebra that runs from the base of your skull down the middle of your back. Examples of spinal cord issues include:
- Spinal stenosis
- Tumors
- Disc herniation
- Hematoma
- Abscesses
- Degenerative disc disease
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Vertebral fractures
- Inflammatory diseases
- Autoimmune diseases
- Polio, meningitis, and other infections
Spinal cord injuries and diseases can become painful when not addressed, but pain medications are often harsh or addictive. Medical marijuana is an alternative to pain medications.
What are the symptoms of spinal cord conditions?
The symptoms of spinal cord conditions may include:
- Loss of sensations
- Weakness
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Limb paralysis
- Changes in reflexes
- Back or neck pain
- Nerve pain
- Muscle spasms
- Loss of bowel or urinary control
Factors that may increase the risk of spinal cord conditions include genetics, aging, injuries, and family history of spine problems. The spinal cord may become damaged due to compression, degeneration, multiple sclerosis, vitamin deficiencies, or syphilis.
Am I a candidate for medical marijuana to treat spinal cord conditions?
By law, spinal cord conditions are qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use in the state of Mississippi. To qualify, you must have a spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease diagnosis. You then complete an in-person evaluation with a Kaya Life expert who determines if you’re a candidate for medical marijuana.
Bring your medical records, proof of residency, a digital photo, and a government-issued ID card.
You can then apply for a medical marijuana card using the Mississippi Department of Health’s Mississippi Medical Cannabis Portal Program. After you receive an electronic marijuana identification card, you can purchase medical cannabis at nearby dispensaries.
How does medical marijuana help with spinal cord conditions?
Medical marijuana can ease chronic pain associated with spinal cord conditions, as 80% of people with spinal cord injuries experience some degree of ongoing pain.
It’s essential to use the marijuana exactly as directed by your specialist to ensure the best outcome. Follow up with them after six months and renew your medical certification and identification card annually.
Schedule an evaluation at Kaya Life by phone or request one online today to determine if you’re a candidate for medical marijuana use to ease pain caused by spinal cord conditions.
