Neuropathy is referred to as the dysfunction of one or more nerves that often results in tingling, numbness, and pain in the affected area. Although there are several reasons behind this condition, the main cause of neuropathy is uncontrolled high blood sugar. Treatments are available for this condition but a complete recovery is very rare. In most cases, treatment can only reduce the symptoms and help you live with them.
Neuropathy, commonly called peripheral neuropathy, signifies a problem within the peripheral nervous system. This can cause damage to neurons and can disrupt the communication of neurons that leading to serious complications. Let us look at how CBD helps with neuropathy.
What Are The Symptoms Of Neuropathy?
Neuropathies are classified into various stages according to the severity of the pain. Symptoms may vary from one person to other. Some common symptoms include muscle weakness, loss of posture, hypoesthesia, pain, numbness, and tingling sensations rising from toes to feet.
What Are The Types Of Neuropathy?
Usually, neuropathy is caused due to diabetes, infections, tumors, or some other diseases. As per the type of nerve damage, Neuropathy is generally classified into,
Motor Nerve
The motor nerve is a nerve situated in CNS that sends motor signals from CNS to muscles in the body. When neuropathy stimulates motor nerves, it makes it hard for the nerves to send signals to the muscles which makes the muscles feel weak.
Autonomic Nerve
The autonomic nervous system is a fragment of the peripheral nervous system that controls physiologic processes such as blood pressure, heart rate, etc. When neuropathy affects the autonomic nerve, it can cause problems with your involuntary functions like breathing, heart rate, etc.
Can CBD Be A Solution For Neuropathy?
Some recent studies show that the combination of THC and CBD can help patients suffering from neuropathic pain. CBD therapy reduces pain and inflammation as the compound interacts with the endocannabinoid system of the body. CBD gives great relief to intense pain, tingling, and muscle weakness when we apply it to painful areas.
Recently, a study was conducted in 2020-2021 by Curr Pharm Biotechnology. Treatment of neuropathy with the help of full-spectrum CBD oil was studied and they concluded that CBD oil has the ability to reduce pain and inflammation caused by neuropathy.
The research was conducted on 29 people who were suffering from peripheral neuropathy. 15 patients were given 250 mg CBD/3fl.oz and the other 14 were given placebos. These patients were diagnosed weekly and found that people belonging to the CBD group noticed a significant reduction in intense pain.
