Medicann Patient Spotlight: Lauren’s Journey with Medicinal Cannabis

Living with endometriosis can affect far more than reproductive health. For Lauren, the condition causes inflammation and symptoms affecting different parts of her body, including the mouth, nervous system and immune system. Alongside daily pain and the impact on fertility, managing multiple medications and lifelong hormone treatment has presented ongoing challenges.

After learning about medicinal cannabis through a friend, Lauren found a treatment option that has helped with her chronic pain and TMJ symptoms. She also described her experience with Medicann as positive, highlighting the importance of feeling listened to, understood and supported.

What struggles have you experienced with your condition?

I have endometriosis, which causes inflammation in my body where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places. For me, it affects different parts of my body, including my mouth, nervous system and immune system. I have also developed TMJ problems associated with endometriosis affecting my mouth.

It affects everything, from the pain I experience every day to my fertility. Living with a condition that has such a widespread impact can be difficult, particularly when it affects so many different aspects of your life.

Have you tried traditional medication?

Yes, I'm on lots of medication and have to manage ongoing hormone treatment. It's a lot to deal with when you're living with a long-term condition and trying to manage the symptoms it brings.

How did you feel when you didn't get the help you needed?

Endometriosis affects so many parts of my life, and the daily pain can be challenging. Knowing that I need hormone treatment for life is also something I have to live with.

When you're dealing with ongoing symptoms, finding support and treatment options that help you manage day to day is really important.

How did you come to learn about medicinal cannabis?

I learnt about medicinal cannabis through word of mouth. A friend I know and speak to recommended it to me, which encouraged me to explore it as another option for managing my symptoms.

How did you find your experience with Medicann?

My experience with Medicann has been great so far. The team are understanding, caring and kind, and I feel like I'm listened to.

Having people who take the time to listen and understand what I'm going through makes a difference to my experience as a patient.

Are there any other conditions that medicinal cannabis has helped you with?

I've found it helpful for my TMJ symptoms and chronic pain, too. These are significant parts of what I deal with, so having another option to help manage them has been important to me.

What difference has medicinal cannabis made to your life?

I would recommend medicinal cannabis to someone who is living with pain and looking for an alternative option. It has helped me, and my life has become more manageable since starting treatment.

Living with endometriosis can be challenging, especially when it affects so many areas of your health and everyday life. Finding an option that helps me manage my symptoms, alongside feeling supported and listened to, has made a positive difference.

Are you looking for an alternative solution like Lauren? Arrange a free first consultation with an experienced Medicann Doctor today to see if medicinal cannabis is right for you. Get started with our eligibility form.