Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of Dementia, which is a general term for the loss of cognitive function, including memory and behaviour that is serious enough to effect everyday life.

What are the symptoms?

Alzheimer’s Disease may be associated with a variety of symptoms, the most common include Increased memory loss, Confusion, Inability to learn new things, Difficulty with organisation and logical thinking, Hearing or seeing things that are not there, Disturbed sleep, Difficulty eating and moving around.

If traditional treatment options fail to provide relief, medical cannabis may be considered to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome also known as ME is a neurological condition that can affect a number of areas of the body.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can vary but the most common symptoms include:

Intense fatigue, Sickness, Joint and muscle pain, Complications and discomfort in the stomach, Difficulty sleeping, Cognitive issues such as memory or concentration problems, Headaches, Sore throat, and Dizziness.

For some patients, traditional treatment plans may not be sufficient to effectively manage the symptoms. Medicinal cannabis may be useful in the management of specific symptoms that are associated with this condition.

Cluster Headaches, also often referred to as cluster migraines is a condition that gets its name from the pattern they often occur in “Clusters”.

What are the symptoms?

Pain around the eye, temple and sometimes face. They usually happen without any warning.

Other less common symptoms can include:

Red and watery eyes, Drooping and swelling of one eyelid, Smaller pupil in one eye, Sweaty face and a blocked or runny nose.

There is evidence to support the potential of cannabis-based medicines for the treatment of pain conditions.

Epilepsy is a relatively common neurological condition which is characterised by frequent seizures.

What are the symptoms?

Seizures can affect people in different ways depending on which part of the brain is involved and can often include:

Uncontrollable jerking and shaking, Loss of awareness, Becoming stiff, Strange sensations, Collapsing and loss of consciousness, Amnesia.

There are cases where treatment options may fail. There is substantial evidence that medicinal cannabis products may be useful in reducing the severity and frequency of seizures.

Motor neuron disease is a rare neurological condition that affects the brain and the nerves and causes weakness that worsens over time.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of motor Neurone disease are usually slow to develop and may not be obvious at first. These can include Weakness in your ankle or leg, Slurred speech which may develop into difficulty swallowing foods, Weak grip and loss of dexterity in fingers, Muscle cramps and twitches, Weight loss, and Difficulty stopping yourself from crying or laughing in inappropriate situations.

If traditional treatment options fail to provide relief there is evidence to support the potential use of medicinal cannabis in improving symptoms associated with MND which can lead to an improvement in quality of life.

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord. It can cause a variety of symptoms and a slight reduction in life expectancy.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of MS can vary widely from person to person and can affect any part of the body. The main symptoms include fatigue, Difficulty walking, Blurred vision, Problems controlling the bladder, Numbness or tingling in different parts of the body, Muscle stiffness or spasms, Problems with balance and coordination, and Problems with thinking, learning and planning.

There is evidence to support medicinal cannabis treatment for some symptoms of MS such as the reduction of pain and and spacisity.

Parkinsons' Disease is a degenerative condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged. It affects nerves that help coordinate muscle movements.

What are the symptoms?

Patients with Parkinson's Disease can experience a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms the three main symptoms are:

Involuntary shaking of parts of the body, Slow Movement, Stiff and inflexible muscles.

Cannabis-based medicines can be useful in helping alleviate pain and tremors as well as improving ease of movement and quality of life. The anti-inflammatory properties of cannabis may help improve the side effects od some Parkinsons' disease medicines.

Restless Leg Syndrome is a common neurological condition that is characterised by an overwhelming and uncontrollable urge to move the legs.

What are the symptoms?

While an uncontrollable urge to move the kegs is the main symptom associated with RLS other symptoms may include:

An unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves or thighs, Involuntary jerking of the arms or legs.

In severe cases where traditional treatment has failed medicinal cannabis products may be considered to help reduce the symptoms of RLS.

Restless Leg Syndrome is a common neurological condition that is characterised by an overwhelming and uncontrollable urge to move the legs.

What are the symptoms?

While an uncontrollable urge to move the kegs is the main symptom associated with RLS other symptoms may include:

An unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves or thighs, Involuntary jerking of the arms or legs.

In severe cases where traditional treatment has failed medicinal cannabis products may be considered to help reduce the symptoms of RLS.

Tourettes Syndrome is a condition that causes involuntary sounds and movements called tics.

What are the symptoms?

The main symptoms of Tourettes are tics usually appearing in childhood this could be a combination of physical or vocal tics examples include:

Blinking, Eye rolling, Grimacing, Shoulder shrugging, Head or limbs jerking, Touching objects or people, Whistling, Coughing, Grunting, Random words or phrases and repeating a sound or word.

Medicinal cannabis may be helpful in reducing tics and helping to alleviate other symptoms of Tourettes.