Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Is this constant pain even IBS ?

Interesting. Heather had an article on the beneficial value of marijuana for IBS in this newsletter. Before it was made illegal tincture of marijuana was commonly used to treat spastic bowel (IBS). Recently some researchers from GW Pharmaceuticals in the UK who have a Cannabinoid Research Institute published a research paper (see reference below) showing the beneficial effects it can have for controlling pain and inflammation for IBS, migraines and fibromyalgia possibly due to endocannabinoid deficiency in the body. There have been a number of research papers published recently showing similar beneficial effects for IBS.

Hope things get better soon

Reference
Russo, E. B., 2004: Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CECD): Can this Concept Explain Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabis in Migraine, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other Treatment-Resistant Conditions? Neuroendocrinology Letters, 25, 31-39.

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