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Jessica Rice1, Cinda Hugos1, Andrea Hildebrand1
1Department of Neurology, Oregon Health and Science University & Portland VA Health Care System, Portland, OR, USA.
Background:
Growing evidence supports that cannabinoids relieve MS-related spasticity but little is known about cannabis use among people with MS (PwMS) and spasticity.
Objective:
To characterize cannabis use among PwMS and spasticity.
Methods:
As part of baseline data collection for a spasticity intervention trial in Oregon, PwMS and self-reported spasticity answered questions about cannabis use.
Results:
54% reported ever using cannabis and 36% currently use. 79% use multiple routes of administration, 58% use at least daily. 79% find cannabis helpful for spasticity and 26% use cannabis and prescribed oral antispasticity medications.
Conclusions:
Many PwMS and spasticity use cannabis and report it helps their spasticity.
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