HIV/AIDS patients have many difficulties stemming from their disease as well as from the medications used to treat their disease. Some of the worst symptoms of HIV/AIDS are cachexia (wasting) and pain. Side effects of antiretroviral therapy include nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Many patients choose to stop taking their medications due to the severe side effects. The anxiety and depression that results only compounds the overall weight loss. The physicians at Marijuana Medicine Evaluation Centers understand the serious physical and psychological effects of HIV/AIDS and want to help improve your quality of life using a natural approach. Medical Marijuana is widely recognized as an effective treatment for symptoms and side effects related to HIV/AIDS and its treatment medications. Marijuana’s value as an antiemetic (stops vomiting) and analgesic (stops pain) has been proven in many studies and has been recognized by several comprehensive, government-sponsored reviews. It is also a very effective appetite stimulant and has been shown to help curtail weight loss and even promote weight gain in a majority of patients.

      Increased Appetite & Weight Gain

      Many types of chemotherapy have the common side effect of loss of appetite, with resulting weight loss, cachexia, and loss of energy. Since THC is a very effective and natural appetite stimulant, we have found that our patients who use medical marijuana have been able to eat, prevent weight loss, and continue to feel strong both physically and emotionally.

      Relief from Chronic Pain

      THC has been shown to help decrease the pain associated with many types of cancer and chemotherapy agents. Used by itself or in conjunction with other analgesics, medical marijuana can make the pain of cancer more tolerable. MMEC physicians can help you decrease the pain of cancer and chemotherapy with the natural approach of medical marijuana.

      Relief from Nausea and Vomiting

      THC, the main chemical component in marijuana, is a natural antiemetic and can help battle chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). CINV can cause patients to stop much needed treatment due to the intolerable side effects. Although recent advances have resulted in new medications to fight CINV, some patients prefer using a more natural way to treat these symptoms. Many MMEC patients report improvement in their quality of life with less CINV when they use medical marijuana before, during, and after their chemotherapy treatments.

      Relief from Stress & Anxiety

      Having cancer and going through chemotherapy is a huge source of physical and psychological stress. Patients are not only drained physically, but emotionally as well. Medical marijuana can help your body and mind relax, allowing you to channel your energy into healing. MMEC physicians can help you integrate this natural approach to your treatment.

      It's Nature's Medicine

      Avoid over-medicating with toxic pain killers. You should feel good about using a natural approach to wellness and having a chance to enjoy life again!
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