Over 1 million people across the country live with HIV or AIDS. While there is no cure for this disease, most people can still live long and healthy lives. There’s still a range of symptoms from the disease, as well as the HIV medications that can greatly impact daily life. Medical marijuana treatments have been used to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Check out the following section to learn more about some of the effective uses of cannabis for treating HIV and AIDS.

Pain

One of the most common symptoms that people with AIDS deal with is peripheral neuropathy. This type of pain causes numbness, tingling, and burning in the legs, feet, and sometimes arms and hands. HIV medication can also cause headaches, as well as GI pain. Medical cannabis can be used to relieve a range of different types of pain. Managing the pain will give people the ability to tackle their everyday activities with ease.

Nausea

Another symptom that HIV medication can cause is nausea and vomiting. Medical cannabis with a high THC percentage can directly target the dorsal vagus nerve, which can help to control these symptoms.

Stimulate Appetite

Oftentimes, people with AIDS experience wasting syndrome, which can cause involuntary weight loss. Medical cannabis can be used to stimulate the appetite, keeping these issues at bay.

Improve Mood

Any type of medical condition can affect your mental health. While HIV and AIDS can be managed with medication, people experience bouts of depression. Medical cannabis treatments have been known to help to boost moods. 

Dealing with any type of health condition can be overwhelming. If you’re interested in treating HIV or AIDS symptoms with medical marijuana, turn to the experienced team at Adult Health DNP. Whether you’ve had this disease for years, or you’ve just recently gotten diagnosed, our marijuana doctor is here to help. We will work to assess your symptoms and determine the right type of cannabis prescription for your health needs and lifestyle. We’re proud to assist residents with HIV and AIDS across Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Depew, West Seneca, NY and the surrounding areas. Contact our office to schedule a consultation with our marijuana doctor.