Medical marijuana gets a lot of interest as a potential natural remedy for pain and other symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

But precious little research has been done to see if pot actually helps with the symptoms of MS, which affects the brain and spinal cord.

In the meantime, some people with MS have been doing their own experiments on MS and pain relief, also known as smoking dope. about 16 percent of MS patients smoke cannabis regularly, and many say they think it helps provide relief from pain, spasticity, insomnia, bladder problems, tremors, and emotional distress.

Canadian researchers wondered how those people were doing, because one of the hallmarks of MS is increased difficulty with thinking, and pot smoking isn’t known for enhancing mental acuity. So the researchers compared the cognitive function of people with MS who often smoke marijuana.

The verdict: Pot smokers fared slightly worse on tests of thinking speed, working memory, executive function, and other cognitive tasks then their non-toking peers. and they did worse overall on thinking clearly, with 64 percent doing poorly on overall cognitive perfromance, compared to 32 percent of nonsmokers. that troubled the University of Toronto researchers who write:

Given that approximately 40 percent to 60 percent of patients with MS are cognitively impaired to begin with, any drug that may add to this burden gives cause for concern.

The results appear in the current issue of the journal Neurology.

Now it must be said, this study was very small, with just 25 people in each group, so the results may not hold up in the long run. but they do suggest that people who are considering smoking marijuana for symptom relief also consider its impact on their thinking, particularly if they’re suffering from a neurological disorder known to make it hard to think clearly.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada funded the work.

I know about relapse and remitting. but I mean when your getting symptoms is it there all the time or can it come and go?

"Symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from person to person and from time to time in the same person. for example, one person may experience abnormal fatigue, while another might have severe vision problems. a person with MS could have loss of balance and muscle coordination making walking difficult; another person with MS could have slurred speech, tremors, stiffness, and bladder problems. while some symptoms will come and go over the course of the disease, others may be more lasting."

What Silver Tongue said…lol

Reactions to MS are variable as the persons who are affected by it. However, from the little I know about MS, and from the few people that I know that have it, yes, the symptoms come and go. The good news is that advancements are being made everyday, and soon they will figure out how to stop it. best wishes.

It comes and goes, but each time it leaves more scaring on the nervous systems

yes it comes and goes

The Swank Diet is supposed to be good for MS patients (See Dr Whitaker's Guide to Natural Healing).

We have heard testamonies that some people have gotten good results from drinking monavie juice.

My uncle has MS but i don't know much about it…. sorry
I think it comes and goes, but i'm not sure…

Yes, they can go into remission but generally increase in severity and frequency the further the disease progresses.

I have MS and my symptoms come and go. Sometimes worse than others. if u suspect that u have MS u should see ur doc soon.

Yes, usually the symptoms come and go, however, in case of primary progressive MS, symptoms come and never go and even worse they deteriorate all the time.

There is little absolite with MS
You can have symptoms that come or increase during the day

They can come and go to some extent.- Reailze that the physical damage cannot be confirmed to cause a particular symptom

Its a strange disease.

The prostate is male reproductive glands that produce the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. it environs the urethra, the tube from side to side which urine passes out of the body.

An enlarged prostate income the gland has full-grown bigger. Prostate swelling happens to almost all men as they get older. As the gland grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urination and bladder problems.

Here’s how it happens, the prostate gland, which is normally the size of a small walnut snuggly manuevers it’s way right between the urethra and the pubic bone.

The prostate is a walnut sized gland that sits just below the bladder in men and is an integral part of the male reproductive system.

Made up of two lobes and enclosed by a layer of tissue, the prostate goes from end to end two main periods of growth. The first occurs early in teenage years, when the prostate doubles in size.

At around the age of 25, the gland begins to grow again. this second growth phase often results in what is recognized as an enlarged prostate.

Causes for Enlarged Prostate

The prostate gland of an infant is of the size of a pea and it grows to some extent as the infant income towards childhood.

When the child hits puberty, there is a rapid growth spurt and at the age of 25, the prostate gland gets fully urbanized and attains the size of a walnut.

Talking about the enlarged prostate causes, doctors do not have any solid theory which can obviously identify the reason, that can be held as an distended prostate cause.

Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

The arrival of enlarged prostate symptoms obviously conjures up a vision of prostate cancer and, while cancer does strike many men, in the vast majority of cases, enlargement of the prostate gland is quite benign and indeed is known as benevolent prostatic hyperplasia.

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Tips for Enlarged Prostate

1. Not completely empty your bladder after you finish urinating. this is caused by an enlarged prostate urgent against the bladder.

2. Strong need to empty your bladder right away, your body only gives you seconds to a minute to reach the toilet.

3. you need to urinate another time less than 2 hours after you finished urinating.

4. stopped and started yet again several times when you urinate.

5. Decreasing of urine torrent that takes longer than usual to empty the bladder.

6. Find it difficult to delay urination.

Treatment of Enlarged Prostate

Treatment may involve antibiotics, medications to shrink or relax the prostate or bladder, soaking in a warm tub of water and frequent ejaculation.

The goal is to avoid reaching the point of urinary preservation, where one can’t urinate at all.

Patients suffering from an enlarged prostate and who do not have kidney inflammation, damage or somber infection will have to make your mind up which option optional by their doctor suits them best.

Home Remedies for Enlarged Prostate

Your food should consist of healthy, non-spicy foods with emphasis on almond nuts and especially the raw seeds from pumpkin, squash, sun flower and sesame.

All these are high-protein, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, and contain zinc–all essential for good prostrate health.

Eat plenty of raw vegetables, fruits and fresh juices. For cooking oils, use sunflower, sesame or virgin olive oil since of their pleased of fatty acids, lecithin, brewer’s yeast and vitamin E.

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What are the very first symptoms, and what happens to you

There are many symptoms, but some include…
-Vision problems
-Fatigue
-Muscle stiffness
-Weakness
-Poor balance
-Tingling
-Bowel and bladder problems
-Pain
-Numbness
-Problems concentrating
-Depression

MS is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system in which gradual destruction of myelin occurs in patches throughout the brain or spinal cord or both, interfering with the nerve pathways and causing muscular weakness, loss of coordination, and speech and visual disturbances.

Across the world, millions of people are affected by weak bladder problems. It is an embarrassing condition that causes a discharge or passing of urine even before the people can make it to the bathroom. In this article there are natural cures and remedies for a weak bladder.

Weakness of Bladder is caused by childbirth, menopause and natural aging. Urine leakage is not a disease and is a medical problem that can be treated. People follow natural alternatives to strengthen the weak bladder.

Bladder weakness is of two types, stress incontinence and urge incontinence. Stress incontinence is occurred due to weak bladder muscles in the pelvic region. Extra pressure exerted while coughing, laughing, exercising, or sneezing is not handled by weak bladder muscles and cause incontinence. In urge incontinence the person first has a strong urge to urinate, followed by urine leak. the person may wake up in the middle of the night to urinate, urinate more than eight times a day, or have urge urinary incontinence due to an incapability to make it to the lavatory in time due to the unexpected strong urge that cannot be delayed. Urge incontinence from nerve damage mostly occurs from diabetes, strokes or other medical conditions.

Symptoms of Weak Bladder:

• Frequent involuntary urination
• Urine leakage on coughing, laughing, sneezing or exercising
• Sensation of pelvic pressure
• Small amounts of blood in urine (cystitis)
• Stinging sensation while urinating (cystitis)

Natural cure for a Weak Bladder

Diet: Some changes in the diet can strengthen the bladder and decrease frequent urination. Drinking water on a regular basis is very important. It keeps the bladder working and dilutes the urine to inhibit growth of bacteria. because of the partial emptying of the bladder people with incontinence are prone to urinary tract infections. Intake of alcohol, carbonated drinks, caffeine, highly acidic foods and sugary drinks should be reduced as they contribute to frequent urges and some promote the growth of bacteria.

Exercises: Exercises to fortify the pelvic floor frequently assist with bladder control. Kegel exercises can be done at anyplace and they are helpful. try to stop the flow during urination. People identify the right muscle group if they are able to stop the flow of urine by tightening the pelvis. To really strengthen the bladder about 100 kegels per day must be done. Overdoing kegels can actually weaken the bladder in the short-term and make incontinence worse, especially when first starting.

Herbs: some herbs can strengthen the bladder by working on the force of bladder contractions, toning the muscles or strengthening the sphincter. Bladder muscles and the bladder sphincter are strengthen by saw palmetto. It is useful for men and women, but men have extra advantage of defense from prostate cancer. Cranberry is a diuretic, but contributing to fewer require to urinate overall it can help the bladder empty faster. Corn silk decrease bacterial growth and makes the bladder empty better. Cranberry and corn silk are often sold together. Buchu empties the bladder and inhibits bacteria. Horsetail is both a diuretic and a muscle toner.

Home remedies for a Weak Bladder:

Uva Ursi: A chemical, arbutin that present in uva ursi has antiseptic and analgesic properties and so it helps in clearing the urinary tract of bacteria. It also has diuretic effects that reduce the accumulation of uric acid. for bladder infections and to relieve the pain of urinary stones or gravel, uva ursi has been used by herbalists.

Cleavers: This is plant commonly grows in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Many naturopathic doctors suggest it for incontinence because of its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. It consists of organic acids, flavonoids, tannins, fatty acids, and other natural ingredients.

Bromelain:Bromelain is derived from the pineapple plant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. So it may have a healing effect on bladder inflammation related to urinary tract infections or other inflammatory urinary conditions.

Cranberry: Cranberry juice, extract or pill supplements are known to flush out the bacteria causing a bladder infection.

Goldenrod: Goldenrod is often used to treat urinary tract infections, inflammation, cystitis, kidney infections and bladder spasms. the herb acts as a natural diuretic and also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic effects.

Lemon: Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to 180 ml of boiling water. allow the mixture to cool and sip 60 ml of this concoction every two hours, starting at 8 am and ending at noon. this remedy has been known to collapse the burning sensation, as well as cease the bleeding associated with cystitis.

Butterbur: Butterbur can ease bladder spasms. Butterbur is a natural pain reliever and has petasin, a compound that offers antispasmodic properties. It is obtainable in the form of capsule.

Sandalwood Oil: Sandalwood oil has been known to act as a great remedy. take five drops of the oil during the onset of the infection, eventually working the way up to 10-30 drops.

Yarrow: Yarrow has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Yarrow stops bleeding, tones the urinary tract and offers pain-relieving benefits while diminishing bladder spasms. It can be consumed as a tea.

Hot Water: The pain can be eased when immersing the pelvis in hot water.

Drumstick Flowers: A teaspoon of the fresh juice from drumstick flowers coupled with ½ a glass of coconut water is a great herbal remedy. this remedy should be taken twice per day.

Radish Leaves: Consuming one cup of radish leaf juice for two weeks helps to treat a bladder infection.

Spinach: Mix equal parts of fresh spinach juice with coconut water (about 100 ml each) to treat cystitis. It is the nitrates and potassium within these ingredients that create an effective and safe diuretic.

Cold Compresses: To relieve the congestion within the pelvic area, apply cold compresses to the stomach.

Other remedies:

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