Effect of cannabinoids on spasticity and ataxia in multiple sclerosis
- 1 February 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Zeitschrift für Neurologie
- Vol. 236 (2) , 120-122
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00314410
Abstract
Summary The chronic motor handicaps of a 30-year-old multiple sclerosis patient acutely improved while he smoked a marihuana cigarette. This effect was quantitatively assessed by means of clinical rating, electromyographic investigation of the leg flexor reflexes and electromagnetic recording of the hand action tremor. It is concluded that cannabinoids may have powerful beneficial effects on both spasticity and ataxia that warrant further evaluation.Keywords
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