THC and relationship to Parkinson's

[Padymcc]

Hi all,
I was diagnosed with prostate CA in 2012 (62yo). No medical intervention after 2nd opinion and in 2013 started RSO (Pheonix Oil from local MMJ dispensary) I've been taking 8 drops per night and have been in remission since 2013. When I go off it, like when traveling, my PSA levels increase which lets me know it is indeed working.
(Now 74yo) Lately I've been experiencing symptoms of Parkinson's - initially trembles right side & now both. Have seen neurologist specializing in movement disorders and have had DaT scan showing dopamine issues. MRI is next and then review with neurologist. His initial examination showed classic signs of Parkinson's and is awaiting my MRI results before going down any rabbit holes.
Today my wife found information on long term THC use which showed very similar issues to Parkinson's. Has anyone else heard or come across this?
I'm hoping there is no correlation and will reduce my nightly THC to 4 drops and will check PSA for any increases.

Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Creeperpark]

Hi all,
I was diagnosed with prostate CA in 2012 (62yo). No medical intervention after 2nd opinion and in 2013 started RSO (Pheonix Oil from local MMJ dispensary) I've been taking 8 drops per night and have been in remission since 2013. When I go off it, like when traveling, my PSA levels increase which lets me know it is indeed working.
(Now 74yo) Lately I've been experiencing symptoms of Parkinson's - initially trembles right side & now both. Have seen neurologist specializing in movement disorders and have had DaT scan showing dopamine issues. MRI is next and then review with neurologist. His initial examination showed classic signs of Parkinson's and is awaiting my MRI results before going down any rabbit holes.
Today my wife found information on long term THC use which showed very similar issues to Parkinson's. Has anyone else heard or come across this?
I'm hoping there is no correlation and will reduce my nightly THC to 4 drops and will check PSA for any increases.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Very interesting observation friend. Does Parkinson's run in your family?

 

[Padymcc]

No, I’m the first

 

[PlastikeRubba]

If Cannabis isn't fed a continual balanced mineral diet, it will release Manganese oxide-reducing acids through its roots, and hyper-accumulate Manganese in the shoots.

This is why I roll my eyes when weed growers parrot "PH ISSUE PH ISSUE " without even bothering to acknowledge the actual issue: Manganese toxicity.

Mn level of healthy, properly fed Cannabis compared to "water-only living organic recycled no till probio "ph-doesn't-matter" Cannabis.

Cannabis labs don't test for heavy metals. They are too busy telling lies and marketing a bunch of meaningless numbers.

 

[Douglas.Curtis]

Considering almost nobody uses "THC," because it's all wrapped up with some level of pesticides, organicides, heavy metals and excess nutrients, I'd be cautious of any proclaimed 'results.'

I'd be more concerned with the soil and/or nutes being used for your cannabis, along with the solvents used for the RSO.

Cannabis can pull unhealthy levels of cadmium from "cadmium safe soil," as an example.

Heavy metals, which cannabis is VERY capable of scavenging better than most plants, is rather detrimental to various brain functions.

Heavy Metals Exposure and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias - PMC

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias lack effective treatment or cures and are major public health challenges. Risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is partially attributable to environmental factors. The heavy metals lead, ...

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