{"id":22629,"date":"2024-04-25T17:29:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T17:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/?p=22629"},"modified":"2024-04-26T17:40:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T17:40:35","slug":"can-medical-marijuana-help-rheumatoid-arthritis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/can-medical-marijuana-help-rheumatoid-arthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Medical Marijuana Help Rheumatoid Arthritis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22629\" class=\"elementor elementor-22629\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b20840c elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"b20840c\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__beecbbe\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__beecbbe\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__beecbbe\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40a8a2c z elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40a8a2c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9eb476\" data-id=\"e9eb476\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0ca783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0ca783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post_para\">Those living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) grapple with pain, stiffness, and movement difficulties that significantly detract from their quality of life. In recent years, the conversation around alternative treatments has grown, leading to increased interest in medical marijuana.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">In this article, we&#8217;ll explore the connection between medical marijuana and rheumatoid arthritis management, unpacking contemporary research to better understand whether cannabis could, in fact, be a viable treatment.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Can Medical Cannabis Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Research indicates that medical cannabis can alleviate some <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37917863\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>symptoms<\/strong><\/a> of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing pain and improving patients&#8217; sleep quality. However, it&#8217;s essential to note that while these benefits can improve RA patients&#8217; quality of life, medical cannabis cannot cure the disease.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Anyone interested in using medical marijuana for RA should consult a healthcare professional before doing so.<\/p><h2>What Are the Benefits of Medical Marijuana for Rheumatoid Arthritis?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Some of the most notable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/medical-marijuana-for-rheumatoid-arthritis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>benefits<\/strong><\/a> of medical cannabis for rheumatoid arthritis include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Pain Relief:<\/strong> The cannabinoids in medical marijuana interact with pain receptors in the brain to alleviate both chronic and acute pain associated with RA.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced Inflammation:<\/strong> The anti-inflammatory properties of medical marijuana can help reduce the inflammation that causes joint pain and damage in individuals suffering from RA.<\/li><li><strong>Improved Sleep:<\/strong> Many individuals with rheumatoid arthritis struggle with sleep due to pain. <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-for-sleep-apnea\/\"><strong>Medical marijuana has been shown to improve sleep quality<\/strong><\/a>, which can help patients get the rest they need.<\/li><li><strong>Enhanced Mobility:<\/strong> By reducing pain and inflammation, medical marijuana can improve mobility and the overall quality of life for those with rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li><li><strong>Mood Regulation:<\/strong> The psychological strain of dealing with a chronic illness can be overwhelming. Medical marijuana has mood-regulating properties that can help alleviate the depression and anxiety associated with RA.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7d76ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b7d76ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Medical-Card-if-on-Federal-Probation.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-22039\" alt=\"Medical Card if on Federal Probation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Medical-Card-if-on-Federal-Probation.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Medical-Card-if-on-Federal-Probation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Medical-Card-if-on-Federal-Probation-1030x685.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Medical-Card-if-on-Federal-Probation-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4687fba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4687fba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Are the Risks and Side Effects of Medical Cannabis for RA?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"post_para\">While medical cannabis is often cited for its benefits for RA patients, it&#8217;s important to consider the risks and side effects associated with its use. Those risks and side effects include:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Altered Mental State:<\/strong> Patients may experience changes in mood, impaired short-term memory, and\/or cognitive impairment, which can affect their mental health and ability to perform daily activities.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Dizziness:<\/strong> The disorienting effects of cannabis can lead to falls or accidents.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Gastrointestinal Issues:<\/strong> Some individuals may experience nausea, vomiting, or changes in appetite due to their cannabis use.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Cardiovascular Risks:<\/strong> Cannabis use can lead to changes in blood pressure and heart rate, which can pose risks to those with pre-existing heart conditions.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Interactions with Other Medications:<\/strong> Cannabis can interact with other medications, potentially leading to adverse effects.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Dependence and Mental Health Risks:<\/strong> Cannabis use carries a risk of dependence, and users with a history of mental health disorders may experience an exacerbation of their symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Are the Best Strains for Rheumatoid Arthritis?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"post_para\">Certain <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/best-sativa-strains\/\"><strong>cannabis strains<\/strong><\/a> have gained popularity for their effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis. Many patients have reported reduced inflammation, pain relief, and improved sleep thanks to them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\">Some of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/seedsupreme.com\/blog\/best-strains-for-arthritis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>strains<\/strong><\/a> for RA include:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>ACDC:<\/strong> Known for its high CBD to THC ratio, ACDC is a strain that can provide pain relief without strong psychoactive effects, making it ideal for daytime use.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Harlequin:<\/strong> Another strain high in CBD, Harlequin offers a balance that helps mitigate pain while allowing users to stay alert.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Cannatonic:<\/strong> With a CBD to THC ratio of about 1:1, Cannatonic is praised for its ability to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Sour Diesel:<\/strong> For those experiencing fatigue in addition to pain, Sour Diesel can offer an energetic boost.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Charlotte\u2019s Web:<\/strong> One of the most popular high-CBD strains on the market, Charlotte&#8217;s Web is used for various conditions, including RA, without inducing psychoactive effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading_all\">Can CBD Help with RA?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"post_para\">Research into the effects of cannabidiol (<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/cbd-vs-thc\/\"><strong>CBD<\/strong><\/a>) on rheumatoid arthritis is ongoing, but initial findings have shown promise. Studies suggest that CBD can alleviate <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/conditions\/medical-marijuana-and-chronic-pain\/\"><strong>pain<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/conditions\/does-weed-help-with-inflammation\/\"><strong>reduce inflammation<\/strong><\/a>, which would make it a viable supplement to traditional RA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/health-wellness\/healthy-living\/managing-pain\/pain-relief-solutions\/cbd-for-arthritis-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>treatments<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\">That said, it&#8217;s important to consult a healthcare provider before starting any new treatment regimen.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"heading_all\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"post_para\">While medical marijuana can&#8217;t cure rheumatoid arthritis, its benefits, which range from pain relief and reduced inflammation to improved sleep and mood regulation, can greatly improve RA patients&#8217; quality of life. However, it&#8217;s crucial to use medical cannabis with a thorough understanding of its risks and side effects and the guidance of a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\">If you suffer from RA or another qualifying condition, the Sanctuary Wellness Institute can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/medical-marijuana-card.php\"><strong>obtain a medical marijuana card<\/strong><\/a>. First we\u2019ll connect you with a medical marijuana doctor, and if they certify you for medical cannabis treatment, our team will guide you through the process of applying for an MMJ card.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\"><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/florida\/medical-marijuana-card-spring-hill.php\"><b>Book an appointment today<\/b><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuary.timetap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00a0<\/a>to find out whether you\u2019re eligible for a medical marijuana card.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c824477 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c824477\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading_all\">States Where We Offer Medical Marijuana Card Services<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-bc645cb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bc645cb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e8a303b\" data-id=\"e8a303b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7321fc our_listing elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"b7321fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/arkansas\/medical-marijuana-doctors.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Arkansas<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/medical-marijuana-card-ct.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Connecticut<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/florida\/medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Florida<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/maryland\/medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Maryland<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/michigan\/medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Michigan<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/missouri\/medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Missouri<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-21d112f\" data-id=\"21d112f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3776ff4 our_listing elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3776ff4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/ohio\/medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Ohio<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/oklahoma\/medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Oklahoma<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/pa-medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Pennsylvania<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/virginia\/medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Virginia<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/cannabis\/west-virginia\/medical-marijuana-card.php\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">West Virginia<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fa11ee3 text_warp_z elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fa11ee3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eed6c15\" data-id=\"eed6c15\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b416954 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b416954\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How we reviewed this article:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-612f5c7 elementor-widget__width-initial text_warp_z elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"612f5c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1011\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1011\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Sources<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1012\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1012\" aria-expanded=\"false\">History<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1011\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Sources<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1011\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1011\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><ul>\n<li>Nicole Paland, Haya Hamza, Antonina Pechkovsky, Miran Aswad, Dayana Shagidov, Igal Louria-Hayon (2023). Cannabis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Scoping Review Evaluating the Benefits, Risks, and Future Research Directions<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37917863\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37917863\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Zia Sherrell (2022). What to know about medical marijuana (cannabis) for rheumatoid arthritis<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/medical-marijuana-for-rheumatoid-arthritis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/medical-marijuana-for-rheumatoid-arthritis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Angela Lashbrook (2024). Medical Marijuana, CBD Oil, and Rheumatoid Arthritis<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/rheumatoid-arthritis\/ra-marijuana-cbd-oil#1-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/rheumatoid-arthritis\/ra-marijuana-cbd-oil#1-4<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Irina Gunko (2022). Top 5 marijuana strains for rheumatoid arthritis<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/seedsupreme.com\/blog\/best-strains-for-arthritis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/seedsupreme.com\/blog\/best-strains-for-arthritis<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Arthritis Foundation (2024). CBD for Arthritis Pain: What You Should Know<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/health-wellness\/healthy-living\/managing-pain\/pain-relief-solutions\/cbd-for-arthritis-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.arthritis.org\/health-wellness\/healthy-living\/managing-pain\/pain-relief-solutions\/cbd-for-arthritis-pain<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1012\" aria-expanded=\"false\">History<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1012\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1012\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"timeline_zubair\"><div class=\"outer_zubair\"><div class=\"card_zubair\"><div class=\"info_zubair\"><h3 class=\"title_zubair current_title_zubair\">Current Version<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card_zubair\"><div class=\"info_zubair\"><h3 class=\"title_zubair\">April 25, 2024<\/h3><p class=\"para_zubair\"><strong>Written By<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/author\/jakepeter\/\">Jake Peter<\/a><\/span><\/p><p class=\"para_zubair\"><strong>Fact-checked By<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/reviewer\/dr-desiree-granados.php\">Dr. Desiree Granados<\/a><\/span><\/p><p class=\"para_zubair\"><strong>Editorial Process<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/editorial-process\/\">Our Editorial Process<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c1a71d\" data-id=\"3c1a71d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea5f64 elementor-share-buttons--align-right elementor-share-buttons-mobile--align-left elementor-share-buttons--view-icon-text elementor-share-buttons--skin-gradient elementor-share-buttons--shape-square elementor-grid-0 elementor-share-buttons--color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-share-buttons\" data-id=\"7ea5f64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"share-buttons.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-grid-item\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-share-btn elementor-share-btn_print\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Share on print\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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