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I know some creams etc. rubbed on a sore spot will affect the nerves that the cream comes in contact with, and some drugs just affect the brain, so you do not recognize the pain (or it is not so intense). So does marijuana affect the nerves, or the brain? 

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Since the brain is made up of specialized nerve cells, I would guess marijuana probably affects both.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9202932

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Thanks for your input. I tried reading that article, and didn't understand much. But I did try :) 

Have a good day.

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You should ask your doctor. I have never use marijuana. 

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Thanks for your input anyway. Have a good day.

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Hi Korvo,

Although lots of research has already been done, the research is not complete yet. However, I did learn some things that might help you get started...

First of all, medical marijuana has been used to treat such diverse conditions as "nausea (especially as a result of chemotherapy), loss of appetite, chronic pain, anxiety, arthritis, cancerAIDS, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, insomniaADHD, epilepsy, inflammation, migraines and Crohn's disease."

Marijuana works because it contains cannabinoids similar to endocannabinoids produced naturally in the human body, where they mediate a variety of responses. The receptors for these natural endocannabinoids are found throughout the body, but are especially prominent in the brain, as you can see in the graphic below. 

So I think the answer to your question would be that where medical marijuana works depends on the condition it is used to treat!

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And then here is the link where I found this information:  http://science.howstuffworks.com/medical-marijuana1.htm

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Thank you for your reply. My friend (who died two years ago) suffered from cancer, and that was the only thing that helped him with his pain and problems.  He is now finally free from all the suffering,

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Oh Korvo...I am so sorry. Yes, as I was doing the research I saw some instances where medical marijuana was the only thing that would relieve intractable pain.

I was a bit surprised; I did not realize that marijuana could be THAT helpful with pain...and gratified, that it is now more available to help the people who really need it.

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thanks for your input. I will check the links later


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You're welcome, Korvo! :)

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I think it affects both to a certain degree. Although I was using it to help with my Meniere's disease with great results. It's legal here now so it doesn't really matter that much but it does help with brain issues. Also stimulates cancer patients appetites after chemotherapy. It was all that worked so my Mother would eat before she passed away. I personally see no harm in it's use whatsoever.

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thanks for your input.

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