http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb306562.htm
Representative Elizabeth A. Poirier (R) introduces Endometriosis Awareness to Massachusetts with the resolution below urging increased awareness of endometriosis.
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Massachusetts House of Representatives
Urging Increased Awareness of Endometriosis
Whereas, Endometriosis is a painful, reproductive and immunological disease which is a leading cause of female infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and gynecological surgery, and accounts for nearly half the 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually, and endometriosis is more prevalent than Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and even Breast Cancer, that places significant costs for the individual, and the Commonwealth in medical bills and lost productivity; and
Whereas, Endometriosis can negatively affect a woman or teen's ability to work, attend school, social functions or care for herself and her family, and can frequently be misdiagnosed due to lack of awareness and understanding of the symptoms ; and
Whereas, Endometriosis symptoms include pelvic pain with or without menstruation, infertility, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, pain associated with sexual intercourse, gastrointestinal difficulties, fatigue, chronic pain, allergies and other immune system-related dysfunction and associations to diseases including multiple sclerosis, lupus, and fibromyalgia, and endometriosis can lead to painful internal scar tissue know as adhesions, resulting in a complex set of symptoms called Adhesion Related Disorder; and
Whereas, studies have also shown an elevated risk of certain cancers and autoimmune disorders in women with endometriosis and rarely, even malignant changes within the disease itself, thus researchers remain unsure as to the specific cause of endometriosis and there is no definitive cure, and current treatments are often accompanied by significantly negative side effects; and
Whereas, in recognition of the disabling effects endometriosis as a significant disabling disease in women, it is incumbent upon the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support the courageous individuals living and coping with this painful condition; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Massachusetts House of Representatives moves to promote Endometriosis Awareness Month every March and to encourage awareness of the Endometriosis Research Center, The Endometriosis Association, and The International Adhesion Society; and be it
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded by the clerk of the House of Representatives to the Endometriosis Association.
House of Representatives, adopted October 31, 2005
http://www.endometriosisassn.org/
http://www.endocenter.org/
http://www.adhesions.org/
http://endotimes.blogspot.com/
Our deepest gratitude to Representative Elizabeth A. Poirier for her continuing dedication to women's issues in the Commonwealth.
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Friday, January 04, 2008
Endometriosis: Marijuana Treatment
Dr. Phil Leveque Salem-News.com
Phillip Leveque has spent his life as a Combat Infantryman, Physician, Toxicologist and Pharmacologist.
(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I don't think I have to explain what this is to anybody. If you have it, you know it. Endometriosis is graded in stages I,II, III & IV, with stage I being "minimized" inconvenience while stage IV is severe and usually requires surgery.
As a physician, I had known about endometriosis for years and that some women become narcotic addicts because of it. Pre Menstrual Tension (PMS) may be concurrent though different and I had many PMS patients as well. Some of them became addicts also. I was not surprised when lady patients came to our clinics offering chart notes that they had been prescribed every conceivable analgesic and other medications but they also told me marijuana works better than any regular prescription.
I have a severe pain problem myself caused by too high of a concentration of spinal anesthesia. I got disgusted by the anesthesiologist telling me he didn't cause it but I got a new understanding for patients in pain.
If the patient says marijuana works for pain, I believe them. Actually in Oregon about sixty percent of patients have some chronic pain syndrome of nerve, muscle, joint, bone, intestinal or genitourinary. It doesn't seem to matter whatever the source of pain, the bottom line is that MJ gives relief.
I presume stage I endometriosis and minor PMS are effectively treated with aspirin-like drugs, but when the pain etc. is in the moderate/severe level, the ladies have found out by themselves that marijuana/cannabis is effective without the hazard of narcotic addiction or alcoholism.
The U.S. government publicizes that as many as 77 million Americans have used marijuana and perhaps ten million use it frequently.
Marijuana as folk medicine has been used in the U.S. since the middle 1800's and probably in Mexico and Latin America since the Spanish introduced it in the late 1500's.
It is no longer amazing to me when a patient tells me of some new disease for which they have discovered marijuana treatment is beneficial.
It is time the DEA and its hoodlums backed off and allow the therapeutic use of medical marijuana, as more and more people are reverting to this tried and true "folk medicine" everyday.
Phillip Leveque has spent his life as a Combat Infantryman, Physician, Toxicologist and Pharmacologist.
(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I don't think I have to explain what this is to anybody. If you have it, you know it. Endometriosis is graded in stages I,II, III & IV, with stage I being "minimized" inconvenience while stage IV is severe and usually requires surgery.
As a physician, I had known about endometriosis for years and that some women become narcotic addicts because of it. Pre Menstrual Tension (PMS) may be concurrent though different and I had many PMS patients as well. Some of them became addicts also. I was not surprised when lady patients came to our clinics offering chart notes that they had been prescribed every conceivable analgesic and other medications but they also told me marijuana works better than any regular prescription.
I have a severe pain problem myself caused by too high of a concentration of spinal anesthesia. I got disgusted by the anesthesiologist telling me he didn't cause it but I got a new understanding for patients in pain.
If the patient says marijuana works for pain, I believe them. Actually in Oregon about sixty percent of patients have some chronic pain syndrome of nerve, muscle, joint, bone, intestinal or genitourinary. It doesn't seem to matter whatever the source of pain, the bottom line is that MJ gives relief.
I presume stage I endometriosis and minor PMS are effectively treated with aspirin-like drugs, but when the pain etc. is in the moderate/severe level, the ladies have found out by themselves that marijuana/cannabis is effective without the hazard of narcotic addiction or alcoholism.
The U.S. government publicizes that as many as 77 million Americans have used marijuana and perhaps ten million use it frequently.
Marijuana as folk medicine has been used in the U.S. since the middle 1800's and probably in Mexico and Latin America since the Spanish introduced it in the late 1500's.
It is no longer amazing to me when a patient tells me of some new disease for which they have discovered marijuana treatment is beneficial.
It is time the DEA and its hoodlums backed off and allow the therapeutic use of medical marijuana, as more and more people are reverting to this tried and true "folk medicine" everyday.
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