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Cannabis for Fibromyalgia in Seniors: Dosing and What to Expect
Fibromyalgia in patients over 65 is best understood as a centralized pain processing disorder. It is often compounded by age-related endocannabinoid deficiency, a condition where the body’s endogenous production of anandamide and 2-AG may decline. This reduction in 'endocannabinoid tone' can manifest as allodynia, where light touch triggers a pain response. For seniors, the objective is systemic stabilization rather than symptom masking.
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