Can I Get a Michigan Medical Marijuana Card for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MS-related muscle spasticity, neuropathic pain, and related symptoms.
Yes — multiple sclerosis (ms) qualifies under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program
Multiple sclerosis is a qualifying condition under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program. The "severe and persistent muscle spasms" caused by MS are explicitly listed in Michigan law.
Common symptoms
- Muscle spasticity and stiffness
- Neuropathic pain
- Bladder dysfunction
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbance
How medical cannabis may help
THC and CBD have well-documented effects on muscle spasticity — Sativex (nabiximols), an oral cannabis-derived spray, is approved for MS-related spasticity in numerous countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Spain. Cannabinoids also address neuropathic pain and sleep disturbance common in MS.
Evidence base
Multiple randomized controlled trials of nabiximols have demonstrated reductions in spasticity scores and patient-reported symptom severity in MS.
Michigan certification requirements
Documentation of your MS diagnosis from a neurologist is helpful. Coordination with your neurologist about cannabis as adjunct therapy is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will medical marijuana interact with my MS medications?
- Most MS disease-modifying therapies do not have major interactions with cannabinoids, but Dr. Vance will review your medication list during the consultation.