"Now we believe medical cannabis is an additional treatment that may benefit these patients effectively and with a relatively few side effects in prolonged treatment."

Fibromyalgia is a such a misunderstood disease that not only is there no cure, but doctors had thought psychological rather than physical problems were solely behind the condition in patients.

The disorder, which affects more women than men, is characterized by significant musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.

Symptoms sometimes begin after a physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. 

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Judy Siegel-Itzkovich ~ BreakingIsraelNews.com ~