Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Pain Relief With Medical Cannabis

Our specialist-led 3-in-1 approach helps the 130,000 people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) find long-lasting relief while maintaining their quality of life.

Serving more than 3,000 patients, we have been recognised by the Department for International Trade’s #Beyond100 Digital Health companies, the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, and the Royal College of Physicians, hence reflecting our commitment to safe and patient-centred care. With us, you get the right kind of expert care to manage MS pain! 

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"While the effectiveness of these therapies varies, the one which has been life-changing was the introduction to Leva Clinic and medical cannabis

…this has helped with my muscle spasms at night, incredibly having the positive knock-on effect of increased quality of sleep which I have not had in over a decade.”

Martin, writing in MS-UK's New Pathways magazine

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How You Tackle Multiple Sclerosis Pain

Get better recovery when you manage pain with more than just medication.

Other than medication 

Instead of taking meds only, explore modern MS pain medical cannabis treatment in the UK, which focuses on neuropathic pain by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system. 

Expert support

Because when you take assistance from a specialist, it helps you understand your pain, manage and symptoms more effectively. 

Live better

Therefore, with improved sleep, reduced discomfort, and ongoing clinical support,  you feel better and engage more fully in everyday activities.

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Our 3-In-1 Approach To Multiple Sclerosis Pain Relief

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1-1 support

As an established MS pain medical cannabis clinic in the UK, you get your own team of pain experts, who will provide compassionate care in complex conditions like MS. 

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Tools for lasting change

With our guided pain-training programme, you’ll learn how pain works, retrain your brain’s response, and build skills for long-term relief at your own pace, supported by clinician-led community sessions.

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Cannabis-based medication

The cannabis-based medication offers a specialist-led option for MS pain relief. Patient base data showed that 50% saw a reduction in anxiety and depression,  94% experienced a reduction in pain severity, and 59% stopped opioid use. NICE recommends a 4-week trial of THC: CBD spray for moderate to severe spasticity in adults with MS if other treatments have not been effective. 

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What Causes Multiple Sclerosis?

The major causes of multiple sclerosis are: 

  • Autoimmune nervous system attack: Multiple sclerosis starts when faulty immune cells like T cells or B cells breach the brain barrier and damage myelin, disrupting nerve signals and causing chronic inflammation.

  • Vitamin D deficiency & low sunlight exposure: Not having enough sunlight lowers vitamin D, weakens immune control, increases inflammation, and allows autoreactive immune cells to damage myelin.

  • Smoking & environmental factors: Smoking or pollution increases oxidative damage, alters immune cell behaviour, weakens the brain’s protective layer, and worsens inflammatory myelin attacks.

  • Viral associations: Viruses like Epstein-Barr mess with immune defences, keeping immune cells active for too long and misdirecting them to myelin in the brain and spinal cord.

What Causes Multiple Sclerosis?

Key Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

  • Neuropathic pain: Damage to nerve fibres disrupts pain signalling, causing burning, stabbing, or electric sensations that often respond poorly to standard pain relief and may overlap with chronic conditions requiring back pain medical cannabis treatment in the UK.

  • Muscle spasticity and stiffness: Disrupted brain-to-muscle signals cause sudden tightness, stiffness, cramps, reduced movement, and increasing difficulty with everyday physical tasks.

  • Fatigue and sleep disturbance: Central nervous system inflammation disrupts energy balance and sleep cycles, leading to severe fatigue that worsens pain and endurance.

  • Cognitive and emotional effects: Ongoing neurological changes and constant pain mess with how well you pay attention, recall things, or stay emotionally steady, leading to a sad mood, plus higher stress over time.

  • Heat intolerance: Many people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis experience pain or fatigue when exposed to heat. Even small increases in body temperature can worsen symptoms.

  • Bladder and bowel dysfunction: Last but not least, nerve damage disrupts bladder and bowel control, causing urgency, incontinence, or incomplete emptying that affects daily comfort.

Key Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

How does Medical Cannabis Work on it?

It works in the following ways: 

  • A 2024 prospective observational analysis published in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry (NCBI) showed improvements in quality of life, sleep, mental health, and physical function in MS patients prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in the UK. It works in the following ways: 

    • Pain signalling regulation via the endocannabinoid system: It activates CB1 and CB2 receptors, reducing abnormal nerve firing and central sensitisation linked to MS-related neuropathic pain.

    • Spasticity and muscle relaxation: By acting on central nervous system pathways, medical cannabis may reduce muscle stiffness, spasms, and involuntary contractions in MS.

    • Individualised symptom management: Every treatment is designed for each patient’s symptoms, tolerance, and response, using personalised dosing and formulations to optimise daily functioning.

    • Sleep restoration: The reduced pain and muscle tension can improve sleep quality and duration, supporting fatigue management, cognition, and overall daily performance.

Book your consultation and start your personalised MS pain assessment with Leva’s experienced clinical team today.

Results

Data analysed by Imperial College London and Drug Science concluded...

Depression PROMS

50% reduction in anxiety and depression †

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97% of patients reported no side effects †

94%

94% of patients reported pain severity improvement †

59%

59% stopped opioid usage †

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See a leading pain consultant online. Receive a personalised treatment plan and get lifetime access to our self-guided pain management programme.

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FAQs About MS Pain Medical Cannabis Treatment

Is medical cannabis considered for both relapsing-remitting and progressive forms of multiple sclerosis?
Can medical cannabis be used alongside disease-modifying therapies for MS?
How does MS-related nerve pain influence prescribing decisions?
Will medical cannabis affect balance, coordination, or walking ability in MS patients?
Can medical cannabis help manage MS symptoms that worsen later in the day?
How is treatment adapted for MS patients with cognitive sensitivity or brain fog?
What role does medical cannabis play when MS pain fluctuates unpredictably?
How is long-term safety monitored for MS patients using medical cannabis?
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Data from proprietary sources, including collaboration with researchers from Imperial College and participation in research with Drug Science, indicate significant findings. BP (Pain Severity): 94% of patients reported an improvement in the severity of their pain. The percentage of chronic pain patients who reported any use of opioids decreased from 441 (55.1%) to 177 (22.1%), showing that over half (59.9%) of those previously using opioids had completely stopped. Additionally, more than 50% of patients with indications of major depression at initial assessment showed significant improvement after three months of treatment with medical cannabis and an online pain management program.

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