Cannabis and IBD

There are significant unmet needs for IBD patients that include pain control, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression. Some patients turn to medical cannabis for these symptoms. But is that a good idea, does it work, and what should patients and their doctors know about medical cannabis? To answer these questions and more, Amber talks to cannabis and IBD expert Dr Jami Kinnucan, who is a Senior Associate Consultant in the Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

Get lots more information and a transcript at https://bit.ly/AIBD118

Find Jami A. Kinnucan, MD at:

• Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/kinnucan-jami-a-m-d/bio-20527092
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibdgijami
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibdgijami

Find Amber J Tresca at:

• AboutIBD.com: http://aboutibd.com
• Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aboutIBD
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/

Credits:

• Mix and sound design is by Mac Cooney: https://www.facebook.com/michaelandrewcooney
• Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from Cooney Studio: https://michaelandrewcooney.bandcamp.com/track/ibd-dance-party-single