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CBD oil for pain
After trying opiates, and lyrica, and mostly just suffering I tried sublingual CBD which is from the marijuana plant, but has no THC in it, you don't get high. It was very very effective. Not only did it reduce my pain at least 75%, it has a calming effect on the anxiety produced in those of us with chronic pain by the fact we have it. I do recommend it.... Be sure it is from a reliable source. You don't need to smoke anything or get high.
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CBD salve/lotion does help me, but only in a very high dose. 1000mg or more if you can find it.
If you are fortunate to live in a open-minded state where cannabis products are legal, there should be no problem in finding a store or an online source.
As wolfplanetzero notes, it does not completely get rid of the pain. The over the counter lotions help somewhat. I found a lotion called "Stop Pain" which is a quick roll-on that helps.
If I can say this, the biggest help would be a doctor who is sympathetic, and tries to find the source of your pain, and fixes it, rather than worrying about his next patient!
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2 ReactionsNo prescription is needed for CBD since it contains only a tiny amount of THC and won't get you high. There are also THC-free products. Can be bought online, or at some health food stores and other retailers. A crowded market, so finding the most effective products could be challenging. A bit pricey for the higher concentrations. Good luck!
I love using Innovative CBD, it is organic and no THC. Ingredients are minimal, so you get the full benefits of the CBD.
Do you take it for pain? What form of product do you use, edibles or topical? Thanks.
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In Australia it is on prescription and contains no THC.
Thanks - I’m in Australia so oil is on prescription and mine is taken orally. It contains no THC.
I had really bad arthritis in my hands. My pain specialist said I could alternate days with Volatran and CBD cream (no THC) I bought at health food store. Both creams helped a lot. However, now my hands have gone numb. I still have pain in certain fingers related to using them but I don’t put cream on anymore. I have Central Pain Amplification and something else not diagnosed yet. I tried very low dose of gummies from a prescription from pain doc. Spent $100 at the pot shop. Stopped taking early on-did not help. I’ve been sick for 3 years. Started with a stiff R knee-no pain. Within 3 weeks I had pain in the R and the pain started in my L knee!!! It continued throughout my whole body. My muscles are so weak. Exercise increases pain. My jaw has moved and I hav facial and head pain. I have not seen a rheumatologist.
Should I? I had a DEXA scan recently. Osteopenia and low bone density. I have flare ups when I have pain. My hands still flare up. I’m usually an active person-65 in 2 weeks. I want to go to U of U Health System, Northwestern, or the Mayo Clinic which is daunting to think about. We do have Medicare and a good supplemental insurance. Any advice will be appreciated!!!