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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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I'm not sure where to post this in the thread so I am going to just carry on here. 🙂
When I have used the term CBD oil in any of my above posts, I am talking about actual medical marijuana - prescribed by a physician, dispensed from a company licensed by the government. In Canada there are currently 2 forms that have been approved for use- either bud, or oil. You either vape it (bud form) or drop under your tongue (oil form) or cook with it. It is not produced from industrial hemp, it is produced by marijuana plants.
I don't want to confuse anyone. The form of CBD oil that you can purchase online in all US states is not the same product. It is made from industrial hemp plants. That's not saying that it won't work. But it isn't the same thing actual medical marijuana.
As with any supplement, you really should be discussing it's use with your physicians. I am wary of it personally because in most cases it is not produced in the US. Is there a way to tell if the product you are purchasing is what they say it is? Is there testing? Do they have a regulatory body that ensures product safety, or at the very least can confirm that there is CBD present in the oil? I have seen far too many people fall into emptying wallets for miracle products that are more harmful than helpful.
Be careful. Talk to your physician. Make sure you know what you are getting. I wish you all success in finding relief. 🙂
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6 ReactionsHere in MN, marijuana oil without THC (CBD only) is available by prescription from licensed dispensaries around the state. Only certain medical conditions qualify, and chronic pain was just added to that approved list. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to find a physician who has gone through the bureaucratic steps necessary to prescribe the oil. It is a major hindrance to obtaining the oil, and dispensaries are charging inflated prices just to stay in business. Why is the medical community so hesitant to get behind medical marijuana? I don't see liability as an issue because of the lack of THC. Medical marijuana may work for some and not others, but that is no different than with other medications. Does anyone have suggestions for convincing our doctors to get certified to prescribe? I am afraid to take the oil I bought from CW Botanicals because I could be kicked out of my pain program if I test positive for THC; it would be in violation of my pain contract.
I cannot comment on an individual dr's hesitancy to prescribe it, but realistically it is still a Schedule 1 drug. Until that changes, I think many people with shy away. Just a few weeks ago a Canadian was barred from ever entering the United States because he was asked if he had ever smoked Marijuana. It seems ludicrous that in many places you can serve a longer sentence for possessing marijuana than you would serve for crimes against a person, but the law is the law. Decriminalization would be a positive step forward. I can't imagine the pressure a Dr would feeling trying to decide if they should go through the process of obtaining the right to prescribe. They may feel it is a good choice for some patients but it would mean that they are placing themselves under massive scrutiny. It's a big deal.
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I found doctors in Edina, Minneapolis, St Paul, and Moorhead for prescribing and a dispensary in St Cloud.
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1 ReactionIt's not worth it.
Yes it is!!!!!!
My provider disagrees with your statement about THC. They claim that a mixture of THC and CBD works better than singly. I use equal amounts of THC and CBD with great results.
THC mixtures ARE available along with straight THC. this is in Minnesota so other states may vary.
Nope, Marijuana use is still a Federal crime, therefore no US Mail