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CBD oil for pain

Posted by timfitz @timfitz, Jul 19, 2016

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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Stephen | @wsh66 | Mar 19, 2021
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@wsh66

Get your doctor to give you a referral to see an occupational therapist. It can help to split your finger to rest it to not let it get worse. They can treat you with massage and ultrasound both of which are quite nice and work. And you can give yourself hot cold water valves for your hands. Hot water is 110 to 120 degrees, Coldwater is 50 to 60 degrees. You start hot for 10 minutes, then you go cold for 2 minutes then you go hot for 2 minutes then you hot for 2 minutes. I also ice my hand before I play guitar. Heat will make your hands feel better but heat causes things to expand. Cold cause things to shrink and that's what you need to have happened you got a swelling in your hand you need to shrink it. Don't jump to steroid injections or surgery before you try occupational therapy. If you're over 65 and on Medicare you probably won't have to pay anything to see an occupational therapist. I don't pay a cent.

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I'm sorry there are errors in the post above that I made and I can't seem to edit this one. Where I said split I meant splint. I hope you can understand it I also posted similar information twice before.

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jennsprung | @jennsprung | Mar 20, 2021
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@pfbacon

When I was young I tried smoking some pot and had an allergic reaction to it. Years later, I tried hash - same thing - I was on the floor for 2 hours with such vertigo I thought I was surely dying and I couldn't call a doctor or ambulance because pot and hash were illegal then, I would be arrested as soon as I was well enough to walk. Do you think I would have the same reaction to modern THC orally? Topically? (I will never smoke anything.) Have any of you had an allergic reaction to pot or hash? Peggy

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I can’t smoke it, I have a similar reaction but add to it epilepsy. Apparently I am one of the unlucky ones where it doesn’t help with seizures. Now it’s also important to remember that a first timer probably doesn’t require much more than one puff! Don’t smoke the whole thing! It is also important to look for a strain that isn’t too high in thc. Ultimately the CBD shows the most promise for pain, but it seems to require at least some thc to work synergistically. If you are using oil or gummies, you need to use it regularly to ease pain. It needs to sort of build up in your system. For quick relief of acute pain, smoke or vape it. Luckily pot lotion doesn’t bother me, nor do gummies. I make my own of both. The lotion is a godsend.

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marye2 | @marye2 | Mar 26, 2021
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@jeanie26

Hello, I am new to this site and look forward to a long and healthy relationship with the group. In reading some of the posts, I see where some of you have tried CBD and with very good results. I read a long article on it last night and it said it is legal in all 50 states. I would love to try it but I want to be sure that it comes from a reliable source, Can anyone tell me where I can get this product. I have chronic pain from back issues, abdominal hernias ( many repairs ) severe IBS, arthritis in back, legs, hips, both shoulders, and both hands. Right now I look 7 months pregnant due to numerous abdominal hernias. I am also borderline diabetic and take metformin with good results. thanks for reading my post. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

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I've used the local dispensaries for the best CBD. They really pay attention to the quality and lab testing of the product so you get what you are paying for. I like the 1:1 THC/CBD, but I buy them separately and mix my own. Indica and Sativa varieties are important - so your dispensary should be able to discuss that. I use it sublingually, but if I need more, I have edibles. Friends who have used it for pain - CBD - say you need to take it regularly at the same time for about two weeks to see effects. It takes a bit of experimentation to find the right amount, but 5 mg is where to start. Aside from that, you should visit a PT to work on stretches to relieve hip, back and other joint pain -- it makes a real difference. Two solutions for same problem are often more successful.

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Sheryl | @grandma88 | Mar 26, 2021
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@marye2

I've used the local dispensaries for the best CBD. They really pay attention to the quality and lab testing of the product so you get what you are paying for. I like the 1:1 THC/CBD, but I buy them separately and mix my own. Indica and Sativa varieties are important - so your dispensary should be able to discuss that. I use it sublingually, but if I need more, I have edibles. Friends who have used it for pain - CBD - say you need to take it regularly at the same time for about two weeks to see effects. It takes a bit of experimentation to find the right amount, but 5 mg is where to start. Aside from that, you should visit a PT to work on stretches to relieve hip, back and other joint pain -- it makes a real difference. Two solutions for same problem are often more successful.

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Hi marye2, My husband has had horrible 24/7 headache pain (which the Mayo Clinic diagnosed as New Daily Persistent Headache) for 20 years. NOTHING has relieved the pain. I finally ordered some CBD oil last week from a company recommended by a co-worker of mine. My husband started trying it two days ago and, of course, hasn't felt any relief yet. We are telling ourselves that it might take a few weeks before he notices any relief, so I was glad to read your comment that it took you about two weeks to see the effects. He started taking .5 MG first and may ramp up as needed. You mentioned that 5 mg is where to start. That seems like a lot to start. Did you mean .5 mg by chance? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Mar 26, 2021
In reply to @grandma88 "Hi marye2, My husband has had horrible 24/7 headache pain (which the Mayo Clinic diagnosed as..." + (show)
@grandma88

Hi marye2, My husband has had horrible 24/7 headache pain (which the Mayo Clinic diagnosed as New Daily Persistent Headache) for 20 years. NOTHING has relieved the pain. I finally ordered some CBD oil last week from a company recommended by a co-worker of mine. My husband started trying it two days ago and, of course, hasn't felt any relief yet. We are telling ourselves that it might take a few weeks before he notices any relief, so I was glad to read your comment that it took you about two weeks to see the effects. He started taking .5 MG first and may ramp up as needed. You mentioned that 5 mg is where to start. That seems like a lot to start. Did you mean .5 mg by chance? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

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Thank you for sharing.

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popolopo | @popolopo | Mar 26, 2021
In reply to @grandma88 "Hi marye2, My husband has had horrible 24/7 headache pain (which the Mayo Clinic diagnosed as..." + (show)
@grandma88

Hi marye2, My husband has had horrible 24/7 headache pain (which the Mayo Clinic diagnosed as New Daily Persistent Headache) for 20 years. NOTHING has relieved the pain. I finally ordered some CBD oil last week from a company recommended by a co-worker of mine. My husband started trying it two days ago and, of course, hasn't felt any relief yet. We are telling ourselves that it might take a few weeks before he notices any relief, so I was glad to read your comment that it took you about two weeks to see the effects. He started taking .5 MG first and may ramp up as needed. You mentioned that 5 mg is where to start. That seems like a lot to start. Did you mean .5 mg by chance? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

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I think it is .5

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marye2 | @marye2 | Mar 28, 2021

The edibles say 5mg (1/2 of a piece) My dropper for the tincture says 5, but I start with 10. In an hour or so, if I need more, I add part of an edible. It depends on your tolerance. Leafy is a good site, but it is trial and error to see what works. I like the CBD that has a bit of THC in it, not the other. I have a medical marijuana card.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 28, 2021

@marye2 I started using cbd capsules by Vytalyze the one Dr Oz and Dr Phil talk about so far it really works

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she1 | @she1 | Nov 24, 2021

Where do I find a licensed dispensary

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