I did try CBD products, my daughter is in her 20's and she knows those her own age who use it for arthritis too. So, living in Seattle, it was easy to try out. I can't tolerate THC though, at all. The CBD didn't help me, at all. It wasn't bad, it just didn't affect anything on me. I honestly can't even imagine not doing anything about the pains at all. I made such a stink when the doctor punctured my lumbar while putting in epidural steroids. He did order an MRI though that finally tells us what there is that needs treating and it's a bunch of stuff. I've got a referral now processing to Neurosurgery. We'll see what they can come up with.