Hi @sjhedcon, You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about CBD oil for Neuropathy. I did this so that you can meet others who have tried and/or use CBD as a treatment option for neuropathy. Click VIEW & REPLY to read through past posts.
Why CBD oil over pain pills? I have small fiber peripheral nephropathy (SFPN) in my feet and the pain is really, really bad. I take pain pills that work great and they are cheap. I pay less than $10 a month. I tried CBD oil a couple of times and it seemed to work but it was expensive. I paid $70 for 4 or 5 ounces. I figured I would need multiple bottles a month. The SFPN forced me to "retire" early and my disposable income is way less than it used to be. So for financial reasons I take the pain pills.
Why CBD oil over pain pills? I have small fiber peripheral nephropathy (SFPN) in my feet and the pain is really, really bad. I take pain pills that work great and they are cheap. I pay less than $10 a month. I tried CBD oil a couple of times and it seemed to work but it was expensive. I paid $70 for 4 or 5 ounces. I figured I would need multiple bottles a month. The SFPN forced me to "retire" early and my disposable income is way less than it used to be. So for financial reasons I take the pain pills.
@fredjan2016 Hi there.You are preaching to the choir here. I totally agree with you 100% and am in your boat. The only thing that separates the 2 approaches, for me, is the natural products vs. man made. I've always used the comparison of eating off the dollar menu at McDonalds and still getting full verses a fancy meal at an expensive high quality restaurant.
Rachel
Why CBD oil over pain pills? I have small fiber peripheral nephropathy (SFPN) in my feet and the pain is really, really bad. I take pain pills that work great and they are cheap. I pay less than $10 a month. I tried CBD oil a couple of times and it seemed to work but it was expensive. I paid $70 for 4 or 5 ounces. I figured I would need multiple bottles a month. The SFPN forced me to "retire" early and my disposable income is way less than it used to be. So for financial reasons I take the pain pills.
For me, sublingual CBD is an adjunctive medication with Tramadol and Lyrica for severe Neuropathy/plantar fasciitis and arthritis. For intense burning of feet, ankles and lower leg, I find that CBD ointment, like Mitchell's or Lazarus, acts quickly and effectively--does not help with deeper pain. I also find that the sublingual CBD has a mild calming effect that helps me handle the pain. My doctors agree that I should replace CBD with medical marijuana, but I tried it a few times about 50 years ago and found I liked it too much. I do not have problems following instructions with any pain meds, but fear that I might with MJ. I have tried stronger pain medications for short periods. I am sticking with Tramadol, because I want to be clear headed. Do your homework on brands, quality, types. CBD is very expensive, but often has discount coupons. Personally, I found that a large, well known and high quality CBD manufacturer that heavily discount for veterans and disabled or senior citizens--Lazarus brand.
My 50 yr old son has type 2 diabetes and severe neuropathy. We heard that Charlottes' web CBD is ok to use but he is concerned about being fired for having it in his system. He rubs it into his feet and it takes the pain away. He is a teacher and on his feet a lot. During this covid- stay at home, he is using it. Do any of you have knowledge of over the counter CBD?
@sjhedcon I take Methadone. The CBD oil did help and I think I took 3 drops under my tongue. I don't remember the brand. I got it from my pharmacist. It was too expensive for my budget. However, if it was a lot better than pain pills I would try and switch, but the results, for me, we very similar. I'm glad it works for a lot of people.
For me, sublingual CBD is an adjunctive medication with Tramadol and Lyrica for severe Neuropathy/plantar fasciitis and arthritis. For intense burning of feet, ankles and lower leg, I find that CBD ointment, like Mitchell's or Lazarus, acts quickly and effectively--does not help with deeper pain. I also find that the sublingual CBD has a mild calming effect that helps me handle the pain. My doctors agree that I should replace CBD with medical marijuana, but I tried it a few times about 50 years ago and found I liked it too much. I do not have problems following instructions with any pain meds, but fear that I might with MJ. I have tried stronger pain medications for short periods. I am sticking with Tramadol, because I want to be clear headed. Do your homework on brands, quality, types. CBD is very expensive, but often has discount coupons. Personally, I found that a large, well known and high quality CBD manufacturer that heavily discount for veterans and disabled or senior citizens--Lazarus brand.
@dckuke Thanks for the information. The pharmacist said there were a lot of different brands out there and he said the same thing about checking them out. Good to know about some the discounts for Lazarus brand. I'm glad it works for you.
My 50 yr old son has type 2 diabetes and severe neuropathy. We heard that Charlottes' web CBD is ok to use but he is concerned about being fired for having it in his system. He rubs it into his feet and it takes the pain away. He is a teacher and on his feet a lot. During this covid- stay at home, he is using it. Do any of you have knowledge of over the counter CBD?
@jmb73 I have tried over the counter CBD oil from my pharmacist. He said that most over the counter CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC. I signed an agreement with my pain management doctor that I would not take any THC or he would drop me as a patient and he drug tests me every 3 months. So I could only try CBD for a short time and it had to be weeks before my drug test. The pharmacist said that you can buy CBD oil that is guaranteed to contain no THC, but he said it was expensive. A lot of people get relief from gabapentin for their burning feet. My brother is one them. However, gabapentin didn't help me. Hopefully your son can find relief from one of the standard medications for neuropathy like gabapentin. I assume his neurologist is having him try those types of medications.
My 50 yr old son has type 2 diabetes and severe neuropathy. We heard that Charlottes' web CBD is ok to use but he is concerned about being fired for having it in his system. He rubs it into his feet and it takes the pain away. He is a teacher and on his feet a lot. During this covid- stay at home, he is using it. Do any of you have knowledge of over the counter CBD?
Hey @jmb73, you may have noticed that I moved your question about CBD and neuropathy to this existing discussion in the Neuropathy group. Click VIEW & REPLY to read through past posts.
You ask an interesting question regarding your son's use of CBD and the cautions he is concerned about as a teacher. During the stay home orders he is using a topical cream that helps take the pain away, but when reporting for work, he feels he can't use it.
I'm hoping another member knows more about the laws than I do.
Judging from the articles (and I'm sure there are plenty more) this is still a moving target. Does your son know the compounds in his CBD product? Has he considered talking to his employer about it or HR?
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Hi @sjhedcon, You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about CBD oil for Neuropathy. I did this so that you can meet others who have tried and/or use CBD as a treatment option for neuropathy. Click VIEW & REPLY to read through past posts.
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2 ReactionsWhy CBD oil over pain pills? I have small fiber peripheral nephropathy (SFPN) in my feet and the pain is really, really bad. I take pain pills that work great and they are cheap. I pay less than $10 a month. I tried CBD oil a couple of times and it seemed to work but it was expensive. I paid $70 for 4 or 5 ounces. I figured I would need multiple bottles a month. The SFPN forced me to "retire" early and my disposable income is way less than it used to be. So for financial reasons I take the pain pills.
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1 Reaction@fredjan2016 Hi there.You are preaching to the choir here. I totally agree with you 100% and am in your boat. The only thing that separates the 2 approaches, for me, is the natural products vs. man made. I've always used the comparison of eating off the dollar menu at McDonalds and still getting full verses a fancy meal at an expensive high quality restaurant.
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1 ReactionThanks for your reply. What medication do you take? Did the Cbd oil help you ? Thanks for any info
For me, sublingual CBD is an adjunctive medication with Tramadol and Lyrica for severe Neuropathy/plantar fasciitis and arthritis. For intense burning of feet, ankles and lower leg, I find that CBD ointment, like Mitchell's or Lazarus, acts quickly and effectively--does not help with deeper pain. I also find that the sublingual CBD has a mild calming effect that helps me handle the pain. My doctors agree that I should replace CBD with medical marijuana, but I tried it a few times about 50 years ago and found I liked it too much. I do not have problems following instructions with any pain meds, but fear that I might with MJ. I have tried stronger pain medications for short periods. I am sticking with Tramadol, because I want to be clear headed. Do your homework on brands, quality, types. CBD is very expensive, but often has discount coupons. Personally, I found that a large, well known and high quality CBD manufacturer that heavily discount for veterans and disabled or senior citizens--Lazarus brand.
My 50 yr old son has type 2 diabetes and severe neuropathy. We heard that Charlottes' web CBD is ok to use but he is concerned about being fired for having it in his system. He rubs it into his feet and it takes the pain away. He is a teacher and on his feet a lot. During this covid- stay at home, he is using it. Do any of you have knowledge of over the counter CBD?
@sjhedcon I take Methadone. The CBD oil did help and I think I took 3 drops under my tongue. I don't remember the brand. I got it from my pharmacist. It was too expensive for my budget. However, if it was a lot better than pain pills I would try and switch, but the results, for me, we very similar. I'm glad it works for a lot of people.
@dckuke Thanks for the information. The pharmacist said there were a lot of different brands out there and he said the same thing about checking them out. Good to know about some the discounts for Lazarus brand. I'm glad it works for you.
@jmb73 I have tried over the counter CBD oil from my pharmacist. He said that most over the counter CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC. I signed an agreement with my pain management doctor that I would not take any THC or he would drop me as a patient and he drug tests me every 3 months. So I could only try CBD for a short time and it had to be weeks before my drug test. The pharmacist said that you can buy CBD oil that is guaranteed to contain no THC, but he said it was expensive. A lot of people get relief from gabapentin for their burning feet. My brother is one them. However, gabapentin didn't help me. Hopefully your son can find relief from one of the standard medications for neuropathy like gabapentin. I assume his neurologist is having him try those types of medications.
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1 ReactionHey @jmb73, you may have noticed that I moved your question about CBD and neuropathy to this existing discussion in the Neuropathy group. Click VIEW & REPLY to read through past posts.
You ask an interesting question regarding your son's use of CBD and the cautions he is concerned about as a teacher. During the stay home orders he is using a topical cream that helps take the pain away, but when reporting for work, he feels he can't use it.
I did a quick internet search and found this articles:
- Cannabis Oil Complicates Drug Testing https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/cannabis-oil-complicates-drug-testing.aspx
- Warning to Federal Employees and Those With Security Clearance: CBD Use Puts Jobs in Jeopardy https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/warning-to-federal-employees-and-those-with-security-clearance-cbd-use-puts-jobs-in-jeopardy/90938/
I'm hoping another member knows more about the laws than I do.
Judging from the articles (and I'm sure there are plenty more) this is still a moving target. Does your son know the compounds in his CBD product? Has he considered talking to his employer about it or HR?
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