@bustrbrwn22 I've struggled with staying asleep for more than four to five hours for almost 20 years, and only recently have I found a product that works. Melatonin and magnesium supplements did not work for me. Pennsylvania has medical marijuana, and, at the suggestion of my physiatrist, I applied for and was granted a MM card to address anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and the back/butt/leg pain from spinal stenosis and sciatica. For sleeping: I first tried a tincture purchased from a medical marijuana pharmacy that was a 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC (5.59mg/0.5ml of CBD and THC). I have never used marijuana recreationally, but I did not experience a "high" or "buzz." I felt relaxed and had no trouble falling asleep and remaining asleep for 7+ hours. Perhaps most importantly, if I woke up to roll over or had a trip to the bathroom, I was able to fall back asleep. I have never been a smoker (of anything), but I also tried a vape pen with a similar makeup to the tincture. The pharmacist who recommended the tincture said a vape pen required less "smoking" than with a dry leaf product because the oil is concentrated. The vape pen would provide the required effect more quickly than a tincture, so the pharmacist thought I might want to try the pen as an option. It takes only 3-4 fairly small "puffs" for me to feel relaxed and sleepy. I now alternate between the two: the tincture I take about 8:30 or 9:00 for a bedtime/reading time of 10:00 or 10:30, and the vape pen I use just as I go to bed. For pain, I tried a 19:1 CBD to THC tincture for use during the day. CBD actually is more effective in the presence of THC, but this product has a very, very low amount of THC (since one does have to work and function during the day). The CBD per 1 ml is about 12 mg. I found no pain relief from this product, and I am now trying a product anyone of legal age can purchase online. Full Spectrum CBD Oil Tincture -- 83 mg of CBD per 1 ml. I take 0.5 ml three times a day. It's recommended to follow a dosing regiment for 7 to 14 days before deciding does this work/not work. I am starting sessions with a physical therapist trained in the John F. Barnes method of MFR on Sept. 16, and I am holding out hope that MFR and a good physical therapist along with the high concentration CBD brings some relief. (If not, I will be talking with neurosurgeons.) I know that many people are not comfortable using a cannabis product, and I do not want to sound like I am encouraging anyone to try medical cannabis. Just sharing my experience.

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