CBD Daily Spray and blood thinners

Thanks. I'm having so much trouble with this onslaught of health problems. Diagnosed with three serious and progressive conditions in four months!!! One after the other. First step is making this pain go away or at least lessen it. I've always been a very active person so not even being able to clean my windows without having to lay down from the pain is very hard, but, I then think too that at least these days we have more medical help to deal with all the problems of getting older. Back in the day people just had to put up with all these conditions and maybe die from some of them. But, thanks for the advice. I bought some Salonpas thinking they might help with the pain, but they didn't seem to help. I'll ask the pharmacist about Tylenol.

Hello Betty! I can sympathize with you over back and knee pain. I am in the same boat. For my almost bone on bone knee issues I have gotten shots of Synvisc every 6 months. It works like a charm without the negative effects of cortisone...but it costs.
I was in Holland in May and visited a health store that sold marijuana products. From walking so much around Amsterdam and even from standing still in museums, my back was aching very badly. I asked if some topical CBD oil (without THC which is unnecessary) could help my back. The naturopath salesman said that he could certainly sell me some and make money but truthfully, it cannot penetrate into the back. I didn't ask about taking a pill by mouth.
One thing I do find very helpful is turmeric which is nature's anti-inflammatory. I put some into my morning smoothie.
And what causes inflammation throughout the body?...carbs. So I have upped the veggie intake to 7 servings per day and cut back on anything sweet or too bready.
And of course, exercises and stretches are very important. I visited my physiotherapist last week and she gave me a number of exercises to do which will help as I sail (or limp) into old age!

Morning Catmon.......I understand what you are going through.My rhumatologist gave me a prescription for Voltaren cream and said to use the CBD spray oil over the cream. My orthopedic doctor was giving me a prescription for Lidocaine patches before I was diagnosed with the severe fibromyalagia . My insurance covered both. The patches worked well for me for quite a while....12 hours on and 12 hours off....I did have steroid injections but have decided I will not get anymore.The last shot left almost constant pain where the injection was done and part of my right foot has remained numb. The doctors usually recommend Tylenol because a nsaid that effects the stomach but who knows as it seems on a regular basis the FDA is changing their opinions on what is safe and what isn't ! I was never a sick person till the heart valve surgery.....hip arthritis that I could deal with though. I never had any symptoms of any heart problems and the heart surgeon said it is always to have surgery before it becomes an emergency. After the surgery I became anemic, anxiety and panic attacks increased, arthritis in hip became worse, my vision was effected, my weight increased, got tinnitus, one doctor said I had Lupus, which thank God it was not but at the age of 69 now have rosacea too. and constant visits to my dentist since during the surgery a five tooth bridge was loosened and now had to be removed. According to the heart surgeon the heart was perfect and no blockages but that I was born with a small valve and that was the problem. I now have AFIB and fluttering . I'll know on the 26th what will be done about that ! I have a new cardiologist after hearing the same response for 14 months...the benefits outweigh the side effects of all the meds. PLease always check with your doctor on any meds or even vitamins because some vitamins can effect your prescription meds. I hope you can get some relief from the pain.

Thanks Betty. You've been through more than I have. I need to ask--how do you cope? How do you keep from being sad over all this and find happiness? Before my afib started I was happily quilting, painting, walking and hiking, going on bike rides, was part of an art group and sometimes two, planning trips to see grandkids and other family, but I haven't even listened to music since. I don't feel any incentive or drive to do anything. It's like the life has gone out of me. I don't think it's so much feeling sorry for myself as feeling like my life is pointless all of a sudden, like nothing matters. Everyone else I know is happy, carefree, and pain free. I still get pressured to take more responsibility in various organizations but I know I can't make any commitments because I never know what is going to happen and I'm finding that people don't understand--they don't have a clue. With the elections coming up I'm getting pressure to volunteer on campaigns, etc. It doesn't take much anxiety or fatigue to put my heart in afib mode and sitting too much OR standing too much means I get hip pain and have to move around or lay down. I'm defined and my life is dictated by my ailments and my meds.
I'd like to find my way back again. I'm considering counseling when I get back from my next trip. I hope the PT helps me with the pain too. I think having less pain and being able to do more without pain would make me feel better too. Another thing I'm dealing with is severe regret that I didn't take vitamin D to ward off the osteoporosis and severe regret about all the heavy lifting I did to bring on my hip arthritis. I used to work like a man in my younger days and moved a lot by myself with moving heavy boxes, etc. I used to be so strong but never considered the stress I was putting on my knees and hips. But, you are dealing with more and seem to have a better approach to all of it. Thanks for pointers on pain management BTW.

Dear Catmon...It is difficult but there are always others that are worse. I am also a widow for 26 years so it makes it more difficult to cope. I do have a daughter that I adopted from birth 4 years after my husband passed but she has had medical issues too , so the stress from worrying about her is always there. I have been blessed to have many friends. When I called the cardiologist I originally had and telling him about all the side effects he suggested I see a counselor and a physiatrist !!! I thought well...why don't you change my meds and listen to what's going on.....I did see a "shrink" but that was more meds and he wanted me to see a counselor at $185.00 an hour ....I didn't see the counselor ...I wish I lived closer to Mayo Clinic as I certainly would have gone there from day one and would probably be living a decent life. There is a difference of quality and quantity of life. I stopped the phych meds as it seemed the side effects from those were just as bad. I hope you have peace on your next trip and hopefully your doc will give you some pain meds that work better for you .

Thanks Betty. You've been through more than I have. I need to ask--how do you cope? How do you keep from being sad over all this and find happiness? Before my afib started I was happily quilting, painting, walking and hiking, going on bike rides, was part of an art group and sometimes two, planning trips to see grandkids and other family, but I haven't even listened to music since. I don't feel any incentive or drive to do anything. It's like the life has gone out of me. I don't think it's so much feeling sorry for myself as feeling like my life is pointless all of a sudden, like nothing matters. Everyone else I know is happy, carefree, and pain free. I still get pressured to take more responsibility in various organizations but I know I can't make any commitments because I never know what is going to happen and I'm finding that people don't understand--they don't have a clue. With the elections coming up I'm getting pressure to volunteer on campaigns, etc. It doesn't take much anxiety or fatigue to put my heart in afib mode and sitting too much OR standing too much means I get hip pain and have to move around or lay down. I'm defined and my life is dictated by my ailments and my meds.
I'd like to find my way back again. I'm considering counseling when I get back from my next trip. I hope the PT helps me with the pain too. I think having less pain and being able to do more without pain would make me feel better too. Another thing I'm dealing with is severe regret that I didn't take vitamin D to ward off the osteoporosis and severe regret about all the heavy lifting I did to bring on my hip arthritis. I used to work like a man in my younger days and moved a lot by myself with moving heavy boxes, etc. I used to be so strong but never considered the stress I was putting on my knees and hips. But, you are dealing with more and seem to have a better approach to all of it. Thanks for pointers on pain management BTW.

Morning Catmon.......I understand what you are going through.My rhumatologist gave me a prescription for Voltaren cream and said to use the CBD spray oil over the cream. My orthopedic doctor was giving me a prescription for Lidocaine patches before I was diagnosed with the severe fibromyalagia . My insurance covered both. The patches worked well for me for quite a while....12 hours on and 12 hours off....I did have steroid injections but have decided I will not get anymore.The last shot left almost constant pain where the injection was done and part of my right foot has remained numb. The doctors usually recommend Tylenol because a nsaid that effects the stomach but who knows as it seems on a regular basis the FDA is changing their opinions on what is safe and what isn't ! I was never a sick person till the heart valve surgery.....hip arthritis that I could deal with though. I never had any symptoms of any heart problems and the heart surgeon said it is always to have surgery before it becomes an emergency. After the surgery I became anemic, anxiety and panic attacks increased, arthritis in hip became worse, my vision was effected, my weight increased, got tinnitus, one doctor said I had Lupus, which thank God it was not but at the age of 69 now have rosacea too. and constant visits to my dentist since during the surgery a five tooth bridge was loosened and now had to be removed. According to the heart surgeon the heart was perfect and no blockages but that I was born with a small valve and that was the problem. I now have AFIB and fluttering . I'll know on the 26th what will be done about that ! I have a new cardiologist after hearing the same response for 14 months...the benefits outweigh the side effects of all the meds. PLease always check with your doctor on any meds or even vitamins because some vitamins can effect your prescription meds. I hope you can get some relief from the pain.

IM SORRY, I DO NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES WHITH MY BLOOD. I AM RECEIVING MANY MANY EMAILS AND WOULD APPRECIATE NOT TEXTING ME ABOUT ANY BLOOD ISSUES. I HAVE CHRONIC AND SEVERE BACK PAIN AND PTSD THIS IS MY INTEREST. I APOLOGIZE.