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While many people use cannabidiol to relieve pain, more scientific research is needed to be sure it is safe. Understanding cannabidiol can help overcome the stigma associated with it.

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Some people experience side effects when taking cannabidiol (CBD) and there are other factors to consider before using CBD oil for pain.

In this article, we look at how CBD oil works and how it can be used to relieve chronic pain.

Effects

CBD is one of more than 120 compounds called cannabinoids.

Many plants contain cannabinoids, but people most commonly link them to cannabis.

Unlike other cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — CBD does not produce a euphoric "high" or psychoactive effect. This is because CBD does not affect the same receptors as THC.

The human body has an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that receives and translates signals from cannabinoids. It produces some cannabinoids of its own, which are called endocannabinoids. The ECS helps to regulate functions such as sleep, immune-system responses, and pain.

When THC enters the body, it produces a "high" feeling by affecting the brain's endocannabinoid receptors. This activates the brain's reward system, producing pleasure chemicals such as dopamine.

Does CBD make you high?

CBD is an entirely different compound from THC, and its effects are very complex. It is not psychoactive, meaning it does not produce a "high" or change a person's state of mind, but it influences the body to use its own endocannabinoids more effectively.

According to one study posted to Neurotherapeutics, this is because CBD itself does very little to the ECS. Instead, it activates or inhibits other compounds in the endocannabinoid system.

For example, CBD stops the body from absorbing anandamide, a compound associated with regulating pain. So, increased levels of anandamide in the bloodstream may reduce the amount of pain a person feels.

Cannabidiol may also limit inflammation in the brain and nervous system, which may benefit people experiencing pain, insomnia, and certain immune-system responses.

What is CBD oil?

There are different levels of compounds found in the natural hemp or cannabis plant. How people breed the plant affects the CBD levels. Most CBD oil comes from industrial hemp, which usually has a higher CBD content than marijuana.

Makers of CBD oil use different methods to extract the compound. The extract is then added to a carrier oil and called CBD oil.

CBD oil comes in many different strengths, and people use it in various ways. It is best to discuss CBD oil with a doctor before using it.

Here are some of the possible benefits of CBD oil:

1. Arthritis pain

A study in the European Journal of Pain used an animal model to see if CBD could help people with arthritis manage their pain. Researchers applied a topical gel containing CBD to rats with arthritis for 4 days.

Their researchers note a significant drop in inflammation and signs of pain, without additional side effects.

People using CBD oil for arthritis may find relief from their pain, but more human studies need to be done to confirm these findings.

2. Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the entire body through the nerves and brain.

Muscle spasms are one of the most common symptoms of MS. These spasms can be so great they cause constant pain in some people.

One report found that short-term use of CBD oil could reduce the levels of spasticity a person feels. The results are modest, but many people reported a reduction in symptoms. More studies on humans are needed to verify these results.

3. Chronic pain
The same report studied CBD use for general chronic pain. Researchers compiled the results of multiple systematic reviews covering dozens of trials and studies. Their research concluded that there is substantial evidence that cannabis is an effective treatment for chronic pain in adults.

A separate study in the Journal of Experimental Medicine supports these results. This research suggests that using CBD can reduce pain and inflammation.

 
The researchers also found that subjects were not likely to build up a tolerance to the effects of CBD, so they would not need to increase their dose continually.

They noted that cannabinoids, such as CBD, could offer helpful new treatments for people with chronic pain.

Other uses

In the United States, CBD oil has varying legality across different states and at a federal level, yet it currently has a range of applications and promising possibilities.

These include:

1. smoking cessationand drug withdrawal
2. treating seizures and epilepsy
3. anxiety treatment
4. reducing some of the effects of Alzheimer's, as shown by initial research
5. antipsychotic effects on people with schizophrenia
6. future applications in combating acne,type 1 diabetes, and cancer

Although more research is required to confirm some uses of CBD oil, it is shaping up as a potentially promising and versatile treatment.

In June 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved one form of CBD as a treatment for people with two rare and specific kinds of epilepsy, namely Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome (DS).

The brand name of this drug is Epidiolex.

Dosage

The FDA does not regulate CBD for most conditions. As a result, dosages are currently open to interpretation, and people should treat them with caution.

Anyone who wishes to use CBD should first speak to a doctor about whether it is a good idea, and how much to take.

The FDA recently approved a purified form of CBD for some types of epilepsy, with the brand name Epidiolex. If you are using this medication, be sure to follow the doctor's advice about doses.

 

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05/11/2018 at 18:08

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I would certainly be interested in this, thank you for the article.

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Are you interested in CBD oil? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/treatments-for-chronic-pain/are-you-interested-in-cbd-oil-2615 2018-11-05 18:08:00

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Yes this is an interesting article and worth considering. Thank you for printing it

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Are you interested in CBD oil? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/treatments-for-chronic-pain/are-you-interested-in-cbd-oil-2615 2018-11-06 13:00:51

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@wednesday You're welcome, let us know if you try it and if it has a positive effect on you :)

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@Gingogill‍ @fifo67‍ @fadgie‍ @laney365‍ @Beautiful_Disaster‍ @crystalpaquette‍ @Hileena‍ @Whynotme‍ @laurendehorizon‍ @Brambles65‍ @funmaisey‍ @Maryteresa‍ @astrolady‍ @Donzone‍ @markkirkadi‍ @maria68‍ @Liz Gray‍ @MorganMistwalker‍ @allij67‍ @IsItAllWorthIt‍ @Suncatcher2015‍ @worthy47‍ 

I just thought you might be interested in this as you are suffering from chronic pain, it would be interetsing to get your opinions on this as a potential feature for pain management :) 

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Would love to know which brands people have the most success with.


Are you interested in CBD oil? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/treatments-for-chronic-pain/are-you-interested-in-cbd-oil-2615 2018-11-07 12:58:22

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Hi Crystal I have been doing a bit of research into this.  I follow a page called Green Flower - that have loads of information and are very helpful.  They are based in the US though.  They gave me some websites and names - I too am trying to find out exactly what works all about thc levels for effectiveness from what I can gather.

I have not approached these people yet but here is the info I got:

Dr S Knox www.heacclinics.com - Dr Jordan Tishler www.inhalemd.com - Dr Alan Frankel www.greenbridgemed.com - Mara Gordon www.auntzeldas.org 

Let me know what you find out and best of luck  - Angela

 

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@funmaisey‍ Thank you for your suggestions, I am sure @crystalpaquette‍ will appreciate it. It is good to share knowledge because there have been some fantastic reports about CBD oil.

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I am very interested   I have heard good results about it


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@funmaisey‍ , thanks so much! I've tried https://www.resultsrna.com/pure-cbd-organic-hemp-seed-oil/ but didn't find it very impactful. I'm US based so all the better! ;-)  Update: I bought 200mg so looks like from reading these comments that I needed closer to 2000-3000mg and that's why it may not have worked for my pain.


Are you interested in CBD oil? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/treatments-for-chronic-pain/are-you-interested-in-cbd-oil-2615 2018-11-07 18:12:19
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08/11/2018 at 19:37

Hi am on CBD oil 10mg on a night !

I get it made for me it really helps with sleeping and pain

it works 

I have bone cancer so the pain is chronic still looking and try all sorts morphine hasn’t helped it just knumbs the mind but not didn’t take the pain away !

Awful stuff think that’s what’s kills you !!!!!!!! Need something for the day tho !


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