Chronic pain
CHRONIC PAIN - CBD oil
Akire · 18/03/2021 19:28
Had anyone tried this for chronic pain? Google goes between the nhs site saying
“this is illegal you could be arrested” to others saying it’s the best thing since sliced bread.
It’s also not cheap £20-50 for a bottle so not something I want waste money on if no good
Or going get me into trouble.
Akire · 18/03/2021 19:55
This was on NHS site
What about products available to buy?
Some cannabis-based products are available to buy over the internet without a prescription.
It's likely most of these products – even those called "CBD oils" – will be illegal to possess or supply. There's a good chance they will contain THC, and may not be safe to use.
Health stores sell certain types of "pure CBD". However, there's no guarantee these products will be of good quality.
They tend to only contain very small amounts of CBD, so it's not clear what effect they would have.
Is medical cannabis safe?
The risks of using cannabis products containing THC (the chemical that gets you high) are not currently clear. That's why clinical trials are needed before they can be used.
"Pure" products that only contain CBD, such as Epidyolex, do not carry these unknown risks linked with THC.
But in reality, most products will contain a certain amount of THC.
The main risks of THC cannabis products are:
psychosis – there is evidence that regular cannabis use increases your risk of developing a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia
dependency on the medicine – although scientists believe this risk is probably small when its use is controlled and monitored by a specialist doctor
Generally, the more THC the product contains, the greater these risks are.
Cannabis bought illegally off the street, where the quality, ingredients and strength are not known, is the most dangerous form to use.
Cumberlover76 · 18/03/2021 21:51
I use products from CBD Brothers. I like the paste but there are many products. I find it helps the pain of my hip arthritis. The do samples so you can try different products before committing to spend lots. I also find the balm very good. CBD balm from Fiddlers Elbow Grease is also really good, again they do samples. If you are concerned about ingesting small amounts of THC, try the balm. The THC content in products from these such sites are low. The cannabis strains that are grown are low THC (the bit that gets you high) and high CBD (the pain relief part) . Buy from a reputable place like those suggested above though. There are private fb groups you can join to get advice on what is recommended for your specific condition as there are different types for different needs. Sativa for energising and happiness and indica for relaxing and pain relief. Best is to try some samples and see if works for you.
Sooverthemill · 19/03/2021 06:30
The nhs site I just googled said this
"Some products that might claim to be medical cannabis, such as "CBD oil" or hemp oil, are available to buy legally as food supplements from health stores. But there's no guarantee these are of good quality or provide any health benefits."
You must be looking on a different site. It is not illegal
Sooverthemill · 19/03/2021 06:34
@Akire I e just realised that the bit I quoted is at the top of the page you quote. They say buying off internet likely to be illegal. Where I live there is a shop selling it I'm told ( I never go out so I wouldn't know). We have tried to get the spray for DD but the consultant wouldn't agree without seeing her in clinic and as she's bed bound we can't do that ( travelling in ambulance worsens her ME)
greenalltheway · 19/03/2021 07:05
Name changed as I tend to bang on about this to all who will listen!
Cbd oil has been an absolute godsend for me and wouldn't be without it.
I sleep better, it has straightened out my wildly up and down moods and sorted out my chronic pain. If I forget to take my regular dose I start to feel the pain creeping back the next day.
I would highly recommend doing some research. Simply cbd had a private fb group, with a wealth of information and you can search topics in the group for specific things. Their website is the same name. All certified stuff. Beware of buying basic oil from Holland and Barrett etc.
I use Green oil and sometimes the balms. Honestly wouldn't be without it but appreciate it's not for everyone.
Akire · 19/03/2021 08:00
@greenalltheway
Cbd oil has been an absolute godsend for me and wouldn't be without it.
I sleep better, it has straightened out my wildly up and down moods and sorted out my chronic pain. If I forget to take my regular dose I start to feel the pain creeping back the next day.
I would highly recommend doing some research. Simply cbd had a private fb group, with a wealth of information and you can search topics in the group for specific things. Their website is the same name. All certified stuff. Beware of buying basic oil from Holland and Barrett etc.
I use Green oil and sometimes the balms. Honestly wouldn't be without it but appreciate it's not for everyone.
Thanks for reply I’m used to google providing information and seems private groups are the way to go to find out basic stuff. But that makes it feel like it more dodgy!
Will have a look can’t be any worse than al the alcohol in using fo cope with pain.
greenalltheway · 19/03/2021 15:14
I think the reason for the private group, rather than being dodgy is that it's easier to manage/admin the comments.
They actively stop anyone trying to PM giving dodgy advice / trying to sell products.
They are really good at giving advice, signposting other services and keeping everything factual.
There's so much misinformation out there I.e it's illegal - (no it isn't) that I can imagine a public group would attract a ridiculous amount of unhelpful traffic.
Good luck, I hope you find it useful :)
daviduihf · 21/09/2022 07:56
I don’t know about the laws in your area, but it should be fine to use this oil for medicinal purposes. This oil can be really helpful if the regular painkillers either do not work or are too harmful to your health. CBD oil helps me slightly reduce my anxiety and mild chronic back pains. It’s better than artificial painkillers because my kidneys are rather weak, and strong medicine could destroy them in no time. I buy the oil from Edmonton Alberta Dispensary, which works well for me. It’s totally legal in the area where I live, and I buy it from a legal store, so I have nothing to be afraid of. And I also have a prescription from a physician.
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