I have ckd stage 3a. I am on a renal diet and exercise to slow down the progression but exercise causes pain. Is it safe to use cbd oil?

[Catmommy]

Ckd and cbd oil for pain

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Here is a link to some information , but this is the most important part of the article:

"CBD is also known to interact with several medications. Before you start using CBD oil, discuss it with your doctor to ensure your safety and avoid potentially harmful interactions"

healthline.com/nutrition/cb...

So check with your doctor. I too am curious about this question and I am going to ask my doctor.

[JD4020 in reply to Bassetmommer]

Within the past week, the DEA is reminding everyone that cba is

A controlled substance.

[steve680]

You should discuss any medications with your nephrologist or PCP. Unfortunately there are no medical doctors who monitor this forum; this is more of a "support group".

[Betsysue2002]

I am 78 so dont exercise as recommended. I just dont get into it BUt i do walk back and forth thru the house for a half hout almost every morning immediately after i get up and bathroom.

Start at a few minutes ... as much as you can tolerate. Maybe twice a day ? S-l-o-wly do a little more over the weeks and months. It took me years to get to half hour but i think its also doing it regularly thats important too.

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

Always, always check with your nephrologist before taking anything. You never know how it will interact with any medications you are taking. You could be hurting your kidneys more by taking this.

[Catmommy]

Thanks all. I decided to try hemp infused lotion on the pain areas. And it seems to be helping. It has natural anti inflammatory properties and since we can't take nsaids I'm thinking this is a good start. I'll ask my nephrologist at my next appt. about ingesting cbd oil. It does kinda scare me.

[Barbee44]

I am licensed to use medical marijuana, but the pills gave me hives... the vape makes me choke and the oil under the tongue didn't stop my pain. (I just had spinal surgery and now have two more bulging discs). Exercise is nearly impossible. What other forms does CBD come in? I didn't know about the cream. I need something and all the pain meds prescribed for me caused me either hives or RLS x 10.

[Catmommy in reply to Barbee44]

I went to my local health food store and they had a shelf of cbd and hemp products. I chose cream so I could target my body parts that are in pain. It helped a little but I was not able to exercise but I was able to walk. It was suggested to try Charlotte's Web products which is what I did. You can try the cream but it cost $49.99 for 2.5 oz. for 750 mg and you can buy it online. I've only used it 2 days so maybe it will help better as I use it. It's no miracle cure and it may not help your pain. I think I'm going to try acupuncture, deep tissue massage and a numbing shot if I can. Good luck!

[Barbee44]

Since my pain is in my spine...I'd not be able to apply it.

[Catmommy in reply to Barbee44]

I put it everywhere I felt pain. It goes thru the skin and is an anti inflammatory.

[Crafty-girl2]

Since I had to stop using Naproxen (NSAID) for arthritis pain the rheumatologist prescribed a cream (Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel) to apply to joints that hurt. It requires a prescription. It helps the joint pain and the Nephrologist approved me using it. It is very important to always ask the Nephrologist.

[Cazzy41]

Cat mommy I am 11 months post transplant and I know my situation is different to yours. But I started using CBD oil as a vape liquid about 6 months ago and I told my Renal consultant who was quite intrigued as to wether it worked as a good pain relief to which my reply was yes. He was impressed I had removed drugs like OxyContin from my system to hopefully keep my transplant going longer. I think if you tell your team you want to try it they would probably back you 100% coz it’s less impurities for your kidney to try clear out of your blood. I say definitely ask as I will never look back now. Good luck hunny 😉. Please keep me informed x

[sharonlyn]

join natural kidney journey on facebook...i have been able to raise my gfr from 26 to 41 in less than a month...that was my situation it is different for everyone...this fb group is dedicated to changing your diet...supporting your goals and so much more...it is admin by a couple where the wife was able to get her husband off of dialysis...she raised his gfr from 3 to 39-41...he has been off dialysises for over 14 months...there is another person on site that achieved that same thing...plus numerous others who have raised their gfr significantly by diet and determination... here is the link... tps://facebook.com/groups/natural... answer the 3 questions when you click on the site to join or you will automatically be deleted...

[Catmommy in reply to sharonlyn]

Thx. I'm in the group now.

[PopcornLover1971 in reply to Catmommy]

Did you find any information about using CBD while having Chronic Kidney Disease from your doctor, Catmommy?

[Catmommy in reply to PopcornLover1971]

She said I could use it topically.

[Cazzy41]

My Renal consultant was fully behind me when I told them I was using CBD x

[Catmommy in reply to Cazzy41]

That's great.