CBD oil

[jayne17]

Hello, I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for about 18 years now. I am on Methotrexate and Abatacept. I have had 2 ankles replaced and more recently a hip replacement. I am currently waiting to have a total knee replacement.

Has anybody tried CBD oil? I am just interested to know whether it has helped and which variations you have tried.

I would like to try this as I believe it can help with RA and also with regulating blood sugar as I also have diabetes. I do not sleep well and again I believe it can also help with this too.

Any comments would be appreciated.

[Julieladix]

Hello. I'm not familiar with cbd oil, but I do have a question about abatacept. How long did it take to work for you?

[jayne17 in reply to Julieladix]

Hi there, about 3 months i think, I've been on it now for 4 years, and although I'm not great, it does keep the RA under control. I am better on Abatacept than without it. Hope my comments help.

[wishbone]

I tried CBD oil. Quality stuff apparently, from the sunshine state of California. It wasn't cheap, and it didn't work. Although I did sleep better.

Worth a try as it might help you.

[jayne17 in reply to wishbone]

Thanks for that information, great for a good nights sleep then.

[AbbeyRoad]

I've been using CBD oil for almost one month and am up to 12 drops per day. It has not made a difference in inflammation yet but i do feel a sense of wellbeing. I plan to try another formulation if this one isn't effective. I'm buying thru a dispensary in Maine

[jayne17 in reply to AbbeyRoad]

Ok thanks for that, its good to know that you had a sense of wellbeing from it, I will look at various suppliers.

[Phoo2]

Yes I have been using cbd oil for about a month now. It has made an incredible difference to my life. Better sense of well being, not needing painkillers every day. Generally made life more pleasant instead of a 'living nightmare' I was in before cos my meds weren't working . Try red oil from cbd brothers - it's not cheap but worth every penny .

[hedgehog45 in reply to Phoo2]

Where do you get it from? Can you buy it in the U.K. And are there better brands to buy that are reputable? I'm keen to try it too.

[allanah in reply to hedgehog45]

I would like to try it for pain relief but didnt think it was legal in UK? Anyone know ?

[ITYFIALMCTT in reply to allanah]

Yes, it is legal (it doesn't contain THC which is the restricted item).

There's a very knowledgeable person on the Pain Concern forum and lots of previous discussions of it. The quality of the product and source seem very important. iirc, most people recommend very specific suppliers (like Phoo2 ) and joining a FB group. ETA: CBD USERS UK

I haven't used it. I know that there's a good sub-Reddit group on CBD oil and the knowledgeable admins there are concerned about the lack of testing of products and the negligible standardisation of dosages. From front page of reddit type

CBD UK

in search box.

FAO: hedgehog45 allanah jayne17

[allanah in reply to ITYFIALMCTT]

Thanks so much. I'll look into that x

[jayne17 in reply to ITYFIALMCTT]

Thanks for your reply and information, I am looking into it.

[jayne17 in reply to hedgehog45]

Yes thats precisely the information I'm looking for. You can get from the UK even in Holland & Barrett but that seems to be a weaker version. I'm open to suggestions as to where to buy it from. CBD Brothers seems to crop up a lot.

[jayne17 in reply to Phoo2]

Thanks for the information, that is exactly what I am looking for, I will try the red oil and its so promising that you feel a sense of wellbeing.

[Anitasmith]

I tried not working spent lot of money tried stronger one... no big difference i heard cbd with thc will work but for what i need Permission... ordered online, American company.

[jayne17 in reply to Anitasmith]

Ok thanks for that.

[Phoo2]

cbd brothers - they do excellent quality products....customer service is a bit poor but the goods are excellent.

[jayne17 in reply to Phoo2]

Yes, this is the company that keeps coming up when I look into it, so it looks like I will try them and will report on this site and let you all know.

[Michiganpbc]

I use it but it works better with the lowest dose thc need a medical marijuana card. Worth a try though CBD oil if you can't get a card for the thc part. Lots of recent clinical trials showing good results in lots of diseases especially inflammatory problems, seizures , sleep and chronic pain just do a online search it all comes up so you can research it first .

[jayne17 in reply to Michiganpbc]

Yes inflammatory problems and sleep is an area that CBD oils seems to be help, must be worth a try. Thanks.

[hedgehog45]

Thank you for the very useful info everyone. Most helpful.

[Michiganpbc]

For sleep and pain try this capsule called the Chill Pill I have never slept better...

[Phoo2]

They call it a miracle plant - the cannabis plant . Well I am still on steroids and injections and still have bad days. However the no of good days has increased dramatically and some days I feel really good just being me - something the disease robbed me off...and truth be told I haven't felt in years .. . So whilst I still need my meds - just that little change in the last month is enough for me to recommend cbd oil wholeheartedly..... quality is very important as cheap products just won't work I have found ....hope that helps ... and it is 100% legal btw....

Hope that helps ..... it's so difficult finding something to help through the agony!!!

[jayne17 in reply to Phoo2]

Thats very encouraging to know and I shall definitely be trying CBD in the near future because as you say anything that can help is worth a go. Do you mind me asking, is it oil and what form or colour is it, as there seems to be so many variations. Thanks,

[Phoo2]

Hi again Jayne . I use red oil from cbd brothers . I reduced my dose of steroids this week and haven't been doing too well . I think I have to go back up but this morning and my hands were sore and swollen . I had a few vapes of pure cbd Crystal and it has worked wonders! Able to do a few jobs now....

[jayne17 in reply to Phoo2]

Thats great, glad its helping you. I shall bear that in mind. Take care.

[Harvena]

Apologies for the complete lack of knowledge, but you swallow it, vape it or apply topically, newly diagnosed with RA, so much to learn!

[jayne17 in reply to Harvena]

Watch this space, we may all learn something new!!!!!!!!

[Phoo2 in reply to jayne17]

The easiest way to start is prob with cbd oil under the tongue. Hold it there for a few minutes so it is absorbed into bloodstream and then swallow