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CBD?
Theoldguy1
Posts: 2,485 Member
Opinions on CBD products. Anything you use and benefits you see? Thanks much.
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My friends swore by it for joint problems. As far as I could see, neither consuming it nor applying it topically had much effect, for me. (I used the same brand they did.) I gave it a lengthy, honest trial.
I don't have anxiety problems, AFAIK, but saw no effect on mood, either.
Others' mileage will differ.4 -
I'll take the "other" active ingredient personally... lol9
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Didn't work for me.3
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I concur that the other active ingredient has been more therapeutic for me.3
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Neither ingredient helped me very much unfortunately2
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I use topical CBD in my neck, knees and sometimes the lower back, and it has been very helpful for me, better than Voltaren Cream or gel. I know that some people use the gummies or the oil but I am very concerned about ingesting CBD in any type or form even when I know that THC is not part of the formulation.3
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CBD topically helped my knee pain quite a bit, and taking it orally helped with insomnia and nausea due to chemotherapy. It's not a miracle drug, but it can be useful. I didn't have any side effects from it but I noticed that I had to keep increasing the dosage to get the same benefit .
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I had very high hopes for CBD but seems like it's not much of a help for anything,well not as outstanding as the claims, would use the other active ingredient but I don't like how I feel😵2
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I had very high hopes for CBD but seems like it's not much of a help for anything,well not as outstanding as the claims, would use the other active ingredient but I don't like how I feel😵
Sorry that it didn't work for you, but as I and @ookoolady reported above, we both had help and relief using topical CBD. All kind of meds, OTC and/or prescription meds, have different results (or none), or side effects, depending on the user.
Have you tried Diclofenac topical cream? It is a prescription med but not cheap, that is why my insurance only pays for the generic version (Voltaren). For me, the generic version is not as effective as the original one, although I still use it when I run out of CBD. So me relief is better than none2 -
I have had serious sleep issues my whole life. In recent years, I became psychologically dependent on Lunesta (afraid to try to sleep without it), but it ramped up my daytime anxiety to unbearable and dangerous levels.
I decided something had to change, stopped Lunesta, and started taking time release melatonin on the advice of my doctor. I was still sleeping poorly and saw a study about CBD oil and sleeping (I believe the study was about PTSD). I got a low dose gummy just to try. I wasn't expecting it, but it greatly reduced my nightly nightmares which had a big impact on improving sleep hours.
Since then, I have added a gummy in the morning for anxiety.
Times I have run out or traveled where I couldn't pack them, I immediately have nightmares again and have increased anxiety issues especially social anxiety.
I'm generally a skeptic and don't usually take any supplements that aren't recommended by my doctor, but CBD oil really works for my brain.
I haven't noticed any effect on pain, unfortunately.11 -
I personally don’t think it’s the miraculous cure-all that some people/companies tout it as. It helps some people with certain things, but in a sense it’s just another fad-of-the-year type thing. Snake oil. If it helps some people, great, but in a few years I’m sure all the hype will have died down a bit.8
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How could it be a fad or a snake oil if It "helps some people with certain things?" Did you use topical CBD cream for any of your ailments or OA pain?0
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I wish there were more clinical studies to determine the best dosage and delivery system (topical vs sublingual vs gummies, etc) and better inspection of the manufacturers to insure the strength and purity of the product.5
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@ ookoolady
I agree, but since it is an OTC product with many manufacturers in the picture, and knowing by training and experience what involves to have a product in a clinical trial, it will never happen. Unless a major pharmaceutical company or the government get involved, and in that case you may have the FDA involved too.
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Interesting thoughts, thanks much.
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I'm not here to tell people what they can/can't or should/shouldn't do. I just think it's always good to be a skeptical consumer. CBD products are certainly worthy of any amount of skepticism.
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2019/09/ftc-sends-warning-letters-companies-advertising-their-cbd-infused
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2019/10/ftc-fda-warn-florida-company-marketing-cbd-products-about-claims5 -
I'm only aware of one treatment for certain types of seizures that has been clinically evaluated, leading to the drug Epidiolex. There is some evidence on treatment for pain and anxiety, but that is preliminary at this time.
The rest of the claims are unsubstantiated by any studies at this point and are anecdotal, and some of the claims seem to be going straight into snake oil territory. While anecdotes provide some guidance on areas for further study, the plural of anecdote is not data.3 -
@The_Enginerd
Your comment must be referring to CBD oil or "gummies," in general. In my postings I was only referring to CBD topical cream. I never took the oil or ingested the gummies because I am not comfortable putting those things in my body even when I know that they do not have THC. But I do know of several people with painful OA that find relief with the oil. The cream works for me, and it has also be recommended by three doctors.
I am glad that Epidiolex works for children suffering of some forms of epilepsy. It has only been approved last year, but is still good news.1 -
I had very high hopes for CBD but seems like it's not much of a help for anything,well not as outstanding as the claims, would use the other active ingredient but I don't like how I feel😵
Sorry that it didn't work for you, but as I and @ookoolady reported above, we both had help and relief using topical CBD. All kind of meds, OTC and/or prescription meds, have different results (or none), or side effects, depending on the user.
Have you tried Diclofenac topical cream? It is a prescription med but not cheap, that is why my insurance only pays for the generic version (Voltaren). For me, the generic version is not as effective as the original one, although I still use it when I run out of CBD. So me relief is better than none
I never said anything about using it for pain,I wanted it to work for my terrible insomnia and sometimes anxiety cuz I'd rather use it than any meds but like someone stated there's all kinds of different manufacturers and I'm sure I just haven't found the right one or heck maybe it just doesn't work for some people,I'm not sure it's snake oil but from my personal experience and from what Ive read and heard from others it's NOT the miracle cure it's all cracked up to be🤷3 -
I've been trying it for poor sleep, after being recommended it by a friend. It would be great if it works, and would also be good for the knee pain I get sometimes. I've only been trying it for a week or so (a drop under the tonge at night), and not sure if there has been any improvement in my sleep (which is only sporadically poor). It tastes pretty rank though!0
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