CBD Oil?

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Recently, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my wrists and shoulders. It is not debilitating by any means, but it is a nuisance. I was prescribed a non-sreriod anti-inflammatory drug along (which has helped) along with recommendations for an "anti-inflammatory" diet.

It was also suggested that I try CBD oil as a topical treatment to reduce inflammation. Being the anally-retentive sort, I read everything I could find about CBD oil first before trying. Admittedly, the jury s still out on the therapeutic value and there is wide-ranging debate on, let's just say, the quality control of the product. That said, I do seem to be benefitting from its use.

What are your experiences with CBD oil? Any particular brands you would recommend?
 

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Thanks @lukin2006. Good article that highlights some of my concerns - lack ok unified testing standards means the composition and quality can vary greatly.

Cannabis is legal here in Canada, so I think in the coming year's medical researchers will testing it and documenting the health benefits, and hopefully some consistency in the chemical make-up.
 

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I've tried it. It does not get me high, but seems to subtly calm me. I take stuff to help me sleep and wake up groggy unless I take the CBD Oil/Hemp Oil. I'm not sure what chemicals would show up in a blood or urine test though.
 

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They aren't really sure how it exactly works, I've read differing opinions. It could work for you, maybe not. No personal experience though, thought about it.

I get inflammation in my shoulder after a bad cuff tear and having to do 15 months of rehab.

Try turmeric with black pepper, and one thing that was a miracle for me but I never see outside of weightlifting communities is Cissus. I've taken just about everything otc, did my research, but Cissus was still more effective. It has some promising research as well in arthritis and cartilage tissue formation.

Will be taking some turmeric+black pepper soon, in addition to reducing inflammation + being positive for arthritis, it's a powerful anti oxidant and it's been shown positive BDNF factors and improved cognitive function as well.

Turmeric study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/

NSAIDs (non steroid anti inflammatory drugs) can damage and lead to gastrointestinal issues, I'm sure your doctor told you that, but just wanted to make sure you're aware.
 

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They aren't really sure how it exactly works, I've read differing opinions. It could work for you, maybe not. No personal experience though, thought about it.

I get inflammation in my shoulder after a bad cuff tear and having to do 15 months of rehab.

Try turmeric with black pepper, and one thing that was a miracle for me but I never see outside of weightlifting communities is Cissus. I've taken just about everything otc, did my research, but Cissus was still more effective. It has some promising research as well in arthritis and cartilage tissue formation.

Will be taking some turmeric+black pepper soon, in addition to reducing inflammation + being positive for arthritis, it's a powerful anti oxidant and it's been shown positive BDNF factors and improved cognitive function as well.

Turmeric study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/

NSAIDs (non steroid anti inflammatory drugs) can damage and lead to gastrointestinal issues, I'm sure your doctor told you that, but just wanted to make sure you're aware.
Thanks for the information and, in particular, your experience with turmeric. I've read a lot about turmeric as an anti-inflammatory remedy but haven't tried it yet.

Yes, I am aware of the long-term issues with NSAIDs - something I discussed early with my doctor and one of the main reasons I am looking for alternatives.

Thanks again!
 

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GLA, fish oil, MSM, chondroitin, glucosamine, boswellia, hyaluronic acid, and collagen work pretty well for me. I don't tolerate it well but curcumin is also good as well as cayenne pepper..
 

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Recently, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my wrists and shoulders. It is not debilitating by any means, but it is a nuisance. I was prescribed a non-sreriod anti-inflammatory drug along (which has helped) along with recommendations for an "anti-inflammatory" diet.

It was also suggested that I try CBD oil as a topical treatment to reduce inflammation. Being the anally-retentive sort, I read everything I could find about CBD oil first before trying. Admittedly, the jury s still out on the therapeutic value and there is wide-ranging debate on, let's just say, the quality control of the product. That said, I do seem to be benefitting from its use.

What are your experiences with CBD oil? Any particular brands you would recommend?
I've read that doesn't get you high, still, if it helps your arthritis, I'd stay with it.........I'll probably be long gone before the VA prescribes it since it falls under federal laws, even in the states that have fully legalized, it's still illegal under federal law..........I really can't comment any further without getting political, and that's not allowed (for good reason).
 

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.....I really can't comment any further without getting political, and that's not allowed (for good reason).

I have privately thought that @Reality should consider allowing a day we can get totally non-politically correct. The following day, all the obnoxious and inappropriate posts would magically disappear and all would be good with the world.

Sounds like the plot of a Hollywood movie.

:p
 

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I have privately thought that @Reality should consider allowing a day we can get totally non-politically correct. The following day, all the obnoxious and inappropriate posts would magically disappear and all would be good with the world.

Sounds like the plot of a Hollywood movie.

:p
lol, can you imagine how bad the forum would be if politics was allowed? We argue enough enough as it is.......and we all love the same team.
 

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Recently, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my wrists and shoulders. It is not debilitating by any means, but it is a nuisance. I was prescribed a non-sreriod anti-inflammatory drug along (which has helped) along with recommendations for an "anti-inflammatory" diet.

It was also suggested that I try CBD oil as a topical treatment to reduce inflammation. Being the anally-retentive sort, I read everything I could find about CBD oil first before trying. Admittedly, the jury s still out on the therapeutic value and there is wide-ranging debate on, let's just say, the quality control of the product. That said, I do seem to be benefitting from its use.

What are your experiences with CBD oil? Any particular brands you would recommend?
I've been taking Celebrex for about 10 years and wondered how effective it was.....until they took me off of it for hip surgery. It is not without some side effect concerns but I would need something to replace it that is as effective.

The problem with a non-regulated area is any kind of quality control. This topic is hot right now and getting hotter and with that the profiteers get into it

There is no doubt that cannabis based products do help people but at this point, it is all about marketing.
 
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