Hi friends
I thought I posted something earlier but can't see it. I am very excited about the CBC as a tool in my tool box. I have had sensory neuropathy (erratic blood sugar)for 18 years and it runs my life -- but with the help of my neurologist at the Mayo Clinic - I have had enough pain relief to have a quality of life - I take Lyrica and a narcotic. I am on the Keto diet for the last 9 months and it has helped me so very much. I eat less than 30mgs of carbs a day and it has helped my neuropathy (biggest problem was fruit)

HOWEVER - I am going through some major marriage issues as my husband of over 40 years (we met at 17) is bipolar has decided to go off all his depression meds -- and then he moved out. Enough of that -- but consequently my stress is really high. Soooo my pain has significantly increased. A new pain feeling like acid was poured on my hands - and significant swelling as well --- (as well as an increase of pain in the arch of my feet - another new issue) I was so desperate and then just about an hour later I saw a sign outside of a health food store talking about CBD and pain relief - I got a lotion with 750mg CBD and immediately put it on my hands and the sting was GONE. It is hard to describe as I could feel the pressure and burning but little pain. It lasts about an hour for me. I could feel it coming back and am using it about 6 times a day. I also bought the 500mg drops and taking that about 6 times a day. It has been 5 days and my "new" acid pain is at minimum cut in half. i have read a bunch over this period and feel that this is something I'm going to try for at least 30 days and then decide.

Im a little afraid of taking the THC in addition as I take narcotics and I'm afraid over what might happen if I add it -- I'm doing more research but I'm keeping my mind open. I am so thankful that I found CBD - when I found it - and hopefully we are on to something that so many of us need relief - w/o side effects.

The biggest issue is it is costly. The cream I purchased was almost $50 and most of the products are not cheap - but IF you can afford it - give it a try -- I am sleeping better and my hands are able to type right now - couldn't do that 5 days ago. Someone else bought the drops 500 mg for me so I'm not sure about the cost I believe somewhere between $30 and $50 also.

I have been here on the web site on and off for 15 years- I always am glad that I checked in - we all can relate and when it gets unmanageable I find strength here with all of you. This is so exhausting dealing with pain all the time...

Keep the conversation going on CBD and lets have more relief!!

Tina
Tina