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06-23-2015, 01:22 PM | #1 | |||
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There were lots of strains to choose from, so after a bunch of reading, I selected one that seemed most often referenced for help with pain.
One of the concerns I have is what I'm reading that in small dosage, it acts as a stimulant. Do you find that to be the case? That would not be helpful. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DejaVu (07-19-2015) |
06-23-2015, 01:59 PM | #2 | ||
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I began with a dose of a teaspoon leveled off. So you might begin that way and see how it affects you. So they say (them again!), the red strains are more sedating, the greens and whites more energetic. I'm not sure I find that to be the case though. For me it's mainly which vendors and strains are more potent. My guess is you'll soon find your sweet spot. I hope you like this miracle substance as much as I do! |
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06-23-2015, 02:15 PM | #3 | |||
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Thanks for all the feedback.
I will definitely have to play around with dosage, so thanks for the tips. I don't have a whole lot of experience with opioids, but have taken them after ortho surgeries. I seem to remember just sleeping a lot. That would be a desirable effect from this since I'm looking for help at night. I did get a red strain Indonesian after some reading, and also just found this nice page: http://ensobotanicals.com/kratom/ Strains for Pain The primary reason kratom is so effective for pain are it’s two primary painkilling alkaloids: Mitragynine, and 7-OH-mitragynine. Which have agonist activity at mu and delta opiod receptors, effectively dampening the body’s perception of pain. As a result, those who are looking for pain relief from kratom have had best effects with strains high in these two alkaloids. Leaf alkaloid content can vary from plant to plant, and from strain to strain, however, there are a few strains which seem to be the most effective for pain overall. The most popular strains for this purpose are: Strains Borneo Indo Maeng Da Bali Preferred Vein Color Red Dosage Moderate/High |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DejaVu (07-19-2015) |
06-23-2015, 05:54 PM | #4 | |||
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Well this might be a little disappointing but I'm sure you're used to that. Kratom and opioids in general are not very effective on nerve pain compared to say a muscular pain etc. It does help as an adjunct therapy however. Not much as a stand alone. Best of luck.
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06-23-2015, 07:05 PM | #5 | |||
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06-23-2015, 09:14 PM | #6 | |||
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06-26-2015, 07:01 PM | #7 | |||
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The kratom arrived today, and I took some about two hours ago. I didn't want to wait until bedtime in case it had a stimulating effect on me.
That definitely is not the case. It has a sedating/relaxing effect on me, and VERY happily, I can also report it has dialed back the SFN pain and discomfort a notch or three. I wasn't having a really bad day, but it wasn't a really good day either. I was uncomfortable when I took it, but not nearly as bad as it can get. I still feel all my usual neurological symptoms...the tingling in my legs and feet, the referred sensation I experience, and the creepy/crawly feeling in my temples, but there's no burning or pain accompanying it like there was before I took it. The pain I have in my elbow from tendinitis is also noticeably less severe, This is definitely something I could only use at night because of the sedation, but that's when I need the help the most. The real test will be when I'm having a really bad flare, but I'm not going to wish for one soon. I'm beyond thrilled to have this in my arsenal. Knowing I might have something to turn to when I'm flaring badly is a HUGE relief. Thanks so much to everyone who posted on this. I had no idea it even existed. |
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06-28-2015, 06:54 AM | #8 | |||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | DejaVu (07-19-2015) |
06-28-2015, 10:27 AM | #9 | |||
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I'm using one level teaspoon, which based on what Balanchine said, is a probably in the neighborhood 4 - 4.5 grams or thereabouts. I tried it again last night as my feet and temples were burning worse than the night before, and I wanted to see its usefulness at that level of discomfort.
It took care of the burn beautifully, but when I got one of those nerve zingers, it was loud and proud. So as I think icelander mentioned, it might not help with nerve pain. Thankfully I don't get a lot of the zingers anymore. |
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06-28-2015, 10:33 AM | #10 | |||
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