Kratom for Neuropathy

janieg · 06-28-2015, 10:27 AM

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.

icelander · 06-28-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by janieg

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.

If I remember right a level tsp. is about 3.5 grams at most. And isn't burning also nerve pain? Anyway be a little conservative with it. I got to where I was using 25 g. a pop. Even though I was addicted quitting was relatively easy. I was surprised. Now I save it for when nothing else is working and it's heavy pain.

janieg · 06-28-2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by icelander

And isn't burning also nerve pain?

Yes, you're right...it is. Bad choice of words on my part. I just should have said it didn't help with my zingers.

Neuroproblem · 06-29-2015, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by icelander

If I remember right a level tsp. is about 3.5 grams at most. And isn't burning also nerve pain? Anyway be a little conservative with it. I got to where I was using 25 g. a pop. Even though I was addicted quitting was relatively easy. I was surprised. Now I save it for when nothing else is working and it's heavy pain.

Burning is can be part of neuropathy. nerve pain is usually associated with neuralgia. Which would be dull , and excrutiating pain.

Cliffman · 12-30-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by janieg

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.

Hi Janieg,

I'm considering getting some to treat my SFN pain. If you don't mind sharing how does one ingest it?

Thank you,

Cliffman

mrsD · 12-30-2015, 12:01 PM

Cliffman, please rethink this for yourself.

Anyone using a blood thinner has to be very careful about
plant derived extracts. It is unlikely that Kratom was studied by the drug companies that make the various blood thinners.

I would venture if you even asked your Doctor, you'd get a negative response. Kratom is not well known in the medical community.

Too many "unknowns" for you to consider, IMO. You are still in a rather fragile medical state, following your stents.

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Originally Posted by Cliffman

Hi Janieg,

I'm considering getting some to treat my SFN pain. If you don't mind sharing how does one ingest it?

Thank you,

Cliffman

caroline2 · 12-30-2015, 02:14 PM

I did buy some and am not taking internally...when I heard could cause constipation...forget it...I don't need that extra pain in the B..... I pour a little in some of my topicals.

Cliffman · 12-30-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by caroline2

I did buy some and am not taking internally...when I heard could cause constipation...forget it...I don't need that extra pain in the B..... I pour a little in some of my topicals.

Hi Caroline,

is it helping to use it with some topicals?

Cliffman

Cliffman · 12-30-2015, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mrsD

Cliffman, please rethink this for yourself.

Anyone using a blood thinner has to be very careful about
plant derived extracts. It is unlikely that Kratom was studied by the drug companies that make the various blood thinners.

I would venture if you even asked your Doctor, you'd get a negative response. Kratom is not well known in the medical community.

Too many "unknowns" for you to consider, IMO. You are still in a rather fragile medical state, following your stents.

Thanks for the advice MrsD...I got so caught up in idea of pain control that I completely blocked out any thoughts of my heart. You're right, under my circumstances it's probably not a good idea.

All the best,

Cliffman

gryffyn · 01-28-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by janieg

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.

How are you taking a teaspoon? Do you put it in a capsule? Mix with a liquid?

I see the discussions about various dosages, but not the method of ingestion.

TIA,

RLynn

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