Thank for the informative post! As coincidence would have it, I just ordered some CBD oil a few days ago. Am still waiting for it to arrive.

I had tried it before without much success, but I really didn't know how much I should be a taking. I'm giving it another shot now with more education...as well as more non-neuropathic pain.

Fingers crossed for good results.

Hah! That's great. You're welcome.

I hope it helps you. What did you order from where? I'm just curious.

I'm sorry though to hear you're having more pain. It's effective for pain for sure, usually at higher doses. Dosing is difficult since it's different for each person. But I guess a good rule of thumb is to start low and slow and increase the dose. I take about 100-200 mg a day, and more when I have more pain. You'll have to experiment, but we're experts in that at this point, aren't we?

David,

I'm so pleased to see you back on here helping others! Your presence here is so invaluable.

I can't thank you enough for sharing your experience with CBD. More importantly, it's great to read how much it's helped you and the others on this thread.

Thanks again,

Cliffman

Hi Cliff!

It's always nice hearing from you. Thank you for the nice things you say.

I'm really just happy to share what has worked for me and for at least some others. We're all searching for something that can help improve our lives despite this terrible illness (or sets of illnesses).

So I'm happy to speak about CBD and what it has done for me and many others, and it'll all be worth it even if it helps just one person on here. I received my share of help on here during difficult times, and I'll never forget that.

I hope it helps you too. If you think I can be any help, just let me know.

Dave

Sorry for the delay. I bought mine from Bluebird Botanicals.

The good news is that my symptoms haven't been bad since I got it, so I haven't tried it yet. I'd like to wait until I'm in a bad flare to give it a shot.

It seems you've chosen a good company. As far as I know they're the most transparent company out there. I've never tried their products though. I hope it helps you.

I have used CBD from hemp and from marijuana with zero benefit. Tried different brands and dosages, all to no avail. Unfortunately, there is no independent research about CBD usage, dosage, etc. Here in Nevada CBD and THC have been legal for years and is somewhat regulated for cleanliness and purity, but that does not mean it works. It has become a rip-off industry. Here is a good example: I have tried high dose CBD (1,000 mg/ dropper to no avail). A friend thought he would help me by buying CBD. The product he purchased states clearly:
3mg CBD/dropper!!!. I believe that the business success of the CBD industry tells
us there is an enormous amount of pain in the country that we will try anything. And the prices are outrageous.

I'm sorry CBD hasn't worked for you and there are certainly shady dealers out there as with anything that involves health+money. But this doesn't mean it doesn't work for everyone. In fact, many, most, experience some relief and the limited studies show this when it comes to cannabis as a whole and specific cannabinoids including CBD. I know 2 people myself that didn't find it helped and who were disappointed, but a few dozen more who did. Often CBD combined with THC and other cannabinoids can be more helpful, but again it varies from individual to individual.

The 3mg per dropper is a joke though! Studies show we need far higher doses for it to actually be effective especially for chronic pain. The prices are horrible too, agreed. But there are good companies with low markups and discounts for low income people suffering. Lazarus Naturals is one example. They have a special discount program for those who can't afford it but need it.

In the end, each person can make up their own mind and see if it's worth trying. For me, it helps in a number of ways and I'm grateful for that. We have so few options left to us and really none when it comes to conventional medicine, or none that are not detrimental to our health in other ways, so it made sense to me to give it try.

Hi. I have just applied for the discount on Lazarus Naturals. I attached a letter from Alan's doctor about his severe neuropathy. I also sent them a message explaining about Alan. Lets hope this works.

Alan has enjoyed great results from the cbd oil that we get from around the corner in a Vape Store. My last purchase was for the little bottle of 1000. I give him 12 drops under the tongue. Seems to do the trick but on an especially bad night I give him a bit more a few hours later.

I'm not sure about the dosing or the strength I should be buying. On the Lazarus naturals website, what should I buy? And how many drops? I know everyone is different but this is still confusing to me.

Thanks so much if you can clear this up a bit for me. Alan really could use some help because this poor man falls and has many disabilities.

Thanks so much, Melody

David:

I want to thank you personally for suggesting Lazarus Naturals. Alan was accepted to their discount program. All I had to do was upload a letter from his doctor attesting to his diagnosis of Neuropathy (he's had it for 35 years).

I received their approval first thing this morning. I went to their site and purchased the balm and the tincture of CBD. All for a very reasonable amount. Much less than what I would pay around the corner at the Vape shop. omg. much less.

So I shall update on how he does.

Sincerely, Melody