For anyone considering CBD for treatment...I came across this tonight on how it works:
"There is one major difference between CBD and all other pain relievers that we feel you should know about: The main difference is that CBD works directly at the site of irritated nerve receptors.
Why not just take Advil? You can, but... CBD can act as a lock and key system with the human body’s existing receptors, sending signals to the specific problem area, and then reducing the pain you’re experiencing. Ibuprofen keeps injured or damaged cells from making and releasing a chemical called prostaglandin. When the cells don’t release this chemical, it means that the brain won’t get the pain message as quickly or clearly. So your pain becomes less severe for as long as the cells aren’t releasing the chemical (and only for as long as you’re taking the medicine). "
Translation: things like Advil just cover up the noise, CBD stops the frayed nerves at the source.
It also has some distinct advantages over things like Tramadol for flares...fewer side effects, no real risk for addiction or abuse, and you won't have to argue with your doctor about getting it.
If you've tried CBD and it hasn't helped (like I did, several times)...the key may be finding a high-quality product that is pure CBD with absolutely NO THC. This not only makes it a little less of a legal hassle in some states, but as I found out, the tiny amount of THC in some blends was the problem (bladder regarded it as an irritant/stimulant somehow). I am mostly sleeping through the night without getting up for bathroom runs for the first time in literally years.
"There is one major difference between CBD and all other pain relievers that we feel you should know about: The main difference is that CBD works directly at the site of irritated nerve receptors.
Why not just take Advil? You can, but... CBD can act as a lock and key system with the human body’s existing receptors, sending signals to the specific problem area, and then reducing the pain you’re experiencing. Ibuprofen keeps injured or damaged cells from making and releasing a chemical called prostaglandin. When the cells don’t release this chemical, it means that the brain won’t get the pain message as quickly or clearly. So your pain becomes less severe for as long as the cells aren’t releasing the chemical (and only for as long as you’re taking the medicine). "
Translation: things like Advil just cover up the noise, CBD stops the frayed nerves at the source.
It also has some distinct advantages over things like Tramadol for flares...fewer side effects, no real risk for addiction or abuse, and you won't have to argue with your doctor about getting it.
If you've tried CBD and it hasn't helped (like I did, several times)...the key may be finding a high-quality product that is pure CBD with absolutely NO THC. This not only makes it a little less of a legal hassle in some states, but as I found out, the tiny amount of THC in some blends was the problem (bladder regarded it as an irritant/stimulant somehow). I am mostly sleeping through the night without getting up for bathroom runs for the first time in literally years.
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