I want to say right off the bat that it took me a great deal of self-convincing to even look into trying CBD for chronic pain. For some reason I always considered it taboo, far-fetched, and honestly, illegal. It is funny how wrong we can be sometimes. If I could go back in time to a year ago and just give it a shot, I think I would have saved myself a great deal of pain over the past year.
CBD for chronic pain is legal
CBD oil for chronic pain is a great many things, illegal is NOT one of them. In fact, CBD oil is perfectly legal in all 50 states, no medical card required. It took a great deal of research to understand the ins and outs of CBD oil for chronic pain. What I learned is that it is in fact THC that is illegal, not CBD.
Intro to CBD for chronic pain
CBD for chronic pain can be used in several ways, two of the most common are sublingually or vaped. Sublingually means that you put several drops to a dropperful under your tongue, several times a day. Most people state that it takes several days to a week of use to feel the benefits. Vaping is when the oil is heated up, to vaporize the liquid which is then inhaled through the pen. The effects are usually felt almost immediately and the relief is nearly instant.
How long do the effects of CBD for chronic pain last?
Drops taken under the tongue take a little longer to build up, but the effects last a little longer throughout the day and usually are only needed morning and night. Vaping, on the other hand, offers immediate effects, but they usually wear off after about 4-5 hours.
What is THC?
THC is the chemical that is responsible for the “high” feeling that people traditionally associate with cannabis. If you buy CBD oil for chronic pain, from a reputable dealer, it will state that it contains less than 0.3% THC which makes it legal to purchase and use in all 50 states. Not only that, you get the therapeutic, pain relief benefits of CBD without the “high.” Which makes it legal in all 50 states.
What have I started out using and recommend for beginners (like me!)?
- Joyetech A10 vape pen– This is a great vape pen for beginners like me who literally have no clue what they are doing. I don’t have much to speak of for comparison purposes, but I found this easy to operate and learn how to use without feeling like a total noob. These pens do have “coils” that will need to be replaced about once a month, depending on usage.
- CBD oil– You will need the actual CBD to put into the vape pen. Now, this is a different product than the kind you take under your tongue. There are 1-2 companies that make ones that are supposedly interchangeable, but I haven’t tried them yet (don’t worry, they are on my list to review!) So make sure that the ones you decide on are made specifically to vape.
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Things to keep in mind
- From my experience, 400 mg is a good place to start. You can go as low as 100 or even 250, but if you are looking to use the CBD for chronic pain relief, in my opinion, 100 or 250 is not going to work. You can also go higher, but if you go too high, you run the risk of it making you too sleepy.
- Here are some trustworthy companies to check out. They vary in price but most of the companies offer a coupon code for a discount or free shipping. I started on the lower end of the price point because I didn’t want to waste money if it turned out not to work. The first company I ordered from was on the recommendation made by my local vape store.
- Cloud 9 (What I currently use) for vaping
- CBDistillery – this is what I currently use twice a day, under the tongue drops. The 250mg, full spectrum tincture is the best place to start. Read my full review here. Use coupon code SUNDAYS to save 5%, making it just under $20 which should last you nearly 2 months. I have a *GIVEAWAY* coming up very soon for the tincture, subscribe below to be the first to know the details on that.
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~Leanne
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It’s really a shame that in the U.S. hemp got grouped together with marijuana decades ago when the big crack down on marijuana came about. Fortunately things have been slowly turning around and hemp, and the CBD that derives from it, have been legalized in many (but not all) states. Hemp has almost no THC, so it isn’t something people even used to get high from anyway. See http://greenuva.com for more details.
Excellent article, the product is not legal in Thailand unforunately.,
I’ve been taking this CBD product now for almost one month. I definitely feel an improvement overall in my physical issues… sleeping better, more energy and less pain in my joints. I jumped in utilizing all three options because my pain issues have been so chronic. I take water soluble BioCBDplus and apply topical oil to my knees every day. I will supplement with the CBD vape occasionally. Overall I am very pleased with the results. – Animaltrax
I suffer from chronic low back pain. I was injured while serving active duty and went through many surgeries. Over the years I have had many injections of various sorts, physical therapy, acupuncture and more. I tried CBD, and I must say it really works. I use water soluble BioCBDPlus, which helped me deal with some of my pain more than any of these modalities over the years. – Johnny
I don’t commonly comment but I gotta admit thanks for the post on this one : D.