CBD?

CBD shouldn't get you high, as the vast majority is derived from Hemp. Even Marijuana-derived cannabidiol has minimal THC. Most stuff I've seen that describes it as a panacea for all life's ills is anecdotal at best. Most research shows a pain/anxiety benefit but more is coming showing benefits for inflammation. I'm in Maryland, and it's popping up everywhere in shops that are holistic/alternative medicine places, such as chiropractors and acupuncture/massage places. I would look for Colorado-based research, since Marijuana is legal and a lot of private research is happening there.

Also, CBD is FDA approved for certain seizure disorders(Epidiolex). I have the feeling that this will be the sieve in the regulatory dam that makes CBD approved for many more conditions, meaning that it will become covered by insurance. Right now, it is quite expensive, though compared to the drugs used for psoriactic arthritis, it's going to seem like a bargain for you.

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Hope you find some relief- constant arthritis is difficult to manage. Best of luck!

I suffer from psoriatic arthritis as well and use CBD oil for flare ups (I am also on Stelara shots 4x a year at $11k per pop before insurance!).  I don’t want to take ibuprofen often so the CBD works to target the flare up areas.  The brand I currently have is called EMU but what is available varies by location.  

I will say that it’s messy as any oil is so I usually wear a glove or sock while using it on my hands or feet, usually only one or two joints at a time these days.   

We have had CBD legal from marijuana sources for some time now in Washington. (CBD derived from hemp sources are legal in all 50 states). CBD is like any supplement, it varies in concentration, and quality depending on company. 

My daughter has ADHD and we tried CBD for her for a short time, it didn't really do anything, but we weren't consistent with it either. 

CBD can get you high and can contain THC, and can be very potent in a small quanitity , if it harvested from marijuana. Just becareful where you get it from. THere have been research on certain brands and some are what they say they are, and others are just a mixture of different oils that do nothing.

Charolette's Web CBD is what we tried for our daughter, and it is a reputable brand. I am no expert, but have done a small amount of research on it.

stv8r said:

vb4677 said:

Wife uses it everyday for her anxiety issues.


@vb4677 According to Consumer Reports the effectiveness/purity varies wildly.  What brand does you wife prefer, and where is it purchased?

CBD American Shaman Cloud Tincture.  She usually puts a couple of drops into her morning water bottle...and I think she sometimes does the vape thing, too.  And yeah I agree - just like any other medicine/substance (coffee, sugar, aspirin, etc...), your mileage may vary.

Do I see a difference?  Well, that's hard for me to say- but it seems to work for her, and that's what matters I suppose.