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CBD against Fibromyalgia
People suffering from fibromyalgia find that cannabis works in treating their symptoms, often with less negative side effects than prescription drugs.
What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by symptoms of chronic pain, insomnia, migraines, fatigue, joint pain, and irritable bowel syndrome.
People with fibromyalgia suffer from increased sensitivity to pain. This is thought to be caused by an abnormal pain signal function in the central nervous system.
The usual treatments for fibromyalgia are analgesics such as NSAIDs and opioids, muscle relaxants and sleep aids.
Some patients prefer CBD and THC products to treat their fibromyalgia. They are finding that cannabis products are safer and have fewer side effects than the prescription drugs they used to use.
Why does CBD “work” for fibromyalgia?
While more data is needed to confirm this theory, it is believed that fibromyalgia is one of the conditions caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of endocannabinoids.
An endocannabinoid deficiency/dysfunction is when a person has a poorly functioning endocannabinoid system. This results from the presence of abnormal levels of endocannabinoids.
If a person’s body does not produce a sufficient amount of endocannabinoids , they will be more sensitive to pain. Endocannabinoids are neuromodulators and regulate our perception of pain. Without an adequate supply of endocannabinoids, the endocannabinoid system cannot do its job of maintaining balance in the body properly – and so people with fibromyalgia experience more pain than usual.
CBD can help our endocannabinoid system. CBD interferes with the body’s natural process of breaking down endocannabinoids. This is good – supplementing with CBD can increase endocannabinoid levels and take care of any deficiency a person may have.
What are the benefits of using CBD for fibromyalgia?
People who use cannabis-based medication for fibromyalgia report the following benefits:
- Improved mood
- Relief from pain
- Improved sleep
- Less inflammation
- Reduction or discontinuation of the drug on prescription and henceforth reduction of negative side effects
What are the side effects of using CBD for fibromyalgia?
In general, CBD has very few negative side effects. However, it can have a sedative effect on some people, especially when taken in high doses. Always start with a low dose if you’re new to CBD and increase it gradually. It’s a good idea to take CBD the first few times in the comfort of your own home, when you don’t have to drive, in case you experience any side effects.
How should I use CBD for fibromyalgia?
People with fibromyalgia symptoms find that vaporization or sublingual tinctures work best because of how quickly these methods produce results.
CBD products, THC products and the combination of CBD/THC products are all effective in treating fibromyalgia. When used in combination, THC and CBD have been found to be particularly effective for pain relief.
If you are completely new to cannabis use, it is always best to start with a CBD product, as it will not be psychotropic and will be less likely to cause negative side effects.
5 – 10 mg of CBD is a good, low dose to start with. Increase the dose as required until you reach the desired result.
Which terpenes are helpful for fibromyalgia?
The properties of certain terpenes are useful for managing the symptoms of fibromyalgia. These terpenes work in synergy with CBD. Try to find products with lab results showing higher levels of these terpenes:
B-caryophilin – anti-inflammatory and pain relief
Pinene – anti-inflammatory
Linalool – Pain relief and relaxation
Source:https: cbdschool.com
