CBD oil for inflammation

[WhatYouSjo]

That's important info WhatYouSjo.
I'm wondering about patient tolerance at those high doses required as well.
Have you experienced any adverse effects at the dose you're on?
I take it your sicca symptoms were not improved at all by CBD?

I haven't noticed any side effects. From what I've read, it seems like CBD rarely causes any side effects, even at high doses (unless it is taken in a form which also contains THC). Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any improvements in sicca symptoms from my CBD usage.

[Joe S.]

At 2.5mg(?) once per day I had a reduction in pain levels. At 10mg twice per day I had facial muscle release (I felt better in my own skin). I may need the THC for anxiety and depression. THC may be the component that lowered my blood pressure so much when I was in Index, WA. The THC requires a prescription. The CBD does not.

I do not believe it has any effect on inflammation. I did notice that some add coconut oil to the tablets.

[Sharon]

WhatYouSjo- Thanks for all the info. Seems nothing helps with the sicca- not even Prednisone.
Additional benefits that I've seen people report with the CBD is relief of GI issues, increased appetite (I have none so that's a benefit) and even reduction of skin allergies. Disappointing it's not likely to help inflammation at reasonable doses though.

Joe- The CBD does nothing for anxiety? If I lower my blood pressure any more than it already is I will faint so THC would probably not be the best option for me.

[Joe S.]

The first I had was green butter last year. I did lower my BP for three weeks on one dose. The CBD helps with pain and that may help 170->160 but not 170->128 like the green butter. I do take 2 other BP medications to help lower it to 170.

[Kristian]

I have tried CBD oil and would agree with WhaYouSjo that it helps with relaxation and anxiety reduction and a bit with pain.  It did not reduce dryness at all for me.  My doctor said the CBD is absorbed better when there is some THC mixed in, with that I switched to a low THC Indica strain of marijuana oil and that helps significantly more with inflammation/pain than the CBD oil alone.  I am in a medical marijuana legal state and can ask for specific types of marijuana as it makes a big difference for the benefits/side effects.

Be patient with the CBD oil or medical marijuana if you try as some of the benefits are supposed to take a few weeks to build up too. Even if you only get a better night if rest, that can be priceless when we are extremely fatigued. 

Hope this helps 😊

[Sharon]

Thanks Kristian, that is very helpful information!