I tried the cbd oil a few years ago but I didn't think it helped. It just made me tired. I had been on Kratom for a while and only recently stopped taking it. I didn't want to be dependant on it but it seemed to help a little while I was on it. If you want to use it, you have to check and see if it's legal in your state....The only thing I do now is practice daily meditation which seems to be helping more then anything. I have discovered that the mind is very powerful.

Thank you for your input Bob. Yes, I agree with not becoming dependent on Kratom as it also has opioid binding qualities I've read. I have only used it on days of 8 plus pain and am off work or not driving. I believe it has really helped with my inflammation levels though as my feet became much less swollen after taking.

I'm glad to hear no-one judging this decision so far. I actually checked with my therapist first. She knows I have major depression and recommended I do what I needed to, to get my pain under control until the new pain management doctor put a plan together. I did disclose to new doc that I took it a few times and they didn't kick me out!

Cbd only really helped my inflammation for psoriatic arthritis and stomach inflammation I get. Kratom is legally sold in smoke shops in Austin Texas.

Thank you for the suggestion of meditation. I really need to get my anxiety down which makes pain worse. If there are any specific meditations or apps you use, I'm all ears. Thanks again!

I totally understand, and I think you have to do what you feel is right for you.

There are alot of things you can do to help ease the pain or even reverse the problems you are suffering from. Accupuncture is one. I know many who swear by this....practitioners are everywhere now, as it is becoming more mainstream

Grounding is another. This you can do without spending any money. Just take your shoes off and go outside and put you feet on the grass.. Our ancesters have done this for centuries and never had the kind of problems we have in today's world... Researchers have discovered how it works, and this is also becoming more mainstream. I like to do this and meditate at the same time. Basicly, meditation is just sitting in a quiet place and clearing your mind of all the noise and chatter from the world around you. One of the ways to do it is to focus your thought on just one thing, such as a word that has no meaning. It takes practice but from my experience, it is well worth it.

Just changing my diet has helped me immensely....like cutting out all refined foods, sugar, and switching to a low carb diet. I mean there are days in which I will give in to the temptation to cheat but it will always result in pain which motivates me to go back to a healthier diet.


You tube is my "Go to" place for finding information from holistic doctors on alternative remedies. Everything I do, I learned from watching you tube videos :)

You can also look up a Holistic doctor in your area. Insurance may not cover it so you will have to ask, first.

Hope this helps.

Thanks so much Bob. I agree with diet changes. I did eliminate gluten, dairy, soy, sugar before holidays-! It has a huge effect on my psoriatic arthritis inflammation. I also cut out the nightshades as this is pain causing I've read as well. Though my guilty pleasure is cauliflower pizza every once in a while!

I think what you are saying about holistic is what I need to add to my routine. I have many injuries from 4 accidents, so not getting stressed is big on pain. Thanks for your input! I'll give the grounding technique a try with meditation.

Have you looked into red and near infrared light therapies? Even though reseach goes back many years these types of products are now available directly to the consumer at prices that are not bad at all.

I have been using three different devices (near infrared & two with red light also) and have noticed immediate improvement in knee and other joint pain and also just starting treating my back pain.

I am not in a position to recommend specific products yet, but there are many on the market. The prices are very reasonable considering that light therapies have been proven effective, with no side effects.

Worth considering.

Thanks for you input! I'll check it out.
I had tried far infrared at a facility before for my fibromyalgia. Better to own one if it works it sounds like.

The only thing that works for me is Oxycodone ,period! I take 5/325 three times a day. A few year's ago I was prescribed 10/325 four times a day but it made me a couch potato. I have a third level failed Cervical fusion. I'm a Caregiver and have to have it at the end of my day because after my shifts I cannot move.

I once tried CBD oils but I found it didn’t help with my pain unless I used it daily, all day long. I am not a fan of marijuana at all but once when I was having a severe pain flare I tried a lozenge mixed with CBD & THC. This helped get my mind off of it but I found that I would have to use it daily which I refused to do. Unfortunately the only thing that works for me is multiple doses of Norco 10mg mixed with Ibuprofen. I’m sorry if this wasn’t helpful.

I once tried CBD oils but I found it didn’t help with my pain unless I used it daily, all day long. I am not a fan of marijuana at all but once when I was having a severe pain flare I tried a lozenge mixed with CBD & THC. This helped get my mind off of it but I found that I would have to use it daily which I refused to do. Unfortunately the only thing that works for me is multiple doses of Norco 10mg mixed with Ibuprofen. I’m sorry if this wasn’t helpful.