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Posted 1/23/2024 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
Diagnosed with RA 2 months ago. Currently on Methotrexate and Folic Acid. Started to explore the CBD/THC products for alternative relief. Research indicates it might help?
Thought I would give it a try but it appears that it is the wild, wild west with no real regulation, multiple companies and a slew of products to choose from (quality of products, ingredients, THC, no THC, and on and on). My head exploded. Anyone have any success with these products and could provide some guidance. Would greatly appreciate any insights.
Posted 1/23/2024 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Bob, those products may help with some pain, however, they do nothing for the inflammation & erosion of joints.

Marketers like to sell their products for money, none of it is FDA approved for treatment of RA.

Take care.
Posted 1/23/2024 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Susie. Currently, I am on Celebrex. RA has hit my knees, hands and shoulders, giving new meaning to my bones are creaking. Was hoping that they might be other avenues to explore when the pain level reaches that "ouch this kind of hurts level". This whole CBD/THC market seems like a total crap shoot with the products being pretty expensive. Any other suggestions for pain flare ups?
Posted 1/25/2024 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
Bob, I would speak with my dr about what you can take to help reduce the pain. You have to be really careful adding things because of you being on Mtx & celebrex.

They make a lot of OTC analgesics that contain lidocaine. While I think one f these would be fine to use, double check with a pharmacist at a store.

You are so right about the cost of CBD/THC. If a person has to take drug tests for any reason they will flunk it if they have THC in their system. I'm not trying to sound sarcastic, but with some folks it's a mind over matter thing. They are able to convince their self it's working simply because they are taking something.

Check out the lidocaine products!
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