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Posted 5/28/2015 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
I have been doing a lot of research on kratom. Supposedly there r different strains that r good for different thing...such as pain,energy,euphoric feeling,weening off of opiates...ect.. I was wondering if anyone has tried it. It is usually made into a tea...and I've heard people taking kratom instead of pain pills. I have ordered some to check it out. Maybe it could some of those people who can't get a prescription for pain pills. I will let y'all know what happens.. Please reaserch it.
Posted 5/29/2015 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
Others have inquired about this drug.

Since you've been researching, you already know your "tea" attaches to the same receptors as opioids. It may work, but what's the difference from taking pills? At least pills, legal ones, are standardized and subjected to purity requirements. Who knows what's in the leaves? There are reports of really bad side effects.

If you're under the care of a pain doctor and have a contract, taking this stuff might get you kicked out of the practice. You could flunk the urine test, not from the drug itself, but its metabolites.
Posted 5/29/2015 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
Alcie,
There are a few of the same individuals posting all about the "wonders" of kratom on a few different CP boards. I can't say that I am too surprised to see one of them here, doing a similar promotion now.
It's been pointed out that there is a distinct lack of information regarding drug interactions, or other vitamins or supplements, as well as some reports regarding psychosis and other potential problems , but that has been blanketly dismissed.
It's something that anyone who is on pain management or under a contract needs to discuss with their physician before deciding to use it, so as not to jeapordize their pm.
Posted 5/29/2015 3:10 AM (GMT 0)
I am under the care of my family care doctor. I have signed a pain contract with her, and I've never had to take a UA. We have alot of trust between us. I feel very fortunate for, but yes next time I go see her, I'm going to mention it. I know she would much rather me use a herbal, instead if the pills. She knows I used to take medical marijuana and if it was legal she would be all for it. So I think she kind of looks the other way on that one. I I'm going to talk with her before I try it. I'm excited to see if it works, to not take as many pills. Or days where the pain isn't terrible, I could just use a little tea. I've heard lots of good things, and some bad...but way more good. I used to use kava kava for relaxation, and that totally worked, just a little sedative...not alot, . But enough to settle down. I will post results.
Posted 5/29/2015 9:52 AM (GMT 0)
To others I say "Be careful" as my PM dr. is very understanding and flexible but this would no doubt violate the terms of my contract as I am only to take pain meds that have been prescribed for me by them and this includes herbs. As Alcie says, these so called herbs are not regulated so you don't really know what you are getting. For me there is no "might" to it. I know it would violate the terms of my pain contract.
Posted 6/2/2015 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
I tried Kratom capsules quite a few times in the past. Maybe the first few times I took it, I noticed it helped with my pain and I had energy and an all around good feeling. But for anyone who has been on opiates for any period of time I don't think it does much, at least not long term. I'll be really honest, the one benefit I see of Kratom is that it can really help with Opiate withdrawals. When I was on less strong opiates, and was having problems getting my meds when I moved and couldn't find a decent pharmacy, the Kratom really helped my withdrawal feelings be much less intense. But as far as pain management, it really doesn't do anything for me.
Posted 6/2/2015 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
I feel that I should point out that there is a ton of fake kratom on the market. Both 'bunk' and potentially lethal. Always heavily review your products before purchasing AND take the smallest possible dose when you first try it to ensure there are no allergic reactions (or ODs).

http://kratomonline.org/krypton-kratom-review/
Posted 6/4/2015 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
"I used to use kava kava for relaxation"...

So, why did you stop?

Unless you are counselling with an herbalist who really knows what they are doing, in my opinion, you are playing with fire.

Nature provides plenty of medicines. Most of what we use today are derived from those plants. Honestly though, would you use foxglove plants or get your digitalis from the drug store, prescribed by your cardiologist?
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