The benefits of CBD Oil: can it relieve pain?

Not so long ago, scientific researches proved that some marijuana components and CBD itself my reduce pain. Human body has endocannabinoid system and the CBD effects on it with helping to regulate appetite, immune system, sleep and pain. CBD studies have shown that the oil interacts with neurotransmitters and activity of endocannabinoid receptors thereby reducing chronic pain. It makes nervous system healthier, and you feel better. Studies on human with using CBD and THC showed great results: this combination is effective method to treat pain of sclerosis or arthritis.

In combination 1:1 THC and CBD can relieve cancer pain and treat it. This is a great way to avoid chemotherapy or make it more effective. But before making decisions to treat yourself with this, you must talk with your doctor about it. Everybody has unique organism: this method can be useless for someone and very helpful for others. Anyway, rats’ studies showed us that injections of CBD may reduce the pain threshold during surgical interventions. And another study with rats proved that CBD Oil can reduce pain: rats were taking CBD in oral way and they had reduced inflammation of sciatic nerve and pain successfully.

For example, spray Sativex has CBD extract and THC compound. The both components contained as 1:1 and it can be used in the mouth or administered under tongue. It is useful medicine which approved in 25 countries including EU and US. It may be indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis and other neurological or mental disorders. By the way this spray treats spasms and muscle stiffness, it means that CBD has a lot of medicine potential. Several studies were conducted with this medicine: some patients with multiple sclerosis has taken a placebo, and other took the Sativex. Forty-seven people who took Sativex were feeling healthier, pain was prevented, and they did not feel spasms compared with the placebo group.

What about side effects?

Like any other medicine, it has good and bad sides. But the natural origin and good tolerance speak for themselves – the CBD has fewer side effects than antidepressants and other sedatives. The CBD Oil effects the nervous system without any side effects. In addition, in some small-scale studies, no adverse effects on mood or vital signs were found what means it’s safe. But there are still some side effects.

CBD Oil can cause:

1. Diarrhea;
2. Tiredness;
3. Weight loss
4. Changes in appetite.

This is not a definitive list of side effects, because each person has an individual body structure and nervous system. For example, there is a medicine EPIDIOLEX which was approved by FDA and it has many side effects. People use EPIDIOLEX to treat two types of epilepsy or reduce symptoms, but there are still some disadvantages such as: troubles with liver, reduce of appetite, problems with breathing, gastrointestinal problems, apathy or slackness, problems with urination, etc. In the official medication guide of EPIDOLEX patients can find more information about side effects.

By the way for medicines like EPIDIOLEX it is necessary to observe strict dosage and constantly monitor the patient’s condition. All the patients must know that all AEDs (antiepileptic drugs) including EPIDIOLEX may increase suicidal thoughts or behavior. It is important to make sure that the patient has a caretaker, and he is monitoring him for worsening of suicidal thoughts and mood. Like with any other serious medicines, you must follow to take a certain dose of drugs prescribed by the doctor or in the instructions. In any case, studies have shown that although it has side effects, it does not develop dependence.

Everyone who considering taking CBD-contained drugs such as EPIDIOLEX or Sativex must talk with their doctors first. A lot of research has been done so far, but medicine still lacks data to say for sure whether it is safe or not. Undoubtedly those drugs have benefits and FDA approved them, but there are a lot of products that still needs to be approved. There are some doubts about prolonged use of CBD Oil, but it is excellent as an additive to the main treatment.