Hemp oil has been in the news more and more recently. Hemp can help people with managing their pain. Can it help people with chronic pain?
Can hemp oil for fibromyalgia be successful? What are the benefits and side effects for taking hemp for fibromyalgia?
What Is CBD OIL
Hemp and CBD oil both come from the hemp plant. The hemp plant is related to the marijuana plant. Hemp has lower doses of THC the chemical that cause the psychoactive properties, and more CBD cannabidivarin chemicals. Hemp oil only has only 0.3 percent THC.
There have been a number of health benefits for people who take hemp oil. Some benefits include help in dealing with anxiety, epilepsy, chronic pain, and inflammation.
As the popularity of hemp oil increases more studies are coming out that show the medical benefits of CDB oil. It is also becoming legal in more states, as of now it is legal in 29 states.
How CBD Oil Can Help With Fibromyalgia
When it comes to hemp oil and fibromyalgia, there has not been a lot of studies. Studies show good news on how CBD can help relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
In an article published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research in 2016, showed a link between CBD oil and pain management. The studied showed how CBD can help people with migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia manage pain.
In 2017, a study published in Expert Opinion On Therapeutic Targets stated that CBD could diminish the activity of brain cells called glia. The study showed that CBD could stop the hypersensitivity that surrounds the nerves of people in chronic pain.
Other studies have shown that CBD helps relieve anxiety and insomnia which are symptoms many with fibromyalgia face. Another study showed that hemp oil helps with inflammation, which could help some fibromyalgia cases.
The Risk Of Taking CBD Oil
The side effects of CBD oil include nausea, dizzinesses, dry mouth, and drowsiness. Many people report the side effects as being minor especially compared to the side effects that they are currently taking for pain. CBD oil has a low toxicity level meaning that it takes a lot of CBD oil before a person could overdose. It is also not as addictive as other medication.
The biggest issue with CBD oil is if it is legal to take in your state or not.
In December 2018, The Farm Bill passed. This bill reclassifies Hemp as a legal agricultural product. It makes hemp products legal on a federal level. The state still has the right to say that hemp products are illegal. It is important to look at the rules of your state since each state varies on what hemp products and how much is legal.
Hemp Oil For Fibromyalgia has been a successful addition to many pain management plan. Not only has hemp oil been shown to help deal with many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia it also has fewer side effects than what people usually take to help them cope.
