CBD Oil for Fibromyalgia

Posted by Gloria Lipson on June 26th, 2019

Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disease that often causes debilitating pain and fatigue across the body. In the United States alone, it affects over 4 million people over the age of 18. 

Today, we are talking about taking CBD oil to help with the symptoms of fibromyalgia. You can find a number of personal reports on the internet of people using CBD to help mitigate the most common symptoms of the disease, which includes pain, anxiety, and poor sleep. 

So can CBD help truly fibromyalgia, let’s find out! 

What is Fibromyalgia 

Fibromyalgia is the second most common musculoskeletal disorder, and those with the disease will experience joint and muscle pain along with general feelings of fatigue. It can also have a strong negative effect on both memory and mood. 

Fibromyalgia Symptoms 

• Anxiety

• Brain fog

• Burning sensations 

• Depression 

• Fatigue 

• Insomnia 

• Pain especially in the joints 

• Uncontrolled muscle convulsions 

• Tightness in muscles and joints 

• Sensitivity to pain 

Cause And Cure

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for Fibromyalgia as we aren’t even sure what causes it. It is more common in women who have low physical activity. As well, it’s seen more common in those that have experienced a mood or pain disorder before.  

CBD For Fibromyalgia 

Currently there aren’t a whole of studies that look directly at CBD and its ability to help with fibromyalgia. However, there is a great body of research that shows CBD can help with the most common side effects of the disease.  

Pain - Research shows that CBD can help with all forms of pain, whether it’s neuropathic or nociceptive pain. CBD is able to help the body accurately perceive the pain it experiences, and this can help people who have a condition like fibromyalgia that can make them extremely sensitive to pain. 

Anxiety - CBD can help with anxiety in a similar way it helps with pain, and that’s by lowering hypersensitivity to stress, nervousness, and anxiety. Research shows that CBD can also help in a similar way that antidepressants do, but without all the side effects. 

Sleep - Those with fibromyalgia often have trouble sleeping due to sleep disturbances, and this only exacerbates the symptoms of fatigue. Fortunately, low doses of CBD can help lessen the burden of the above sleep disturbances for a better night’s rest. As well, high doses of CBD will have a biphasic effect on the body and will directly make you tired where lower dosages will not.

Other Commonly Asked Questions About Taking CBD For Fibromyalgia

Is CBD Legal?

CBD is legal on a federal level in the United States, and most states consider it legal. You’ll want to check your specific location, however. The Mental Meds can help you with more information about CBD.

Does CBD come from marijuana? 

CBD is derived from industrial hemp and not marijuana plants. Industrial hemp plants only contain legal traces of THC, which is the active chemical in marijuana that makes people high. 

Are there side effects?

For the most part, CBD has low side effects, and most people experience none at all. CBD can interact with certain medications that are metabolized in the liver, so talk to your doctor first if you are on such a drug.