Two years ago, I shared my story on managing cancer-related pain, inspired by my father's severe back pain from a lung tumor. As his advocate between doctors and family, I explored alternatives like CBD oil. Though my father has since passed, the jar of CBD oil remains in my fridge—a reminder of our journey that I never fully documented until now.
My father's GP supported CBD oil, following the principle: "If it doesn't help, it doesn't hurt." I agree—anything to alleviate suffering is worth considering. I regret delaying while the hospital pain clinic persisted with ineffective options, despite the specialist dismissing CBD's potential.
We hesitated initially due to our family's unfamiliarity with cannabis products. CBD oil differs from recreational weed, as a friend explained through her and her husband's success stories for pain and inflammation relief.
We proceeded cautiously, consulting the GP alongside the hospital specialist. While CBD oil is available over-the-counter, my father's other medications warranted professional input. His traditional views made the GP's approval essential.
With unbearable pain unresponsive to standard treatments, we started slowly: one drop under the tongue. This allowed us to monitor effects, especially given his frailty and concurrent medications. Experts recommend gradual buildup to assess tolerance—challenging when witnessing such distress, but we adjusted after brief confusion from rapid dosing.
Ultimately, CBD oil created a calmer state, making pain more bearable, though not fully eliminated. My hands-on experience underscores its value as a complementary option.
From my journey, CBD oil shows promise for:
Before starting, research thoroughly—consult a doctor if on medications. Speak with reputable sellers about strengths, product types, and suitability. Choose 100% natural, additive-free options and build dosage gradually. I hope it brings you relief, as it did for my father ♥.
