Living with a vein condition means that your legs ache and hurt and you feel run down and tired. Many sufferers are willing to try anything to feel better. Perhaps you have heard that CBD oil can be an effective remedy for the pain and fatigue caused by a vein condition but want to learn more before you try it. Most providers do not have experience with CBD because it is not an FDA approved drug, but is a supplement. The interest in CBD along with several other natural supplements continues to increase by the year. Could this supplement help relieve your vein symptoms? The bottom line is that little direct medical evidence exists for its use in vein conditions, but due to claims of benefits in other conditions and its overall safety, it’s worth giving it a try!
What is CBD?
CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol that derives from the hemp plant. Because it is chemically similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in marijuana responsible for the high feeling people experience. More often than not, people confuse the two. CBD mimics the effects of poorly understood natural products in our bodies called endocannabinoids, which are responsible for regulating mood, immune status, stress, pain, intestinal function and more. Using CBD oil is non-addictive and will not produce any type of mind-altering effect. People use it primarily to treat the pain of chronic conditions associated with pain and inflammation. Since vein conditions are associated with pain and inflammation, it is reasonable to consider a trial of CBD oil if you have vein symptoms.
Another major difference between CBD and THC is that CBD is not something you smoke. The most common forms of CBD oil include topical sprays, topical creams, and oral drops. It may even be available as a bath tablet soon.
Take note of the legal confusion relating to CBD oil. You should check online to see if use of CBD oil is legal in your state. The reality is that with the changing status of CBD and wide consumer interest in its potential therapeutic benefits, CBD oil is becoming easier to access even in states with restrictions on its use.
Resistance to Alternative Therapies Declining in Baby Boom Generation
Since the development of a vein condition is more common as people age, those in the Baby Boom generation are becoming more open-minded than ever about alternative therapies that can help to control the symptoms of pain, inflammation, and swelling. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) states that CBD oil has become a treatment option among older people for relief of vein symptoms.
One reason that more practitioners are beginning to recommend products containing hemp is that the plant contains more than 500 active components that can provide significant relief of chronic pain as well as inflammation. While CBD oil from the hemp plant may be able to relieve some vein symptoms, we recommend that you do a trial of CBD with use of compression stockings and evaluation with a vein care specialist.
Vein Reflux and CBD Oil
Many manufacturers of over-the-counter medications and supplements claim to offer relief for the pain, inflammation, and swelling common with a vein condition. When it comes to CBD oil, keep in mind that not enough research has taken place yet to say with certainty that using it as a treatment for vein conditions will be effective. It is also important to understand that using CBD oil while also using certain medications can affect your body in unpredictable ways. It is important to check with your provider or pharmacist before using CBD oil for the first time to make sure there is no adverse interaction with other medications.
Each Person Suffering from a Vein Condition is Unique
Due to the lack of adequate research into CBD oil as a solution for chronic pain, understand that CBD oil may not be right for everyone and may not provide the relief you seek. If you are willing to take the time to see if this works, it is reasonable to give it a try. A good resource to get help interpreting the variety of CBD products is the staff at a pharmacy, natural supplement or health store. When you pick a product to try, and after making sure that it does not interfere with any other medications you are on, start with a low dose based on the product recommendations and gradually increase over days to weeks.
Remember that several other treatment options for vein conditions exist in addition to using CBD oil and have a proven track record. A vein screening is an easy way to identify if you have a vein condition and to learn if vein treatments can help you.
