Little known fact about me: When I was in kindergarten, I developed arthritis. I remember vividly the pain shooting through the tops of my feet all the way to my hipbones. My mom went into a panic because I sat on the ground crying in excruciating pain claiming I couldn't walk. She was truly terrified I had lost mobility in my legs. She scooped me up and took me straight to the emergency room only be told, "She's faking it." Can you believe that!? Not satisfied with their diagnosis, we set off on a journey of hopping from one doctor to the next in hopes of finding out why I was in such pain. Disgustingly enough, we had another doctor insist I was just looking for attention, a few told my mom it was just "growing pains" and nothing to worry about, and then we found someone who finally took us seriously and diagnosed me with juvenile arthritis. Back then, there wasn't much in the way of treatments, but a recommendation to smooth some stinky over-the-counter cream over my joints when the pain got bad. Also, not to worry as I would eventually outgrow the condition.
I went through my youth suffering through severe attacks in my feet and legs quite often. I'd lay on my stomach and fall asleep in a tear soaked pillow while rubbing my legs back and forth over the bed trying to massage the pain away. Sadly, I never did outgrow the arthritis, and to this day I still find myself rubbing my legs back and forth over my bed, even when I'm not in an arthritic flare. Old habits die hard! While I still get those sharp pains in my feet, shins, knees and hips, as I've aged I also developed arthritis in my hands, wrists and elbows. It's a pretty sad state for someone who hasn't even hit her 40's yet!
For almost 35 years, I have tried almost every cream on the market or natural remedy in hopes of finding something to help ease those sharp joint pains. Some provide relief, others are straight trash. Lately though, I've been hearing a lot about CBD products and how they can help people find a natural pain relief solution. It's something that has intrigued me for a little while, so after doing some research, I decided to head to my local CVS pharmacy and purchase CBDMEDIC Arthritis Pain Relief.
Why did I opt to purchase CBDMEDIC? Because their products are the first family of topical medications that combine highly effective analgesic ingredients (like menthol and camphor) with hemp oil or extract and other natural emollients to provide safe, powerful, and effective pain relief. And because they have “CBD” as an ingredient- a THC-free cannabinoid-rich hemp extractor oil from the Cannabis sativa L. plant that’s a natural alternative for pain relief.
With the seasons on the verge of changing, it didn't take long for my feet and knees to flare with arthritis, so I actually couldn't wait to break out the tube of CBDMEDIC Arthritis Pain Relief. What immediately stood out to me was how incredibly quickly the cream absorbed into the skin without leaving behind any residue or stickiness, and it didn't leave my skin feeling oily or greasy. It did have somewhat of a powerful menthol scent, but it faded within minutes of application. Also, I did notice most of my arthritis pain drastically subsided within minutes of absorption, something that I've never experienced in all of my years as an arthritis sufferer.
Aside from the impressive pain relief results, what I also love about CBDMEDIC:
● Products are made with all natural ingredients
● Products have been developed & manufactured with years of pharmaceutical experience
● THC-free, safe and legal CBD hemp oil
● Powerful and effective
● Not tested on animals
● Made in the USA
As someone who has spent the majority of her life plagued by arthritis, I am truly blown away by the results I have received from CBDMEDIC Arthritis Pain Relief. CBDMEDIC also offers two other products for acute pain relief: Back & Neck Pain Relief as well as Active Sport™ Pain Relief. You can learn more about the specific ingredients found within each of the 3 products HERE.
If you suffer from arthritis like I do, I highly encourage you to head to your local CVS pharmacy and pick up a tube of CBDMEDIC Arthritis Pain Relief. It only took one application of the cream to have me sold on its effectiveness at providing fast, natural pain relief and I will never go back to my old remedies again!
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DeleteCannabis can cure cancer, so I'm not surprised it cures the pain as well! My mother uses Russian chaga creams for arthritis, I myself use some herbal mint gels called Horse Gel :) to avoid pain in my legs while working and sitting too much it has chestnuts and arnica in its ingredients.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear your childhood story, doctors are such bastards.... and we are so freaking decrepit, dahlink....
We are so decrepit :( We are just now recently seeing CBD products hit our store shelves. I don't understand why they just can't legalize it everywhere. For as advanced as we are, our politicians have some pretty archaic mindsets.
DeleteBecause if they cure you all whom will the big pharma steal monies from? They are nasty here as well, they will proclaim a cheap medicine bad for health and take it off the market and then, how strange, they replace it with a more expensive foreign one.... how very peculiar.... They just did that with our most popular pills for digestion, it's been used for decades here and suddenly it turns out it could be cancerous and it is being taken off the market... and, of course, in a few weeks, we will get a foreign replacement about two or three times more expensive...
DeleteBig pharma needs to be brought down a notch (or many). My mom just developed shingles a few weeks ago. She told her dr that she had the vaccine many years ago, and he said, "oh, that was basically worthless. the vaccines out now is 97% effective." Like WTF!? When you're told that you pumped crap into your body that was supposed to help only to find out it didn't do anything, it starts making the anti-vaxxers look sane.
Deletesound good product, I would like to try it....
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Thank you, Tanza!
DeleteNot yet.
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't for a long time, if ever!
DeleteI hate when doctors don't listen! What a crock and waist of money.
ReplyDeleteWhen I had polyps covering the inside of my nose my family doctor didn't say a word about them. I even said, "I have things in my nose I can't get out." I didn't know what they were. He just gave me a cough med, and an antibiotic. It wasn't until I went to my allergy | asthma doc that I learned they were polyps that had to be cut out. He and my ears nose throat doc said they were the worst they've ever seen. I would think my family doctor would know, or if not send me to another specialty doc that could help! That dip doc even said that neti pots don't really do much. I'm like, "Ya they do!" I took it upon myself to go to a specialty doc. I haven't been back to my family doc. I haven't found a new one either. My OB, Allergy/Asthma, and ENT seem to have taken good care of me.
I'm sure I will in my fingers, with as much as I use the computer. I bet this really helps.
Mariah had a narrow palette that caused her to open her mouth to breathe all the time. Family doc never addressed it. It wasn't until years later when we went to get her braces, the ortho said, "Get her into the ENT!" She has enlarged adenoids that are making it difficult for her to breathe." We didn't go back to that doctor either. I've had doctors tell me to call their nurse because they don't like dealing with patients before. Never went back to them either. I think these doctors need to be held accountable when they overlook symptoms that end up causing serious issues later on.
DeleteThis is definitely something I need to look into for my parents. One of them is having a lot of pain and I'm thinking something like this could really help.
ReplyDeleteI really hope your patient finds relief soon. Nobody should have to suffer through constant pain!
DeleteI just now have started experiencing arthritis pain in a joint in my hand. I need to try this because I've tried everything. And, it makes me so mad when doctors refuse to listen and think it's all in one's mind.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me so angry too! Some of us are in legit pain daily, but some doctors refuse to acknowledge it :(
DeleteI will show this to my mom. She has some pains in her hand, so maybe this can help her out.
ReplyDeleteI hope it works for her!
DeleteI do really like the idea of this product, to combine traditional medications with natural medicinal ingredients. I deal with pain sometimes and think this is a great product to try.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Jenn!
Deletei haven't heard of this but i bet a few friends of mine that stuffer from this would really love it- thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Cait!
DeleteI believe cannabis should be freely accessible to all humans as a right of natural heal care. CBD has so many health benefits that are finally being recognized and accepted, but the other forms of cannabis are just as vital for some. These CBD creams are amazing
ReplyDeleteI fully believe it should be available for everyone as well. I wish the powers that be would speed up the legalization! As one who suffers from IBD, I've heard great things about CBD oil helping to achieve remission from my disease. Unfortunately, Indiana still hasn't legalized the good stuff and the oils that are sold in our stores are pure junk.
DeleteMy heart just broke reading the story of your diagnosed pain as a child. I can't believe they chalked it off to you wanting attention. It's unbelievable and inexcusable. I'm so sorry that you had to go through that and that you continue to suffer to this day.
ReplyDeleteI'm lucky enough to not suffer from any significant pain, but if I ever do, this will be on my list to try. It looks like cannabis is quite the healer these days. :)
My heart breaks thinking about all of the pain that little girl had to suffer through, even after she was diagnosed. No child should ever have to suffer through any form of pain, whatsoever.
DeleteCount your lucky stars you have a body that's good to you. Mine loves to attack itself almost daily. Makes those pain free days worth more than gold.
This is such a great product. I'm so happy that I found out about it. I have to make sure to restock. Love that it's sold at CVS.
ReplyDeleteSo convenient since we have CVS in many places here. I just have to make a 5 minute drive when I'm in need of more.
DeleteGreat that you found something that works. Still have yet to find anything that works on my back. And yeah, stupid Drs. who think they know it all and treat you like it is in your head or that you are faking it can go pound a whole load of sand up their poop chute.
ReplyDeleteNot even sure they sell that here, although weed is legal everywhere up here. I've seen it actually work for people, the cbd variants, all the smoking I've seen do is make people more dumber and far less reactive. And the ones who shout it is a cure all for everything are as dumb as the drs. who say you are normal. Balance all around sure is needed.
The doctor that filled in for my family doctor when I was really ill last month is from Canada and was touting the benefits of weed and was really proud that Canada has legalized it. US is so assbackwards, especially Indiana, that I don't think we'll ever see it legalized here, though I do believe those with cancer and certain chronic illnesses should get a pass on using it.
DeleteI've been hearing a lot of good stuff about this cream. I'm going to recommend it to my Mom for her arthritis. She has a lot of pain in her joints and I think this might help her.
ReplyDeleteI hope that she finds relief soon. It's incredibly horrible the pains one has to suffer through with arthritis!
DeleteI am taking CBD oil for a number of reasons and I find it very beneficial. I am so sorry that people are afraid of it and won't allow it to be used everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you are getting relief from your CBD oil. It makes me crazy that there are people who don't understand it's healing powers, so the rest of us have to suffer. If they lived a day with the pain we go through, maybe their tune would change.
DeleteI could not imagine one of my kids having juvenile arthritis. They are whiny enough already. Good review. I would try it.
ReplyDeleteMine are whiny too, but sadly my youngest developed arthritis in her legs. Makes me so sad that she's got a rough life ahead of her having to deal with that kind of pain :(
DeleteI am definitely pro- products like this. I think it's way more effective than others. There is something about it which makes it stand out.
ReplyDeleteI am not suffering from arthritis, but I think my husband is, although it's just a mild one. We'll check this product out and give it a try.
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I love the fact that it's made in the USA and that it's not tested on animals. Those are two things that I truly look out for with these kinds of products - especially ones we use on our bodies.
ReplyDeleteI also have RA and I don't take pain pills so I suffer quite a bit. I cannot wait to try this. My feet and legs hurt so bad at night. I didn't have it as a child but was diagnosed with it when I was 39, ten years later I still struggle at times. (Rena)
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to try some CBD products before. I have always heard such great things about them. I will certainly be looking for this product to try.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried this but I do have osteoarthritis in my knees.
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about CBDMEDIC products and all good things. I should really try this CBDMEDIC Arthritis Pain Relief. I will needing this often.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you have suffered so much with arthritis! My husband was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis over 20 years ago and it has been so hard on him emotionally as well as physically. He has had some relief with CBD cream, I'll have to look for this at CVS.
ReplyDeleteMy mom suffers from arthritis. She tells me on a bad day that "Arthur" has come to visit. It can't hurt to give this a try. I think I'll pick some up the next time we get to CVS.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I know I'm behind ~ LOL! But seriously, you can get this from CVS? I'm going to check it out right away because I have arthritis, and it can be painful! I'm glad I've been reading backwards! Thanks, Theresa!
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