For the past few years, I’ve had concerns with arthritis in my hands.
The symptoms flare up at particular times of the year.
My fingers swell & my knuckles ache. It can be taxing to make a fist. I struggle with everyday tasks such as buttoning a jacket, tying my shoes or braiding my air. It’s nearly impossible to open jars. Typing on my iPad is painful. That becomes a large problem, because I labor by way of my computer. I considered a potential prescription from a medical professional, however was unwilling to risk the long-term side-effects. I try to stay away from synthetic pharmaceuticals & care about more natural remedies. When I was researching potential treatments, I came across success stories from arthritis sufferers who had turned to medical marijuana. Reading those convinced me to arrange an appointment with a local medical professional who provides medical marijuana recommendations. The process to get my MMJ card wasn’t all that taxing or time-consuming. The cost was a bit discouraging, & the card is only valid for one year. However, it gave me access to a wide assortment of medical cannabis at the local dispensary. I have found that a combination of tinctures, edibles & topicals labor well to alleviate my symptoms. I apply cannabis-infused ointments directly to my sore fingers. With sublingual absorption of the cannabinoids, tinctures offer fast-acting effects. The edibles take a few hours to give relief however include long-lasting & more intense effects. I choose products with a higher CBD to THC ratio! CBD has proven effective in treating chronic pain & inflammation.