How to Use CBD Oil for Neuropathy

The peripheral nervous system is a network of nerves that facilitates communication between your central nervous system and the rest of your body. (The central nervous system consists of your brain and spinal cord.) As you can imagine, peripheral nervous system damage can cause discomfort, pain, muscle weakness, and more serious symptoms. As we explore the causes of neuropathy, we also explore how to use CBD oil for neuropathy.

Peripheral neuropathy refers to a large group of conditions and disorders that involve some form of damage to your peripheral nervous system. It’s estimated that 20 million Americans battle some form of neuropathy on a daily basis. Their symptoms are often severe enough to majorly interfere with their daily lives.

Neuropathy symptoms depend on the type and severity of nerve damage. But regardless of the scope, neuropathy leads to disruptions in your peripheral nerves’ signaling process. This can cause a complete loss of some signals, false signaling, and/or signal distortion. And while neuropathy very rarely leads to life-threatening symptoms, it can be extremely uncomfortable.

What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?

Neuropathy isn’t the result of one single problem. In some cases, you develop neuropathy later in life, but in other cases, your condition is genetic. Now, genetic neuropathy may be impossible to prevent, but we can address acquired neuropathy, especially if we understand the contributing factors. With that goal in mind, here are a few of the most common causes of neuropathy. 

Diabetes

More than half of all diabetic patients suffer from some degree of damage to their peripheral nervous system. That is why diabetes is among the leading causes of neuropathy, both in this country and around the globe. Some of the most common symptoms associated with diabetic neuropathy are numbness, a burning sensation, and tingling in your feet. The cause is poor circulation that can starve nerve endings of the blood they require for normal function. 

Injury

In this country, physical trauma is the number one cause of single-nerve neuropathy. This type of injury can happen in an automobile accident, during a sports game, or after a big fall. Even some medical procedures can injure your peripheral nerves. In some cases, trauma that first seems very mild can actually cause severe nerve damage. Typically triggered by very minor physical trauma, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are both common types of peripheral neuropathy. 

Tumors

Cancerous growths are another frequent cause of peripheral neuropathy. Small growths can develop on your nerves or they may grow near your nerves, applying damaging pressure. The spread of the tumor can lead to polyneuropathy, which is a category of neuropathy that affects more than one nerve group. Patients with cancer are at a high risk of developing neuropathy as part of a larger degenerative disorder.

What Are Some Neuropathy Treatment Solutions?

Luckily, we have treatments available for peripheral neuropathy. The nerves in the peripheral nervous system continue to grow and repair themselves as we age. Therefore, it is possible for some forms of neuropathy to simply heal with time. Of course, this depends entirely on the types of nerves that were damaged, how they were damaged, and the severity of that damage. Even with severe cases, you may experience some form of recovery over time.

You may also benefit from treating the underlying cause of your neuropathy. And some treatment options specifically target symptoms like pain and discomfort. Over the past decade, we’ve seen more patients step away from traditional medications in search of safer, natural alternatives. But finding a natural treatment for symptoms of peripheral nerve damage is no easy task. Ultimately, pain is a driving force to find a solution, but opioids should be a last resort. As we look into natural alternatives, we hear the question: if or how to use CBD oil for neuropathy?

Is CBD Oil Used for Neuropathy?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural compound with potential for alleviating neuropathy and its symptoms. CBD interacts with your body in unique ways. Traditional medicine has yet to fully embrace CBD’s potential, as we need more studies on its effects, but that hasn’t stopped people from experimenting. And, thankfully, many people with neuropathy have experienced positive results with CBD use.

So how is CBD oil used for neuropathy? There are several options. You can consume the Tanasi CBD+CBDa patent-pending University developed formula as a tincture, or in a capsule or CBD pill. You can also apply the Tanasi CBD+CBDa one-to-one formula topically in a salve or lotion.  Finally, the Tanasi water-soluble formula is easy to add to a drink of choice. The way you take your Tanasi CBD may deliver different benefits, as the overall bio-availability of the hemp-extracted CBD differs from one form to the next. Ultimately, it gets into your blood and your body responds. 

But What Exactly Is CBD?

To understand how CBD oil may be used for neuropathy, it’s important to understand what CBD is. CBD is one of at least 113 different cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. You may be familiar with the more popular cannabinoid, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the psychoactive compound responsible for making people “high” when they smoke or ingest marijuana. THC is used recreationally and medically which is confusing. 

Like CBD, THC may have many different health benefits. In fact, THC may also be able to treat some neuropathy symptoms because THC is traditionally used to treat pain. Unfortunately, THC is illegal in many states, which hinders its potential for use in scientific and medical processes.

Unlike THC, CBD has no psychoactive properties. Consuming CBD won’t produce a “high” or give you any of the negative side effects associated with marijuana. But it may produce a good or better night’s sleep! It’s linked to some pretty powerful suggested benefits, ranging from pain reduction and mood stabilization to appetite control and a potential insomnia solution too. How does it do all this? By interacting with your body’s endocannabinoid system.

Most states allow CBD use because the 2018 Federal Farm Bill classified hemp as a legal crop. This has also increased scientific and medical studies of CBD. Institutions are eager to figure out just how this plant-produced cannabinoid affects our bodies’ internal systems. Already, we’ve seen a handful of promising hemp-related studies, some of which directly involved neuropathy patients. This is why early CBD study results should give hope to people living with neuropathy. Our Tanasi customers who say they have neuropathy thank us for making such a great product, as we speak with them, read their reviews, and regularly fulfill their orders. 

How Can CBD Oil Be Used for Neuropathy?

Now that we’ve discussed what CBD is, let’s take a look at how CBD oil may be used for neuropathy. CBD may address neuropathy symptoms, not its underlying causes. In particular, CBD may address pain in ways that medication can’t. This is due to the unique way in which CBD interacts with your endocannabinoid system, an internal system that regulates pain, memory, mood, and appetite.

Many people with neuropathy suffer from chronic pain and traditional medications offer them little or no relief because they have taken pain medications for so long building on a tolerance. Even the strongest painkillers on the market may fail when it comes to targeting peripheral nerve damage. Patients who don’t respond to pain medications may feel like they are out of options. But when that is the case, CBD oil may help. 

Plus, CBD has supplementary benefits when you’re dealing with neuropathy pain: it reduces your risk of developing a reliance on pain medications. And that’s important, since opioids may work at first, but when one pill doesn’t help anymore, people take two, then three, and the tolerance grows. Then, when the 30-day supply runs out on day 15, the doctor doesn’t write another prescription. Those addictions often start after being prescribed medications by a doctor. So, if there’s a safer available alternative, like CBD, it may help avoid addictive medications. 

Added Benefits of CBD Oil

Every year we see more studies published regarding the benefits of this powerful cannabinoid. Even if you don’t suffer from pain caused by neuropathy, you may benefit from adding a form of CBD to your daily routine. Tell your doctor about our patent-pending University developed formulation of CBD+CBDa. See if our Tanasi CBD+CBDa is right for you if you have neuropathy. There are many forms of CBD that may address neuropathy as well as your overall health. 

Anxiety and Depression

This is perhaps the main psychological benefit associated with CBD. Anxiety and depression are very common mental health conditions that affect millions of people every day. In fact, depression is one of the most common disabilities in the world, with anxiety coming in not very far behind on that list. Studies suggest that a 300 mg dose of CBD can significantly reduce anxiety for a period of time. If you have anxiety or depression, trying Tanasi CBD+CBDa formula may be a game-changer for you, but only you can determine this “feeling.” 

Acne-Fighting Potential

Once again, CBD can address one of the most common skin conditions in the country. Although there are fewer available studies on CBD and acne, in the ones we have seen, CBD appears to prevent glands from producing excess sebum. And, since sebum production is directly linked to acne, using CBD could greatly reduce the frequency and severity of your acne outbreaks. If you have severe acne we know you are looking for solutions, and it may be worth trying. 

Neurological Protector

Very recently, medical experts have exploring CBD’s potential for neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis. Sprays that combine CBD and THC have been given to patients with multiple sclerosis. In some cases, this spray has reduced spasms by up to 75 percent. Some patients have also been given pure CBD oil and experienced reductions in seizures of approximately 36 percent. These are the human studies that we have all been asking for, but it will still take time to formulate effective medications. We need control groups, use details and long-term follow ups. The good news is that there are studies underway, so we just have to be patient. 

It’s Worth A Shot, with Medical Guidance

CBD is generally a very safe substance, as long as you purchase your product from a reliable source and work with a licensed healthcare professional. And, since you may experience the added benefits of reduced anxiety, reduced risk of neurological disorders, and the potential to make your very own acne solution, you’ll get even more out of your CBD experience! You should always communicate with your doctor, as there is nothing that should be a substitute for a doctor’s recommendation and treatment. We are just saying, we make a quality patent-pending University developed hemp-extracted cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic-acid (CBDA) formula in a full spectrum solution that is inside all of our Tanasi hemp extract products.