Submitted by Amy W. from South Florida

I am Amy 75 years old from Deerfield Beach, Florida, using CBD for over a year with continuing benefits.

I had been dealing with disabling leg pain for over two years

It suddenly disrupted every aspect of my life; I couldn’t even get a restful night’s sleep,

Struggling with alarming heaviness in my legs, I suffered from cramps, pain and tingling which caused me to feel lethargic

Forcing me to avoid walking and social activities like my dance lessons. My legs felt so heavy that I would stumble and have to steady myself getting out of bed. It was painful to bend my knees, get up from the floor, and get in and out of the car. No minute of the day's activities was normal. For a very active senior who was enjoying retirement, my energy level plunged to an all-time low. As a result, I was unable to accomplish my goals and obligations leaving me quite frustrated and depressed. I worried constantly that a disorder like MS might be settling in.

I felt like I had aged rapidly and was suddenly losing control of my health

I woke up in pain, off balance and clumsy. I could not even bend my knees to stoop down, which I used to do effortlessly. Climbing stairs was particularly hard. With no direction or relief, I was pretty scared. Although I had a number of tests such as ultrasounds, no one was providing a clear diagnosis or guidance to help me reverse the situation. I saw a vascular specialist and a podiatrist and still no answers.

I am now educated about engaging with my ECS to achieve good health and excited now to share this critical knowledge with family and friends.

I had the good fortune to meet Debi Wimberley and learn through her guidance about the Endocannabinoid System within me and how it could improve my health. I had never heard of it before. We met in a speakers program, so I was privileged to hear all about how Medical Cannabis had saved her life, and I wondered if Cannabis could relieve my leg problems. Under her compassionate coaching, I rely on Debi to keep me in focus as to what doses and products are most suitable for my unique needs and condition. I also subscribe to the Effective Cannabis Newsletter which presents a wealth of reliable research on how Cannabis helps in many other areas of interest to me such as gut health and Alzheimer’s.

I had mixed feelings about Cannabis back in the day as a parent and non-user.

I like to think of myself as open-minded. I was resigned but not in favor of my son's use of marijuana since he was 14. However, I came to understand that he was self-medicating all those years to cope with anxiety, family problems, and possibly undiagnosed ADHD. Clearly, I understand the stigmas surrounding Cannabis use. I also recognize the urgent need and advocate for the responsibility for everyone to be educated about the ECS and, in a sense, re-educated about the benefits of Cannabis for medical treatments and optimal health. It is the ultimate irony that my adult son has stopped smoking Cannabis, yet I am promoting it to him to see how it can help with the medical issues he is currently facing. I am encouraging him to learn about his Endocannabinoid System which I am sure will amaze him, as it did me.

My leg discomfort, heaviness and tingling are gone with the following regimen:

2 drops sublingually 3x per day of CBD 6:1 oil in the a.m., CBDA mid-afternoon and CBD 6:1 again in the evening. I am about to incorporate into my routine a CBG/CBGA 6:1 in the early evening. I am sleeping very soundly and wake up refreshed.

Before incorporating Cannabis I was at a loss.

As doctors prescribed many tests, orthotics, and compression stockings, I was spending money on traditional medical aids in the hope they would provide some relief. However, I received no specific diagnosis or improvement. It was painful to bend my knees, get up from the floor, and get in and out of the car. No minute of the day's activities was normal.

My health condition has improved by 97%

After incorporating Cannabis to address my health issues, I am now walking again and building up my daily steps. I can slide in and out of the car with ease and put weight on my feet and distribute it without pain. CBD helped my extreme discomfort in my legs and brought back ease of mobility and peace of mind.

I am very excited to have a whole new outlook with knowledge about Cannabis that empowers me in ways I never could imagine!

Discovery and engagement of my Endocannabinoid System equip me to be my own health quality advocate in areas that my doctors know nothing about. It intrigues me to ask professionals if they are familiar with the ECS and I get blank stares. I intend to learn more about the benefits of medical Cannabis and to keep sharing this information with family and friends. My wish is to help people prevent serious health issues by getting them on board to believe there is hope; they have the power and resources to guide the outcomes of their own well-being. Even those with good health can learn how Cannabis can maintain it. The ECS functions to enhance and support quality health for all.

This is Amy’s personal story and not meant to be medical advice. It is for informational purposes.

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