I use a 1to 1 prescription cannabis for sleep and inflammation. During the day I use CBD also a prescription.

I have found better results with Eastern medicine than any Western medicine. I have been meditating for a few years. This year I was introduced to "Floating!" I have had more successes with the meditating and floating. The introduction to floating has been a Universal Blessing!!! There is science behind the epsom salt, suspension and sensory deprivation that help chronic pain patients. I have slept so great since starting to float. It gives me the opportunity to leave my problems at the door for 60 minutes of PURE bliss and TOTAL relaxation!!!

I have multiple ways of dealing with the strain associated with 'RA. I have adopted them over the years to deal with the physical and emotional aspects that inevitably crop up. Firstly I work hard to take one day at a time. I do this because I found myself becoming increasingly anxious about the long term affects the disease will have in me physically as well as the affect it had on my life. Each day I try to work out how much I will be able to do. And try to pace myself. I also try not to dwell on all the things that I can no longer do and rather focus on what I can do. For pain and insomnia I use CBD and CBN. BOTH IN TINCTURE form. These marijuana extracts help me a lot. When I feel truly overwhelmed I consult a counselor that specialises in progressive and degenerative diseases. I allow myself to grieve when I lose significant physical capabilities. This is important to me because otherwise it accumulates and i can get to feel sorry for myself :-) I Don't expect people to understand anymore. For the first 20 years with RA I had little outward signs of ill health. So obviously it is not an easy thing for the healthy to grasp. If we think how this disease differs amongst sufferers It's easy to see why people Don't readily understand. I diligently follow my rheumatologist 's advice. I pray a great deal and try to have faith. I don't know if any of my tips and tricks will help you but I really wish you well. 😊

I use the oil under my tongue. I’ve made my own topical cream and use it on my hands and feet. Basically appplying it on the soles of my feet, behind my knees and on my wrists. It has no mind altering effects and only provides pain relief and anti inflammatory results. It’s not instant relief but I notice improvement within about hLf an hour.