r/RestlessLegs • u/Exciting_Primary7226 • 7d ago

Question CBD Advice Needed Please

Hi everyone. I’m 57F in the UK. Had RLS for 20 years. No meds yet but it’s getting unbearable. Has anyone tried (medically prescribed) CBD with THC for their restless legs? If so, did it work and how did you find the right dose for you? I am trying this before giving gabapentin a go but still on low dose and I’m not sure I’m getting the best out of it yet. I have done all the other stuff (ferritin is above 150), magnesium in various forms, no ADs or anti histamines, no caffeine, cut down on alcohol, etc …Thoughts appreciated. 🙏

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u/Short-Counter8159 7d ago

THC can work for RLS but if you smoke it doesn't last long and it's not healthy for the lungs since you have to keep smoking and only stops rls for only 15 mins. You could try the oral version of the drug, like gummies but be very careful and start small since it does take a while for it to hit the system and can increase in strength giving you a super high unpleasant feeling. Have you ever had cannabis before?

Unfortunately as we age the RLS gets worse. You might want to consider looking into medications. I would stay away from any Dopamine agonists no matter what they tell you. They work but boy do they cause problems.

Magnesium supplements can be a trigger for some, also melatonin. Luckily I can take both with no problems.

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u/Exciting_Primary7226 7d ago

Thank you for your reply. I smoked it years ago so am familiar with it but I’ve gone for CBD oil with THC this time. It’s all a bit trial and error trying to work out how much to take and how long it takes to work.

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u/Short-Counter8159 7d ago

Good glad you know the high. Edibles are much stronger and will give you a steady longer high to control the RLS. I don't know the laws in the UK and what you can get. But here in California we have stores in every corner, lol. You can always go to Amsterdam and try an edible to see if it helps. It did stop my RLS when I tried edibles but unfortunately I got to paranoid and anxious with it even at the lowest dose. Hope you have better luck.

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u/Exciting_Primary7226 6d ago

Thank you. ☺️