Payton’s health has not improved. She is having complications with her stomach. She has been vomiting and coughing. Her stomach will not digest properly. She had a G-tube placed and it has helped some. The CBD oil has helped with Payton’s pain and sleeping. I do believe her seizures have slowed down a bit since she has been on CBD.
Payton’s story
My health has improved all over. I have Parkinson’s Disease and my illness was very poor; ie: my limbs, feet, hands, and fingers constantly shook, along with the feeling of swelling in my throat, biting my inside cheeks and tongue to where they bleed, eye twitching, mouth opening and closing. All of the above is remarkably improving! It’s amazing! I can NOT take Parkinson’s medicines, because I get horrific side effects, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for this medicine!!
Without this grant from Realm of Caring, I would be mostly bedridden. The 24/7 pain I was enduring, along with all of the above ailments are slowly subsiding. It brings tears to my eyes as to how grateful I am, and my caregiver son is so grateful, too! For example, my son had to help me get up out of chairs, the couch, etc., but now I can do it by myself most of the time.Although he had to help me walk from point A to point B, this is subsiding also!!!
Sonya’s story
Jayden did really well with the CBD oil when we first started it last year. As we increased the oil, she continued to do well. Then after about 4 months, she seemed to become immune to the oil. We ran out of the oil after 5 months of use and we decided to give it a break. Jayden has autism and has severe meltdowns. The days that the oil seemed to get in her system, she had less severe meltdowns. She has once again increased her speech. We are super excited about starting the CBD oil therapy again!
Jayden’s story
Since starting the hemp oil, I have had some days when I have been free of pain; not what has been usual for me since having Lyme. This seems to last until the next change in barometric pressure – not long, this is the midwest, where we say “if you don’t like the weather, wait a few minutes, it’ll change.” I have also noticed that my ability to sleep is improving, and the timing of my hours of sleep is more normal than it has been since I’ve been ill.
The financial assistance is allowing me to make a fair attempt at using cannabinoid therapy for Lyme disease, which I would not have been able to do without it. The good results so far give me hope. I look forward to seeing what will happen after I have worked up to the full recommended dose.
Sharon’s story
Juliana’s tumor has shrunk 90%!! The grant helps with medically related expenses not covered by our health insurance, like gas to get to the hospital, parking at the hospital and supplements. Without the grant it would be extremely difficult to afford the CBD oil for Juliana. We very much appreciate Realm of Caring’s help.
Juliana’s story
For years I have dealt with chronic pain, muscle spasms and nerve pain and my doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Along with severe fatigue, I had a hard time managing daily life activities and work. Brain fog consumed me. I couldn’t concentrate or keep my train of thought. I lost the ability to carry meaningful conversations because I couldn’t grasp my words. Eventually my doctor diagnosed me with fibromyalgia.
I started taking cannabis oils and using vape pens a couple of years ago and have seen an incredible difference. I use a combination of THC and CBD in addition to topical balms for the pain.
After a few weeks I starting seeing changes and in a few months I could say confidently that I have my life back!
Jessica’s story
Bradley is autistic. Health wise he is okay, as far as I know, he can’t tell me. Cannabinoid therapy has helped with his violent meltdowns, eye contact, and his concentration. It has not helped with his language, still non-verbal. I would say his meltdowns have improved by 90%.
This is my theory: autistic children have lots of inflammation. Inflammation causes pain and the pain caused his violent meltdowns. CBD reduces inflammation, which took his pain away. I kept taking Bradley to doctors saying it looks like he’s in pain and all these doctors just ignored me and wanted to put him on psych meds, which I never did. I’m so happy I found CBD, it has improved my child’s life.
CBD is expensive. I’m a single mother of a severely autistic child. I am a nurse but had to quit my job because I couldn’t find daycare for my child. Plus, trying to work full-time and take care of a disabled child all by yourself is extremely physically and mentally exhausting. I want the best for my child and it so hard to do that when you can’t work. I am so grateful for this grant.
Bradley has violent meltdowns and as he gets older he gets stronger. If I didn’t find CBD Bradley could have been seriously injured or dead from his meltdowns. I believe it has saved his life.
Bradley’s story
The cannabinoid therapy has helped my son stay stagnant in regards to his seizure medication and only progress slightly in his gabapentin, that helps him with his leg pain. He is having shorter and less frequent seizures than when he started as well. His mood seems to be better. He doesn’t fuss as much as he used to, even after a seizure. Before, he would cry and scream and be agitated for an hour or two after a seizure. Now, it almost seems to not affect him once it’s over.
The biggest impact for me has been the ability to tell Canaan’s doctors that I want to try this “alternative” medication instead of going up on his seizure medication every time we go for a check-up. Also, he hasn’t had an increase in the medication he takes for leg pain since he’s been taking CBD oil. He’s calmer, more content, if you ask me. And that’s everything!! One of my biggest fears of having a child who is non-verbal was him being in pain and me not know it and/or not know what was hurting and how to help.
Canaan’s story
My insulin requirements since June have been cut in half. In June my A1c was 7.0 and in October was 6.4. My type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, colitis, Crohn’s and adrenal gland cancer have gotten a little better. Last week when I got the dosing high enough, I started sleeping a few hours a night.
Your grant for CBD gave me the chance to try a natural approach to lowering inflammation. It is amazing that I just started sleeping again! Instead of laying on the bed most of the day, I am able to accomplish things. Thank you!
Lynn’s story
Written by mom Linda
THIS IS THE BEST PART!!! NO, NONE, NADA… ahhhhh I could fill this whole block with just this and sit back in my chair and stare at it for days…truly. Isaac is doing MARVELOUS. NO SEIZURES SINCE OIL!!!!! Can I write it in the sky, or carve it in a pie?? His Neuro Doctor and I are reducing Keppra, he was on 4 a day huge amount 750 mg each we are now down to only one and Isaac will be free of it in one week. With each reduction we are increasing the oil a bit.
We have done so many things we have not been able to for the 13 years of his seizures. One being free movies in the fall at the Imax theatre. I thought he has done so well I think he could handle it if he uses his ear plugs (he could not tolerate an inside theatre, he is very optically triggered). We made 7 out of 9 of the free Saturday morning matinees they offered. Isaac thanked me each trip home after probably 20 times. He is the sweetest.
Each reduction of drug I see another piece of him emerge that has been buried for 13 years. He no longer requires sleeping in my bed on the weekend because most of his seizures would be at night. I was sleep deprived for 6.5 years of his illness, my level of sleep now is intoxicating. We are” Livin Large” I tell him.
I use the entire grant for his oil. Each month I face his oil or the mortgage. The grant is massive in our lives. I am grateful with my every breath and for Isaac’s every breath. My closest dear friends are amazed and in awe. They share in our joy.
