'CBD and fibromyalgia'

Many people with fibromyalgia turn to cannabidiol (CBD) to treat chronic pain, anxiety, and lack of sleep or insomnia. Cannabidiol has known properties to help with certain symptoms of fibromyalgia.



Fibromyalgia and the use of CBD
There are many studies that demonstrate the benefits of CBD on the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Regarding the symptoms, CBD can reduce or improve many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia. CBD is known to relieve some pain and help relax muscles. The use of CBD oil also has anti-inflammatory effects. Additionally, CBD helps reduce anxiety and improves sleep.

What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a disease that has affected people for centuries. However, our understanding of the disease has changed over time and continues to evolve. As history clearly shows, fibromyalgia and treatments for this condition have evolved since its initial discovery. Although science and medicine continue to improve spectacularly, fibromyalgia remains a mystery in many aspects.





Medically, "fibro" means connective tissue and "itis" means inflammation. Fibromyalgia: "fibro" means connective tissue, "my" means muscle, and "algie" means pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that, according to doctors, inhibits the way the brain and spinal cord process pain signals coming from the nerves. Therefore, it is believed that an individual's pain receptors develop a "memory" of pain and become more sensitive to it in the future.


The disease is more common in women than in men, and those with fibromyalgia often suffer from other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and depression. The pain derived from fibromyalgia can vary from person to person. People with fibromyalgia often experience pain that spreads throughout the body and can disappear or persist for a long time. 



What is CBD?
CBD stands for Cannabidiol. Along with THC, CBD is the second most common active ingredient in cannabis. Unlike THC, CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid compound. Although CBD is a component of the marijuana plant, it does not, by itself, produce a "high" sensation. CBD is obtained from the flowers, leaves, and stems of the marijuana plant and is used only for medical purposes. It is a legal product.

Action of fibromyalgia in CBD
The endocannabinoid system is a kind of traffic controller in your body that regulates numerous bodily functions and helps you maintain balance. Nowadays, research has linked the endocannabinoid system to a variety of bodily functions and emotions.


The endocannabinoid system is made up of endocannabinoids (molecules that send messages) and cannabinoid receptors (receptors of the messages). One of these types of receptors, the CB1 receptors, is found in the central nervous system. The central nervous system is responsible for regulating pain.

Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency is a theory that states that lower levels of endocannabinoids in the body can lead to conditions such as fibromyalgia. What has been demonstrated time and again is that CBD therapy can help the endocannabinoid system function better. CBD helps stimulate the release of endocannabinoids and the binding of other molecules in your system.