# 50% redness and pain reduction in my hands and feet! **URL:** \ **Category:** Symptoms and Treatments\ **Tags:** treatment, symptoms\ **Created:** [September 20, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109 "2020-09-20T21:54:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jyandav](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/jyandav/32/2414_2.png) [@Jyandav](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Jyandav)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/1 "2020-09-20T21:54:47Z")
Hi ya’ll, I just wanted to share some great news! I started taking a CBD pain blend 5 days ago along with a topical CBD balm and the redness and pain I have in my hands and feet has decreased by about 50%. I have been skeptical of CBD for a long time and never really wanted to try it. In the last month though my hands have gotten worse and I now have really painful swelling in the mornings. So I decided what the heck, imma try it. And its working and its a dang miracle!! I still have swelling BUT the redness and pain that went along with it are extremely reduced… no crying and pity parties or missed work this past week. I am amazed! I also got some courage and decided to take my dog for a walk around the block in 89 degree weather… it was super scary… but I did OK. My hands did start to burn towards the end but that is a major improvement from not being able to be outside for longer then 10 minutes without running for the AC inside. Has anyone else had success with CBD? I would love to hear about it. ---
**Author:** ![JPickam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a5b964/32.png) [@JPickam](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/JPickam)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/2 "2020-09-22T05:13:45Z")
Congrats to you! This is something I’ll think about looking into, because redness is my worst symptom (luckily). Please update this post in a few days on whether or not it keeps helping you! ---
**Author:** ![graceee06](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/graceee06/32/2416_2.png) [@graceee06](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/graceee06)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/3 "2020-09-23T18:22:51Z")
That’s great news! What brand CBD are you using? ---
**Author:** ![Jyandav](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/jyandav/32/2414_2.png) [@Jyandav](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Jyandav)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/4 "2020-09-23T19:12:39Z")
@graceee06 Thank you! I am using the pain blend Leaf therapeutics 15 mg CBD, 1 pill at night. And then the topical is Plus CBD hemp balm extra strength that I have been using 2-3 times per day. It has not completely gotten rid of the redness and pain but significantly reduced it and I am still in shock about it lol are you using any CBD products? ---
**Author:** ![PaMom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/59ef9b/32.png) [@PaMom](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/PaMom)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/5 "2020-09-24T21:45:13Z")
Thanks for sharing the info on what’s working for you. Definitely worth a try and will stay tuned - especially since it helped in hot weather. ---
**Author:** ![Jyandav](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/jyandav/32/2414_2.png) [@Jyandav](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Jyandav)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/6 "2020-09-30T14:21:37Z")
Wanted to give an update. I have been using the CBD products for almost 2.5 weeks. My anxiety and depression has been greatly reduced. So much in fact I have spaced out my therapy sessions by 3 weeks now. Redness and pain in my hands is still reduced BUT the swelling is still present. I am working with a homeopathic Dr to find another remedy for the swelling to combine with the CBD. I will let ya’ll know if we find anything! One more thing, I do get bumps on my hands, possible chilblains that are very painful and the CBD balm has helped a lot! ---
**Author:** ![graceee06](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/graceee06/32/2416_2.png) [@graceee06](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/graceee06)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/7 "2021-01-01T14:55:57Z")
Hi! I just purchased the same CBD brand you use, I’m nervous to try it. Did it make you feel high or not yourself? That’s my biggest fear, I have a 9 month old and really need to be alert for him! Also how are you doing? Any more improvements? Still taking the CBD? ---
**Author:** ![Teke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/47e85d/32.png) [@Teke](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Teke)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 4:03am UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/8 "2021-03-02T04:03:50Z")
The CBD will not make you feel high. It is THC that makes you high. The plant contains both but they can separate them. ---
**Author:** ![Jyandav](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/jyandav/32/2414_2.png) [@Jyandav](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Jyandav)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/50-redness-and-pain-reduction-in-my-hands-and-feet/5109/9 "2021-03-02T14:30:16Z")
I am so sorry I didnt see your reply sooner! When I first took the CBD pill it did make me sleepy so I always take that before bed. But other than that no side effects. I am still using the topical balm and taking the CBD pain blend. I will say that the redness has come back. It seems the bam has worn off in that sense. But it still works GREAT for pain in my hands. I am curious to see if this combo of CBD products still helps with my heat tolerance this year! And Teke is right- THC makes you high not CBD. How are you doing with it Graceee06?