re: Trigeminal neuralgia - dealing with severe nerve pain - 15 month Update pg3

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So she’s willing to use Kratom but not actually use pharmaceuticals regulated by the FDA?

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We were a little unsure at first, too. It was recommended to us by someone we respect a lot and who has been dealing with nerve pain for 25 years. She said Kratom is the only thing that has helped her not have to take Advil and Tylenol everyday.

She tried it, and while she hasn’t mastered what dose will be appropriate for her, it’s given her some relief and allowed her to get some sleep.

Don’t knock it til ya try it.... that being said, I have no tried it myself.

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What is Kratom? Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen tree from Southeast Asia and is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Kratom, the original name used in Thailand, is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Other members of the Rubiaceae family include coffee and gardenia. The leaves of kratom are consumed either by chewing, or by drying and smoking, putting into capsules, tablets or extract, or by boiling into a tea. The effects are unique in that stimulation occurs at low doses and opioid-like depressant and euphoric effects occur at higher doses. Common uses include treatment of pain, to help prevent withdrawal from opiates (such as prescription narcotics or heroin), and for mild stimulation.

In the US, this herbal product has been used as an alternative agent for muscle pain relief, diarrhea, and as a treatment for opiate addiction and withdrawal

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You’re right the FDA has not approved it. That’s fine with me, tbh. It has given her a few extra nights of sleep

She didn’t take pharmas long after her brain surgery either... I think 2 days she took them. She has a very high tolerance for pain and has grown up not depending on meds. Just a preference.

For anyone who is looking into trying it, the advice I got was that not every Kratom is the same for everyone. You have to find a type that works for you. If you take too much, you can get nauseous and puke ... but if you take the right amount it is a relaxing sedation. First time my lady took it, 40 min later she was passing out sitting up - VERY odd for her.

She takes Red at night and Gold during the day (a white and green combo).
Red = sleep / relaxing
White = energy / morning
Green = helps with opioid withdrawals so i assume its pain relieving as well.

There is a nice, respectable herb shop in our city where we get it.