Anyone using Kratom?

I suffer from back pain from a military injury. I Used to be on Nucynta and other opiates. Stopped all that about 11 months ago.

I went to a Kava/Kratom bar tonight for the first time and had two non alcoholic Red Kratom drinks and I actually feel pretty good. Looser and relaxed. I can still feel the sharp burn in my spine but it is not nearly as bad. Wondering if anyone here has used it for pain relief?
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,811
    Kava LOL my Samoan bruddahs I had on Oahu would get wacky drinking that stuff...they drink then they fight one another...
  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,811
    will make ya feel better as it does take the edge off
  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    I had some Kratom last night and had some Kava today. Taste like dirt but it does take the edge off the back pain for sure. Probably healthier than Vodka.

    They just opened here on Merritt Island.
    http://bluelagoonkava.com/
  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    I'd imagine your Somoan bruddahs could put down a large amount of Kava! Them Somoans some big boys!
  • I have chronic back and neck pain. Bulging degenerative discs,bone spurs,stenosis.
    I take some Kratom just about every night when I get home from work. It doesn't totally eliminate the pain,but it takes enough of the edge off so I can at least sit and relax.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    edited December 2019
    TEAforONE wrote: »
    I have chronic back and neck pain. Bulging degenerative discs,bone spurs,stenosis.
    I take some Kratom just about every night when I get home from work. It doesn't totally eliminate the pain,but it takes enough of the edge off so I can at least sit and relax.

    Capsules, tea? How do you take it and could you let me know where you buy yours? I want to make sure I get a quality product.

    Thanks
  • Here in Rochester,NY,we have " The Kratom Shop", That's pretty much all they do. I buy it in powder form,and mix a teaspoon full with about 4oz of warm water. As stated above,it tastes like ****! I know just about every smoke shop also sells Kratom. I can't tell you of the quality of the smoke shops Kratom,as I've only purchased from the Kratom shop. They sell three different strains. Red,Green,and White. Red is more sedative,White is the least sedative and gives you a little more energy. Green is in between. I have been taking the green. Hope this helps.

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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    I put a little lemon juice in my Red strain and it ain't bad. But sure helps a hell of a lot with back pain.
  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    Tablespoon full chase it with water.
    Depending on the strain you can get pretty chillaxed :)

    If you have minor aches & pains continuously it will take care of that.

    I'm pretty much just buying the
    White Vein Borneo these days, it seems to not sedate me as much as the others and I get a small amount of pep out of it too.


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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    Been taking it for years for chronic pain. Works as good as opiates without the side effects and addiction. I buy mine by the kilo straight from the source.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    I really need to find a quality source. If you guys could PM me where you are getting it from that would be a huge plus. Right now I'm paying $20 to fill my growler.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    I never heard of this stuff, but now that I have I need to try it.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    It really has helped just as well if not better than opiates. I've been off Nycenta for 11 months or so. Now I'm using Kratom red (as of this week)and it's the best relief I've had so far.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Where do you get this. The only thing Amazon has are books, and Google doesn’t show any vendors.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    Amazon wont sell it. I'm still trying to find a quality source.
  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,908
    I would like to know where to get it also for my back and neck pain. If someone wants to pm me that would be great.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    Kratom can only be imported to a select number of states. Pretty much no where on the East or West coast
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    It is still legal in the eyes of the Federal government, a few and I mean a FEW states have outlawed it.
  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    Heard of this stuff, How is this stuff legal? Sounds like the pain reducing benefits of marijuana but not nearly as psychoactive?

    Either way, glad it is and it's helping people, I'll have to try it!
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    Generally any state with a coastal port. Customs will cease it. It's a tree in the coffee family. No psychoactive compounds, just alkiloyds similar to opiates. It's like taking a triple espresso, a Percocet and a Viagra. But as with any consumable, test in small doses with food. Anybody can be allergic to anything these days.
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    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 999
    Luckily,still legal in NY.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    edited January 2020
    audioluvr wrote: »
    Generally any state with a coastal port. Customs will cease it. It's a tree in the coffee family. No psychoactive compounds, just alkiloyds similar to opiates. It's like taking a triple espresso, a Percocet and a Viagra. But as with any consumable, test in small doses with food. Anybody can be allergic to anything these days.

    Actually it's is 100% legal by the federal gov. Customs wont seize it at all. Without it being illegal, Customs has no authority to take it.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,711
    Talk to your doctor.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    Probably a spam doctor would be best.
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    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • Inspector 24
    Inspector 24 Posts: 1,308
    I have migraines, my doctor asked if I’ve tried more Spam.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,646
    My grandfather always told me: There's only one sure-fire cure for severe headache. Decapitation.

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    Reported
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    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)


    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,521
    audioluvr wrote: »
    Reported

    For what???
  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,438
    Was spam. Now gone
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,481
    kratomkavabar reported