I posted this as a comment to CathyA's thread about her chronic pain. I didn't want to hi-jack her thread so I am reposting here about what I am trying for my migraines. Specifically I am interested in hearing from you if you have tried CBD oil for migraines, and also dry needling for pain. I am fairly new to both and would like to hear your thoughts and experiences.
Personally I have suffered with migraines all my life - they were much worse when I was young. The pain was more intense and vomiting a given. Now they are more tamped down pain wise, (but still painful enough!), and mostly just nausea. A few times I have gone on to the vomiting stage, but it is not a given as before. The thing that makes them so bad now that even though they are not as intense they last so much longer. Like the just stretch out and OTC meds aren't doing much. Now it has gotten to the point that the OTC pain relievers are messing up my stomach too. So this week I decided to be pro-active with this thing. I talked to others, gathered their info and of course did research online, and right now I am taking CBD oil twice a day. I also went to a physical therapist and had a session of dry needling, (same little needles as acupuncture), and will continue this 2 times a week for awhile. I felt such relief knowing at least I was trying something, not just relying on the same old OTC pain relievers that were beginning to cause a whole new pain. I am encouraged.