I noticed a redness on my knees and elbows not long after giving birth to my second child; He was an extremely strenuous baby, and it was a really stressful time in my life.
I never got enough sleep and always sad about the reason my son was crying all the time, and when the rash worsened and became itchy and sore, I finally went to the dentist.
I was tested with psoriasis. I’d never heard of it before. It is an autoimmune disease with no cure and no definite cause. It is believed that stress can bring on flare ups. The skin regenerates too quickly causing a build up of scales that can itch, crack and bleed. The dentist offered me a prescription that was high-priced and offered little relief. For quite a few years, I tried different over-the-counter ointments and condo remedies! Even if something helped initially, the psoriasis quickly built up an immunity. I was resigned to living with the discomfort and embarrassment of this skin issue until recreational cannabis was legalized. I went to the dispensary looking for something to help with stress and sleep. As I was consulting with a budtender, I mentioned my psoriasis. He instantly suggested that I try a combination of tincture and topical. He suggested products that are high in CBD and CBN to target inflammation and pain. Within a few days of starting the cannabis treatment, I noticed a big improvement in my psoriasis. I’ve now been using cannabis as a remedy for nearly a year and the psoriasis is barely noticeable. I like that it is a natural medicine without harmful side-effects. It’s also a lot less high-priced than the synthetic alternatives.