User Reviews for kratom

back pain, diabetic nerve pain, depression

I take it for intense pain from compression fractures in my spine.

I use Kratom to help alleviate chronic back pain. I was using prescription drugs as well as Tylenol and Ibuprofen to help control my pain. When I went for my annual physicals, my doctor noticed that my liver enzymes kept being elevated. This was attributed to Tylenol and Ibuprofen. My wife found Kratom for me to try and while I was skeptical, I tried it. I soon found that while it taste horrible, it controlled my pain better than the pharmaceuticals I was taking. After taking Kratom for 6 months, my blood work showed that my liver enzyme level was back in normal range. The rest of my blood work checked out as well. This has been a life-saver. I'm not under a doctor and pharmacist thumb for pain medication and no longer have to take huge dosages of over the counter pain killers. More research should be conducted on this amazing plant. Read More Read Less

This powdered LEAF significantly ameliorates my CHRONIC PAIN associated with: OSTEOARTHRITIS, HERNIATED DISK, SPINAL STENOSIS and severe FIBROMYALGIA--almost as effective as a correct opiate and just as effective as a Lyrica/Neurontin dose, but also melts away my ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. My mood, focus, energy, and productivity are all also elevated. I take between 2 to 2.5 grams of powdered the Red Maeng Da or Red Borneo strain twice a day in capsules. I would recommend starting with a gram, then go up 500mg from there after 30 minutes as needed. Relief lasts about 7 hours. Higher doses for those who have experience and regular use with Kratom will typically feel a pleasant relaxation that can induce a serene, restful sleep. I do not experience any side-effects and if I had to choose between my 3200mg of Neurontin (800mg x4) and 375mg of Lyrica (75mg x5) per day OR 2.5 grams of Maeng Da x2, I would choose the Kratom (Maeng Da is a red strain) so I understand the political agenda fueled by the pharmaceutical industry to have it banned due to the fact that Kratom threatens their profits. The testimonials speak for themselves, but personal experience is even greater. Thank GOD I do not fall for the scare tactics that local news stations, law enforcement, various "drug awareness" groups, sell-out politicians, etc. and their campaign against this LEAF. Many people who would benefit greatly from the relief Kratom provides for chronic pain and other ailments will never try it because they trust the credibility of the wrong people and misunderstand and mistake false claims and silly drug associations and absurd opinions utterly lacking any evidence or statistical data for facts. To the open-minded, educated people who appreciate facts and personal testimonials who suffer: I believe this is the most effective and safest way for me to treat and get relief from all of my above listed ailments, and I get all that by taking 2.5 grams of this leaf twice a day. Read More Read Less

I have had chronic pain since 1998, (two brain tumor surgeries, damaged piriformis nerve damage, lower back pain, torn rotator cuff). The only thing that ever helped was hydrocodone, 10/325, usually split am/pm due to not wanting to ask for an entire tablet twice a day, though that was the most effective dosage. I have just tried a Bali red kratom powder, and the relief is much faster, and, I'd say, more effective than hydrocodone. I take it on an empty stomach, and begin to feel it in about 20 minutes. My goodness, all but the worst pain is gone, The neuropathic pain at the piriformis nerve is incredibly reduced. I'm relaxed and can breathe deeply. It is sleep-inducing for me, so it's great near bedtime. I've cut out my benzodiazepines for insomnia that I've had since being a teenager. For me, this is a wonderful supplement. I haven't taken it every day, and it seems to have prolonged pain relief over more than one day. I use three grams of fine powder in cold green tea with honey. I weigh 120 lbs, 5'6", and am 64 years old.Read More Read Less

I have been taking kratom for fibro pain for several months and it works better than anything else I have tried. No side effects, its effective and so much better than the prescription medication my Dr has prescribed in the past.