Mum crippled by ‘unbelievable’ pain and forced to use crutches gets miracle CBD cure – Glasgow Live

A Glasgow mum has told how drops of cannabis oil has changed her life after years of suffering "unbelievable" pain.

Kelly Tweedle's ordeal began during her second pregnancy when she developed SPD symphysis pubis dysfunction a condition that causes a debilitating pain in the hips, back and upper legs.

It was so bad, Kelly, 37, from Penilee, spent six months of her pregnancy having to use crutches to get around.

Neither over-the-counter painkillers nor stronger tablets that were prescribed by her doctor managed to control Kellys pain.

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But that that all changed last summer when she started taking half-a-dozen drops of Nutrivive CBD oil under her tongue every day.

Former midwife Kelly explained: SPD is a condition that is very under-recognised for the amount of pain it can cause.

I was on crutches after being six months pregnant with Alfie. The pain in my hips was unbelievable. At first I wore a belt during the day to help with the pain, but it got so bad I had no option but to get about on crutches.

My legs wouldnt move like I wanted them to and it would take me ages to do something simple and straightforward as get out of bed.

I would have had another child if it wasnt for the pain I suffered during my second pregnancy. Its a horrible pain and I wouldnt wish it on anyone. I now wish Nutrivive was around after I gave birth to Alfie.

Although for many women the condition improves and disappears after giving birth, Kelly continued to suffer the chronic pain SPD brings for nine years after her son, Alfie was born.

She also has a daughter, Ava, aged 12, but she went through so much pain, it even stopped her having the third child she wanted, as she couldnt bear the agony of severe SPD during pregnancy again.

Kelly continued: Even after Alfie was born, the pain never really went away and sometimes it would be just about bearable and I would put up with it. But whenever Id take part in any physical activity it would flare up again and would last for weeks at a time.

Id sign up for a fitness class then have to stop going because the pain would come back with a vengeance. It got to the point where I would hold back from doing anything physically exerting.

I had physiotherapy, but that didnt cure the problem. I resigned myself that I wasnt going to be cured of the pain and tried to accept that I had a dodgy hip.

Kelly found out about Nutrivive through a relative who used their CBD oil.

Contrary to what the name suggests, Cannabis oil is a totally legal substance that is becoming increasingly popular for its healing properties.

Some of the best-known celebrities who are said to use CBD oil include Kim Kardashian, Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mike Tyson, Morgan Freeman and Tom Hanks, and even David Beckham has invested in a company using CBD in its products.

The oil is legal, safe and non-addictive, as it doesnt contain the THC compound that gives the high associated with smoking cannabis, or taking the drug in other forms. Rather, the oil used contains an element of the cannabis plant, called cannabidiol, which is part of the plant with pain relieving, calming and healing properties. Medical cannabis was legalised in the UK in November 2018.

Jumping on the trend in Glasgow is a CBD-based company called Nutrivive, which was founded by brothers Harry and John McDonough.

The brand sell CBD oils, a cream and a moisturiser and have a growing following crediting them with a number of health benefits. It has been been infused into a health drink called Zen AF which is sold in Juicy on Byres Road.

She said: I did some research and was quite impressed, so I thought I would give it a go.

After a couple of weeks putting half a dozen drops of Nutrivive CBD oil under my tongue, I noticed I wasnt suffering as much pain in my hips. And by the time Id finished my first bottle there was a massive difference and I couldnt wait to order another bottle.

I realised it was definitely the Nutrivive CBD that was making me pain-free because I went for a few weeks without taking the oil and my hip pain came back. As soon as I started taking the Nutrivive again, the pain disappeared. That really brought it home to me that the oil was working.

Harry told Glasgow Live: Its a fantastic feeling knowing that our CBD oil has made a difference to peoples lives.

In recent years, many people have been turning to CBD oil to help them relax and deal with anxiety, get a deep, restful sleep and find relief from inflammation and pain.

I use it myself and I know first-hand the benefits it brings to me through relaxation, better sleep quality and how it holistically strengthens your mind, and body.

The following month after she started taking the oil, Kelly was even able to start on the Couch to 5K training plan and has almost completed the nine-week sessions pain free.

Ive got zero pain and it has given me huge encouragement and Ive got more confident" she said. "It feels great now that Ive got so far with the training without having to give up.

Id now quite like to do a fun run for charity, but before I started using the Nutrivive CBD theres no way I would be able to do that.

Its massively changed my life and I wouldnt be able to do the things many people take for granted if it wasnt for the CBD oil.

Find out more about Nutrivive here.

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