Finally an unbiased honest opinion on Kratom. I successfully quit a 12yr addiction to heroin by using Kratom. I was introduced to it at a harm reduction na meeting. Saved my life.
@@saysoda1525 I went thru a few weeks weaning off before.having to quit completely but it was still rough rough, not gonna lie. I found a high quality red vein works better than white or green. I was taking 12 to 15 grams several times daily. I would find a state sponsored detox facility to get you over the first 10 days. It's hard but completely worth it. Please don't give up you can do it.
@@smithy6560 Hard to find effective pain mgt options that aren’t addictive to some degree as it usually involves our opioid and or endocannabinoid system.
It helped with my withdrawals from opoids that I had a 20 year addiction from. Wouldn't use it more, than 2 weeks though. But it definitely helped for the first 2 weeks of withdrawals and I was a bit dubeous to begin with, I'm very hard to convince and not easily led but thought I'd try it. I'm now opoid free for the first time in 20 years and have my life back.
Amazing! Glad to hear it worked for getting off hard prescription opioids! Unfortunately the FDA wants to ban this plant. Even though it’s helping people
I’m trying to kick a 10 year methadone program, did you let the opioids leave your system before you took the Kratom? Or did you take it before so it can get in your system while the opioid leaves? And help or personal experience is greatly appreciated.
@@81vintage just take kratom when you get withdrawl and for my suggest just use for 2 weeks every days and then stop kratom you will free all opiod...kratom work for short avoid withdrawl don't tale more than 2 month because that not good for you but withdrawl kratom is low and just 1 week you sick...i take 1 years just get sick kratom only 4 days after 4 days my sick gone...
@@81vintage kratom for one month you will not get addicted but if 4 or 5 month mybe you will get same addicted like opiod believe me if your take 2 or 3 week for kick your methadone and after thats you stop kratom you will not get addicted kratom and free forever addicted methadone
@@endworld615 it’s July 4, 2021 I haven’t had any opioids since June 10th 2021 thanks to Kratom! Today will be my last day using 10 grams a day will start tapering tomorrow. I no longer have addictive personality since the methadone was just part of my daily routine with blood pressure pills, my body was looking for it believe you me, but the Kratom made it virtually painless. In between Kratom doses I no longer feel like a grouch or completely lazy so I know my body has healed at least a little. I appreciate your thoughts and comment! 👍
I don't have any addiction issues. I do have depression though. I tried Kratom just to see what it's about. I loved how I felt on it. Been taking it daily ever since. My depression and life in general is much better because of it. I'm happier, more ambitious, and motivated. It changed my life.
I was singing the same song. I've been on it 11 yrs and my dose was really high. I eventually started having horrible stomach burning and my kidneys hurt so bad. Too much can cause serious issues so please take caution.
@Christopher Sheldon just like anything else people react to it differently. Just because it happened to you doesn't mean it'll happen to someone else. You also have to consider underlying health problems, people's diets, what medications they're on, etc.
Krarom is an amazing plant. I have chronic pain and it allows me to live a normal life. I worked between 50-60 hours a week when before I could only work part-time. I've been using it for over 10 years and when I run out I just have my normal pain. No withdraws or any shit like that. I certainly would either be dead or a junkie by now without kratom.
Kratom is a nice alternative to Alcohol and drugs. It won't expand your mind, or make your forget. It won't solve severe pain. What it does, it help elevate your mood without the room spinning. Kratom will ease minor pains that are related to fatigue and inflammation. Most places that sell it are laid back, social, and will help with stress. In real theory, this is a nice therapy to use occasionally. Know your potentiators, know your limits, know what works for you, and don't forget to take time off of any therapy. These are not meant to be done in high doses for the rest of your life.
Some people are just built different. I'm sure he had a few notes but still, I couldn't imagine retaining half of this information on so many different subjects. Very informative and easy to listen to!
I've had chronic pain for over twenty years and for 8 years kratom has helped me so much. No more opioids and I have never had one side effect from kratom; using it daily for all this time. God bless and choose Jesus Christ!
@@D-Loccsta817Tx Oh yes, red veins are the best for pain. Then green veins. The truth is I think red vein green vein purple , white, aqua , pink etc they're all the same. That's just marketing. Having said that my brother authentic Kratom is the only vendor I've used in 6 years because they are very sincere and will bend over backwards for their customers. They're out of California. I've never ever gotten a bad strain form these people. Jasmine is so Sweet and is head of operations I believe. God bless 🙏❤️
@@jesusownsmebryangilbow1764 Try Bumble Bee Red Borneo Kratom for Chronic Pain.. im disabled veteran which the VA does nothing for you.. this has saved my life and it the best strain for chronic /back pain.. it's a God Send. USN Veteran
Self control is for addiction. Big pharma shouldnt be talking about addiction when it comes to kratom. They are not the suppliers of kratom. They are just trying to control all substances
I enjoy the relaxation effect of kratom. If you've been taking it for a while, there may be uncomfortable withdrawals after a few days of not having it. But as long as I'm healthy I'll continue to use it.
I love it. But must give it breaks in-between the weak. Like 4 days off 3 days on. When in system it helps with pain. Sleep . It's a great herb or tree.
For me it's less addictive then caffeine. I have more problems with quitting coffee and even black tea. I stop taking it abruptly all the time and just feel tired and ached but that is probably because I have chronic pain.
Taken as directed? Did a Dr actually give you directions on using Kratom? Ive been using it for years and everything I know about it I found out on my own.
The most unbiased information on Kratom I've seen or heard yet. Everything you need to know in one video. KUDOS doc for keeping it real and telling it like it is!
All those $so called side effects, I'd put questions marks with that. I mean where is the proof? And how many ppl have actually had seizures or respiratory depression for example, cuz of kratom? Kratom is actually known not to have the respiratory despression effect like most other opiates, so that's gonna be very very rare.
Very good information. I think the Kratom sold in gas stations and head shops is the stuff to stay away from. Only use Kratom if you buy it from a reputable source. I've used it without problems for long time. In my experience as a former opioid addict, Kratom is much less harmful than prescribed or street opiates. But it's still something that should be used carefully, by adults.
Which brand should I take for advanced osteoporosis in spine. My pain doctor stop writing scripts for opioids. Too much paperwork. Meanwhile I am living in screaming pain. So I've been researching this herb. But now am concerned about getting safe product and the dosage. Any info would be appreciated. Even another video.
@@supernova5107 i’ve got rheumatoid arthritis and about eight months ago had brain trauma. I got off my Humira and they put me on steroids, I started gaining weight so I got off the steroid but started having hand pain. I bought red Kratom Bali. I’m at work and don’t have the exact bottle with me but it was not a brand from the purest company. The red Kratom has helped my hand pain greatly and now that my rheumatologist didn’t have anything against and I’m going to continue to take the red maybe add some white Kratom to it as well and buy from a big-time dealer. I don’t know much about Kratom but I do know there are third parties that will go in and test Kratom and the companies that pay for that are all part of some kind of association. Good luck, do your research but red Kratom definitely works better than the green. Peace 😎
@@geoffreyyoste45 wow, glad to hear about your progress. A friend of mine uses a red vein Kratom from a company called Mitragia and speaks very highly of its effects for stress reduction. Maybe check it out online, they seem to be a quality Handler of the product.
@@larrytate1657 I agree people high on Narcotics speak in slow often disjointed sentences However this man does speak a little more rapidly than average Also, clearly medicine is his passion One tends to learn & retain more readily information in a subject one is passionate about
Such a wealth of information delivered so eloquently and without bias. Thank you Doctor! I am 100 days clean and sober today. That includes no kratom after on and off use for 1 year and daily use for about 4 months. I am considering using Kratom again as it seemed to work really well to minimize pain and to reduce depression as well as give me energy to install solar all day and train BJJ at night. I also loved the million dollar 6-pack I had while using it. I exercise just as much today but I am constantly fatigued. I am praying that I make the right decision and use it responsibly if I decide to do so. Take care of yourselves everyone!
I just started using it to get off prescriptions. I have read dozens of articles and watched hours of videos searching for information. If you decide to start again keep a journal. Write down the time of day and your dose and anything else you want to track. I am doing that and it's so helpful. Otherwise I would be taking way too much. Good luck to you.
@@AngelinaX23 I tried microdosing to get off bup but did not work for me. If you find quality kratom let me know and I may try kratom to get off bup as I feel getting of kratom may be easier than getting off bup? Good luck to you too🤙🏼
It definitely helps me with my chronic pain secondary to near-lifelong JRA. I’ve been consuming it for 3 years with no side effects. My doctors are aware and are in full support. I’ve been off pills for 3 years! I wish the FDA and doctors who should know better would stop lying. Benefit has been substantiated by millions of users for many years. Why do we know more about this than people with letters after their names?
All drugs have benefits of some type, kratom is also addictive and this is a side your comment is not reflecting. It's not lying to say that there are tons of people addicted who are very much struggling with physical and psychological addiction and withdrawal
@@philipcallicoat9947 I’d love to hear why you believe his words aren’t meaningful. Education is power. Knowledge is power. Doesn’t that in and of itself have a meaning?
Kratom has helped me substantially with my anxiety, depression, and addiction. I typically get really bad anxiety attacks when leaving my house. I've even cancelled vacations just to sit at home depressed and guilt ridden. Just one small dose of kratom in the morning is enough to get me out the door, and not just that but actually excited to go out and have my day or go travel... I also find it helps in conversation and writing as well. As far as recreation goes, I find myself very content with what ever I'm doing, music sounds fantastic, I often find my self feeling very nostalgic or maybe more creative. It reminds me of the stage of drunkenness where you feel very confident and skilled but with out the level of inebriation brought on my alcohol.
@@tired_of_u_ppl7985 If it is your first time I recommend starting with a small dose around 2-3 grams wait about 45 minutes and work up from there. I use about 5 - 7 grams daily but only in the evenings and haven't noticed any negative side effects other than it does make you just slightly itchy (which is a common side effect from opiates) and taking too much or on an empty stomach can make me nauseous and rarely I will vomit (mostly when taking waaay too much on an empty stomach). I think the only problem with long term use would be possible toxicity to the liver if you are using high doses daily or mixing it with alcohol. As far as I know scientists are still unclear as to how toxic the long term use is to our organs so I would just use precaution listen to your body. Please let me know if you have any more questions about kratom, I'd love to help.
I have been using It daily for 15 years since 2005. I take 6-8 grams a day, 2grams in the morning with orange juice, 2grams in the afternoon and two in the evening. I have never experienced any side effects, this plant has only done wonderful things and it helped me greatly with pain, depression and anxiety. Keep the doses low and you’ll see the benefits.
I dose about 3/4 - 1 gram per day feeling the full benefit . And so 6- 8 grams to me doesn't sound like keeping the doses low . Just spoon about a third of a teaspoon in a container of water and sip it a few times a day. This amount usually lasts me about 1-2 days . This is the only way to keep the withdrawal down to a minimum when the time comes that you may need to quit .
Jimbo Jones - hi, yes to get to the point where tolerance is not an issue is complicated. I believe if you insist on using large amounts constantly tolerance will be an immediate problem. I think that for daily use having 2 -3 different strains the body will become familiar with, and variate the intake throughout the day or every other day, with small doses below 3 grams maximum 3 times a day works best.
@@iGNiTETheKiD Thank you. The good Doctor Landow is indeed very well informed and presented information he knows to be true. There's too much information available, doing research on the good vs bad Kraytom brings to we human beings is easy and to disagree with or call him a quack is ludicrous. He has shared facts, not fiction. Listen to him.
Rarely am I as impressed with a professional as I was listening to this physician. I have struggled with nicotine for almost fifty years. As soon as I quite and begin to feel better my brain switches back to "I seem to be much better now so why not smoke a good cigar", as soon as I do that I am right back to where I started. As I have gotten older I struggle with restless leg syndrome to the point it is almost unbearable. I have contemplated Kratom as a means to quit smoking permanently and to get off of the restless leg syndrome medication. I would appreciate anyone chiming in on what I have said. Thank you Doctor for your presentation!
I'm a 68 year old great grandmother who has been responsibly consuming kratom for 6 years for help managing my chronic pain. I'm also a smoker. I have switched over to a vape, about 1 year ago, but kratom, in no way, has been helpful in smoking cessation.
I love the way you describe kratom it's great to hear a doctor talking about it in this way, great information and you really know your stuff, thank you for the thorough way you break it down unbiased, very open minded and intelligent explanation.
If you take a pinch of Bill Geist, a tablespoon of Paul Harvey, a half cup of Bill Nye and a pound of Andy Rooney; you get Dr. Landow. I think I like him. At first, I thought he would be your typical medical doctor that would infuse his opinion as fact to either guide you to, or steer you clear of the topic, however he did the opposite. He simply stated the science behind the product. Not to mention I love intellectual rambling because it doesn’t come with a bunch of fluff or exaggerations or an absent thought, run-away! I am a subscriber as of today! Rock on Doc! 🤘🏼
One thing we can all agree on.....this man has done his homework. Now if other medical professionals would have the same due diligence in understanding kratom then perhaps they wouldnt be so quick to put out false information about it, although I wholeheartedly disagree with respiratory depression.
Kratom is highly addictive. I took it everyday for several years. At my most addicted I was taking 25-35 grams a day. I admit it was very useful at first, after a while I only took it because I needed to take it to feel like I was normal. Sure it helps with anxiety and helps you relax, but only because if you don’t take it, it creates anxiety. At first I had a ton of energy and it was euphoric. It took me several weeks just to taper off. Now that I’ve been off it for several weeks, my anxiety is gone, my appetite is back up, overall I feel better than when I was taking it. My suggestion to anyone who wants to try it, stay away!
Stay far away please!! Your withdrawal will only be prolonged and you will be coming off whatever it was you were on plus the kratom. On top of that obviously there is an addiction issue and it can be bought on the store shelves so financially it can be a very very bad mistake believe me I know because I made that mistake.
I have a love hate relationship with kratom. It did help me get over the hump with quitting pain pills since those withdrawals suck. But then I was reliant on kratom and taking it daily to feel normal and not feel like shit. I just quit and am starting day 5 of quitting. I timed this strategically to get through the worst part over a period of 5 days off work.
Kratom saved my life! I had a severe stomach bleed (Class IV Hemorage) after taking prescription Meloxicam. I am a chronic pain patient so I needed it treated. I discovered Kratom and it effectively treated my pain with no side affects.
It's been a life changing medicine for many for over a thousand of years -- and that shameful organization (Mayo Clinic) has the audacity to say that it is "unsafe with no medicinal benefits."
Very interesting unbiased talk. Thank you. I want to add that unfortunatly Kratom is the only substance that relieved my social anxiety completly. I am a different person since i started. Means i am the person i wanted to be for 28 years of my life. I have friends and for the first time a real social life. That means no depression anymore for over 4 years and ongoing. You can't imagine what a relieve this is to me. I managed to stay at a very low dosage for 5 years. Between 4 and 5 grams per day. But i have to admit that Kratom induces from time to time short periods of anxiety and its hard to stay hydrated. Especially when taken on an empty stomache it can trigger an hour long anxiety attack which can be stopped by eating something. Also it can be pretty hard to sleep when taken too late in the evening which can lead to insomnia periods. If there would be something else which could replace Kratom i would stop immediately. But at least for me there is no substance or lifestyle that can replace Kratom. I did therapy, I do fitness, i meditate i try to eat well but only Kratom let me flourish in social environments.
You got this down to science I’d like to learn some more I’m 6 days in and I love the feeling I’m 10 g a day twice a day not sure if I should lower it down it calms me down I’m very healthy work out like beast I’m just afraid it will mess with my testosterone? Which I have to much of that and I would love to keep it that way
@@leonidtodorovski635 Man the first month was great. I talked to everybody and i was full of energy. But it doesn't stay that way forever. Its only my opinion, but i would not increase the dosage. It can really fuck you up. Not immediately, but over time. Kratom works very well for 2 to 3 years. After that time you loose the drive and euphoria almost completly if you don't counteract this. Many increase their dosage to get the euphoria back. 30, 40 grams and more. In my opionion thats horrific. Better to take breaks from time to time. In my case it turned against me for some time. It made me unsocial and it gave me anxiety (like if you have too low sugar in the blood feeling) and jointaches. I think the constant dehydration Kratom gives you (i have to pee all the time.) flushes Electrolytes, minerals and Vitamins out of your body. like magnesium, calium/potassium, vit B1 / B12. (lack of magnesium = legpain in my case.) In the winter a lack of Vit D is even more noticable when using Kratom. Also i have almost no sex drive. Which leads me to the conclusion that its also fucks up the hormones after long usage. Like the thyroid (hypothyroidism) and maybe the testosteron. All that leads me to the conclusion that its better to use small doses. Just think about it. The pure energy you feel for 4 to 6 hours must come with a cost when taken daily. ;) Just want to be honest. BUT it also changed my relation with my body. I care more for healthy food and testing my blood to give my body what it needs. And it gave me the motivation to work on my body for the first time since my late twenties. To answer your testosterone question: I really don't know if your testosterone will be fucked up. But its likely. I know unhealthy people who took kratom and it definitely lowered their testo. (After stopping it went up immediately) And i know other who care for food and supplements who had only a bit lower testosterone. I think the point is that you have to replace the flushed out minerals. Like zink and so on. When doing that i think you can possibly manage your testosteron level. Hope that helps a bit. But again i am no expert.
I really enjoy your show. Such detailed, expert information is difficult to find. In fact, I found you by researching one of the psychiatric drugs you covered...(due to my son’s condition). Some topics to consider for next year...tetanus/lockjaw, nosebleeds, animal bites, brown recluse spider bites, Montezuma’s Revenge, staph infections, and scarlet fever. Thanks again. Keep up the good work doctor.
Compared to what??? An endless stream of verbosity and hyperbole... Listen to it again and again... See if you can get one solid,provable fact that is backed up by truth.... I'm not a troll... I just have to listen carefully and hear what he's actually saying... In my Admittedly limited opinion, I have learned to be able to tell the difference between Shinola and💩... Plenty of Shinola and, even more 💩💩💩 ....
Many people abuse food, alcohol, meds, driving, relationships, etc., etc. Kratom has also been abused by some. For many of us - who use it wisely - Kratom allows us to function every day. Alcohol and most medications have been proven to be detrimental, even fatal, to humans. I would much rather take Kratom for my depression than the meds that need a long lists of disclaimers… and which dont work as effectively - if at all!
If not abused, and if dosing is done properly Kratom is medication, period! I started using 3 years ago. 3 years I had no alcohol, no constant pain in back and legs, and when it comes to depression and anxiety, kratom is helmet for my brain 😄... but only if used smart, and not abused. Use 5 days than break 2 days..etc
This guys is the ONLY person who accurately states the correct doses. 5 grams is still considered a light dose. 10 grams is probably already in the high dose range.
I have been taking it for four years and was a raging heroin addict before that. Only ever took doses like you say during the worst withdrawal phase and got thru it almost symptom free. But five grams is already a high dose. The recommended dose is two to three gs. Less is more with kratom. Look it up. More actuallymakes it harder for the mitra to bind to the receptors. All this information is readily available. You def dont wanna be taking five grams regularly as the effects will be not fun.
The people who overdose on this are just as likely to do it with cough syrup or Tylenol. It's in their blood. For the rest of us this is pretty amazing stuff. I did do it everyday but just the smallest helps. Don't think of it as a cheap substitute for a real narcotic. It is it's own beast altogether and it's one of the best to get you out of boredom. It feels like my whole perspective changes. I'm a better father, worker, and friend. I'm not super productive to begin with and this helps. I can't explain it. You're not high you just feel like doing stuff.
About E.coli thing and diarrhea. We as an exporter now much more aware to this issues. To prevent and of course to maintain the quality and the hygienist of the product we always make a laboratory test for it. So we can make sure that's a good healthy product when we send it to all the buyer and vendors out there. Healthy is a must. There's no exceptions to that. 😁🙏
I got two Kraton trees and two Moringa trees planted in my yard, My property taxes are $1,500 dollars, I make enough from them to pay my taxes, Got 8 planted on our 35 acre farm in NW Florida it pays for the house insurance and car insurance, I have Parkinsons with bad pain, it does help, I had an Asian Doctor who told me off the record to use morina plants and Ginseng to help with Parkinson's, Asian people beening using these for thousands of years he told me several places to go to on line to make sure I use it right
Kratom is awesome but I definitely got addicted to it. I used it for my anxiety, but after a while it stopped working. I am on day 2 of not taking kratom and I definitely have that crawling in my skin type feeling. I am sure it’s better than opiates but it does have an addictive part to it.
Hi Joshua! I just wanted to touch base with you because I seen your comment, and I too feel like I am experiencing the same thing which is the kratom not working anymore. I posted a comment just now about what I'm experiancing and wanted to see if I could find someone who can relate to what I posted is going on from my experiance with long term, high dose kratom use. Then I seen ur comment and I feel like ur experiance sounds yo be the closest to mine. Now, idk if you were dosing high or not but yet still, your comment touched home for me. I posted that I think my anxiety has gotten worse after time of taking kratom and that I love kratom but I fear it's causing me to have a more or just as much anxiety as when I started but ifk if that's the case or if it's just my anxiety coming back ..its hard for me to tell, because I had anxiety before I started taking kratom. Then I seen, that you said it stopped working. So my question is, is that what it is? It stopped working and thats why my anxiety is back? Just asking your opinion and for some feed back on your experience with kratom. Please, if you can respond through the comments, that would be awesome! Have a good 1.. thank for your time in reading this 🙏
Have you been rotating strains/colors? For a break, you can try to reset with javanica and/or Hirsuta, too! Look into EFT/Tapping for your anxiety, too!! SO very helpful!! If you have any questions about the above, feel free to reach out & I'll help however I can. 😊
@@malissamorgan1791 Hi Malissa sorry for the late reply I just saw this. I have successfully been off of kratom now since last commenting. I feel like kratom was my crutch for social anxiety, but once you get used to the amount you are taking in, it really feels like you are at base again in regards to the kratom buzz. Thing is, once you stop using it you realize how much you depended on it. For me, it was about 1-2 weeks of physical unease, drowsiness, and high anxiety levels. Best thing to do is replace that habit with something that gets your blood flowing like weights, walking, whatever. It doesn’t have to be much but it really helps. After those two weeks, I felt way better. I feel lighter and have more energy. As far as the anxiety goes, I have learned better ways of dealing with it ex. taking time to focus on breathing. It sounds simple but it has really helped. Anxiety seems for me like something that can’t fully be fixed, but it gets easier to deal with when you are very intentional about how you deal with it.
If you really have a good reason for taking it, then I can see it being worth the trouble. If you want to start taking it just because you want a buzz, take it from someone who has had a terrible withdrawal from it twice, do yourself a favor and stay off of it.
Regarding the argument that kratom is just another opioid in the crisis that we're dealing with, I think it should rather be regarded as a tool to get out of this crisis. Unlike most of the street or even prescription opioids that people are dealing with, kratom is very difficult to overdose on and it's also a lot less addictive. That makes it almost the perfect tool for dealing with a withdrawal from one of those other drugs. Also regarding the "it hasn't been properly studied" argument, there's a reason it hasn't been studied, because the pharmaceutical industry doesn't want it to produce positive results. They've done plenty of studies on its negative affects, poison control center call analysis, checking each brand to see how many heavy metals are in it, etc. But gosh darn it, they just haven't gotten around to testing its efficacy yet. That's the game they play. They never study it, then use that lack of study as an argument for why it's useless, all the while grasping at straws to point out or exaggerate every negative element of the plant.
Today is my first day using kratom to get off prescription pills. It's been 8 hours since my last pill. I've taken a total of 3 grams of kratom in those 8 hours. I am having zero withdrawals, my mood is up, my pain is about as controlled as it was on oxy. I am genuinely amazed. I was terrified of going through withdrawals but I actually feel better than I did on the prescription crap.
I think we should let adults decide what they put in there body instead of the government saying what is “bad” alcohol is worse than most drugs. This is coming from an addict with 12 years clean.
It has helped my arthritis, fibromyalgia greatly! The different types do different things, anxiety,energy. If you develop tolerance, you can mix the types to enhance the effect you need. I mix it with applesauce to take, kills the taste. Start. SMALL! Doses. I've had no adverse effects, whereas THC makes me constipated ! I took percocet for years without problems. Now I can't(cdc). Buy from distributors that are reputable. !!!
@@supernova5107 Hi, I've used "In Sense" Kratom and botanicals for quite a while. Also Kraken Kratom brand. If you go to I love Kratom forum site, there are recommended sites for well made and safe kratom. I find the green Malay to be the best for pain. It is also the longest acting strain. If you call the phone numbers given with the sites, they will help you find what you need. Hope I've helped. Better days to you! Char💖
Thank you for being impartial and just giving the facts. Kratom is very villainized by news corporations because of the pharmaceutical industry and it's relieving to see a doctor be unbiased and not have an ulterior motive when it comes to this subject. I have mild ADHD and depression. I hated taking the medicines they gave me because the side effects were causing more problems than the benefits I was gaining. I was prescribed Adderall and it worked, but I knew I would get addicted to it and that it was not good for me despite what my doc was telling me. My friend told me to try Kratom and it changed my life. I can live life with it, and I was able to complete my Master's degree thanks to it.
Hi, I have been using kratom to successfully treat bipolar 1 for three years. First time since the onset of my condition that I have put three years together without having either a manic episode or an immobilizing depressive episode. I'm trying to understand the mechanism of brain response to kratom in that it delivers enhanced levels of dopamine but does not trigger mania in me. Any info would be appreciated!
Hi Dawn. Interesting, I have been using it to mitigate bipolar II depression, and no issue with hypomania either. Seems to be fairly innocuous in my experience. Please share any further information on your experience.
@@chasvonplatten1298 Hi Chas:) Glad kratom is working for you! I am currently taming a manic episode with kratom which came on when I took a break from the kratom. I had been off of it for about 3 weeks when the mania came on. I'm amazed by the herb, it is the best mood stabilizer with the least side effects that I've ever tried in nearly 40 years in and out of conventional treatment for Bipolar 1. I don't know that for myself I'd describe it as innocuous. The scientific studies aren't in yet. Here's a link to a comprehensive, seemingly unbiased look: www.researchgate.net/publication/321661257_Kratom_use_and_mental_health_A_systematic_review
@@sheljadear Thanks Dawn, Interesting stuff. When you say "manic" are you describing euphoric or dysphoric mania? I use it primarily to mitigate depression or what I am going to define as mixed states. I believe I've come across the channel you are referencing. I've been researching bipolar for the past twelve years since diagnosed late in life, age 50. If you care to share an email, I will follow-up in greater detail.
Dr ken thank you my girlfriend is in a zombies like state from Kratom , she has pain all over. I think Kratom is a much stronger drug than what people are saying because of what could be in it
What information are you referring to??? I'm hearing lots of words but with little content.... Barnum was right..."There's a sucker born every few minutes"!!! ...
I wish more TH-cam videos were like this. Full explanation of the subject matter (the reason you’re watching the video to start with) and no filler BS. Direct to all of the points needed to be made, from someone that clearly has a background in medicine and how compounds work in the body. This is the information you need to make an informed decision. These are the risks, this is what’s in it, how/where it works in your body, what to watch for if you should decide to try it, and don’t over do it. Pretty simple. If this stuff were wrecking lives, killing people, making people sell their kids for the stuff, there’s zero chance that any government would allow it to remain legal in any capacity. Moderation is the key, the law of diminishing returns, as always, applies here as well. Be smart, be safe 😎🍻
I’ve taken kratom everyday for about 5 years. I take about 5/6 grams four times a day. So, about 25 grams a day. However, I recently had an exam, and my blood pressure was through the roof, in fact, I walked out with a BP prescription. Also, I had blood work done, and my alkaline levels were extremely high. Thank god, no liver or kidney damage…yet. It’s also extremely expensive. Basically, I’m addicted, and it’s starting to affect my health. However, I’m scared to stop. I’m going to try and taper off of it. We truly don’t know what it does to our body. I’ve been taking it for so long, that I receive ZERO benefits from it. I simply take it so I don’t withdrawal. 😔
Hi, I don't know if you're open to trying this, but there's an Amino acid called Agmatine that I'm trying to help lower my tolerance for Kratom. I watch a guy named "Joeytalks" on here, and he addresses tolerance often. The agmatine is $11 dollars, and I'm going to try substituting it for Kratom one day a week, you can also take a dose before the Kratom and cut the amount in half. I can't give a review yet, but you might benefit from checking into this! Peace ✌️
@@susanhewitt5602 thank you! I have actually tried the Amino Acid, but no luck. I turned to it early on, to see if it would enhance the effects of the kratom, since my tolerance was going up, but I wasn’t able to tell a difference. But, I sure hope it helps you!
Agmatine Sulfate lowers tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. I take 1gram twice daily. Only 500mg is needed to lower tolerance and prevent tolerance buildup.
Interesting because the doctor usually is very negative about most medications rightfully. He didn’t seem to slam this as bad. Not that it is a medication. But definitely cautionary.
I like it and have a reliable store, moderation is tricky but I like it enough to not over do it. That way when I use it I enjoy it. Yes I have takin too much, quiet often. We are adults there’s not a lot of cool things like Kratom in this world that we get to make our own decisions with. Great talk!
20 year ago, I was told I would probably not be able to walk in 10 years without surgery that would leave me in considerable pain. I was nearing a point of daily opiate use. I was a drug abuse counselor, living out a story I'd heard about a thousand times. I knew where the road lead. For the past 10 years I have used kratom and physical therapy to remain upright, mobile, and off of opiates. Surgical techniques have improved considerably, so it is much less threatening, should I need it. I'm relatively healthy for my age. With the help of meds for blood pressure, and a low dose statin, statin, my blood work comes back within normal limits every 6 months. Not bad for 72 yo. Today's climate within the medical community toward opiates would have made it impossible for me to remain pain free. I would have been on street drugs without kratom.
I'm just wondering if you use it every day for your whole life, does it cause liver damage, other damage, or your life to shorten? I took it daily for about 8 years, and it did help me with anxiety but caused some minor issues- hair loss, constantly had to pee, plus it's extremely addictive. I stopped taking it a few weeks ago and withdrawals were horrible, physically. And mentally, I'm now super depressed. Not sure if the depression will go away or if i should just take the kratom again.
How are you feeling? I’ve been taking it about 8 years as well. Did you taper at all? Or completely cold turkey? I’m a cold turkey kind of person but I think I need to cut back to at least taking it 2x daily. Please If you want someone to talk to reach out to me and we will connect.
@@apocalypticbehaviors1560 Hi! Not sure why youtube erased my comment. How annoying. I had written saying thank u, I'm doing much better. I suggested a vitamin c protocol in detail but I think that might have been what triggered the comment to get erased. Helps with withdrawal, u can look into it. I wish you the best on your tapering! I could never stick to a taper so had to go cold turkey. I'm on my phone a lot so yes feel free to write whenever, I'd love to help others to quit 💕💕💕
@@jasminemariedarling hey! So are you off now completely? I take it FOR depression as it's the only non pharmaceutical that doesnt have bad side effects (for me) :)
@@jcbanbury Yes I'm off it completely. For now. I wouldn't say the side effects were horrible on kratom, but enough to cause some concern. I was having to take it multiple times a day or I'd get yawny & start going through the beginning stage of withdrawals. I'd wake up and HAVE to take it to feel normal. Plus the hair loss and had to pee 50 times a day. The withdrawals were horrible. But it did help with depression, so idk, that's why I'd like to know if it's harmful long term on the liver & kidneys, like I've heard.
I’ve taken Kratom for over 6 yrs now. It got me off opiate pain meds. It has worked wonders in my life. I’ve had 6 lower back surgeries and severe nerve damage in my legs. Kratom has helped me in so many ways and I feel so much better taking it.
You are the person I'm looking for,I too have had six major spinal surgeries and am in constant pain. I have lots of metal in my spine due to a car accident that in reality should have taken my life......some times I think I would have been better off than dealing with the amount of pain daily whilst trying to be a parent. Although I'm very grateful to have the chance to raise my children there's still many days that question why..... I live on pain meds just to function in the slightest way but opioids are a monster of their own. From fentanyl patches in upwards of 100 micrograms and 4mg of dilaudid 4 times daily. I have taken myself off of the fentanyl of course with the help of my pain doctors to now only taking 4 mg of dilaudid 3 times a day. I have nerves burned regularly to help with pain and injections scheduled. I do my best to use the least amount possible but to no avail my pain s definitely not controlled when not on the fentanyl as a long term pain management but I didn't like the feeling of it after being on it for so many years. My accident was in 2007 and started the fentanyl patch and stopped it in 2017. My PM doctor suggested pot as an alternative to increasing my dilaudid back to 4 times daily. Wisconsin pot is not legal yet not is kratom......I just want a little life back not something to get a high from so this was something I'm currently researching and could really use someone who is taking it for serious pain issues. I also have bipolar,ocd and anxiety so I'm always afraid of trying out new natural treatments. If you find time and would be will to get back to me here or via email I would definitely appreciate it. Maybe just a little information could go a long way. Thanks
@@pattypierce2772 hi patty .. I total understand and relate to what you’re going thru and dealing with. Pain and spine that’s degenerating keeps me in pain 24/7 also. The pain meds help to cope with the pain but that’s like putting a band aid on a long term problem. I’ve had a few pain doctors forced out of their practice as the DEA is cracking down on the opioid epidemic and I know there will come a time where getting any pain meds will be near impossible. That’s why the pain clinics are pushing ppl to get on Suboxone as the new “wonder drug” which is now also facing class action lawsuits because it’s as addictive as opiates (maybe more so) and it’s causing ppl to lose their teeth. I could go on and on about all this but I’m sure you’ve been hearing about it all as much as I have. So… let’s talk Kratom.. first Kratom is NOT an opiate as some ppl including so called doctors try to claim it is. It’s apart of the coffee plant family. It does work on opiate receptors in your brain but is not anywhere close to the strength of actual opiate meds. What it can do is help wheen you off opiates if your having to stop taking them but I’d say it stops about 60% of withdrawals but not entirely all of it. What I’ve found is that it’s best used as something that can calm anxiety very well. It simply helps to relax you. There are three main strains of Kratom. Red vein, white vein and Green vein. Red is what I take or Red Bali as it does help with withdrawals and is very calming. Green & white vein helps also with withdrawals but these tend to give you some energy like strong coffee would do. Does it help with pain? Yeah some and slightly if the pain is mild. But for what you and I are dealing with Kratom won’t touch that level of pain.
@@pattypierce2772 I hope this helps and if you want more info about it or just need to talk about what you’re going thru feel free to give me a shout back :)
@@D-Loccsta817Tx sorry I never got notified of your comment so my reply is about a year late. I take Red Bali but really it doesn’t matter what type of product labeling you have for it as long as the source of where you’re getting it from comes in fresh and shipped to you quickly. Kratom has a shelf life. The longer it sits after cultivating the less potent it is. I know all this because I help run a Kratom shop here locally where I live. And you can get the liquid tinctures of Kratom extracts that are quite powerful but taste absolutely horrible
I find it is comparable in effectiveness as a headache remedy instead of ibuprofen Without upset stomach. My dose is 3/4 gram white vein kratom powder = 2 800 mg ibuprofen. Pain
@@informitas0117 the problem with that is that quality is totally hit or miss... If you get a good batch then yeah, it can turn full blown withdrawal into nothing more than a bit of yawning and a runny nose. But a bad dose will not help you.
Absolutely helps my pain...depression and anxiety! No longer need pain meds for spinal damage after a spinal infection that luckily did not leave me paralyzed. I had daily IV antibiotics. Unfortunately 3 months of the infection damaged my spine permanently. I just make sure I visited a reputable dispensery...researched Kratom and take the lowest dose that works. As a plus it lowered my blood pressure. Only need my bp medicine in the morning.
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Finally an unbiased honest opinion on Kratom. I successfully quit a 12yr addiction to heroin by using Kratom. I was introduced to it at a harm reduction na meeting. Saved my life.
Did you wean off first before starting the kratom or kick for a couple days? How much kratom did you take to start? Really need some help
@@saysoda1525 I went thru a few weeks weaning off before.having to quit completely but it was still rough rough, not gonna lie. I found a high quality red vein works better than white or green. I was taking 12 to 15 grams several times daily. I would find a state sponsored detox facility to get you over the first 10 days. It's hard but completely worth it. Please don't give up you can do it.
@@justintaylor7837 Are you now hooked on kratom or not?
@@smithy6560 I do still take it almost daily but much smaller amount. It does.have addictive qualities.
@@smithy6560
Hard to find effective pain mgt options that aren’t addictive to some degree as it usually involves our opioid and or endocannabinoid system.
It helped with my withdrawals from opoids that I had a 20 year addiction from. Wouldn't use it more, than 2 weeks though. But it definitely helped for the first 2 weeks of withdrawals and I was a bit dubeous to begin with, I'm very hard to convince and not easily led but thought I'd try it. I'm now opoid free for the first time in 20 years and have my life back.
Amazing! Glad to hear it worked for getting off hard prescription opioids! Unfortunately the FDA wants to ban this plant. Even though it’s helping people
I’m trying to kick a 10 year methadone program, did you let the opioids leave your system before you took the Kratom? Or did you take it before so it can get in your system while the opioid leaves? And help or personal experience is greatly appreciated.
@@81vintage just take kratom when you get withdrawl and for my suggest just use for 2 weeks every days and then stop kratom you will free all opiod...kratom work for short avoid withdrawl don't tale more than 2 month because that not good for you but withdrawl kratom is low and just 1 week you sick...i take 1 years just get sick kratom only 4 days after 4 days my sick gone...
@@81vintage kratom for one month you will not get addicted but if 4 or 5 month mybe you will get same addicted like opiod believe me if your take 2 or 3 week for kick your methadone and after thats you stop kratom you will not get addicted kratom and free forever addicted methadone
@@endworld615 it’s July 4, 2021 I haven’t had any opioids since June 10th 2021 thanks to Kratom! Today will be my last day using 10 grams a day will start tapering tomorrow. I no longer have addictive personality since the methadone was just part of my daily routine with blood pressure pills, my body was looking for it believe you me, but the Kratom made it virtually painless. In between Kratom doses I no longer feel like a grouch or completely lazy so I know my body has healed at least a little. I appreciate your thoughts and comment! 👍
I don't have any addiction issues. I do have depression though. I tried Kratom just to see what it's about. I loved how I felt on it. Been taking it daily ever since. My depression and life in general is much better because of it. I'm happier, more ambitious, and motivated. It changed my life.
I was singing the same song. I've been on it 11 yrs and my dose was really high. I eventually started having horrible stomach burning and my kidneys hurt so bad. Too much can cause serious issues so please take caution.
Im glad it helped your depression how many doses a day/days a week do you take it?
@@dylansmith1548 two doses per day. Morning and evening. 8 grams each
It gave me pancreatitits and other gastric issues. You've been warned.
@Christopher Sheldon just like anything else people react to it differently. Just because it happened to you doesn't mean it'll happen to someone else. You also have to consider underlying health problems, people's diets, what medications they're on, etc.
Krarom is an amazing plant. I have chronic pain and it allows me to live a normal life. I worked between 50-60 hours a week when before I could only work part-time. I've been using it for over 10 years and when I run out I just have my normal pain. No withdraws or any shit like that. I certainly would either be dead or a junkie by now without kratom.
How did you accomplish such a feat?
I ❤️my kratom
@@texasgirl6450 yup. It's a gift from God.
@@jasonwitt3423 I agree 👍
Kratom is a nice alternative to Alcohol and drugs. It won't expand your mind, or make your forget. It won't solve severe pain. What it does, it help elevate your mood without the room spinning. Kratom will ease minor pains that are related to fatigue and inflammation. Most places that sell it are laid back, social, and will help with stress. In real theory, this is a nice therapy to use occasionally. Know your potentiators, know your limits, know what works for you, and don't forget to take time off of any therapy. These are not meant to be done in high doses for the rest of your life.
Some people are just built different. I'm sure he had a few notes but still, I couldn't imagine retaining half of this information on so many different subjects. Very informative and easy to listen to!
I agree
Exactly my thoughts!
He is reading notes
I've had chronic pain for over twenty years and for 8 years kratom has helped me so much. No more opioids and I have never had one side effect from kratom; using it daily for all this time. God bless and choose Jesus Christ!
Chronic pain 20yrs also..I have Red Vein Thai..Do you think it will work for me also?
@@D-Loccsta817Tx Oh yes, red veins are the best for pain. Then green veins. The truth is I think red vein green vein purple , white, aqua , pink etc they're all the same. That's just marketing. Having said that my brother authentic Kratom is the only vendor I've used in 6 years because they are very sincere and will bend over backwards for their customers. They're out of California. I've never ever gotten a bad strain form these people. Jasmine is so Sweet and is head of operations I believe. God bless 🙏❤️
@@jesusownsmebryangilbow1764 Try Bumble Bee Red Borneo Kratom for Chronic Pain.. im disabled veteran which the VA does nothing for you.. this has saved my life and it the best strain for chronic /back pain.. it's a God Send. USN Veteran
The most complete information I have found on Kratom to date. Thank you.
You actually got information from the meaningless rambling from that guy???😂😂😂
@@philipcallicoat9947
We obv didn’t listen to the same video. Not understanding doesn’t equal not making sense.
Self control is for addiction. Big pharma shouldnt be talking about addiction when it comes to kratom. They are not the suppliers of kratom. They are just trying to control all substances
exactly , Well said brother
This is one of the most educational kratom videos I've ever seen! Thank you for sharing all this info!
I enjoy the relaxation effect of kratom.
If you've been taking it for a while, there may be uncomfortable withdrawals after a few days of not having it.
But as long as I'm healthy I'll continue to use it.
Agreed.
Indeed! I know personally a number of people who have been helped greatly by this plant.
Love kratom . Helped me reach my goals.
I love it. But must give it breaks in-between the weak. Like 4 days off 3 days on. When in system it helps with pain. Sleep . It's a great herb or tree.
For me it's less addictive then caffeine. I have more problems with quitting coffee and even black tea. I stop taking it abruptly all the time and just feel tired and ached but that is probably because I have chronic pain.
Kratom is an outstanding product for back pain. Kratom taken as directed is outstanding and for short periods of time.
Taken as directed? Did a Dr actually give you directions on using Kratom? Ive been using it for years and everything I know about it I found out on my own.
The most unbiased information on Kratom I've seen or heard yet. Everything you need to know in one video. KUDOS doc for keeping it real and telling it like it is!
I agree - He's an incredible man!
All those $so called side effects, I'd put questions marks with that. I mean where is the proof? And how many ppl have actually had seizures or respiratory depression for example, cuz of kratom? Kratom is actually known not to have the respiratory despression effect like most other opiates, so that's gonna be very very rare.
Very good information. I think the Kratom sold in gas stations and head shops is the stuff to stay away from. Only use Kratom if you buy it from a reputable source. I've used it without problems for long time. In my experience as a former opioid addict, Kratom is much less harmful than prescribed or street opiates. But it's still something that should be used carefully, by adults.
I'm looking for an opiate substitute for hand arthritis. Do you recommend any particular source for kratom?
Which brand should I take for advanced osteoporosis in spine. My pain doctor stop writing scripts for opioids. Too much paperwork. Meanwhile I am living in screaming pain. So I've been researching this herb. But now am concerned about getting safe product and the dosage. Any info would be appreciated. Even another video.
You're still an opioid addict. Just because you are trading pills/heroin for kratom, it hits the same receptors dude. Coming from experience here.
@@supernova5107 i’ve got rheumatoid arthritis and about eight months ago had brain trauma. I got off my Humira and they put me on steroids, I started gaining weight so I got off the steroid but started having hand pain. I bought red Kratom Bali. I’m at work and don’t have the exact bottle with me but it was not a brand from the purest company. The red Kratom has helped my hand pain greatly and now that my rheumatologist didn’t have anything against and I’m going to continue to take the red maybe add some white Kratom to it as well and buy from a big-time dealer. I don’t know much about Kratom but I do know there are third parties that will go in and test Kratom and the companies that pay for that are all part of some kind of association. Good luck, do your research but red Kratom definitely works better than the green. Peace 😎
@@geoffreyyoste45 wow, glad to hear about your progress. A friend of mine uses a red vein Kratom from a company called Mitragia and speaks very highly of its effects for stress reduction. Maybe check it out online, they seem to be a quality Handler of the product.
This guy sounds like a genius. He flows through the information so seamlessly. Geez.
@@matthewlanders8762 you stole my thoughts
@@matthewlanders8762 😂😂
a drug free mind is often sharp. You talk to slow talking junkies a lot and you start think that’s normal.
Being clean I’m way more articulate.
@@larrytate1657 I agree people high on Narcotics speak in slow often disjointed sentences
However this man does speak a little more rapidly than average
Also, clearly medicine is his passion One tends to learn & retain more readily information in a subject one is passionate about
This doctor is the most informative other professionals won’t even talk about it
Half of what he said is bullshit....side effects are rare
Such a wealth of information delivered so eloquently and without bias. Thank you Doctor! I am 100 days clean and sober today. That includes no kratom after on and off use for 1 year and daily use for about 4 months. I am considering using Kratom again as it seemed to work really well to minimize pain and to reduce depression as well as give me energy to install solar all day and train BJJ at night. I also loved the million dollar 6-pack I had while using it. I exercise just as much today but I am constantly fatigued. I am praying that I make the right decision and use it responsibly if I decide to do so. Take care of yourselves everyone!
I was addicted to kratom for 7 yrs. They put me on suboxone. Gonna try microdosing shrooms to get off.
I just started using it to get off prescriptions. I have read dozens of articles and watched hours of videos searching for information.
If you decide to start again keep a journal. Write down the time of day and your dose and anything else you want to track. I am doing that and it's so helpful. Otherwise I would be taking way too much.
Good luck to you.
@@jpaulglobalGood luck to you. I hate suboxone. HATE.
@@AngelinaX23 I tried microdosing to get off bup but did not work for me. If you find quality kratom let me know and I may try kratom to get off bup as I feel getting of kratom may be easier than getting off bup? Good luck to you too🤙🏼
Thank you for the suggestion!@@AngelinaX23
I'm consuming kratom everyday since 2015 and never get sick since then.
That's Great! How many grams do you do daily?
Top kek
You are one of the lucky ones
@@Cosmicb699 you're
Have you tried to stop? ...you don't get sick when you take it you get sick when you stop taking it.
Great video. Unbiased honest and thorough. Finally a doctor who speaks truth.
It definitely helps me with my chronic pain secondary to near-lifelong JRA. I’ve been consuming it for 3 years with no side effects. My doctors are aware and are in full support. I’ve been off pills for 3 years!
I wish the FDA and doctors who should know better would stop lying. Benefit has been substantiated by millions of users for many years.
Why do we know more about this than people with letters after their names?
I'm looking for a opiate medication substitute for hand arthritis. Do you recommend a particular source for kratom?
Go with an AKA GMP vendor, FULLY tested - check out Austin Organic Village online. 😎
@@jillieinTX 👍 thank you for the tip.
We know more because we didn't go to university for 6-8 yrs to get a Phd as salesmen for big pharma.
All drugs have benefits of some type, kratom is also addictive and this is a side your comment is not reflecting. It's not lying to say that there are tons of people addicted who are very much struggling with physical and psychological addiction and withdrawal
Wow. You really loaded my brain with knowledge. You are a very good speaker. Keep the great videos going!
What did he load your brain up with???
Awful lot of words...Not a shred of meaningful information...
The"good Doctor would make a great politician 😎🤓
@@philipcallicoat9947 I’d love to hear why you believe his words aren’t meaningful. Education is power. Knowledge is power. Doesn’t that in and of itself have a meaning?
@@philipcallicoat9947
The Ashkenazi are expert in talking circles.
Kratom has helped me substantially with my anxiety, depression, and addiction. I typically get really bad anxiety attacks when leaving my house. I've even cancelled vacations just to sit at home depressed and guilt ridden. Just one small dose of kratom in the morning is enough to get me out the door, and not just that but actually excited to go out and have my day or go travel... I also find it helps in conversation and writing as well. As far as recreation goes, I find myself very content with what ever I'm doing, music sounds fantastic, I often find my self feeling very nostalgic or maybe more creative. It reminds me of the stage of drunkenness where you feel very confident and skilled but with out the level of inebriation brought on my alcohol.
Thanks for the information. Do you have a suggestion on any particular source for kratom. I'm trying to find something for hand arthritis.
Hi how much do you take and is this something that can be used long term or just temporarily?
@@supernova5107 I get all mine from mitragaia.com never had a problem and they ship fast. I really like the Bali Gold strain they have.
@@tired_of_u_ppl7985 If it is your first time I recommend starting with a small dose around 2-3 grams wait about 45 minutes and work up from there. I use about 5 - 7 grams daily but only in the evenings and haven't noticed any negative side effects other than it does make you just slightly itchy (which is a common side effect from opiates) and taking too much or on an empty stomach can make me nauseous and rarely I will vomit (mostly when taking waaay too much on an empty stomach). I think the only problem with long term use would be possible toxicity to the liver if you are using high doses daily or mixing it with alcohol. As far as I know scientists are still unclear as to how toxic the long term use is to our organs so I would just use precaution listen to your body. Please let me know if you have any more questions about kratom, I'd love to help.
@@collinmc90 that's who I use I'm familiar with the white vein just curious what's the gold like?
I have been using It daily for 15 years since 2005. I take 6-8 grams a day, 2grams in the morning with orange juice, 2grams in the afternoon and two in the evening. I have never experienced any side effects, this plant has only done wonderful things and it helped me greatly with pain, depression and anxiety. Keep the doses low and you’ll see the benefits.
15 years and you still feel good ! Awesome, its great to know that thank you. Agree "less is more" thats the way!
2 yrs use and dont want stop...
I dose about 3/4 - 1 gram per day feeling the full benefit . And so 6- 8 grams to me doesn't sound like keeping the doses low . Just spoon about a third of a teaspoon in a container of water and sip it a few times a day. This amount usually lasts me about 1-2 days . This is the only way to keep the withdrawal down to a minimum when the time comes that you may need to quit .
Jimbo Jones - hi, yes to get to the point where tolerance is not an issue is complicated. I believe if you insist on using large amounts constantly tolerance will be an immediate problem. I think that for daily use having 2 -3 different strains the body will become familiar with, and variate the intake throughout the day or every other day, with small doses below 3 grams maximum 3 times a day works best.
@@quantika72 strains don't exist, they are a marketing gimmick
Maybe the side effects will show up when you stop
I agree. This guy is like a walking encyclopedia.
He's reading
Tell it like it is too
@@energyisenergy Quit hating he’s not “pretending he’s uneducated”. He gave us tons of verifiable facts on Kratom ANYONE can look up.
@@iGNiTETheKiD Thank you. The good Doctor Landow is indeed very well informed and presented information he knows to be true. There's too much information available, doing research on the good vs bad Kraytom brings to we human beings is easy and to disagree with or call him a quack is ludicrous. He has shared facts, not fiction. Listen to him.
Let’s said here for a moment and respect the fact that somebody doesn’t know this guy is reading
Rarely am I as impressed with a professional as I was listening to this physician. I have struggled with nicotine for almost fifty years. As soon as I quite and begin to feel better my brain switches back to "I seem to be much better now so why not smoke a good cigar", as soon as I do that I am right back to where I started. As I have gotten older I struggle with restless leg syndrome to the point it is almost unbearable. I have contemplated Kratom as a means to quit smoking permanently and to get off of the restless leg syndrome medication. I would appreciate anyone chiming in on what I have said. Thank you Doctor for your presentation!
Yes kratom will help with anxiety and restless leg syndrome..I highly recommend trying the capsules..the powder form is so disgusting
I'm older and also take gabapentin for hellish restless legs. Kratom helps. A lot. Just be respectful of it because it's a serious plant.
@@rebeccaverespej3097 powder form is awesome just make a fruit smoothy add the powder
For the RLS, get a weighted blanket at least 15 lbs and you will be amazed.
I'm a 68 year old great grandmother who has been responsibly consuming kratom for 6 years for help managing my chronic pain. I'm also a smoker. I have switched over to a vape, about 1 year ago, but kratom, in no way, has been helpful in smoking cessation.
I love the way you describe kratom it's great to hear a doctor talking about it in this way, great information and you really know your stuff, thank you for the thorough way you break it down unbiased, very open minded and intelligent explanation.
If you take a pinch of Bill Geist, a tablespoon of Paul Harvey, a half cup of Bill Nye and a pound of Andy Rooney; you get Dr. Landow. I think I like him. At first, I thought he would be your typical medical doctor that would infuse his opinion as fact to either guide you to, or steer you clear of the topic, however he did the opposite. He simply stated the science behind the product. Not to mention I love intellectual rambling because it doesn’t come with a bunch of fluff or exaggerations or an absent thought, run-away! I am a subscriber as of today! Rock on Doc! 🤘🏼
This doctor communicates humanity and information excuisitly
Bill Nye? Please don't insult the good doctor by comparing him to that uneducated huckster and shill!
One thing we can all agree on.....this man has done his homework.
Now if other medical professionals would have the same due diligence in understanding kratom then perhaps they wouldnt be so quick to put out false information about it, although I wholeheartedly disagree with respiratory depression.
Kratom is highly addictive. I took it everyday for several years. At my most addicted I was taking 25-35 grams a day. I admit it was very useful at first, after a while I only took it because I needed to take it to feel like I was normal. Sure it helps with anxiety and helps you relax, but only because if you don’t take it, it creates anxiety. At first I had a ton of energy and it was euphoric. It took me several weeks just to taper off. Now that I’ve been off it for several weeks, my anxiety is gone, my appetite is back up, overall I feel better than when I was taking it. My suggestion to anyone who wants to try it, stay away!
Stay far away please!! Your withdrawal will only be prolonged and you will be coming off whatever it was you were on plus the kratom. On top of that obviously there is an addiction issue and it can be bought on the store shelves so financially it can be a very very bad mistake believe me I know because I made that mistake.
25-35 grams is an insane dose. Don't scare others because of your misuse.
Speak for yourself . Others may have different experiences .
kratom is a double edged sword for sure....it is useful for those who are not prone to its addictive effects
I have a love hate relationship with kratom. It did help me get over the hump with quitting pain pills since those withdrawals suck. But then I was reliant on kratom and taking it daily to feel normal and not feel like shit. I just quit and am starting day 5 of quitting. I timed this strategically to get through the worst part over a period of 5 days off work.
great work out plant I'm 42 look better now than when I was 2t5 this plant has amazing benefits
Very interesting speech, informative, understandable, objective view. Thank you
Kratom saved my life! I had a severe stomach bleed (Class IV Hemorage) after taking prescription Meloxicam. I am a chronic pain patient so I needed it treated. I discovered Kratom and it effectively treated my pain with no side affects.
It's been a life changing medicine for many for over a thousand of years -- and that shameful organization (Mayo Clinic) has the audacity to say that it is "unsafe with no medicinal benefits."
Yuppur. My reaction to Meloxicam is ... nothing. It's ineffective for me - iboprufen is only slightly effective. Kratom, however, works for me.
Wow. This is the most informative (and unbiased) video of Kratom I have ever seen -- the video to show anybody curious about the plant.
Very interesting unbiased talk. Thank you. I want to add that unfortunatly Kratom is the only substance that relieved my social anxiety completly. I am a different person since i started. Means i am the person i wanted to be for 28 years of my life. I have friends and for the first time a real social life. That means no depression anymore for over 4 years and ongoing. You can't imagine what a relieve this is to me. I managed to stay at a very low dosage for 5 years. Between 4 and 5 grams per day. But i have to admit that Kratom induces from time to time short periods of anxiety and its hard to stay hydrated. Especially when taken on an empty stomache it can trigger an hour long anxiety attack which can be stopped by eating something. Also it can be pretty hard to sleep when taken too late in the evening which can lead to insomnia periods. If there would be something else which could replace Kratom i would stop immediately. But at least for me there is no substance or lifestyle that can replace Kratom. I did therapy, I do fitness, i meditate i try to eat well but only Kratom let me flourish in social environments.
You got this down to science I’d like to learn some more I’m 6 days in and I love the feeling I’m 10 g a day twice a day not sure if I should lower it down it calms me down I’m very healthy work out like beast I’m just afraid it will mess with my testosterone? Which I have to much of that and I would love to keep it that way
@@leonidtodorovski635 Man the first month was great. I talked to everybody and i was full of energy. But it doesn't stay that way forever. Its only my opinion, but i would not increase the dosage. It can really fuck you up. Not immediately, but over time. Kratom works very well for 2 to 3 years. After that time you loose the drive and euphoria almost completly if you don't counteract this. Many increase their dosage to get the euphoria back. 30, 40 grams and more. In my opionion thats horrific. Better to take breaks from time to time. In my case it turned against me for some time. It made me unsocial and it gave me anxiety (like if you have too low sugar in the blood feeling) and jointaches. I think the constant dehydration Kratom gives you (i have to pee all the time.) flushes Electrolytes, minerals and Vitamins out of your body. like magnesium, calium/potassium, vit B1 / B12. (lack of magnesium = legpain in my case.) In the winter a lack of Vit D is even more noticable when using Kratom. Also i have almost no sex drive. Which leads me to the conclusion that its also fucks up the hormones after long usage. Like the thyroid (hypothyroidism) and maybe the testosteron. All that leads me to the conclusion that its better to use small doses. Just think about it. The pure energy you feel for 4 to 6 hours must come with a cost when taken daily. ;) Just want to be honest. BUT it also changed my relation with my body. I care more for healthy food and testing my blood to give my body what it needs. And it gave me the motivation to work on my body for the first time since my late twenties. To answer your testosterone question: I really don't know if your testosterone will be fucked up. But its likely. I know unhealthy people who took kratom and it definitely lowered their testo. (After stopping it went up immediately) And i know other who care for food and supplements who had only a bit lower testosterone. I think the point is that you have to replace the flushed out minerals. Like zink and so on. When doing that i think you can possibly manage your testosteron level. Hope that helps a bit. But again i am no expert.
Comprehensive and concise. Thankyou
Thank you Sir. This was most definitely the most informative video about Kratom I've seen.
I love you dude, you are the only fucking doctor on this planet that tells the full truth, and what more could we ever ask for
Thank you for your great informations Dr. Ken Landow.
I appreciate your honesty and balanced approach to this topic, there’s a lot of crusaders out there. Keep it up doc.
I really enjoy your show. Such detailed, expert information is difficult to find. In fact, I found you by researching one of the psychiatric drugs you covered...(due to my son’s condition). Some topics to consider for next year...tetanus/lockjaw, nosebleeds, animal bites, brown recluse spider bites, Montezuma’s Revenge, staph infections, and scarlet fever. Thanks again. Keep up the good work doctor.
You are very educated in this field . Great video!
Compared to what???
An endless stream of verbosity and hyperbole...
Listen to it again and again... See if you can get one solid,provable fact that is backed up by truth....
I'm not a troll... I just have to listen carefully and hear what he's actually saying...
In my Admittedly limited opinion, I have learned to be able to tell the difference between Shinola and💩...
Plenty of Shinola and, even more 💩💩💩
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Truly, your video and knowledge is exceptional. Thank you so much for making this!
It’s addicting but it helped with nerve damage from chemo nice stuff
Many people abuse food, alcohol, meds, driving, relationships, etc., etc. Kratom has also been abused by some.
For many of us - who use it wisely - Kratom allows us to function every day.
Alcohol and most medications have been proven to be detrimental, even fatal, to humans.
I would much rather take Kratom for my depression than the meds that need a long lists of disclaimers… and which dont work as effectively - if at all!
0:00 the music always makes me feel like i accepted the next mission to the moon and im currently out in orbit.
Very informative music
So is it bad for your liver. And does it make your hair fall out
If not abused, and if dosing is done properly Kratom is medication, period! I started using 3 years ago. 3 years I had no alcohol, no constant pain in back and legs, and when it comes to depression and anxiety, kratom is helmet for my brain 😄... but only if used smart, and not abused. Use 5 days than break 2 days..etc
Do you think it can help with alcohol withdrawals & heavy anxiety?
@@kodylanterman5493 yes
No alcohol because you’re just getting high every day off kratom…
This guys is the ONLY person who accurately states the correct doses. 5 grams is still considered a light dose. 10 grams is probably already in the high dose range.
I have been taking it for four years and was a raging heroin addict before that. Only ever took doses like you say during the worst withdrawal phase and got thru it almost symptom free. But five grams is already a high dose. The recommended dose is two to three gs. Less is more with kratom. Look it up. More actuallymakes it harder for the mitra to bind to the receptors. All this information is readily available. You def dont wanna be taking five grams regularly as the effects will be not fun.
@@dexked I take 8-10 grams all the time. 5 grams doesn't do anything for me
Yep I do 10g three times for every 24 hrs, I feel like I get sick a lot easier, and possibly testosterone issues, I guess I’ve never had it checked.
@@Jordan__Sloan Its just to much.
The people who overdose on this are just as likely to do it with cough syrup or Tylenol. It's in their blood. For the rest of us this is pretty amazing stuff. I did do it everyday but just the smallest helps. Don't think of it as a cheap substitute for a real narcotic. It is it's own beast altogether and it's one of the best to get you out of boredom. It feels like my whole perspective changes. I'm a better father, worker, and friend. I'm not super productive to begin with and this helps. I can't explain it. You're not high you just feel like doing stuff.
I tried this and it helped with my muscle pain but it got much worse around 4 hours later, after the Kratom had worn off.
About E.coli thing and diarrhea. We as an exporter now much more aware to this issues. To prevent and of course to maintain the quality and the hygienist of the product we always make a laboratory test for it. So we can make sure that's a good healthy product when we send it to all the buyer and vendors out there. Healthy is a must. There's no exceptions to that. 😁🙏
I got two Kraton trees and two Moringa trees planted in my yard, My property taxes are $1,500 dollars, I make enough from them to pay my taxes, Got 8 planted on our 35 acre farm in NW Florida it pays for the house insurance and car insurance, I have Parkinsons with bad pain, it does help, I had an Asian Doctor who told me off the record to use morina plants and Ginseng to help with Parkinson's, Asian people beening using these for thousands of years he told me several places to go to on line to make sure I use it right
If you are a true addict... Stay away. This stuff makes you feel different. Which is what I am addicted to, feeling different than i feel
Kratom is awesome but I definitely got addicted to it. I used it for my anxiety, but after a while it stopped working. I am on day 2 of not taking kratom and I definitely have that crawling in my skin type feeling. I am sure it’s better than opiates but it does have an addictive part to it.
It can be addictive. Especially long term use. Did you get off it?
Hi Joshua! I just wanted to touch base with you because I seen your comment, and I too feel like I am experiencing the same thing which is the kratom not working anymore. I posted a comment just now about what I'm experiancing and wanted to see if I could find someone who can relate to what I posted is going on from my experiance with long term, high dose kratom use. Then I seen ur comment and I feel like ur experiance sounds yo be the closest to mine. Now, idk if you were dosing high or not but yet still, your comment touched home for me. I posted that I think my anxiety has gotten worse after time of taking kratom and that I love kratom but I fear it's causing me to have a more or just as much anxiety as when I started but ifk if that's the case or if it's just my anxiety coming back ..its hard for me to tell, because I had anxiety before I started taking kratom. Then I seen, that you said it stopped working. So my question is, is that what it is? It stopped working and thats why my anxiety is back? Just asking your opinion and for some feed back on your experience with kratom. Please, if you can respond through the comments, that would be awesome! Have a good 1.. thank for your time in reading this 🙏
Have you been rotating strains/colors?
For a break, you can try to reset with javanica and/or Hirsuta, too!
Look into EFT/Tapping for your anxiety, too!! SO very helpful!!
If you have any questions about the above, feel free to reach out & I'll help however I can. 😊
@@malissamorgan1791 Hi Malissa sorry for the late reply I just saw this. I have successfully been off of kratom now since last commenting. I feel like kratom was my crutch for social anxiety, but once you get used to the amount you are taking in, it really feels like you are at base again in regards to the kratom buzz. Thing is, once you stop using it you realize how much you depended on it. For me, it was about 1-2 weeks of physical unease, drowsiness, and high anxiety levels. Best thing to do is replace that habit with something that gets your blood flowing like weights, walking, whatever. It doesn’t have to be much but it really helps. After those two weeks, I felt way better. I feel lighter and have more energy. As far as the anxiety goes, I have learned better ways of dealing with it ex. taking time to focus on breathing. It sounds simple but it has really helped. Anxiety seems for me like something that can’t fully be fixed, but it gets easier to deal with when you are very intentional about how you deal with it.
@@sleepyhead8681 Yes, completely off now
Finally a trusted doctor to hear from about natures gifts
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If you really have a good reason for taking it, then I can see it being worth the trouble. If you want to start taking it just because you want a buzz, take it from someone who has had a terrible withdrawal from it twice, do yourself a favor and stay off of it.
This is fantastic information. Thank you so much doctor!
I really enjoyed this segment and your presentation. Very informative and I appreciate the time time you took on this subject.
Regarding the argument that kratom is just another opioid in the crisis that we're dealing with, I think it should rather be regarded as a tool to get out of this crisis. Unlike most of the street or even prescription opioids that people are dealing with, kratom is very difficult to overdose on and it's also a lot less addictive. That makes it almost the perfect tool for dealing with a withdrawal from one of those other drugs. Also regarding the "it hasn't been properly studied" argument, there's a reason it hasn't been studied, because the pharmaceutical industry doesn't want it to produce positive results. They've done plenty of studies on its negative affects, poison control center call analysis, checking each brand to see how many heavy metals are in it, etc. But gosh darn it, they just haven't gotten around to testing its efficacy yet. That's the game they play. They never study it, then use that lack of study as an argument for why it's useless, all the while grasping at straws to point out or exaggerate every negative element of the plant.
Very true .
Today is my first day using kratom to get off prescription pills. It's been 8 hours since my last pill. I've taken a total of 3 grams of kratom in those 8 hours. I am having zero withdrawals, my mood is up, my pain is about as controlled as it was on oxy. I am genuinely amazed. I was terrified of going through withdrawals but I actually feel better than I did on the prescription crap.
I love the information posted and the responses. Beautiful. Proper respect shown.
Thanks huge help and very informative
Kratom has been a lifesaver for me. Managed to stop all opioid pain relief. Use twice daily. Sleep improved and it’s enhanced my life 100%
I like the way he moves his mouth when he speaks.
Haha ... "hey... you got a purdy mouth"
I was looking in the comments for someone who said this 😂😂
@@hamzahosman_01 hahaha love it! 😆 ❤️
I think we should let adults decide what they put in there body instead of the government saying what is “bad” alcohol is worse than most drugs. This is coming from an addict with 12 years clean.
Mild withdrawal my @$$. I know it's my fault but coming off high daily doses makes me feel so terrible.
Worse withdrawals ive ever had!
Doc, you're honesty is refreshing.
It has helped my arthritis, fibromyalgia greatly! The different types do different things, anxiety,energy. If you develop tolerance, you can mix the types to enhance the effect you need. I mix it with applesauce to take, kills the taste. Start. SMALL! Doses. I've had no adverse effects, whereas THC makes me constipated ! I took percocet for years without problems. Now I can't(cdc). Buy from distributors that are reputable. !!!
I'm looking for a opiate medication substitute for arthritis in my hands. Do you recommend any particular source for the kratom?
@@supernova5107 Hi, I've used "In Sense" Kratom and botanicals for quite a while. Also Kraken Kratom brand. If you go to I love Kratom forum site, there are recommended sites for well made and safe kratom. I find the green Malay to be the best for pain. It is also the longest acting strain. If you call the phone numbers given with the sites, they will help you find what you need. Hope I've helped. Better days to you! Char💖
@@charzee52 thank you very much for the information. Take care and be safe.👍
Thank you for being impartial and just giving the facts. Kratom is very villainized by news corporations because of the pharmaceutical industry and it's relieving to see a doctor be unbiased and not have an ulterior motive when it comes to this subject. I have mild ADHD and depression. I hated taking the medicines they gave me because the side effects were causing more problems than the benefits I was gaining. I was prescribed Adderall and it worked, but I knew I would get addicted to it and that it was not good for me despite what my doc was telling me. My friend told me to try Kratom and it changed my life. I can live life with it, and I was able to complete my Master's degree thanks to it.
Hi, I have been using kratom to successfully treat bipolar 1 for three years. First time since the onset of my condition that I have put three years together without having either a manic episode or an immobilizing depressive episode. I'm trying to understand the mechanism of brain response to kratom in that it delivers enhanced levels of dopamine but does not trigger mania in me. Any info would be appreciated!
Hi Dawn. Interesting, I have been using it to mitigate bipolar II depression, and no issue with hypomania either. Seems to be fairly innocuous in my experience. Please share any further information on your experience.
@@chasvonplatten1298 Hi Chas:) Glad kratom is working for you! I am currently taming a manic episode with kratom which came on when I took a break from the kratom. I had been off of it for about 3 weeks when the mania came on. I'm amazed by the herb, it is the best mood stabilizer with the least side effects that I've ever tried in nearly 40 years in and out of conventional treatment for Bipolar 1.
I don't know that for myself I'd describe it as innocuous. The scientific studies aren't in yet. Here's a link to a comprehensive, seemingly unbiased look:
www.researchgate.net/publication/321661257_Kratom_use_and_mental_health_A_systematic_review
@@sheljadear Thanks Dawn,
Interesting stuff. When you say "manic" are you describing euphoric or dysphoric mania? I use it primarily to mitigate depression or what I am going to define as mixed states. I believe I've come across the channel you are referencing. I've been researching bipolar for the past twelve years since diagnosed late in life, age 50. If you care to share an email, I will follow-up in greater detail.
@@chasvonplatten1298 Hey Chas, yes, please, let's continue our discussion in email.
@@sheljadear Hi Dawn, sure sounds good.
Amazing video, very well done and easy to follow
I have noticed a decrease in appetite
Yes it's a hunger depressant. Good for some not for me trying to get bigger
Excellent video !!! Thanks for sharing here is a true information. Please Dr. can you talk about Kava if it has some benefits?!!
Great unbiased rambling , really professional
Lol someone is KRANKY!
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It's not like Morphine. It dose act on the same receptors in A very different way.
I took it for nearly 3 months for opioid addiction. No withdrawals.
Dr ken thank you my girlfriend is in a zombies like state from Kratom , she has pain all over. I think Kratom is a much stronger drug than what people are saying because of what could be in it
Thank you for being so thorough 🤓👌. Really appreciate a reliable source of information.
If this guy isnt reading this info it amazing very intelligent an impressive much respect
What information are you referring to???
I'm hearing lots of words but with little content....
Barnum was right..."There's a sucker born every few minutes"!!!
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Best thing I've ever used for chronic back pain. I climb trees for a living and I couldn't provide for my family if it wasn't for kratom...
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I wish more TH-cam videos were like this. Full explanation of the subject matter (the reason you’re watching the video to start with) and no filler BS. Direct to all of the points needed to be made, from someone that clearly has a background in medicine and how compounds work in the body. This is the information you need to make an informed decision. These are the risks, this is what’s in it, how/where it works in your body, what to watch for if you should decide to try it, and don’t over do it. Pretty simple. If this stuff were wrecking lives, killing people, making people sell their kids for the stuff, there’s zero chance that any government would allow it to remain legal in any capacity. Moderation is the key, the law of diminishing returns, as always, applies here as well. Be smart, be safe 😎🍻
I’ve taken kratom everyday for about 5 years. I take about 5/6 grams four times a day. So, about 25 grams a day. However, I recently had an exam, and my blood pressure was through the roof, in fact, I walked out with a BP prescription. Also, I had blood work done, and my alkaline levels were extremely high. Thank god, no liver or kidney damage…yet. It’s also extremely expensive. Basically, I’m addicted, and it’s starting to affect my health. However, I’m scared to stop. I’m going to try and taper off of it. We truly don’t know what it does to our body.
I’ve been taking it for so long, that I receive ZERO benefits from it. I simply take it so I don’t withdrawal. 😔
Try to taper down
@@debwoods5834 I’m on day 4 of tapering down by a gram every third day. So far, so good. I might try 2 grams a day!
Hi, I don't know if you're open to trying this, but there's an Amino acid called Agmatine that I'm trying to help lower my tolerance for Kratom. I watch a guy named "Joeytalks" on here, and he addresses tolerance often. The agmatine is $11 dollars, and I'm going to try substituting it for Kratom one day a week, you can also take a dose before the Kratom and cut the amount in half. I can't give a review yet, but you might benefit from checking into this! Peace ✌️
@@susanhewitt5602 thank you! I have actually tried the Amino Acid, but no luck. I turned to it early on, to see if it would enhance the effects of the kratom, since my tolerance was going up, but I wasn’t able to tell a difference. But, I sure hope it helps you!
Agmatine Sulfate lowers tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. I take 1gram twice daily. Only 500mg is needed to lower tolerance and prevent tolerance buildup.
Thanks doctor for all your information you give us
Interesting because the doctor usually is very negative about most medications rightfully. He didn’t seem to slam this as bad. Not that it is a medication. But definitely cautionary.
He didn’t seem negative??!!!😳
I like it and have a reliable store, moderation is tricky but I like it enough to not over do it. That way when I use it I enjoy it. Yes I have takin too much, quiet often. We are adults there’s not a lot of cool things like Kratom in this world that we get to make our own decisions with. Great talk!
It does alot for opioid withdrawal and alcohol addiction. I dont know about all the other stuff you mentioned lol .
I’m more surprised and amazed by his vocabulary then the Kratom itself that I came here for😊😊 thanks for very detailed explanation
You’re the best!
I’ve ingested 6 to 8 tablespoons a day for going on four years now and have not noticed a single negative side effects, only beneficial effects
good education..🇲🇨
20 year ago, I was told I would probably not be able to walk in 10 years without surgery that would leave me in considerable pain. I was nearing a point of daily opiate use. I was a drug abuse counselor, living out a story I'd heard about a thousand times. I knew where the road lead. For the past 10 years I have used kratom and physical therapy to remain upright, mobile, and off of opiates. Surgical techniques have improved considerably, so it is much less threatening, should I need it. I'm relatively healthy for my age. With the help of meds for blood pressure, and a low dose statin, statin, my blood work comes back within normal limits every 6 months. Not bad for 72 yo. Today's climate within the medical community toward opiates would have made it impossible for me to remain pain free. I would have been on street drugs without kratom.
I'm just wondering if you use it every day for your whole life, does it cause liver damage, other damage, or your life to shorten? I took it daily for about 8 years, and it did help me with anxiety but caused some minor issues- hair loss, constantly had to pee, plus it's extremely addictive. I stopped taking it a few weeks ago and withdrawals were horrible, physically. And mentally, I'm now super depressed. Not sure if the depression will go away or if i should just take the kratom again.
How are you feeling? I’ve been taking it about 8 years as well. Did you taper at all? Or completely cold turkey? I’m a cold turkey kind of person but I think I need to cut back to at least taking it 2x daily. Please If you want someone to talk to reach out to me and we will connect.
@@apocalypticbehaviors1560 Hi! Not sure why youtube erased my comment. How annoying. I had written saying thank u, I'm doing much better. I suggested a vitamin c protocol in detail but I think that might have been what triggered the comment to get erased. Helps with withdrawal, u can look into it. I wish you the best on your tapering! I could never stick to a taper so had to go cold turkey. I'm on my phone a lot so yes feel free to write whenever, I'd love to help others to quit 💕💕💕
@@jasminemariedarling hey! So are you off now completely? I take it FOR depression as it's the only non pharmaceutical that doesnt have bad side effects (for me) :)
@@jcbanbury Yes I'm off it completely. For now. I wouldn't say the side effects were horrible on kratom, but enough to cause some concern. I was having to take it multiple times a day or I'd get yawny & start going through the beginning stage of withdrawals. I'd wake up and HAVE to take it to feel normal. Plus the hair loss and had to pee 50 times a day. The withdrawals were horrible.
But it did help with depression, so idk, that's why I'd like to know if it's harmful long term on the liver & kidneys, like I've heard.
As with stopping any addictive substance there is a ninety day gray period following detoxing and withdrawal, this too shall pass.
I’ve taken Kratom for over 6 yrs now. It got me off opiate pain meds. It has worked wonders in my life. I’ve had 6 lower back surgeries and severe nerve damage in my legs. Kratom has helped me in so many ways and I feel so much better taking it.
What strain are you taking because i have the same issues you have..I have some Red Vein Thai..
You are the person I'm looking for,I too have had six major spinal surgeries and am in constant pain. I have lots of metal in my spine due to a car accident that in reality should have taken my life......some times I think I would have been better off than dealing with the amount of pain daily whilst trying to be a parent. Although I'm very grateful to have the chance to raise my children there's still many days that question why..... I live on pain meds just to function in the slightest way but opioids are a monster of their own. From fentanyl patches in upwards of 100 micrograms and 4mg of dilaudid 4 times daily. I have taken myself off of the fentanyl of course with the help of my pain doctors to now only taking 4 mg of dilaudid 3 times a day. I have nerves burned regularly to help with pain and injections scheduled. I do my best to use the least amount possible but to no avail my pain s definitely not controlled when not on the fentanyl as a long term pain management but I didn't like the feeling of it after being on it for so many years. My accident was in 2007 and started the fentanyl patch and stopped it in 2017. My PM doctor suggested pot as an alternative to increasing my dilaudid back to 4 times daily. Wisconsin pot is not legal yet not is kratom......I just want a little life back not something to get a high from so this was something I'm currently researching and could really use someone who is taking it for serious pain issues. I also have bipolar,ocd and anxiety so I'm always afraid of trying out new natural treatments. If you find time and would be will to get back to me here or via email I would definitely appreciate it. Maybe just a little information could go a long way. Thanks
@@pattypierce2772 hi patty .. I total understand and relate to what you’re going thru and dealing with. Pain and spine that’s degenerating keeps me in pain 24/7 also. The pain meds help to cope with the pain but that’s like putting a band aid on a long term problem. I’ve had a few pain doctors forced out of their practice as the DEA is cracking down on the opioid epidemic and I know there will come a time where getting any pain meds will be near impossible. That’s why the pain clinics are pushing ppl to get on Suboxone as the new “wonder drug” which is now also facing class action lawsuits because it’s as addictive as opiates (maybe more so) and it’s causing ppl to lose their teeth. I could go on and on about all this but I’m sure you’ve been hearing about it all as much as I have. So… let’s talk Kratom.. first Kratom is NOT an opiate as some ppl including so called doctors try to claim it is. It’s apart of the coffee plant family. It does work on opiate receptors in your brain but is not anywhere close to the strength of actual opiate meds. What it can do is help wheen you off opiates if your having to stop taking them but I’d say it stops about 60% of withdrawals but not entirely all of it. What I’ve found is that it’s best used as something that can calm anxiety very well. It simply helps to relax you. There are three main strains of Kratom. Red vein, white vein and Green vein. Red is what I take or Red Bali as it does help with withdrawals and is very calming. Green & white vein helps also with withdrawals but these tend to give you some energy like strong coffee would do. Does it help with pain? Yeah some and slightly if the pain is mild. But for what you and I are dealing with Kratom won’t touch that level of pain.
@@pattypierce2772 I hope this helps and if you want more info about it or just need to talk about what you’re going thru feel free to give me a shout back :)
@@D-Loccsta817Tx sorry I never got notified of your comment so my reply is about a year late. I take Red Bali but really it doesn’t matter what type of product labeling you have for it as long as the source of where you’re getting it from comes in fresh and shipped to you quickly. Kratom has a shelf life. The longer it sits after cultivating the less potent it is. I know all this because I help run a Kratom shop here locally where I live. And you can get the liquid tinctures of Kratom extracts that are quite powerful but taste absolutely horrible
This dude is BRILLIANT!!!
I just kept watching from a unrelated video and it comes full circle
I find it is comparable in effectiveness as a headache remedy instead of ibuprofen Without upset stomach. My dose is 3/4 gram white vein kratom powder = 2 800 mg ibuprofen. Pain
tolerance builds quick, but in moderation it's a nice pain killer to have on the table... especially with ibs
I agree its way too uncontrolled and difficult to dose also it's recreational value is minimal and it just becomes a habit.
It's second to none when weening off other hard drugs.
@@informitas0117 the problem with that is that quality is totally hit or miss...
If you get a good batch then yeah, it can turn full blown withdrawal into nothing more than a bit of yawning and a runny nose.
But a bad dose will not help you.
Is this true?
Absolutely helps my pain...depression and anxiety! No longer need pain meds for spinal damage after a spinal infection that luckily did not leave me paralyzed. I had daily IV antibiotics. Unfortunately 3 months of the infection damaged my spine permanently. I just make sure I visited a reputable dispensery...researched Kratom and take the lowest dose that works. As a plus it lowered my blood pressure. Only need my bp medicine in the morning.
It's not a myth that it helps opioid withdrawal that has been well-documented.