Needing friends that can relate

Lthorne, please take a teaspoon of flaxseed oil for that cough.

I will take medical cannabis orally from time to time. I find it does help me sleep. I don't like to smoke or vape so I avoid inhaling things of there is any other option I'm for it. I have an impaired coughing ability too, so I think that may have something to do with my reluctance to inhale things.

I would suggest, that you take it or try anything that may lower your blood pressure too much only in bed. You may experience some strong sensations if you try to move around after, especially dangerous to those of us who walk in some fashion. Sit in bed after you take it or vape it and watch videos.

I've tried kratom capsules from a local reputable store where they fill and package them in store. I did not notice a dramatic effect. I have taken CBD oil internally as well.

I take flaxseed oil for a cough. Below, this person makes a tea from flaxseed.
“When I encounter a dry and irritable cough I know that its time to reach for a demulcent. A demulcent helps to soothe irritated tissue and moisten the mucus membranes. A demulcent is indicated when there is a dry irritable cough with little expectoration. I was also looking for an herbal expectorant. Expectorants increase the flow of mucus and help expel thick excess mucus from the lungs. The last thing I want to do is suppress a cough and have it move into a more severe condition.”
thefamilyherbalist.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/my-dry-irritable-cough/

I think so, Lthorne. Though I can breathe just fine, my power to cough, sneeze, spit up, and, in general, clear my airways, is impaired. The flaxseed oil makes it oh-so-much easier to clear out my throat and nasal passages. Flem comes up easily, to be spat into a kleenex and discarded.

“I love using remedies that are inexpensive and readily available. A wonderful demulcent that quite a few people might already have at the house are flaxseeds. Flaxseeds not only fit the bill as a wonderful demulcent, but they are also an expectorant.”
thefamilyherbalist.wordpress.com/2010/10/14/my-dry-irritable-cough/

The kratom does taste horrible. If you can get capsules, I would do that. I have just started experimenting with it. I think it may help me. THC can help me sleep, but very temporary relief. I am taking CBD extract also which I started recently in lieu of CBD oil, and I think it is helping with pain or inflammation or something. Massage therapy (after trying lots of different folks to find a fit) is very helpful for me. I have been experimenting with different stretching regimens during the day to try and not have spasms all night with mixed results. Since I sit most of the day, I need to lay face done on a bed and stretch my front side periodically during the day. The stretching experiments are something I can do to attempt to make progress. Four years now and I still tell folks I plan to walk again. Most days I believe it. The days I don't, I seek solace however I can find it...

No sleep is awful. I spend many nights mostly awake. I rejoice on the days I can write 'decent sleep' in my diary. Doctors that really can't relate are frustrating even as they try as hard as they know how.

Good luck to all.