Hi there, I have been looking into this today for the very same reason. 

Letrazole is the devil's work. 

I felt the side effects practically straight away and have so much pain. 

The cancer nurses can't comment on the cbd oil I asked  

What harm can it do maybe worth a shot xx

Yes, I'm thinking the same thing. As I already have arthritis I really don't need any additional pain! I take Curcumin C3 complex (turmeric) and it helps with the swellings on my joints but I can't take ibuprofen except topically as a gel so am stuck with paracetamol and occasionally codeine. I think when my radiotherapy is finished and I've recovered then I'm going to give it a go. If you try it and it works for you, do please let me know! Good luck. 

Oops - I was about to suggest a combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen but you've already said you cant take the latter. 

Hello folks, 

Just a reminder that if you are taking or considering taking CBD oil or any other complementary or alternative supplement please do let the team responsible for your care know as they can affect how other medications work. You can read more here. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator

Hi Jenn

i already contacted my MacMillan nurse to ask her and unfortunately she said she didn't know whether or not I could take it. Neither did any of her colleagues. Hence my original question to this forum.

Hi amq that's trouble with anything new years of tests. To find out if it does good or bad. Whatever you do hope your pains ease off. Best wishes............. Billy 

Nobody here can advise you whether it is safe to take a complementary medicine such as CBD alongside cancer drugs such as Letrazole as it may have contraindications for you which we wouldn't be aware of. Your Oncologist will be able to tell you whether it is Ok to use so you really need to speak to someone who is involved with your treatment, your Macmillan nurse should be able to direct you you to right person even though they aren't a doctor and can't give you that advise personally.  Currently the NHS don't recommend it for pain relief so you may be better to seek further help to manage your pain other than through supplements. If you can't speak to someone involved in your treatment maybe you could try talking to your GP. 

I'm sorry we can't offer any further advice, as you can see from the NHS guidance, there really isn't any support for using CBD oil in this way and so it isn't something we have any further information on www.nhs.uk/.../

Good luck and best wishes

Nobody here can advise you whether it is safe to take a complementary medicine such as CBD alongside cancer drugs such as Letrazole as it may have contraindications for you which we wouldn't be aware of. Your Oncologist will be able to tell you whether it is Ok to use so you really need to speak to someone who is involved with your treatment, your Macmillan nurse should be able to direct you you to right person even though they aren't a doctor and can't give you that advise personally.  Currently the NHS don't recommend it for pain relief so you may be better to seek further help to manage your pain other than through supplements. If you can't speak to someone involved in your treatment maybe you could try talking to your GP. 

I'm sorry we can't offer any further advice, as you can see from the NHS guidance, there really isn't any support for using CBD oil in this way and so it isn't something we have any further information on www.nhs.uk/.../

Good luck and best wishes

Thank you, that's very helpful. I'll keep asking for advice where I can.