If that chronic pain comes with inflammation, then I’d strongly suggest folks to try the Entourage CBD’s. That is CBD with CBG,CBC and CBN cannabinoids, preferably with a small dose of THC, (2.5mg). I’ve had chronic inflammation from Arteritis for 3 years, with average CRP levels of 15, (should be less than 5) and SED Rate levels elevated near 18. (20 is high). I started the Entourage CBD’s in July and within 2 weeks my CRP AND SED Rate returned to normal level of 3 and 5 respectively. They have remained at normal for 3 months. My Rheumatologist is stunned and amazed. I have used Prednisone and then switched to Methotrexate injections and neither reduced my levels to where Dr was happy. I had nothing to lose so I tried CBD and it’s working. The THC feels no more than if I had a beer or single glass of wine. CBD’s are non-psychoactive. I have labs every 6-8 weeks for Arteritis control so I don’t go blind.
Chuck, it seems your inflammation could have partly been from your body's overactive pain response, and not so much of your arteritis.
It may be remotely possible CBDs influence your arteritis directly, but that might show on other tests, if true.
Either way, I would say stay the course until you find something better.
Sounds interesting. Happy it is working for you.
What CBD product(s) are you using?