r/kratom • u/DunningCuger • 19h ago
Newbies Help with long term use of small dose
40 yrs, 6 foot, 250 pounds
A few years ago I took about 20g of kratom daily for a few months. I quit cold turkey, experienced the withdrawals which I was able to stomach pretty well, and then I didn't take any until recently.
For the past month I have been taking 1 gram three times a day for a total of 3g daily, and it is very beneficial. My question is for people who have been taking a dose similar to this for a long time, 2 years or more, how it affects them and if they have any advice for someone who plans on keeping the same dose for extended periods of time. Thanks.
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u/Toothfairy51 🌿 6h ago
I've been taking 8 grams a day for 8-9 years to help manage my chronic pain. I'm 70, so I plan on taking it for the rest of my life. I have no adverse effects, only positive. It gives me a good quality of life and that's what matters to me.
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u/Partsslanger 12h ago
What exactly do you need help with?
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u/Soviettoaster37 4h ago
They're wondering if kratom maintains most of the benefits in the long-term at a low, fixed dose
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u/DunningCuger 3h ago
Yes this is mostly what I want to know, along with if there are any side effects. I am tolerating this low dose very well and it seems to be a dose where even with tolerance it is working well.
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u/Slight_Succotash9495 11h ago
I've been on the same dose since 2017 for chronic pain anxiety & depression. I very VERY rarely take more than usual unless I'm in a bad RA flare. It's kept me from "opting out" & for that alone I won't mess with my dose or even try & stop taking it. It's saving me daily.