Hello friends,
Well, I did it. After 2 solid years of thinking about it I finally started LDN.
I am 3 days into it, so not much to report except some noticeable improvements: I get up with a lot more energy than I've had since diagnosed. No pain of my arthritis or the body aches I've been experiencing with MC. I am amazed at how quick I am seeing results.
Energy. No pain. And in a lot better mood. It is supposed to kick your endorphins and your immune system in the butt. it does.
I got up this morning and I actually cleaned house, run the vacuum. A miracle, my friends.
What I want to see is my gut healing. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
Regards,
Monique
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Monique,
Wow - sounds awesome - keeping my fingers crossed that the progress continues. Thanks for sharing this information, and please keep us updated as you continue the treatment.
I tried Cromolyn Sodium a while ago, but all it did was make me terribly bloated. They say to keep taking it for at least 2 weeks to know if it helps, but after 12 days, I gave up hope, as I was getting worse instead of better.
Love,
Kari
Wow - sounds awesome - keeping my fingers crossed that the progress continues. Thanks for sharing this information, and please keep us updated as you continue the treatment.
I tried Cromolyn Sodium a while ago, but all it did was make me terribly bloated. They say to keep taking it for at least 2 weeks to know if it helps, but after 12 days, I gave up hope, as I was getting worse instead of better.
Love,
Kari
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thanks, friends...
Kari,
Here's the reason why I did it:
http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/ldn_tr ... #Completed
There is concrete evidence that it reduces inflammation (look at the pictures in the study). I have not had any reduction in 3 years. Meds just maintain the status quo.
Monique
Kari,
Here's the reason why I did it:
http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/ldn_tr ... #Completed
There is concrete evidence that it reduces inflammation (look at the pictures in the study). I have not had any reduction in 3 years. Meds just maintain the status quo.
Monique
Diagnosed 2011 with LC. Currently on Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
Great, I'm thinking of joining you. Certainly sounds way better/safer than the nasty dangerous choices my GI gave me.Here's what a LDN user with MS said this morning, "LDN can be for so many things because it does not cure any of them, but it does upgrade the immune system and cut down on inflammation. Who doesn't need that?"
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Pat,
I started at protocol: 4.5mg because that's the dose that showed results in the clinical trials. My doc knew nothing about LDN so I just told him what I wanted. I know many start lower but I talked to Skip Lenz the dr/pharmacist and he agreed with me that I should just jump in with 4.5mg. Hell, addicts take 50mg!
He also felt that titrating will only make the adjustment period longer because you'd have to adjust to each dose as you go up. I figured if 4.5 was too much, I can always reduce it. So far, I haven't had any side effects.
The guy said that if you want to kick colitis in the butt, you just need to go in at protocol. I was a little afraid but I jumped in and I don't regret it.
You already seeing good results at two weeks? Wow, that's great. I hope I can heal enough to get rid of the meds. If I can get into remission with the stringent diet I am on, I'd be a happy puppy.
Monique
I started at protocol: 4.5mg because that's the dose that showed results in the clinical trials. My doc knew nothing about LDN so I just told him what I wanted. I know many start lower but I talked to Skip Lenz the dr/pharmacist and he agreed with me that I should just jump in with 4.5mg. Hell, addicts take 50mg!
He also felt that titrating will only make the adjustment period longer because you'd have to adjust to each dose as you go up. I figured if 4.5 was too much, I can always reduce it. So far, I haven't had any side effects.
The guy said that if you want to kick colitis in the butt, you just need to go in at protocol. I was a little afraid but I jumped in and I don't regret it.
You already seeing good results at two weeks? Wow, that's great. I hope I can heal enough to get rid of the meds. If I can get into remission with the stringent diet I am on, I'd be a happy puppy.
Monique
Diagnosed 2011 with LC. Currently on Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
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Hey Everybody:
I am on day 4 and I feel like I was PRE-MC. I saunter out of bed, I don't need a brace for my bad knee (walked without it all day yesterday and the day before), my head is lighter, I don't feel fogged, I've had so much energy I don't really know where it is coming from (but I am happy to take it).
I am starting to think that there is light at the end of this dark tunnel I've been in for 3 years.
Monique
Thank you, Polly for that cheer
I am on day 4 and I feel like I was PRE-MC. I saunter out of bed, I don't need a brace for my bad knee (walked without it all day yesterday and the day before), my head is lighter, I don't feel fogged, I've had so much energy I don't really know where it is coming from (but I am happy to take it).
I am starting to think that there is light at the end of this dark tunnel I've been in for 3 years.
Monique
Thank you, Polly for that cheer
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A question for Polly:
I am trying to minimize my exposure to anything that might affect my liver since I already have slightly elevated enzymes from the mesalamine. Would a transdermal cream affect the liver?
I checked the NIH site but I am not too sure that their answer was very clear to me.
Merci, Polly. Vous etes un petit ange :-)
I am trying to minimize my exposure to anything that might affect my liver since I already have slightly elevated enzymes from the mesalamine. Would a transdermal cream affect the liver?
I checked the NIH site but I am not too sure that their answer was very clear to me.
Merci, Polly. Vous etes un petit ange :-)
Diagnosed 2011 with LC. Currently on Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)