Low Dose Naltrexone?

grhandlan@comcast.net · Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:22 pm

Has anyone tried Low Dose Naltrexone for concurrent autoimmune disorders that may cause MC? thanks Gena

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Mar 01, 2016 1:43 pm

Welcome to the group Gena

Please see discussions in the following posts;

http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=20020
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22045

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:59 am

I take LDN for MC and Dermatomyositis. It was a miracle in the beginning, putting my DM in remisison within 12 weeks. It also minimized my food sensitivity reactions, but did not stop the D. I was on ALDN alone for more than a year until another flare began a few months ago. I'm still on it, but back on other meds too.

Blueberry · Post by **Blueberry** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 12:37 pm

I haven't taken low dose naltrexone yet. I've been thinking about it. Not that long ago I moved to a new location and have not seen a new doctor. I'll have to get that resolved.

Along with here, if you have not seen the sight, you might take a look at the LDN database. it's where many report their results after taking LDN.

"Welcome to the LDN World Database"

http://www.ldndatabase.com/index.html

This site was built so anyone using Low Dose Naltrexone Can share their experience and help others make up their Minds about trying LDN

DebE13 · Post by **DebE13** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 8:24 am

I started LDN about 14 weeks ago for some muscle and joint pains that became intolerable. I had overnight improvement and a very interesting journey along the way. I still have some muscle pains and will see if increasing the amount of magnesium I take will help. I have developed some arthritis issues which I do not blame on the LDN but the timing has been interesting. I don't plan on discontinuing it though because it has helped that quality of my sleep and mood. If that is a placebo effect, I don't care..... it's an improvement. The best part of it all is that there has been improvement with my MC. Like Zizzle, it hasn't stopped my D and has allowed me to stop taking entocort. It's been ten weeks now and I haven't taken any so I'm considering it a success! The strictness of my diet is even more important now but it is worth it. I have been trying to get off of entocort since I started taking it in 2011. I would offer a word of caution if you have any thyroid issues. Start at the recommended 1.5 mg dose and slowly increase from there. I did not do enough research on the use of LDN before I started and my PCP was not that familiar with it either. It had a dramatic effect on my thyroid meds and caused some very uncomfortable and scary heart issues. My levothyroxine dose has been lowered and I'm feeling much better now. Not all people have issues with starting with a higher dose but it seems to be the standard. I've read many patient stories and one lady made a very good point that depending on the severity of your problem you may not have the luxury of slowly increasing your dose and need to jump in feet first. It is so widely used for such a large array of ailments that it is difficult to know what will work or not work for you. Some report sleep issues and vivid dreams. I haven't had any problems with that. Like MC, it all so individual. I found information on the Yahoo LDN group beneficial. I think it's worth a try. The worst that can happen is you don't find any noticeable results and stop taking it. At least you know it was an option and you tried it.