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Posted 5/19/2017 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
New Dr during my detox phase is prescribing naltrexone. I really hope that this can help with some of the neuro and weakness. anyone used this? Traveler i did get some Lions Mane last night.
Posted 5/19/2017 2:11 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I have, started at 1.5 mg and increased to 3.0, then to 4.5 mg. It can cause some temporary insomnia, so I started at noon and worked my way to 10pm. It does helped​ with pain. I'll probably continue to take it for some time.

It also has been shown to strengthen the immune system. This is true for me as my cd57nk cell count has greatly improved.
Posted 5/19/2017 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
I tried it - before I knew I had LD.

It didn't help me - but others have had success.

Start low and slowly increase .
Posted 5/19/2017 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
I use this, I think it has helped me for pain (neuropathy) and for sleep (although as PurrrsianKitty mentions I have heard of patients experiencing insomnia, didn't happen for me but that was a side effect that made me worried because my sleep was already so destroyed). Supposedly can help with immune modulation, so maybe it is also helping me with herxheimer issues which have always been problematic for me.

As far as I can tell LDN is hit or miss depending on the patient. Sheesh I feel like I can say that about any therapy for these diseases...

I hope it can prove beneficial for you. In most cases, especially for those of us struggling, it can be a good thing to at least trial out imo. Any little potential help we can get, right?!
Posted 5/19/2017 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
The Low Dose Naltrexone really helped me with neuropathy and also boosted immune function.

It was very difficult to titrate up to my optimal dose (4.5mg - took 3 mos.) but once I did the neuropathy was better. I had all sorts of challenges working up to optimal dose and insomnia was a big one. At the time I started, it was understood that bedtime was the best time to take it but that is no longer the understanding so if insomnia issues develop take it earlier in the day.

The "Low Dose" is key when talking about Naltrexone, as in higher doses it is prescribed to opioid addicts to help manage withdrawals. Very interesting science. You can do a "search" for other informative discussions on the forum about LDN.

-p
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