MS society here in Quebec, Canada concerning LDN

[Guest guest]

I thought you might be interested to know what the MS provincial

office wrote in their december 2003 issue concerning naltrexone.

I know some people personally who work in the Quebec office. So

whenever I find something I find works I talk about it every chance

I get.

When I was doing beestings, I talked about it and before you knew it

they had an article in the MS Quebec magazine warning people about

doing this therapy.

When I learned about LDN, I talked about it and again they wrote in

the MS Quebec mag.

This is a translation of what they printed in December 2003:

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Beware about certain alternatives and supplements.

We invite our readers to be cautious when they hear talk about the

advantages of certain therapies found on the web these last few

days. Since the increase of websites that promote products which

cover the silly to the serious, it is increasingly difficult to

know what is true and scientific. So, the latest therapy in

fashion these days is low dose naltrexone and total biology

(don't

know what this is). However, in either case there have been no

serious studies done that permit us to believe that they work to

lessen or treat MS.

As for naltrexone, they say that this treatment stimulates the

immune system. This goes against what is advised for MS. They also

say that it improves conditions in people with MS, Parkinson,

lateral amyotrophic sclerosis, Cohn's disease, rumatoide

arthritis,

etc. Also, contrary to the publicity surrounding this drug, the FDA

has confirmed us that it is used only for drug and alcohol

problems.

Before starting any new products, it is important to ask certain

questions

Does the documentation say this treatment is a remedy?

Do they suggest that the conventional treatment you are following

isn't good?

Does the treatment say it can cure many illnesses?

Do they ask you to pay in advance?

Is the treatment offered only at one place?

Does the doctor refuse to work with your doctor? ¸

If you answered " yes " to one or another of these questions,

be ware!

At least get more information by calling the Quebec chapter or the

one in your area. Try to find out all you can about this

treatment : why it works, how it works, what are the risks, how much

it costs.

Beware also of commercial practices (pyramid sales, info pub).

To day that alternative treatments or supplements are not good, is a

step we will not cross. Certain people (like me) tell us about the

important advantages they have found through Tar-Chi, acupuncture,

massages, and chiropractor. Taking antioxidants (vitamins E and C,

carotenes), essential fatty acids, certain medicinal plants, can

also help in all security.

Before making the decision to try a new product or therapy, be sure

to know exactly what it is so you can remove all negative

interaction with the drugs you are already taking. Talk with your

doctor or your neuro.