Optic neuritis

[Guest guest]

Donna, optic neuritis was my first symptom also, in the form of double

vision. I had it 11 years ago for three months and then 6 years ago for

two, so MS was progressing slowly in my body. I don't recall the exact

number, but a high percentage of people manifest optic neuritis as their

first MS symptom. I was officially diagnosed with MS about seven months

ago, when it affected my legs. LDN has decreased my urge to pee, but I

think most of my symptom relief is due to going into remission. I do

believe, however, that because of LDN I won't get worse. That's the real

reason to take LDN--to prevent disease progression.

I am grateful to have found out about LDN before becoming more disabled.

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[Guest guest]

-Hi Bestaunt,

Fortunately, we had read up on this treatment and questioned our

doctor about it. He is a young guy and had never heard of it, so he

said that he would look into it and get back to us. Later that

evening he called and my husband started the IV steriods. Now he is

taking oral steroids (500 mg. for 5 days and then tapering off each

day). His vision has returned enough so that he can read this print

with his left eye.He still has nine days of steroids left. We have

read that it may prolong the onset for a couple of years, but hope

that your comment is accurate. Thanks for your info. Donna and Mike

-- In low dose naltrexone , BESTAUNT@R... wrote:

> Hi Donna and Mike-

> Is Mike getting IV steroids to treat the optic neuritis.

> I've read in several medical journals that IV steroids

> administered immediately might arrest the MS all together.

> I originally presented with optic neuritis and was given

> only oral steroids. I now think this was a mistake.

> Bestaunt