Re: Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

January 5, 2012

After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a stiff neck

and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested instead of

waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone (not

slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the body

to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body

responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain

receptors -- to control pain.

Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose its

ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause other

imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and

Aspergers.)

After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may also

work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with food to

deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before resorting

to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING the big

pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I feel OK

with this one.

If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

>

> Since a number of us seem to have varying comorbid conditions such as celiac,

aspergers, CFS/ME, etc., I started to wonder that if we could get those

conditions under control, would our misophonia symptoms also be reduced?

>

> I just recently discovered a relatively new therapy called Low-Dose Naltrexone

(LDN) that could potentially be a breakthrough treatment for many disorders.

There have already been a number of small studies. Here's a website with more

information:

>

http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/index.htm#What_diseases_has_it_been_useful_for

>

> The basic theory goes like this. Naltrexone (50mg) is an FDA-approved drug

designed for use in drug rehab centers to nullify the effects of opiate-type

drugs. But studies are showing that in low doses (ex. 3mg) it is also beneficial

for those suffering from chronic pain and a wide number of other disorders ...by

tricking the brain into regulating pain by producing more of its own natural

pain killers (endorphins).

>

> I suspect that as my overall pain and fatigue reduce, so will my misophonia

symptoms.

>

> I'll keep the group posted on my progress.

>

> Here's a site where people around the world are reporting their experiences

with LDN for different conditions. http://www.ldndatabase.com/index.html

>

January 5, 2012

After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a stiff neck

and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested instead of

waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone (not

slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the body

to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body

responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain

receptors -- to control pain.

Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose its

ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause other

imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and

Aspergers.)

After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may also

work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with food to

deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before resorting

to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING the big

pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I feel OK

with this one.

If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

>

> Since a number of us seem to have varying comorbid conditions such as celiac,

aspergers, CFS/ME, etc., I started to wonder that if we could get those

conditions under control, would our misophonia symptoms also be reduced?

>

> I just recently discovered a relatively new therapy called Low-Dose Naltrexone

(LDN) that could potentially be a breakthrough treatment for many disorders.

There have already been a number of small studies. Here's a website with more

information:

>

http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/index.htm#What_diseases_has_it_been_useful_for

>

> The basic theory goes like this. Naltrexone (50mg) is an FDA-approved drug

designed for use in drug rehab centers to nullify the effects of opiate-type

drugs. But studies are showing that in low doses (ex. 3mg) it is also beneficial

for those suffering from chronic pain and a wide number of other disorders ...by

tricking the brain into regulating pain by producing more of its own natural

pain killers (endorphins).

>

> I suspect that as my overall pain and fatigue reduce, so will my misophonia

symptoms.

>

> I'll keep the group posted on my progress.

>

> Here's a site where people around the world are reporting their experiences

with LDN for different conditions. http://www.ldndatabase.com/index.html

>

January 5, 2012

After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a stiff neck

and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested instead of

waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone (not

slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the body

to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body

responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain

receptors -- to control pain.

Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose its

ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause other

imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and

Aspergers.)

After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may also

work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with food to

deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before resorting

to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING the big

pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I feel OK

with this one.

If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

>

> Since a number of us seem to have varying comorbid conditions such as celiac,

aspergers, CFS/ME, etc., I started to wonder that if we could get those

conditions under control, would our misophonia symptoms also be reduced?

>

> I just recently discovered a relatively new therapy called Low-Dose Naltrexone

(LDN) that could potentially be a breakthrough treatment for many disorders.

There have already been a number of small studies. Here's a website with more

information:

>

http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/index.htm#What_diseases_has_it_been_useful_for

>

> The basic theory goes like this. Naltrexone (50mg) is an FDA-approved drug

designed for use in drug rehab centers to nullify the effects of opiate-type

drugs. But studies are showing that in low doses (ex. 3mg) it is also beneficial

for those suffering from chronic pain and a wide number of other disorders ...by

tricking the brain into regulating pain by producing more of its own natural

pain killers (endorphins).

>

> I suspect that as my overall pain and fatigue reduce, so will my misophonia

symptoms.

>

> I'll keep the group posted on my progress.

>

> Here's a site where people around the world are reporting their experiences

with LDN for different conditions. http://www.ldndatabase.com/index.html

>

January 8, 2012

How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or reluctant? I would love to know more.

After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone (not slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the body to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain receptors -- to control pain.

Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose its ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause other imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and Aspergers.)

After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before resorting to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING the big pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I feel OK with this one.

If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

January 8, 2012

How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or reluctant? I would love to know more.

After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone (not slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the body to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain receptors -- to control pain.

Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose its ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause other imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and Aspergers.)

After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before resorting to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING the big pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I feel OK with this one.

If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

January 8, 2012

I ordered it from here: http://www.medstore.biz/prescriptions/revia/ (from

India). I filled out an online medical history and explained what I want it for.

They have doctors on hand that review your medical history and decide if it's

OK. I've been getting my migraine meds from them for years, so I have a history

with them.

I also explained that I would be diluting the 50mg tablets into 50ml water and

taking 3mg doses daily. Plus, I included a link to the LDN research site --

though I'm not sure they needed it.

FYI, I did plenty of research to make sure there were no known side effects to

any particular medication that I might take now and again. For your own peace of

mind, I suggest you do the same.

If you get it and cannot find instructions on how to dose it down, let me know.

Good luck and keep us posted.

>

> How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or

reluctant? I would love to know more.

>

> After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a

stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested

instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

>

> So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone (not

slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the body

to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body

responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain

receptors -- to control pain.

>

> Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose its

ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause other

imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and

Aspergers.)

>

> After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may

also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with

food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

>

> I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before resorting

to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING the big

pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I feel OK

with this one.

>

> If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

>

January 8, 2012

I ordered it from here: http://www.medstore.biz/prescriptions/revia/ (from

India). I filled out an online medical history and explained what I want it for.

They have doctors on hand that review your medical history and decide if it's

OK. I've been getting my migraine meds from them for years, so I have a history

with them.

I also explained that I would be diluting the 50mg tablets into 50ml water and

taking 3mg doses daily. Plus, I included a link to the LDN research site --

though I'm not sure they needed it.

FYI, I did plenty of research to make sure there were no known side effects to

any particular medication that I might take now and again. For your own peace of

mind, I suggest you do the same.

If you get it and cannot find instructions on how to dose it down, let me know.

Good luck and keep us posted.

>

> How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or

reluctant? I would love to know more.

>

> After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a

stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested

instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

>

> So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone (not

slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the body

to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body

responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain

receptors -- to control pain.

>

> Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose its

ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause other

imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and

Aspergers.)

>

> After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may

also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with

food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

>

> I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before resorting

to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING the big

pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I feel OK

with this one.

>

> If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

>

January 8, 2012

By the way, you can also ask your doctor to prescribe it. But first you have to

educate them and get them to agree. The Rx would need to be filled at a

compounding pharmacy. They would be able to break it down into capsules for you.

Since I don't have medical insurance, this route would be way to expensive for

me.

> >

> > How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or

reluctant? I would love to know more.

> >

> > After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a

stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested

instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

> >

> > So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone

(not slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the

body to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body

responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain

receptors -- to control pain.

> >

> > Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose

its ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause

other imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and

Aspergers.)

> >

> > After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may

also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with

food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

> >

> > I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before

resorting to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING

the big pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I

feel OK with this one.

> >

> > If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

> >

>

January 8, 2012

By the way, you can also ask your doctor to prescribe it. But first you have to

educate them and get them to agree. The Rx would need to be filled at a

compounding pharmacy. They would be able to break it down into capsules for you.

Since I don't have medical insurance, this route would be way to expensive for

me.

> >

> > How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or

reluctant? I would love to know more.

> >

> > After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a

stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested

instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

> >

> > So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone

(not slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the

body to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body

responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain

receptors -- to control pain.

> >

> > Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose

its ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause

other imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and

Aspergers.)

> >

> > After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may

also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with

food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

> >

> > I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before

resorting to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING

the big pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I

feel OK with this one.

> >

> > If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

> >

>

January 12, 2012

i actually tried LDN last year for a few months, for my lifelong depression

which hasn't responded to other medications or years and years of therapy. i was

so hopeful for a variety of reasons after reading so much about the research and

positive personal experiences of many people, but, it didn't help me with my

depression, and it made me too wakeful to be able to sleep well :/. i wasn't

using it for misophonia, but i don't think it helped with that either, though i

could be wrong. the insomnia was a real dealbreaker for me though.

i'm glad it works for you though. would love to hear updates

> > >

> > > How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or

reluctant? I would love to know more.

> > >

> > > After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT a

stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested

instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

> > >

> > > So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic Naltrexone

(not slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that causes the

body to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn, the body

responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance the pain

receptors -- to control pain.

> > >

> > > Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to lose

its ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can cause

other imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with Autism and

Aspergers.)

> > >

> > > After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this may

also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with

food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

> > >

> > > I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before

resorting to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING

the big pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I

feel OK with this one.

> > >

> > > If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

> > >

> >

>

January 12, 2012

I've been taking it for about a week now. It's really amazing in my book --

though no affect on misophonia so far.

For the first time in years, I wake up rested and can get out of bed without

being in pain. And overall, my days have more energy -- mostly without pain.

It's not that I feel " good, " I just don't notice the pain anymore, which allows

me to work and do other things with much less effort.

As for depression, my roommate started taking it a couple days after me. He said

he has more energy and motivation during the days, as opposed to feeling tired

and lethargic all the time.

I believe LDN is what of those drugs that each individual will have to

experiment with to determine which dose is best and what time of day to take it.

I heard that some who got insomnia from it experimented taking it different

times in the day until they found what worked best for them.

But I supposed there will be some it wont help, which is really too bad.

Kathy

> > > >

> > > > How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or

reluctant? I would love to know more.

> > > >

> > > > After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT

a stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested

instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

> > > >

> > > > So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic

Naltrexone (not slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that

causes the body to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn,

the body responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance

the pain receptors -- to control pain.

> > > >

> > > > Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to

lose its ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can

cause other imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with

Autism and Aspergers.)

> > > >

> > > > After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this

may also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with

food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

> > > >

> > > > I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before

resorting to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING

the big pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I

feel OK with this one.

> > > >

> > > > If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

January 12, 2012

I've been taking it for about a week now. It's really amazing in my book --

though no affect on misophonia so far.

For the first time in years, I wake up rested and can get out of bed without

being in pain. And overall, my days have more energy -- mostly without pain.

It's not that I feel " good, " I just don't notice the pain anymore, which allows

me to work and do other things with much less effort.

As for depression, my roommate started taking it a couple days after me. He said

he has more energy and motivation during the days, as opposed to feeling tired

and lethargic all the time.

I believe LDN is what of those drugs that each individual will have to

experiment with to determine which dose is best and what time of day to take it.

I heard that some who got insomnia from it experimented taking it different

times in the day until they found what worked best for them.

But I supposed there will be some it wont help, which is really too bad.

Kathy

> > > >

> > > > How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or

reluctant? I would love to know more.

> > > >

> > > > After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT

a stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested

instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

> > > >

> > > > So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic

Naltrexone (not slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that

causes the body to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn,

the body responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance

the pain receptors -- to control pain.

> > > >

> > > > Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to

lose its ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can

cause other imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with

Autism and Aspergers.)

> > > >

> > > > After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this

may also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with

food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

> > > >

> > > > I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before

resorting to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING

the big pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I

feel OK with this one.

> > > >

> > > > If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

January 12, 2012

I've been taking it for about a week now. It's really amazing in my book --

though no affect on misophonia so far.

For the first time in years, I wake up rested and can get out of bed without

being in pain. And overall, my days have more energy -- mostly without pain.

It's not that I feel " good, " I just don't notice the pain anymore, which allows

me to work and do other things with much less effort.

As for depression, my roommate started taking it a couple days after me. He said

he has more energy and motivation during the days, as opposed to feeling tired

and lethargic all the time.

I believe LDN is what of those drugs that each individual will have to

experiment with to determine which dose is best and what time of day to take it.

I heard that some who got insomnia from it experimented taking it different

times in the day until they found what worked best for them.

But I supposed there will be some it wont help, which is really too bad.

Kathy

> > > >

> > > > How did you go about getting a prescription? Was the Dr. agreeable or

reluctant? I would love to know more.

> > > >

> > > > After my first day on Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN), I woke up WITHOUT

a stiff neck and back for the first time in years! And I actually felt rested

instead of waking up feeling tired and achy. This is hopeful!

> > > >

> > > > So this is supposedly how it works: In very low doses, generic

Naltrexone (not slow-release) deactivates opiate pain receptors at a level that

causes the body to produce MORE pain receptors that are more sensitive. In turn,

the body responds by producing more of its own opiates (endorphines) to balance

the pain receptors -- to control pain.

> > > >

> > > > Many neurological and autoimmune disorders seem to cause the body to

lose its ability to control pain. And chronic pain by itself, as we know, can

cause other imbalances due to stress chemicals. (This supposedly helps with

Autism and Aspergers.)

> > > >

> > > > After reading what some other people experienced while using LDN, this

may also work for food addiction since many of us have been self-medicating with

food to deal with either pain or malnourishment from other conditions.

> > > >

> > > > I'm a strong proponent of first trying all natural approaches before

resorting to medication, but after years of different methods, and really HATING

the big pharma approach to treating symptoms instead of cause, for some reason I

feel OK with this one.

> > > >

> > > > If anyone else decided to try this, I'd love to hear about it.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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