Re: [maskas99] Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

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Hi Jan,

LDN began as a treatment for drug abusers and was found to help all

kinds of issues.

FDA-approved naltrexone, in a low dose, can boost the immune system —

helping those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, autoimmune diseases, central

nervous system disorders, and Autism.

LDN has actually been used for Autism for years... in an earlier email I

listed a few sites for Kristi (whose DAN! dr prescribed LDN for her

son). Here they are again:

Here are three pretty good sites for more information:

http://www.low dose naltrexone.org/ldn_and_ai.htm

http://jeffreydach.com/2007/08/01/low-dose-nalotrexone-ldn-by-jeffrey-dach-md.as\

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http://www.low dose naltrexone.org/conf2006.htm (this is from a 2006 LDN

conference but the info is relevant and the videos are VERY interesting)

There are also several good articles by *Dr. Jacquelyn McCandless*, a

pioneer in the use of LDN in treating childhood autism. Here is one of

her videos:

Rhonda

Jan Holland-Beachley wrote:

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> Rhonda,

> Never heard of naltrexone being used for the diagnosis of autism.

> Naltrexone is an “opioid antagonist”, and it is used to reverse the

> effects of an opiate drug overdose, for example. I would caution you

> against using any drug for anything other than the diagnoses and

> conditions, and purpose that it has been approved for. Autism is not

> one of them. In fact, I am wondering where you heard about this as a

> possible treatment for autism. It is kinda scary sounding to me.

> Jan

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> *From: *Rhonda Spellman <Rhonda@...>

> *Reply-*<maskas99 >

> *Date: *Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:59:25 -0600

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> *Subject: *[maskas99] Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

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> Has anyone used Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) to help their child with

> Austism? If so, can you please share your results?

>

> I am considering this for my son. He has Asperger's Syndrome, is 9 and

> seems to be increasingly more of a challenge. Our biggest challenge:

> getting him to do his homework! We have tried everything, it seems, to

> keep him motivated, focused, interested... you name it.

>

> I should mention that he has a I.Q. of 170 ( " getting it " isn't the

> problem). He should be in the GT classes but won't stay focused long

> enough to complete the timed tests to qualify.

>

> He is currently taking MindLinx, TriEnza, biotin, a very good whole food

> multi and a whole food mineral supplement. We use GSE and / or OLE when

> he seems more " out there " but I'm not seeing much of an improvement.

>

> He hasn't been the same since he first had PANDAS (at the beginning of

> last school year) - any ideas, tips or thoughts on this?

>

> HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

>

> Thank you ALL so much,

> Rhonda

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