rheumatoid arthritis

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Ted,

I’ve been on LDN for RA for over a year and have posted pretty extensively about it. The short answer is yes, it can really help. I’m doing great. I’m off all other meds except for Minocin, which I take for my RA. Never took Humira or Metho, but was on prednisone, naprosyn, etc in the past. When I started LDN I was on Plaquenil and Celebrex, and I’m now off those completely. Please search the message file for this group and find my posts, and you’ll see how I’ve done with it. I’d prefer not to repeat the whole story again when the info is available elsewhere.

Good luck!

Judy

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted by: " Albert T. Mason III " ted@...

Wed Feb 11, 2009 2:40 pm (PST)

Anyone here had noticeable help taking LDN with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

I am on Humira, Methotrexate, prednisone, naprosyn, etc. (You know. the

gamut)

Looking at trying to stop it all as a trial and do LDN.

Anyone here with experience , please weigh in.

Thank you and God Bless.

Ted

[Guest guest]

As soon as I have my hands on the LDN, I'll let you know

Haifa

From: Albert T. Mason III <ted@masonenterprise s.com>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Rheumatoid Arthritislow dose naltrexoneDate: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 2:39 PM

Anyone here had noticeable help taking LDN with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

I am on Humira, Methotrexate, prednisone, naprosyn, etc. (You know… the gamut)

Looking at trying to stop it all as a trial and do LDN.

Anyone here with experience , please weigh in.

Thank you and God Bless…

Ted

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Hi Art

I just joined this group as a friend from US told me about LDN. My husband who is Swiss has primary progressive MS for about 10 years now and I am always looking for

better treatment for him. He is not on any medication now as his neurologist prescribed chemotherapy to lower his immune system as treatment.

Somehow I dont think that is such a good idea.

So now only physio theraphy, low saturated fat diet, moderate exercise plus some supplements.

None of the neurologists we visited here would give us a presciption for LDN so we cant seem to get it here in Singapore. Anyone has any suggestions how we can get it?

Many thanks for any advise you can give.

Regards,

phine

[low dose naltrexone] Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nonie,You have me mixed up with someone else. I have MS and on a diet free of gluten for a few years.Art--->> > Hi Art,> > Dr. Braly in the book Dangerous Grains says gluten is a cause of auto-immune diseases and specifically talks about RA.> > > Don't know if my arthritis pain is RA, but, being gluten free for 13 straight days now, I no longer have pain in my fingers in the middle of the night/early am. I have been using ldn since Nov.12, 2008 and have had pain all along, but, I am working on getting rid of candida overload as well.> > You might want to look into gluten sensitivity/celiac disease.> Nonie

[Guest guest]

I had Rheumatoid Arthritis from 5 years old till I was 30. It was terrible, I could tell if it was raining out with the pain, and misty rain really done the trick,. I had it in every joint from top to bottom.

I started to eat garlic, ha-ha Garlic bread, potatoes, fish, chicken every thing had garlic in it, I even eat garlic cloves raw for about 6 months. and hay presto at 47 I am 17 years clean, luckily enough my wife and kids love garlic

Not a lot of friends funny enough.

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[low dose naltrexone] Rheumatoid Arthritislow dose naltrexoneDate: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 2:39 PM

Anyone here had noticeable help taking LDN with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

I am on Humira, Methotrexate, prednisone, naprosyn, etc. (You know… the gamut)

Looking at trying to stop it all as a trial and do LDN.

Anyone here with experience , please weigh in.

Thank you and God Bless…

Ted

[Guest guest]

My neighbor has rheumatoid arthritis REALLY badly. It drove her early

retirement and she is now intermittently in a wheel chair.

The only thing she has found to improve her condition, at all, is

intravenous antibiotics.

>

> Anyone here had noticeable help taking LDN with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

>

>

>

> I am on Humira, Methotrexate, prednisone, naprosyn, etc. (You know. the

> gamut)......

[Guest guest]

Art,

Thank you very much for your info below.

We will try to get in touch with Dr Sullivan for a prescription.

With a presciption I will found out if I can get LDN here or perhaps order online.

Do you recommend starting with 3mg or 4.5mg ?

phine

[low dose naltrexone] Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis> > > Nonie,> > You have me mixed up with someone else. I have MS and on a diet free > of gluten for a few years.> > Art> ---> > > >> > > > Hi Art,> > > > Dr. Braly in the book Dangerous Grains says gluten is a cause > of auto-immune diseases and specifically talks about RA.> > > > > > Don't know if my arthritis pain is RA, but, being gluten free for > 13 > straight days now, I no longer have pain in my fingers in the middle > of > the night/early am. I have been using ldn since Nov.12, 2008 and have > had pain all along, but, I am working on getting rid of candida > overload as well.> > > > You might want to look into gluten sensitivity/celiac disease.> > Nonie>

[Guest guest]

Art, What is the best filler for LDN; I'm comparing different pharmacies.Thank youHaifaFrom: Art Hansen <rtee54@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Rheumatoid Arthritislow dose naltrexone Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 10:10 AM

There are some here who recommend starting at 1.5mgs, then if there

are no problems after one month to move up to 3mgs and then after one

month to 4.5mgs which is the optimal adult dosage. I started at 3mgs

and went to 4.5mgs one month later. I feel I could have started at

4.5mgs as my only negative side-effect was a slight sleep disturbance

which quickly went away. I think the important thing is to get to

4.5mgs and at least give that a good try for a while. Take LDN every

night between the hours of 9pm and 3am.

Art

--

> > >

> > >

> > > Hi Art,

> > >

> > > Dr. Braly in the book Dangerous Grains says gluten is a

> cause

> > of auto-immune diseases and specifically talks about RA.

> > >

> > >

> > > Don't know if my arthritis pain is RA, but, being gluten free

> for

> > 13

> > straight days now, I no longer have pain in my fingers in the

> middle

> > of

> > the night/early am. I have been using ldn since Nov.12, 2008

and

> have

> > had pain all along, but, I am working on getting rid of candida

> > overload as well.

> > >

> > > You might want to look into gluten sensitivity/ celiac disease.

> > > Nonie

> >

>

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From: Haifa Rammaha <Haifarammaha@...>low dose naltrexone Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 1:49:40 PMSubject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Art, What is the best filler for LDN; I'm comparing different pharmacies.Thank youHaifa

From: Art Hansen <rtee54 (DOT) com>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Rheumatoid Arthritislow dose naltrexoneDate: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 10:10 AM

There are some here who recommend starting at 1.5mgs, then if there are no problems after one month to move up to 3mgs and then after one month to 4.5mgs which is the optimal adult dosage. I started at 3mgs and went to 4.5mgs one month later. I feel I could have started at 4.5mgs as my only negative side-effect was a slight sleep disturbance which quickly went away. I think the important thing is to get to 4.5mgs and at least give that a good try for a while. Take LDN every night between the hours of 9pm and 3am.Art--> > >> > > > > > Hi Art,> > > > > > Dr. Braly in the book Dangerous Grains says gluten is a > cause > > of auto-immune diseases and specifically talks about RA.> > > > > > > > > Don't know if my arthritis pain is RA, but, being gluten free > for > > 13 > > straight days now, I no longer have pain in my fingers in the > middle > > of > > the night/early am. I have been using ldn since Nov.12, 2008 and

> have > > had pain all along, but, I am working on getting rid of candida > > overload as well.> > > > > > You might want to look into gluten sensitivity/ celiac disease.> > > Nonie> >>

[Guest guest]

Thank you Art and Crystal

From: Art Hansen <rtee54@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: Rheumatoid Arthritislow dose naltrexone Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 7:37 PM

The WORST filler for LDN is Calcuim Carbonate. This must NEVER be used with an LDN capsule as it will cause a slow release into the system and LDN must release fast. The other fillers, such as Lactose, Avicel, non-dairy/non-refrigera te Acidophilus and Gelatin are fine, if you're not allergic to them.Art>> Art, > What is the best filler for LDN; I'm comparing different pharmacies.> > Thank you> Haifa

[Guest guest]

hi ted the GAPS diet without dairy really helps my RA. i recently went

off it for a couple weeks and was in agony. ow back on a couple days and

starting to feel better. see:

http://gapsdiet.com/

you may also want to look into the road back protocol for treating RA.

google the road back foundation.

monique

[Guest guest]

>

> hi ted the GAPS diet without dairy really helps my RA. i recently

went

> off it for a couple weeks and was in agony. ow back on a couple days

and

> starting to feel better. see:

> http://gapsdiet.com/

> you may also want to look into the road back protocol for treating

RA.

> google the road back foundation.

>

> monique

>Hello

I have chronic heartburn and would like to get off nexium(its been 4

years) I wonder if anyone has tried the gap diet for this problem. I

have tried everything known to mankind!!

Thanks, marla:)

[Guest guest]

> >

> > hi ted the GAPS diet without dairy really helps my RA. i

recently

> went

> > off it for a couple weeks and was in agony. ow back on a couple

days

> and

> > starting to feel better. see:

> > http://gapsdiet.com/

> > you may also want to look into the road back protocol for

treating

> RA.

> > google the road back foundation.

> >

> > monique

> >Hello

> I have chronic heartburn and would like to get off nexium(its

been 4

> years) I wonder if anyone has tried the gap diet for this problem.

I

> have tried everything known to mankind!!

> Thanks, marla:)

>

[Guest guest]

>Hello

> I have chronic heartburn and would like to get off nexium(its been 4

> years) I wonder if anyone has tried the gap diet for this problem. I

> have tried everything known to mankind!!

> Thanks, marla:)

>

Hi Marla,

Have you tried a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar?

C.

[Guest guest]

, please try a tablespoon of First Cold Press Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I

would recommend a tablespoon for 7 straight days after your heartburn leaves.

You should be free of hearburn within 15 minutes.

Harmann

..com on behalf of cindy_martian

Sent: Sat 2/14/2009 5:53 PM

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Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Rheumatoid Arthritis

>Hello

> I have chronic heartburn and would like to get off nexium(its been 4

> years) I wonder if anyone has tried the gap diet for this problem. I

> have tried everything known to mankind!!

> Thanks, marla:)

>

Hi Marla,

Have you tried a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar?

C.

[Guest guest]

hi marla

i had an ulcer from taking NSAIDs for many years and the gaps diet seems

to have healed that. many use it to treat ulcerative colitis too.

monique

I have chronic heartburn and would like to get off nexium(its been 4

years) I wonder if anyone has tried the gap diet for this problem. I

have tried everything known to mankind!!

Thanks, marla:)

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

The apple cider vinegar helps my niece. I am not sure if she is

willing to try the olive oil, actually it might me easier for her. My

heartburn got better when I started a gluten free diet.

C.

>

> , please try a tablespoon of First Cold Press Extra Virgin

Olive Oil. I would recommend a tablespoon for 7 straight days after

your heartburn leaves. You should be free of hearburn within 15 minutes.

>

> Harmann

> .com on behalf of cindy_martian

> Sent: Sat 2/14/2009 5:53 PM

> low dose naltrexone

> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

>

>

> >Hello

> > I have chronic heartburn and would like to get off nexium(its been 4

> > years) I wonder if anyone has tried the gap diet for this problem. I

> > have tried everything known to mankind!!

> > Thanks, marla:)

> >

> Hi Marla,

>

> Have you tried a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar?

>

> C.

>

[Guest guest]

I use Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water with honey and it works great against my acid reflex. Just great.

Aletha

[Guest guest]

Hi ;

It is Marla who has the chronic heartburn. I have tried apple cider

vinergar.....but never oil...I know that the nexium diminishes the

hydrochloric acid,that we need as we age for digestion. It seems that

I am in just a real catch 22 with the heartburn . I do not beleieve

that bread or rice aggravate the heartburn. Have you actually tried

the oil before or after a meal?

Thanks for your advice

marla:)

>

> , please try a tablespoon of First Cold Press Extra Virgin

Olive Oil. I would recommend a tablespoon for 7 straight days after

your heartburn leaves. You should be free of hearburn within 15

minutes.

>

> Harmann

> .com on behalf of cindy_martian

> Sent: Sat 2/14/2009 5:53 PM

> low dose naltrexone

> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

>

>

> >Hello

> > I have chronic heartburn and would like to get off nexium(its

been 4

> > years) I wonder if anyone has tried the gap diet for this

problem. I

> > have tried everything known to mankind!!

> > Thanks, marla:)

> >

> Hi Marla,

>

> Have you tried a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar?

>

> C.

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I use Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water with honey and it works

great against my acid reflex. Just great.

>

> Aletha

>

Hi Aletha

Do you do this once a day? Have you been on Nexium or the like?

[Guest guest]

Marla:

I use it all the time. Dr. Prouch recommended it to me many years ago. Make sure

it is First Cold Press (which is from

the first pressing of the olives) I never by anything else but First Cold

Press. Take one tablespoon; and that should do it. I used to take it 3 times a

day after every meal. Please post how you made out. Incidenteially you can chase

it with anything coke, ginger ale or fruit.

Harmann

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From: low dose naltrexone on behalf of mtlcute

Sent: Sun 2/15/2009 6:22 PM

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Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi ;

It is Marla who has the chronic heartburn. I have tried apple cider

vinergar.....but never oil...I know that the nexium diminishes the

hydrochloric acid,that we need as we age for digestion. It seems that

I am in just a real catch 22 with the heartburn . I do not beleieve

that bread or rice aggravate the heartburn. Have you actually tried

the oil before or after a meal?

Thanks for your advice

marla:)

>

> , please try a tablespoon of First Cold Press Extra Virgin

Olive Oil. I would recommend a tablespoon for 7 straight days after

your heartburn leaves. You should be free of hearburn within 15

minutes.

>

> Harmann

> .com on behalf of cindy_martian

> Sent: Sat 2/14/2009 5:53 PM

> low dose naltrexone

<mailto:low dose naltrexone%40>

> Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Rheumatoid Arthritis

>

>

>

> >Hello

> > I have chronic heartburn and would like to get off nexium(its

been 4

> > years) I wonder if anyone has tried the gap diet for this

problem. I

> > have tried everything known to mankind!!

> > Thanks, marla:)

> >

> Hi Marla,

>

> Have you tried a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar?

>

> C.

>

[Guest guest]

I only use it when I feel it come on. Many people use Apple Cider Vinegar on a daily basis and it is good for you for many other reasons as well.

I used Nexium (the little purple pill) for about 1 year. It did seem to work, but not immediately like with Apple Cidar Vinegar. It would only work if I took it daily.

I was told that you could also use freshly squeezed lemon juice with water and it should also work. That is also good for your digestion.

Like everything else, you won't know until you give it a go.

All my best, Aletha

[Guest guest]

Just a coment about heart burn, mistakenly people think it's too much acid and start taking anti-acid med. Most people get heart heart burn due to lack of stomach acid and taking HCL with meals would help. Consult a good alternative med doctor to make sure.

Good Luck

From: Aletha Wittmann <Aletha@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Rheumatoid Arthritislow dose naltrexone Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 8:49 PM

I only use it when I feel it come on. Many people use Apple Cider Vinegar on a daily basis and it is good for you for many other reasons as well.

I used Nexium (the little purple pill) for about 1 year. It did seem to work, but not immediately like with Apple Cidar Vinegar. It would only work if I took it daily.

I was told that you could also use freshly squeezed lemon juice with water and it should also work. That is also good for your digestion.

Like everything else, you won't know until you give it a go.

All my best, Aletha

[Guest guest]

Aletha,

Do you drink it all day? Could you please share how much

acv and honey per water. Our nine-year-old son has acid

reflux that's been hard to stop.

Rhonda

----- Original Message -----

From: " Aletha Wittmann " <Aletha@...>

I use Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water with honey and

it works great against my acid reflex. Just great.

Aletha

[Guest guest]

Hi Aletha and Rhonda

I have missed something here, My son has acid reflux, and went for an

operation last year. Its sad to say at this time I am not really sure what

they done , a band around the top of his stomach.

He is ok now but not great for a 20 year old, a bit skinny and pale, his

sleep is not great and gets very stressed when doing exams. Have you any

suggestions

Regards

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Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re:Rheumatoid Arthritis

> Aletha,

> Do you drink it all day? Could you please share how much

> acv and honey per water. Our nine-year-old son has acid

> reflux that's been hard to stop.

>

> Rhonda

>

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: " Aletha Wittmann " <Aletha@...>

>

>

> I use Apple cider vinegar in a glass of water with honey and

> it works great against my acid reflex. Just great.

>

> Aletha

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis early 2010. Now I take nebrel which

works well but my inflammation levels measured by CRP (normal is from 0-4,9) is

around 20 (which is down from 34, pre-enbrel). I read that statins (cholesterol

lowering meds) can reduce CRP levels significantly. Has anyone taking a statin

to lower his or her CRP level?