Learning about LDN -Initial dose 3mg or 4.5mg?

[Guest guest]

Just discovered LDN and have been reading and getting info. I have

had MS for 20 years and have been on all of the interferons and am now

taking Copaxone. Typical response when I asked my neuro about LDN - I

am sure everyone knows what I am talking about. Total

dismissal..blah..blah..blah...

My primary care dr. read the info on the web site specifically about

LDN and MS; he didn't exactly jump on the LDN bandwagon, but he will

write the script. He thought that the suggested benefits were too

broad, but that it seemed harmless. He at least listens to what I

want and is open to it! I have been his patient for 25 years so we do

have a long history.

My question is on what dose would you recommend I start? Should I

start w/ the lower dose for the first month and then increase? Thanks

for any advice.

Gail

Woburn, MA

[Guest guest]

Gail,

I would start with what the majority of us are taking which is 3.0, stick with that for a while to see what kind of results that gives you, i.e. let stiffness and sleep patterns. From there you can go in either direction (as littile as 1.5 to as much as 4.5. You'll also find that many of us do a combination at times. Good luck in a short order, you'll become arware of the perfect dose!

(SPMS) 23 Years

From: rosemist50 [mailto:markhgailf@...] Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 3:19 PMlow dose naltrexone Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Learning about LDN -Initial dose 3mg or 4.5mg?

Just discovered LDN and have been reading and getting info. I havehad MS for 20 years and have been on all of the interferons and am nowtaking Copaxone. Typical response when I asked my neuro about LDN - Iam sure everyone knows what I am talking about. Totaldismissal..blah..blah..blah...My primary care dr. read the info on the web site specifically aboutLDN and MS; he didn't exactly jump on the LDN bandwagon, but he willwrite the script. He thought that the suggested benefits were toobroad, but that it seemed harmless. He at least listens to what Iwant and is open to it! I have been his patient for 25 years so we dohave a long history. My question is on what dose would you recommend I start? Should Istart w/ the lower dose for the first month and then increase? Thanksfor any advice. GailWoburn, MA

[Guest guest]

I wish a trial had been done then we could say that with your body weight and other circumstances factored in you should have "x" amount. But since that isn't in the works here at least I suggest you get 1.5mg. caps. made up then start at two for two weeks taken at 9:30 p.m. and if this works well stay there but if not you have the option of adding one more or subtracting one to suit!

This is what I did and it worked very well.

Reg.

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From: low dose naltrexone

Date: 04/17/04 09:09:21

low dose naltrexone

Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Learning about LDN -Initial dose 3mg or 4.5mg?

Just discovered LDN and have been reading and getting info. I havehad MS for 20 years and have been on all of the interferons and am nowtaking Copaxone. Typical response when I asked my neuro about LDN - Iam sure everyone knows what I am talking about. Totaldismissal..blah..blah..blah...My primary care dr. read the info on the web site specifically aboutLDN and MS; he didn't exactly jump on the LDN bandwagon, but he willwrite the script. He thought that the suggested benefits were toobroad, but that it seemed harmless. He at least listens to what Iwant and is open to it! I have been his patient for 25 years so we dohave a long history. My question is on what dose would you recommend I start? Should Istart w/ the lower dose for the first month and then increase? Thanksfor any advice. GailWoburn, MA

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