Whether you're looking to learn about LDN (low dose naltrexone) used in treatment, convince or educate your doctor to prescribe it or trying to find a doctor who prescribes it.....I wanted to cover all this in one post to help members in future. This way we can tag you when this subject comes up. I got it organized finally. I believe in it and have used for 10 years now.
It is used to help pain and inflammation as well as modulate the immune system. I've used for many years. This drug is widely known in the medical community in high doses to come off drugs etc BUT.. in low dose applications was found to help pain and immune system. So be aware of why some medical professionals at first make a weird face. Low dose is used for completely different issues. I've received some strange looks through the years when I say I take this but i swiftly educate them. Any non ignorant doctor can search and see you know what you are talking about.
This is how i was taught below. I am not a doctor but openly sharing how I did it.
You introduce very slowly. 2 weeks at each dose. Longer also ok. I originally took 8 weeks till I got to 4.5. Cut the tablet into quarters basically.
For example based on 4.5 dose
1/4 tablet at bedtime. Stay there for 2 weeks.
If stable and doing fine increase to
1/2 tablet (2.25) at bedtime for 2 weeks.
3/4 tablet for 2 weeks or longer
Then
4.5 mg at bedtime.
I tolerated well. It takes a little adjustment but nothing compared to antibiotics. It is amazing in my opinion. Helpful for numerous reasons. Some people swear by it. There is a great Facebook group on it too.
MCAS topic
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How do I get LDN prescribed?
Prescribing Doctors (Includes teledocs)
(Also calling local compounding pharmacies for names)
Compounding Pharmacists:
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Here is a Facebook group with lots of resources
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Articles to provide a doctor who doesnt understand its use in low dose:
LDN DOSING post
Links to posts we have done in this group:
Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on personal experience, years of accumulated researched resources from Lyme Literate doctors and polls conducted within Lyme groups from actual patient experience using these solution ideas.
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