Please let me know if someone is using LDN
I really need to find a specialist in New York who treat Sjögren’s disease with Low Dose Naltrexone. In United Kingdom that is the treatment specialists give to patients and I really would like to try. Thank you for your help!
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I have been considering trying LDN for RA, but I read it may cause fatigue. I stopped my methotrexate and humira because I was getting very little relief, and i also wanted to have more immunity when I go on an 11 day cruise in June.
Does anyone have any feedback on LDN and fatigue? I'm already dealing with fatigue and possibly Sjogren's. I haven't discussed with my doctor yet.
I use it in addition to Methotrexate and Cosentyx. I can’t say I’m any more tired on the LDN than without. But I am definitely less tired on all three drugs than I was from just the disease itself.
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1 ReactionPS - Pemgarda is available to those who are immunocompromised either due to an underlying condition or immunosuppressive drugs. It would offer you some protection against Covid.
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1 ReactionI've been taking it for about 6 years (for autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's, PMR and Sjogren's) and I can't say I have experienced any fatigue. I feel very certain that it works for Crohn's. Can't tell about the others. But since I have been symptom and medication free (except for the LDN) I feel pretty good about it. I take just 2 mg- because 4mg didn't make any difference. I say try it carefully. Start with a low dose and work up. And there is lots of research on to look at. Good luck!
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2 ReactionsThanks for letting me know. I hadn't heard of this. I'll ask my doctor about this when I go next month. This trip will likelybe my last big one, and it would be unfortunate to become ill from it!
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1 ReactionThank you for your feedback on this. I will definitely ask the doctor about trying it, and I'd love to have some relief before I take my big vacation!
Mine siarted to work the 1st night I took it. I think I really needed it. And the dreams...so many like a Broadway musical. I can't predict how it will act for you. It may help in ways we can't imagine. Good Luck!
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1 ReactionThat's fantastic! I enjoy entertaining dreams. If my doctor doesn't get on board with prescribing LDN, I'll try one of those online consultations.
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1 ReactionYes, I started to use LDN about 3 weeks now, still to early to tell but I am sure is the best option. Good luck!
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1 ReactionYes! I take it for Crohn’s disease. It seems to help with inflammation and it took a while to find the right dose. I’m at 5mg. I took it at night and had the most vivid dreams, I loved it! After awhile it just kept me from falling asleep so I switched to a morning dose. Been on this for about 4 months.
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