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Success with low dose naltrexone for Autoimmune disorders
Low Dose Naltrexone, otherwise known as LDN, seems to be helping a lot of people lately who have all different types of autoimmune disorders.
The information I read sounds very interesting and would like to know if anyone has tried it personally?
The theory that I read says that many autoimmune issues are caused by a deficiency in endorphins, endorphins regulate the immune system. LDN temporarily blocks the body's natural endorphin production for a few hours, this tricks the body into thinking it needs to increase endorphin production. When the blockade wears off, all the endorphins are released into the body, regulating the immune system and providing natural pain relief for the rest of the day. Apparently, LDN can increase your endorphins by up to 300%
LDNscience.org has a lot of information and research about it. You can also look at the writer, Annie Habler (@hablerannie) on Medium.com who wrote an article recently about the fascinating background and history of LDN.
Please let me know if you have tried it and what your experience was like. If you could let me know any details your condition,the dosage you used, any side effects, etc it would be helpful.
Thank you!
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1 ReactionMy Raynauds is bad. I suffer.
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4 ReactionsCan't type, trigger fingers.
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2 Reactions@roslynroslyn I feel your pain....literally
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1 Reaction@suetex I have a tough time typing or grabbing wrenches at work. Gripping the steering wheel is becoming quite difficult as well. Sorry you are going through all this
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2 Reactions@livininthestix
Magnesium for spasms. Glycinate is well absorbed and there is a spray too.
I’m assuming these are spasms.
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3 Reactions@roslynroslyn I would sure like to know what they are and how to stop them. My electrolytes are always great. My one toe has been blackish for almost 2 yrs straight now. Saw a podiatrist and he was alarmed at how my feet moved and referred me to Mayo but they denied the referral. Rheumatologist I saw locally completely dismissed me and got upset because so much is going on. It was pretty much a waste of my time. So here I am looking for answers and hoping my experience might help someone in some way. Until then I am going to keep taking the LDN and prednisone until they figure out something
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1 Reaction@jesslily I've been taking 2 mg for 8 years now and don't plan to stop. My Crohn's is in remission now. Taken at bedtme every night.
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1 Reaction@livininthestix try pure encapsulation magnesium glycinate. 2am
2pm. Can’t hurt to try.
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3 Reactions@roslynroslyn I will give it a try. Thank you for the advice. I have a tough time swallowing big pills. Most supplement size get stuck and its really scary. Maybe I can mix them with a protein shake or something. Last year when they took out my tonsils I could swallow no issues but its getting really bad again. Luckily the LDN is a small pill lol