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I owe you an apology, I'm sorry I didn't research more before replying. My Dad is a Psychologist whose area of specialty is Addictions. He always says don't read the side effects for a drug unless there is a major problem, because there is actually research that shows your brain will automatically think you will end up with side effects. Do I listen, not all the time as you can see.
LDN sounds like it might be pretty helpful. Do you see a specialist for your Fibro? or just your PC?
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@kjs831 That's OK, no offense taken. I don't go along with the belief about not reading about side effects. If I am going to take any medication, I want to know what side effects to be aware of. I know some people think your mind will make you think you have them, but I don't really believe that. Some of the drugs that are FDA approve for fibromyalgia are very powerful, and can affect your brain and nervous system. Some also cause dependence and are difficult to stop without withdrawal symptoms. I want to be as informed as possible. The side effects with LDN are very mild and often go away as your body adjust to the drug.
I went to a pain clinic to get my prescription for LDN, but the PCP I have now also prescribes it and says many of her patients find it beneficial. I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist who said I should take Cymbalta, but after reading about that drug there was no way I would take it. My PCP is who I see now for treatment.
Anyway, LDN works so well for me that I always want to tell people about it.