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@carolynpatten
Are you still having success with this new low dise med?

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@kathysears Did mean low dose Naltrexone? Yes, my doctor listened to me and set me up with a consult with the pharmacist she recommends. We discussed my symptoms and he said it was appropriate, so wrote a Rx for this. It’s only available through compound pharmacies, because this low dose is considered “off label.” I started with 1 mg per night for a week, then 2 mgs for another week and this week I am on 4 mg. The standard dose for chronic pain is 4-4.5 mg per night. I have a followup appointment with the pharmacist next week. So far, it’s been excellent! The painful burning in my feet has ebbed so much that I can now actually get to sleep and stay asleep without big doses of acetominophen. One thing to be aware of is this - the pharmacist warned me that using alcohol or any opiods with this can negate the effects. Be sure you do your own research and ask questions of both your doctor and the pharmacist. Good luck!

@kathysears Also - zero side effects!