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Posted by Cass on March 7, 2007, at 20:31:02
Naltrexone is usually used people getting off of heroin or for alcoholics in rehab, but I've personally known two people who use it for autoimmune disorders. One man I know uses it for multiple sclerosis and a lady uses it for lupus which is what I have. It's usually prescribed in doses of 50mg, but for autoimmune disorder it's prescribed in much smaller doses like 4 milligrams. They've had great success using it. I made a pitch to my doctor to prescribe it to me; at first he was reticent, but then he referred me to pain management doctor who did prescribe it. I started using it today. I'm so excited.
Anyone else out there either used it themselves or know someone who's using it?
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 10, 2007, at 14:31:54
In reply to Low-dose Naltrexone for autoimmune disorders, posted by Cass on March 7, 2007, at 20:31:02
> Naltrexone is usually used people getting off of heroin or for alcoholics in rehab, but I've personally known two people who use it for autoimmune disorders. One man I know uses it for multiple sclerosis and a lady uses it for lupus which is what I have. It's usually prescribed in doses of 50mg, but for autoimmune disorder it's prescribed in much smaller doses like 4 milligrams. They've had great success using it. I made a pitch to my doctor to prescribe it to me; at first he was reticent, but then he referred me to pain management doctor who did prescribe it. I started using it today. I'm so excited.
> Anyone else out there either used it themselves or know someone who's using it?I wish I could try some. Getting it prescribed, and finding a compounding pharmacy to dilute it to the appropriate dose, is still challenging where I live.
It's also used for PTSD, with some success, as I recall.
Lar
Posted by Cass on March 11, 2007, at 23:46:43
In reply to Re: Low-dose Naltrexone for autoimmune disorders » Cass, posted by Larry Hoover on March 10, 2007, at 14:31:54
Hi Larry,
I had no idea it was also used for PTSD. I have that, as well. I'm sorry you're having a hard time getting it. I really had to pitch it to my doctor. I guess I'm lucky there are a lot of compounding pharmacies around here. My pharmacy will ship anywhere in the country. If you want to know the name of the pharmacy babblemail me. I'll turn it on. The first couple days I took it, I felt a little nauseaus. That went away. Today I felt a burst of energy which led to an unusually productive day. I hope it's a sign of good things to come. May I ask what you're dignosis is?
Thanks for your response.
Posted by GeorgeJ on April 9, 2007, at 19:49:15
In reply to Re: Low-dose Naltrexone for autoimmune disorders » Cass, posted by Larry Hoover on March 10, 2007, at 14:31:54
Posted by spriggy on May 6, 2007, at 0:18:29
In reply to Re: Low-dose Naltrexone for autoimmune disorders, posted by Cass on March 11, 2007, at 23:46:43
What is that exactly?
I have Lymes' disease and fibromyalgia and struggle with chronic pain and off/on depression/anxiety.
Right now I am on Ultram ( working on coming off of it) and take Hydrocodone as needed.
BUT, I just found out I'm pregnant (not planned at all) and am a little scared now of what to do with all this medicine.
Obviously, I will place my baby first but the pain is unbearable sometimes.
Please update on your progress and I'm so glad you have found something that looks like it is helping!
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