Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Treatment
If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chances are you are familiar with muscle pain and debilitating fatigue. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but certain medications can help manage the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.
LDN has been tested experimentally in a small number of chronic pain conditions. One such condition is fibromyalgia (FM). FM is a chronic pain disorder that is characterized by diffuse musculoskeletal pain and sensitivity to mechanical stimulation as well as profound fatigue, cognitive disruption, and sleep difficulty. Although FM does not respond to common anti-inflammatories and does not seem to be an inflammatory disorder in the classic sense, inflammatory processes may still be involved. It has shown in two separate, small clinical trials that LDN may be an effective treatment for FM. In both trials, LDN was administered at 4.5 mg daily, once at night before bedtime, Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has been demonstrated to reduce symptom severity in conditions such as fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, alcohol dependency, and complex regional pain syndrome. When treating fibromyalgia, treatment must be individualized which may include alternate dosage forms, combined formulations, and strength variations.
LDN in Treating Alcohol Dependence.
One of the reasons why those with alcohol addictions find it so difficult to stop drinking is because their bodies have become dependent on alcohol. When they attempt to stop drinking, they become sick and suffer withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, sweating, anxiety, insomnia, vomiting, and even seizures.
However, when a patient is given low dose naltrexone (LDN), they may be able to stop consuming alcohol while experiencing fewer or no symptoms of withdrawal. This can help them to get through the initial withdrawal period. Alcoholics may be more likely to continue getting further treatment for their alcoholism and be less tempted to continue consuming alcohol while taking low dose naltrexone. If you are suffering from alcoholism and are interested in using low dose naltrexone to treat your addiction, speak with your physician to see whether LDN could be a good option for you.
Available in 1-5mg oral suspension or capsules
