starting Rebif while on LDN

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I'm writing on behalf of a friend (white male, 61, diagnosed with MS about

12 years ago, symptom-free until 18 months ago) who has been on LDN for

several months. He has not done any of the injections and his neurologist is

on his case about that, so he's agreed to start on Rebif. We are wondering

if he should stop the LDN or continue? Will one affect the other? Is it a

good idea to do both at the same time? If it's OK to stick with the LDN,

should there be any changes/adjustments to dosage, etc? Any advice is

gratefully accepted.

Many thanks, Charlene

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> I'm writing on behalf of a friend (white male, 61, diagnosed with MS about

> 12 years ago, symptom-free until 18 months ago) who has been on LDN for

> several months. He has not done any of the injections and his neurologist is

> on his case about that, so he's agreed to start on Rebif. We are wondering

> if he should stop the LDN or continue? Will one affect the other? Is it a

> good idea to do both at the same time? If it's OK to stick with the LDN,

> should there be any changes/adjustments to dosage, etc? Any advice is

> gratefully accepted.

>

> Many thanks, Charlene

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Doctor Bob Lawrence from the UK who has MS himself and uses LDN as his MS

treatment says...

In addition, because LDN stimulates the immune system and many of the drugs

routinely used by the NHS in the treatment of MS further suppress the immune

system, LDN cannot be used in company with steroids, beta interferon(Betaseron,

Avonex, Rebif), methotrexate, azathioprine or mitozantrone or any other immune

suppressant drug. If there is any doubt, please submit a full list of the drugs

you are presently taking so that their compatibility may be assessed.

In addition, because LDN will also block the analgesic effects of any opiate

drugs (includes codeine, dihydrocodeine, morphine, pethidine or diamorphine)

presently being taken, the use of LDN will initially greatly increase the level

of pain experienced. It is therefore advisable that any opiate-like drugs be

discontinued at least two weeks before this treatment is initiated. When

starting the treatment it is essential that any untoward or adverse side-effects

are reported immediately so that the treatment process can be further assessed

and, if necessary, modified.

Dr. M. R. Lawrence

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