Can I take LDN with Imuran?

December 17, 2005

Have been diagnoned with Transverse Myelitis (similar to MS, but

not as bad). Neurologist is treating me with Imuran (immunosuppressant)

and plasma exchange. Results not good, Dr. says it takes many months

for the Imuran to kick in, but meanwhile my condition is getting

worse. Would like to try LDN, but don't want to risk losing possible

eventual benefits of the Imuran. Should I try the LDN while continuing

the Imuran to see what happens? Would any benefits of LDN be

suppressed by the Imuran, and vice-versa? If some benefits are

apparent from LDN, then I would consider dropping the Imuran.

December 18, 2005

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> Have been diagnoned with Transverse Myelitis (similar to MS, but

> not as bad). Neurologist is treating me with Imuran (immunosuppressant)

> and plasma exchange. Results not good, Dr. says it takes many months

> for the Imuran to kick in, but meanwhile my condition is getting

> worse. Would like to try LDN, but don't want to risk losing possible

> eventual benefits of the Imuran. Should I try the LDN while continuing

> the Imuran to see what happens? Would any benefits of LDN be

> suppressed by the Imuran, and vice-versa? If some benefits are

> apparent from LDN, then I would consider dropping the Imuran.

>

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No, Imuran suppresses the immune system and LDN boosts the immune system. Would

be like trying to drive the Indy 500 with one foot pressing the brake and the

other foot pressing the accelerator all at the same time. Avoid all immune

system suppressants while on LDN if you want LDN to work properly.

December 18, 2005