LDN/MS symptoms

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Jim, people seem to have different reactions to LDN. Have you been experiencing additional stress, have a cold, has it been raining? Any of these can affect your symptoms. Here's what Dr. Lawrence in the UK says about side effects.

Introductory Side-effects: There may be some initial transient, though temporary, increase in MS symptoms during the adaptive period when the LDN is first introduced. This usually lasts no more than one week but if symptoms are severe, or more prolonged, then the initial dose of 3 mg may be reduced to 2 mg until the anticipated improvements begin to develop.

Introductory symptoms, on starting this treatment, may include such as disturbed sleep, occasionally with vivid, bizarre and disturbing dreams, tiredness, fatigue, spasm and pain.

Symptoms related to increased endorphins: These may include such as nausea or constipation. These symptoms diminish naturally as the body adjusts to the increased endorphin level.

Symptoms related to previous Opiate use: On starting LDN the recent use of opiate analgesics will result in an opiate withdrawal syndrome, with increased pain, spasm, vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms may be prevented by stopping all opiate analgesics at least two weeks before starting the LDN.

Symptoms related to the use of Lactose filler: If lactose filler is used in the capsules some individuals may be sensitive to this sugar and, usually after a few weeks of treatment, will develop diffuse but persistent muscle or joint pain. This may be avoided by using an alternative filler, such as calcium carbonate.