Guest guest Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Dave, I can't really answer your question, but perhaps this information will help you figure out what to do. Hope it's helpful. 1. Insomnia is a very common side effect when you first take LDN. Mine lasted for 6 weeks, though most people seems to have gotten over it faster. Perhaps 4.5 was the right dosage. 2. Here's what Dr. Bob Lawrence from the UK says about side effects. (Have you received the welcome package from Aletha? All this information is in it.) 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2006 Report Share Posted April 15, 2006 Thank you for posting , this information is useful to me as some people are suggesting I go up to 4.5 since I am okay on the 3 mg. I called Dr. Bihare's office and they said most patients are on 4.5 so it is very confusing. Joyce > > > I started LDN 5 weeks ago I was two weeks on 4.5mg > > found it difficult > > to sleep so went down to 3mg. I've been on 3mg for 3 > > weeks now and my > > MS seems to have got worse when I say worse I am > > finding more > > difficult to use my left leg (which was a problem > > since before I was > > diagnosed. Is there any person with ms having the > > same problem and how > > long must a person be on LDN before he sees a change > > for the good. I > > know some people find the benefit almost immediately > > but I am sure > > there are people who find it took longer I would > > like to know how long > > it took for some people. > > > > Thanking you in anticipation > > > > Dave (NEW MEMBER) > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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