Re: O/T This is what I found out about Prokarin....I'll stick to my LDN!!! GARY

[Guest guest]

However, 6mg is not recommended for anything apart from very short

term use (if any) as it can block the endorphins for too long and

actually have a detrimental rather than positive effect.

Cheers,

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I use 4.5 mg (capsule) of LDN to treat Crohn's / Colitis. I am

experiencing the on-set of a flare and will be increasing my dosage

to 6 mgs (temporarily). I wonder though...if people suffering from

bowel disease would benefit from experimenting with their dosage.

For example, if I feel noticeably better after taking 6 mgs than 4.5

mgs, might it be possible that 6 mgs would provide me with " optimal "

benefit of LDN? (Considering that we all respond differently to

meds, etc.)

Should I pose this question to Dr. Jill or one of the

other " LDN Advocates? "

Thanks so much!

Patti (a/k/a livinwithcrohns)

*dx Crohn's - June 1978

*surgery - Dec. 2002 - Ileocolectomy/resection

*dx Crohn's / Colitis / Acid Reflux - Feb. 2005 (2006)

*4.5 mg LDN - March 2008

" History is made by those who do not go blindly into the night... "

[ L. Ware, Private Investigator - 5/14/08 The Daily Advisor]

[Guest guest]

Hi Patti,

I am certainly no expert but from my reading of the posts in this group

for over 5 years it would seem that trying to cope with a flare is the

only reason for temporarily increasing dosage. The evidence suggests

that 6mg longer term is counterproductive.

Cheers,

livinwithcrohns wrote:

> ,

>

> I use 4.5 mg (capsule) of LDN to treat Crohn's / Colitis. I am

> experiencing the on-set of a flare and will be increasing my dosage

> to 6 mgs (temporarily). I wonder though...if people suffering from

> bowel disease would benefit from experimenting with their dosage.

> For example, if I feel noticeably better after taking 6 mgs than 4.5

> mgs, might it be possible that 6 mgs would provide me with " optimal "

> benefit of LDN? (Considering that we all respond differently to

> meds, etc.)

>

> Should I pose this question to Dr. Jill or one of the

> other " LDN Advocates? "

>

> Thanks so much!

> Patti (a/k/a livinwithcrohns)

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you !

I do appreciate your input and I am happy that you are " still here " on

the board. Your insight is very valuable to all of us!

:-)

Thanks again!

Patti