Re: First time asking for prescription

[Guest guest]

I made a color copy of the LDN Homepage and gave it to my GP.

Two weeks later (allowing time for him to read and digest the material)

I called and he agreed that it's worth a try. I got a 5 months script,

which was renewed when that expired. Since then I've made copies

of other LDN material for him read.

valhoenecke wrote:

> Does anyone have any ideas on how I should introduce taking LDN to my

> GP. I would like some information to take to him. I am seeing my GP

> because my neuro only prescribes heavy MS drugs (must get kick backs).

> Are there any examples written of how to approach a doctor regarding

> LDN? I feel I don't know enough about it myself and I won't introduce

> it correctly.

>

> Thanks

> Val

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Val,

Years ago there were 2 booklets specifically written for MSers in this

situation, one for the doctor and one explaining how best to use it. I

don't have MS so not sure where on the net they are now stored (if

anywhere?) but others should know.

One piece of advice I would strongly recommend after being on here for

well over 6 years and hearing many stories of people having

difficulties getting a prescription for LDN is DO NOT RUSH INTO IT!!

Only go when you feel you know enough to present a decent case to your

GP and be able to refute some of the plainly erroneous reasons some

docs give for not prescribing it eg. some docs have claimed LDN is a

narcotic, others that it is deadly (confusing it with a chemo drug with

somewhat similar name) etc etc..

Your own GP is in most cases the one most likely to prescribe it for

you so don't blow it by rushing into it unprepared!! If you do you'll

then have to start on the doctor merry-go-round, running around trying

to find someone to prescribe it, something that for most people is a

real hassle!! How long have you had MS for? Surely even another week

to "do it once, do it properly" isn't going to be life or death is it?

Cheers,

valhoenecke wrote:

Does anyone have any ideas on how I should introduce taking LDN to my GP. I would like some information to take to him. I am seeing my GP because my neuro only prescribes heavy MS drugs (must get kick backs). Are there any examples written of how to approach a doctor regarding LDN? I feel I don't know enough about it myself and I won't introduce it correctly. Thanks

Val

[Guest guest]

Good luck with it!!  Unfortunately often when we hear that type of

thing nothing ever eventuates - hopefully your GP is better!!

Val Hoenecke wrote:

Went to my GP today, I didn't ask him to write me a prescription

immediatly, I left him some information and he seemed very interested.

I told him that a lot of people are on this drug for cancer, crohns,

asthma, diabetes, and of course MS. He said that all of these diseases

do need a common treatment and he will definitely research. He also

phoned our local pharmacist while I was there requesting any

information that he could find for us. I am sure by the end of April

that I will be on LDN.  WOOT WOOT!!!!

 

Val