Re: A question for the ladies taking ldn

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Suzanne,How much ldn are you taking?  I know there are some on the list that feel that starting out low and increasing slowly is a waste of time, and that everyone should start out at 3.0 or 4.5, but I have learned from my own experience and the experience of others that it can be a great benefit to start out many medications at lower than what would be considered the optimal dose.  (That's just my personal experience -- some meds need to be started at the " regular " dose for particular disease processes.)  I started @1 mg in Feb., increased to 1.5 a month later, and last week increased to 2.0.  Thus far I have had no problems related to my menstrual cycle  My goal is to get to 3.0 and stay there for a while.  If I feel the need, I will increase further to 4.0 or 4.5, but I'm going to take it slowly, even though I am impatient.     Thus far, on my low doses, I have had no increased depression or anxiety, and in fact my depression seems like it might be lifting just a wee bit.  (Which would be unusual for me at this time of year, since the anniversary of my daughter's death is approaching, and I am usually VERY down from about March through the end of  June.  I guess to put it in plain words, I first noticed that I had the ability to force myself to do everyday things, and then I have noticed in the last week or so that I don't have to force myself quite so much.  I just do things.  Sorry to have strayed off topic there.  I hope your issues clear up!

WisconsinOn 20 April 2010 14:03, Zannie <zannie68@...> wrote:

 

Okay, I have been taking ldn for a little over a week. 8 days to be exact. I felt pretty good the first couple of days, helped to relieve depression. Then I became really tired, exhausted and an existing rash became worse. But now I am really really crabby. I am days away from having my special friend come to visit. I am more emotional than ever. I am so crabby and depressed. Has anyone else had the same experience?

I'm sure this is all related to hormones. I know ldn is causing a chemical shift in my body. Will this improve? I feel awfully down right now. I feel so sorry for my poor family.

I eat very well and stay away from all trigger foods.

Looking forward to your feedback.

Thanks

Suzanne