LDN side effects or adjustment period?

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Elanne,Some people with HPA axis dysfunction get better results from daytime dosing rather than bedtime. You might also want to ask questions at http://www.ahsta.com/There are people treating Grave's with LDN and other alt therapies who discuss Tx therapies there.Good luck with your therapy,JackieFrom: elanne_marie <elanne@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] LDN side effects or adjustment period?low dose naltrexone Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 9:57

AMHello all,My name is Elanne and at the beginning of this year I was diagnosed with Graves' disease (autoimmune hyperthyroid). I didn't do any conventional meds, but did acupuncture, herbs, diet etc. I started taking LDN a week ago. The first four days were nothing short of miraculous. Pretty much all of my symptoms except heart palpitations were gone! I only slept ok, but I've had intractable insomnia for over a year now, so sleeping ok is just fine.The past few days though I've had a return of some of my symptoms, and have had an ongoing but fluctuating headache, which is unusual for me. I've also had moments of feeling speedy or nervous and then last night had a really terrible sleep, filled with the tell-tale crazy all night dreaming. Has anyone else had a headache with LDN? speediness? Or the experience of feeling better and then having a

return of symptoms?I'm super excited about the possibilities of LDN, and hope this is just transitory or my body adjusting.Thanks much,Elanne------------------------------------

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Elanne, are you on thyroid medication? I was taking Armour's (32 years on it) when I started taking LDN. Within two days I was so shaky and "nervous." My doctor immediately cut my thyroid meds in half but that was not enough. I stopped them completely and am feeling great. Evidently the LDN "rejuvenated" my thyroid. That's the only way I can explain it....

Maybe your body is in healing mode and that is causing your symptoms to resurface temporarily. BUT I AM NOT A DOCTOR!! Just my opinion. Hang in there.