What is Low Dose Naltrexone? Benefits of LDN? Role of LDN in inflammation / autoimmune conditions.

In this video Dr. Hakimi discusses LDN, its mechanism of action, and direction of use.
What is Low Dose Naltrexone? What is LDN? How does LDN work? What are the benefits of LDN? What medical conditions can LDN help with? What are endorphins? How to increase endorphins? What are the benefits of Endorphins? Why use LDN? How does LDN help inflammation and autoimmune conditions?

[@KristineJackson]

LDN changed my life. After 8+ years of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia symptoms, hypothyroid, CKD and more. Started at .5mg and now take 6mg every night. Month 4 was a game changer and it’s continued to be a life changer a year into it. Thanks for the video and sharing this knowledge.

[@BodyofHarmony]

I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing.

[@JD-qn5le]

Starting this today. I hope it works for me too for rheumatoid arthritis pain and fibromyalgia. Even if it helps with fatigue. I'm 44 and feel like I'm 90 even on meds for both. Thank you for your honest comment. UPDATE: 3 weeks in and this is working more than anything else I've tried. It in combination with RA meds and good diet they are giving me my life back. 😊

[@KristineJackson]

@@JD-qn5le I hope it works for you as well. Remember to give it some time because it doesn’t work right away. Best of luck!

[@JD-qn5le]

@@KristineJackson I'm 3 weeks in and seeing a huge difference already.

[@jackflak7056]

How did this help your CKD?

[@Dancelovecommunity]

I am Naturopathic Doctor and Midwife. I’ve used it with patients with Parkinson’s, interstitial, cystitis, chronic bladder pain syndrome, endometriosis, hashimotos, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic Lyme disease, MS, and various other women’s health issues.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing that information Doc.

[@workermeeofficial3665]

I was told years ago there was no treatment for interstitial cystitis. Turns out I suffered for years unnecessarily

[@Octaviacliosisley]

LDN worked immediately for my fobromyalgia. Side effects were me feeling better and some weird dreams. I ABSOLUTELY look younger!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing that. I am glad it worked for your fibromyalgia. My patients also report looking younger or being told they look younger.

[@angelaconover9172]

This medicine has been a life saver- it literally gave me normal living again after 20 years of suffering

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing that with us!

[@pabloalatorre1728]

Did it help for alcohol or opioids? Curios??

[@zzelby]

For those of you who have problems taking LDN-. Try the tincture! LDN is a wonderful drug- a bit of a learning curve and I had to titrate slowly from 1.5 to 4.5 but it’s been smooth sailing w9th remarkable effects. I can now WALK-have increased energy, stamina-- just amazing results and I am doing things I only dreamed about six months ago. Thank you to my young internist who did research with LDN as a resident at Yale--

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much for sharing that information here!

[@SuperJaneas]

I have been sick and disabled with ME since 2012, in May i finally got LDN and now 2 months later I have a much better life, i am getting there but it takes time.

[@BodyofHarmony]

It is so good to see another success story in a short period of time!

[@pumsandhu4280]

Do you take it in the morning or night

[@hummeldumm6072]

@@pumsandhu4280 You take it about an hour before you go to sleep. It really helped my ME/CFS symptoms.

[@aestheticdoc1pe]

May I humbly suggest that you research ketamine infusions. As a treating doctor I have seen some amazing turn arounds in some long time chronic sufferers.

[@SuperJaneas]

@@pumsandhu4280 i take it in the morning

[@aestheticdoc1pe]

I am a practicing Family medicine doctor in South Africa and 6 months ago began administering KETAMINE infusions to long time severe fibromyalgia sufferers. I have been amazed at the results. I intend adding LDN to my therapeutic armamentarium. 🌴👯‍♀️

[@BodyofHarmony]

Please let us know your experience combining Ketamine and LDN.

[@cometrx1340]

I’m using Spravato for depression and I have chronic insomnia and libido issues…I wonder if LDN could help?

[@Elle90]

@aestheticdoc1pe I'm in Cape Town and have suffered for years with Fybromyalgia and now neuropathy after cancer treatment. I was using up to 400mg Tramadol SR a day. I've had 2 Ketamine treatments, both were terrible experiences. Then I heard of LDN. I've tapered off Tramadol and will receive the LDN tomorrow. I can't wait for a happy pain free life!! I wish more doctors knew about LDN !!

[@montanak7]

I have A friend that is an archaeologist has been on LDN for 15 years. It gave her her life back. She never plateaued.

[@BodyofHarmony]

That sounds great!

[@maybememory1]

LDN has helped me so much, but only once I had gone completely off of painkillers, which I achieved through careful diet and exercise changes. I also find CBD oil really helps me keep inflammation down in my body

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@lindapelle8738]

Hi I have autoimmune issues, wanting to try cbd, can you refer me to the brand that helped you…thank you

[@montanak7]

I have most if not all of those diagnoses... well over a year on LDN and was getting worried it wasn’t going to help. Blood work looked better in some areas.. but body still breaking down. I just started dosing LDN 2x a day and finally ... a break! I am a believer that some of us need 2x a day.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Are you taking 4.5mg 2X daily? or a different mg dosage?

[@montanak7]

@@BodyofHarmony that is my dosage... 4.5 2x a day... Trying to document in journal since health issues are so complicated.

[@dr.payamhakimi9433]

@@montanak7 Thank you!

[@mike3133f]

I tried 1x a day, it wore off to quick. I too now take 2mg 2x day, seems to be working much better for MCAS. Higher dose 3-4 was too much.

[@EssenceofCoils]

Same!

[@JohnBedson]

What an excellent video by a highly competent doctor. Generally speaking the phrase "highly competent doctor" is an oxymoron in medicine; but not in the case of Dr Hakimi. His patients are fortunate indeed.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Hahahaha... Thank you for your kind words!

[@pixipatrin]

Nice to see a competent doctor. I meet naturopaths with this kind of knowledge but met some really terrible MDs as I was struggling with late lyme/fibromyalgia I almost died in spite of seeing neurologist at top teaching hospital in Oregon! I should have tried LDN long before but had such bad reactions to medications. I was able to change my body with reiki and other suggestions of his in this video as far as supplements and other sensory experiences.

[@hazelberniceparkhurst2507]

I have Myasthenia Gravis. I was diagnosed last 2017. I recently changed doctors since my Mg got worse. He introduced me to LDN that's why I'm here. I just started taking it last week. Hoping that this medication will help me with my condition. 🙏

[@BodyofHarmony]

I hope this medication works for you. Please keep us posted.

[@veravero5715]

Dear Hazel, please let me know if I can find you for some questions, I hope you are well , I have mg and looking for any help in the world. Thank you. If you can please reply here .

[@msd.357]

Has it helped !!! Would love an update !! How it is going now for you ! Hope all is well !! I'm a CNA, have lots of patients/elderly that may benefit ! Not a fan of CBD oil.

[@iramfirdos6056]

JazakALLAH khair thank you so much for explaining so beautifully and precisely about LDN. I suffer from MS and tinnitus. I started taking LDN about a few days ago after watching your video and from the first day alhumdulillah I started to see a positive change in my health. I Have heard and watched this several times to understand LDN. Thank you so much! May God increase you in your knowledge and grant you continuous health, success and happiness. Ameen Love and prayers from U.K 💝

[@amanda3521]

I have Fibromyalgia and Tinnitus. My doctor would like me to start LDN treatment. Did this help reduce your tinnitus?

[@oh_lalala]

Thank you for making this and for sharing it with people who are not your patients!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thanks for your comment!

[@my.weightloss.chronicles]

What a smart open minded doctor! Love him!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you!

[@jodih8842]

The BEST low dose naltrexone video out! Thank you for your knowledge and expertise.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much!!! I am glad you liked it.

[@pawegrabowski3010]

For me you are some sort of angel because of your high quality explanation , may God geave you many kids , thanks

[@BodyofHarmony]

Wow, thank you

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

I brought pile of papers to my pain Dr. to see what he thought and he agreed to try it for me. For me it helps Fibro Fatigue. He went on to subscribe to others. But in the pain field many of his patients of course did not want to come off opioids. I came to him not wanting to take any strong pain pills and this really helped. You feel better and start moving around more and that helps with pain.

[@DaisyMaeMoses]

That’s really good information to keep in mind.

[@sociallyacceptable4560]

Yeah, science is not about personal beliefs! It’s about investigation, questioning, reading, open mindedness, research and facts.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you!

[@arjunaadjinna]

I'm using this to upregulate my opioid receptors after years of opioid abuse. I'm taking about 1mg 2x/day. Completely kills all cravings. Somewhat tackles anhedonia. It's also helped my back nerve pain by about 30%. We need more studies on LDN for post-addiction. I'm experimenting on myself after heavy research into how it works on the brain.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

Hi it sounds interesting. But surely if it binds to opiate receptors that means it is a type of opiate drug right? Am I right that it's a blocker just like subutex? Subutex is harmful and very addictive. I'm trying to understand. The thing is I have auto immune hypothyroidism so I want to learn more about this but I don't want to take an opiate.

[@arjunaadjinna]

@@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order it's the polar opposite of an opiate drug. there are two major classes of substances that fit into the opiate receptors like puzzle pieces. first type is the typical opiate, which activates the receptors, releasing artificial amounts of feel good chemicals. this is the type you're thinking of, which consists of all the major and minor narcotic drugs out there. these are referred to as **opioid AGONISTS** naltrexone is the second type. it also fits like a puzzle piece, but it doesn't activate anything. no euphoria is activated. it's basically a squatter, preventing anything else from occupying that receptor while the naltrexone is there. think of it as an ANTI opiate. the proper term is **opioid ANTAGONIST**. so it's the opposite side of the same coin. but it's devoid of any opioid effect at all, so you'll never get addicted to it and you'll never have risk of overdose that opioids have. P.S, subutex is buprenorphine. while it's true that it's an opioid blocker, it's also an opioid itself simultaneously. naltrexone is ONLY the blocker.

[@nightfallm4981]

​@@The_New_Abnormal_World_Orderit is not like a traditional opiate or even Suboxone in the sense that it doesn't cause dependency or withdrawal if discontinued. It's an interesting one indeed. I'd talk to your doctor

[@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order]

@@nightfallm4981 Thank you. It does sound interesting.

[@anitakirby2964]

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in2007.. Just started naltrexone and I love this...I hope it helps yall as well..

[@BodyofHarmony]

Best of luck!

[@samararivkind4067]

Hi there how muc did you take when you started . I am on no other meds but I have severe fibromyalgia for 26 years now . My doc wants me to start on 4.5 he says it's still low dose and it's a good therapeutic dose .

[@BryanKalentek]

Thanks for this great info. Dr. George Clooney!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JaxonPryce]

This was an amazing video. Thank you for the informative breakdown.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leahbrum9971]

It totally got rid of my severe Chronic idiopathic urticaria which is an autoimmune disorder.

[@BodyofHarmony]

That is great! Thank you for sharing that information. Were you taking any supplements to help? Did you have to adjust your diet or stay away from certain foods?

[@leahbrum9971]

@@BodyofHarmony Sometimes peanuts would cause it but mainly dogs as I'm very allergic to them. The thing was I had hives almost everyday for at least 5-7 years. The doctors called it idiopathic urticaria because they couldn't figure out what was causing it. Came across a KZbin video about LDN and had my Doctor who is part Funtional medicine and part DO prescribe it and as soon as I started taking it my hives stopped completely. I actually take a lot of herbs and eat well but nothing helped my hives.. My immune system was way out of wack. I have autoimmune disorder. Another plus of LDN is it makes you feel good 👍

[@kingofjewelry]

Great information about LDN, thanks

[@BodyofHarmony]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeannebranby1338]

There is one precaution of LDN you missed and it is important. It may interfere with anesthesia. It must be stopped prior to surgery or procedure, but thee may be increased number of receptors and still affect the amount of anesthesia needed. Must not start until all pain meds out of body, recommended at least 2 days after stopping them.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Hi Jeanne, Thank you for that. Is that off of personal experience or an actual medical science / research? We could not find anything substantial regarding Low Dose Nalterxone (LDN) and pain meds / anesthesia, but we are aware of that for full dose Naltrexone.

[@leahbrum9971]

Thank you for that information. That's important.

[@bubsthirty5890]

I didn't have any issue during an emergency surgery taking LDN

[@littlequeen22]

My gastroenterologist told me not to take prior to my colonoscopy.

[@bethkelsey1]

@@littlequeen22Mine too.

[@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb]

Glad to see another smart doctor sharing an approach that is off-label and different from the approach of mainstream medicine. Methotrexate and Gabapentin are not nice drugs and have zero healing effect. Great job Doc!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much!

[@framundajohnson2186]

please help me. Is Naltrexone for an 11 year old boy at 50mg every night safe? shouldn't he be on a low dose? he is taking an adult dose for heroin addicts, right? Is 50mg LDN like you talk about?

[@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb]

@@framundajohnson2186 50mg is an adult addict dose. That is definitely not Low Dose Naltrexone!

[@framundajohnson2186]

@@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb thank you Dr. Lipscomb. . I believe the psychiatrist made an error, huh? my son has been on 50mg every night and has seriously regressed. There was no reason to ever give him 50mg, it should have been 0.5-5mg for an 12 year old autistic child, correct? 50mg is for an adult addict. please help me.

[@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb]

@@framundajohnson2186 you need to call the prescribing physician. I cannot help you any further.

[@lesliehopkins3353]

Great video, thank you.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Glad you liked it!

[@emiliachidester3250]

Thank you DR very kind to give all this info, you are saving lot of life's.

[@BodyofHarmony]

So nice of you.... Glad it was helpful!

[@ginawhite4548]

Great video.I am just getting ready to start for chronic pain and osteoarthritis,cervical dystonia and chronic fatigue.I also have central hypothyroidism.

[@littlequeen22]

Best video by far explaining LDN.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch it and your comment!

[@thespoiledtexan3904]

Was just prescribed and compounded LDN and am taking my first dose soon; I just had oral surgery and they want me to rest a few days so the bone graft isn’t at risk, so once that’s settled I get to start it and begin counting down then 3 mo, then 6 and 12 mo marks… praying my body appreciates this as much as the science and friends I have whose lives have been changed for the better do! Fibromyalgia, CFS, ADHD (meaning crap for sleep), major anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorder, MDD, poor nutrition absorption, etc…. Really looking forward to the potential boost this could give me to really begin thriving in PT and the mental and physical demands *healing* brings. 2 herniated discs and more that doesn’t matter; I’m ready to drop excuses and find answers and I now have an OLD SCHOOL DR who took one look at my records and said, “this may really help you. Have you ever heard of LDN?” Uh, yes, but no one has ever believed me enough to consider it; my best friend with fibro and AS uses it…I have fibro and nerve damage and overactive nerves and holy crap this doc is right: me not believing I’m worth acknowledging the pain I live with bc I see others I love who suffer doesn’t make me a better mom or person! It means I’m one more person not getting help that’s available! Let’s do this! I understand it isn’t a magic bullet. I understand there’s a chance it won’t work for me. But I also understand that I have a CHANCE, and for me and my family, what more can you ask for???? Not to mention I can share this video with others!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing! It is a lot that you are dealing with... The realization that we have to be better (get better) so we can do better for others changes our future and the future of everyone around us! I hope you have already seen some good benefits from using the medication and continue improving. If your OLD SCHOOL DR does not practice functional medicine it would be good to consult with one. In my experience a lot of the emotional issues stem from the gut, our second brain and the reservoir of Serotonin. Please keep us updated on your progress.

[@beckyscott9380]

Commenting to help boost this b/c it was especially helpful for me, just learning about this. Thank you so much, sir, for explaining this so well. This gives me some peace about trying this as recommended by my naturopath.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much for commenting and sharing!

[@amymarlene8]

This is such an formative video and comment thread. Hoping I get positive results and that it help with my sleep problems, I am waiting for my prescription to arrive. Will keep you posted!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you Amy. Will await to hear about your experience.

[@allywren9509]

How’s it been?

[@amymarlene8]

I have found better sleep! Started off with 1.5 mg and now at 4.5. At first I felt the dose made me a bit awake but still feeling rested in the AM. Getting to sleep much easier now.

[@stevengao8527]

thanks for the video

[@BodyofHarmony]

You're welcome

[@lynetteprice8519]

LDN gave me my life back. Hashimotos and POTS gave me severe brain fog. LDN turned that around overnight

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing that!

[@JD-qn5le]

Starting this today for chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Thank you for the information.

[@BodyofHarmony]

You are welcome! Please keep us posted.

[@djouji7620]

Thank you for this good info. I have just started taking LDN 1mg, and am hopeful it will help with the chronic pain I have.

[@BodyofHarmony]

That's great! Please update us on your progress.

[@kkx23]

I have had Great luck with LDN for pain. It reduced my sed rate considerably which decreased my pain. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia which really is a waste basket diagnoses. I also have thyroid disease which is autoimmune. It's helped my thyroid also. I felt crummy for about 2.5 months but I had that runners high feeling everyday as it was working I also lost 13 lbs effortlessly. Good luck

[@urnosey23]

Thank you for this information 😊👍

[@BodyofHarmony]

My pleasure 😊

[@louisereid9956]

Amazing product for me!! been taking for 2 weeks. Within 2 days noticed decrease in my servere arthritis pain and inflammation. Changed to morning so it wouldn't effect sleep, as did initially..slowly moving it closer to bedtime now my system is becoming familiar with. I have been able to decrease cannabidiol with this medication will use in unison. So far this is an amazing substance for me and has definitely increased my feeling of well being. Waiting to see if it assists Lymphatic Colitis along with many dietary changes..fingers crossed

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing that information. Please keep us posted.

[@geminirising633]

Great video! I’m going to bring this medicine up to my doctor and see what she says.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you! Some doctors are not familiar with LDN, I was not at first and was resisting against prescribing it too. You may want to forward this video to your doctor. Keep us posted please.

[@geminirising633]

@@BodyofHarmony I certainly will. Thank you

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

Thank you, I just started LDN this week and it’s relieving to hear that tiredness is common and should go away

[@BodyofHarmony]

Yes, our experience has been one week for adjusting to the medication. However, if it does not make sure you discuss this with your physician. Sometimes we need to make changes in the timing a patient takes it.

[@hellodollyseniorvisitsandd4982]

Between my kids and I we have over 18 of those auto immune diseases that you listed… Just got started on LDN today myself crossing my fingers it works

[@JM-co6rf]

@@hellodollyseniorvisitsandd4982 Did LDN work for you? How long did it take to really start working?

[@JM-co6rf]

Did LDN work for you? How long did it take to really start working?

[@Jinglejulie]

Thank you for your video very helpful. I have started this medication at 1.5 this week for Fibromyalgia, I am feeling very hopeful ! I also am starting medical cannabis.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Keep us posted please.

[@lisaharms9387]

PLEASE

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

I am on the same journey, hoping the two treatments will work together to manage my pain and increase vitality

[@LisaRichards_123]

I have Sjögren’s, Systemic Lupus, hashimotos, arthritis, familial lipidemia, sleep apnea, horrible insomnia, Raynaud’s, and I also tested positive for Antinuclear antibodies, anti-DNA, Anti-Ro, and carP. With everything going on, it’s not surprising I have had an infarction, which scares me to death. I get my DNA panel done once or twice a year, so I’ll see if mine goes negative from LDN. I haven’t had a negative and a panel in 20 years. I am so excited that this is my first night on LDN.

[@BodyofHarmony]

With the approval of your physician, you can add the following supplements to your list. We have been successful with the combo with LDN. InflammEnd: bodyofharmony.com/products/inflammend Inflam-a-Rest: bodyofharmony.com/products/inflame-a-rest Supreme Fatty Acids: bodyofharmony.com/products/supreme-fatty-acids?_pos=1&_sid=c1a858f07&_ss=r CoEnzyme Q10: bodyofharmony.com/products/coenzyme-q10 And keep us posted on your progress with LDN please.

[@cfoster6804]

How did it go?

[@fynn24]

How was it for you?

[@Ssosophisticated]

tysm for this video!!!!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Welcome!!

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

Great video, I was interested to learn more about LDN and this was helpful. I’m about to start low dose for a gut issue that despite many tests has not been positive for any of the usual issues.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you! Please share your experience after 6 months of LDN with us.

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

@@BodyofHarmony yes Doctor I will.. I’m hoping this works as I’ve tried a number of things and haven’t tested positive for anything at all yet have the symptoms of SIBO.

[@JuneGirl35]

@@petetherealrelentless6542 How are you doing now?

[@zoezzzarko1117]

@@petetherealrelentless6542 Is it working for you?

[@dimitrichristou4889]

A few people want to know, by all means do share!

[@ChristinaMiArt]

Many thanks to you! Never heard that before here in Germany. I have Colitis for almost 20 years with a lot of Cortison. I will give it a try and speak to my doctor if that is an option for me.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Wonderful! Please keep us posted.

[@fynn24]

What was your experience talking to the doc? I'm also in Germany looking for a solution

[@apal1257]

LDN has helped my arthritis and mobility immensely.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much for sharing that with us.

[@DaisyMaeMoses]

Mine too. It’s a life changer.

[@cynthiasicurella4264]

I have Lupus and Fibro. I'm experiencing severe flares lasting from beginning of January till apx May. I will be speaking to my rheumatologist regarding trying LDN. I'm really hoping my body responds well to this medication.... It would be so wonderful to feel like a functioning human again.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Yes, please share your experience with us.

[@AutumnWaterfalls]

If your doctor won’t give it to you it’s a online doctor that might will. You will have to go through the screening before she will approve you for it

[@wulfmountainpath3719]

1.5 to 2 or full dose.. And liver toxic over time.

[@veravero5715]

How do you learn that is it liver toxic ? Thank you.

[@Broken4forever]

@@AutumnWaterfalls are you still taking?

[@nadastankovic5245]

Hi there, I just received a script frm my family doctor. I will start it on Tuesday as Monday is family day in Canada and everything is closed. I have medical issues and have stopped Opiods for pain a week ago. Watching you doctor talk made it easy to understand without too much technicle explanation. My dosage is 1.5 mg I believe. Hope I feel better than I have been in years. Thank you from Canada.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much for your comment. Keep us posted on your progress please.

[@JM-co6rf]

Did LDN work for you? How long did it take to really start working?

[@blancaaguilera6921]

Thank you Dr. for this wonderful video. I stared taking this medication because I have a lot of inflammation in my all body I.hope it’s help me .. Blessing

[@BodyofHarmony]

Wonderful! Please keep us posted on your progress.

[@leza6288]

Does anyone know if a provider in Kansas City area that will help with LDN? I am desperate for help. Dear Dr. your patients are so blessed to have you in their life!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much for that comment! Search for "Functional Medicine Doctors" in your area and get in touch with them to see if they prescribe LDN.

[@lynetteprice8519]

I'm also taking Black Seed oil for my Hashimotos. My TG antibodies dropped from 20 to 3.1 in less than a year. My TPO antibodies dropped from over 1300 to 112. I also am on the AIP diet (no gluten, dairy, soy) and that helped a lot

[@BodyofHarmony]

Impressive! Thank you...

[@simplylaurieful]

Happy to come across this video tonight. Just began researching this option for fibromyalgia, and you have helped tremendously. Edited to ask the following: can one initiate LDN if currently taking melatonin for sleep?

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you very much for your comment. Naturally there is no contraindication between Melatonin and LDN. However, you need to clear this by your primary care physician as well.

[@briannalynnnewkirk]

Hi there! I have MS and have successfully used LDN. My neurologist also has me on a peptide therapy called Thysmosin Alpha 1 that has been amazing in keeping my symptoms at bay :-)

[@BodyofHarmony]

That sounds great. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@geminirising633]

I have MS as well. How long have you used it? Did it heal any flares while also decreasing them?

[@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb]

You have a really great neurologist! So glad to hear you are taking this approach! :)

[@RealtyByHart]

I’m now taking LDN for my MS. Started 3 months ago and I’m having a really good experience on it. The first few days gave me nausea & dizziness but then I switched to taking it at night before bed and had no further nausea or dizziness. So glad my neurologist was willing to try it on me. She was hesitant at first but I convinced her with all the info I found online.

[@youonlyliveonce6000]

Hope you don't mind responding to a very very late question. Loved your podcast. So here goes the question. How does low dose naltrexone affect blood clotting on somebody that's taking an anticoagulant for example? Eliquis?

[@BodyofHarmony]

I did not find any indication of affecting the coagulation pathways directly with LDN. If you have seen a good study please reply to this email.

[@bellydonut]

I will be starting LDN for mold toxicity illness soon. Just seriously praying for a miracle. 🙏 It’s been the hardest year of my life, hands down, and honestly it was functional medicine that saved my life to begin with. Traditional doctors didn’t help me at all and never even recognized mold as the problem. They only bounced me around specialist to specialist, creating outrageous medical debt with ZERO answers. I’ve never felt so disappointed in my life with our medical system. It IS taking so long to heal 😢 but I know I have to be patient. My functional medicine practitioner and I are hoping LDN can keep me afloat while I detoxify and keep healing. If anyone has experience with LDN and mold illness, I would love to connect. Thanks so much for this video!

[@BodyofHarmony]

I am sure your functional medicine doctor is doing a mold detoxification as well... Conventional medicine does not offer a practical and specific treatment plan for mold therefore it is ignored. Please keep us posted.

[@denisem6221]

Hi, can you tell me what were your symptoms and did the LDN help?

[@JM-co6rf]

Did LDN work for you? How long did it take to really start working?

[@lolocaboclo]

the medical system in USA is broken a long time ago. seeing the amount of health issues and people taking 10 kinds of pills give me chills. I hope your "good" practitioner can help you. if brings you comfort. I have always being prescribed antibiotics for my sinus infections. for 40 years, until I 've got tired and do research on my own and find saline rinse. totally with no side effects, cheap and made me feel 100000 times better every day. Im sinus clean now for the past 12 years so this is just a bit of what my doctors SHOULD have done for me instead of give the Big pharmas more money for the antibiotics. Good luck to you.

[@yogibear8686]

Hi Doc! BPC 157 is another interesting peptide treatment my Naturopath has me taking, in addition to the LDN.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Yes, BPC 157 is a game changer!

[@alisamassey]

Yes!! I am on the same 2 things and they are working great!

[@alisamassey]

@@BodyofHarmonyabsolutely!

[@jillhontz3145]

Thank you Doctor for your video! Would you please comment on this. I would greatly appreciate it. Have you ever seen a patient’s antinuclear antibodies increase after taking LDN? Thank you for your time

[@BodyofHarmony]

Jill, ANA can increase for many reasons (based on medical history, family history, health condition, and effects from the environment) with or without the use of LDN.

[@cindycampfield6951]

Really great video! Thank you! I'm just about to embark on LDN, but not sure of one thing...if it can be a couple of months before one starts to notice improvements, when you're in the titrating up phase, how do you know when you've hit that "sweet spot"? Eg, if I start at 1 mg, then maybe go up to 2 mg in two weeks, but don't notice anything, how do I know that either 1 mg or 2 mg is my sweet spot, but wouldn't know it because it could take a couple months to see effects. Does that make sense? This really puzzles me.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Cindy, the sweet spot is 4.5mg, generally. The only reason we start with a lower dose initially is to decrease the side effects of sleep and energy imbalance that occurs in the first 10 days. The second reason is some patients have a more sensitive physiology and cannot tolerate the 4.5mg dosage. This can be noticed as they increase the dosage to find a sweet spot for them. I keep in touch with my patients the first 14 days of titration plan for the above reasons. In most patients everything goes smoothly as planned and a small portion need adjustment of dosage. Please share your experience with us after the first 3 months.

[@francisbertolini2538]

Excellent. I’m a DDS and probably have multiple patients with multiple comorbities that would benefit from at least and evaluation and work up by a physician with your knowledge and experience. Would it be true that all autoimmune disease disorders should be looked at in the light of potentially using this medication as a triage?

[@BodyofHarmony]

Because I don't believe in All-Or-None prescriptions I say most inflammatory conditions may benefit from a trial of LDN. Obviously, we do a comprehensive inflammatory and autoimmune blood work before and after initiation and throughout the treatment with LDN to see the effects of LDN with data points.

[@robolo1132]

Very informative video, thank you! I'm currently on dalfampridine to help with walking for my MS, is there or are there interactions between LDN and dalfampridine?

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you. I did a research and did not find one, however, your physician has to do a complete search before prescribing it. And you should use caution. Here is the list of interactions from the manufacturer. ampyra.com/prescribing-information.pdf

[@msd.357]

I've been using 500 mg Quercitin daily, noticed my foot pain going away, have barely been able to walk, didn't really associate the reduction of pain with quercetin, but when I reduced the Quercitin the pain quickly increased, so restarted the 500 mg and again, thankfully pain was reduced !!! I would like to try the LDN, would love to be able to exercise again !!!

[@BodyofHarmony]

That is impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[@mike3133f]

Quercetin stops my back pain as well, was able to cut it back some on ldn.

[@heidia2199]

Nice overview, thank you! Does LDN cause withdrawal symptoms similar to SSRIs? I know a couple of people have suffered tremendously getting off of SSRIs and don't want to do the same.

[@BodyofHarmony]

You are welcome! No one has reported any withdrawal symptoms. But we assume that can happen to certain physiologies. SSRI's and opioids cause down-regulation of receptors and hence the physiologic effect of withdrawal symptoms or the feeling that the medication is no longer working as well (tolerance).

[@Susanc06]

I’m using turmeric now too for anti inflammation. Just diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. Started on LDN for one week. In the vivid dream 💭 stage.

[@BodyofHarmony]

We have had good success with LDN and the following supplements for Hashimoto's. These supplements combine all the anti-inflammatory ingredients including Turmeric. Turmeric alone might not be enough. Treating adrenal dysfunction is an important part of dealing with Thyroid issues. Inflam-a-Rest: bodyofharmony.com/products/inflame-a-rest?_pos=1&_sid=5e9c87004&_ss=r InflammEnd: bodyofharmony.com/products/inflammend?_pos=1&_sid=574921c65&_ss=r Supreme Fatty Acids: bodyofharmony.com/products/supreme-fatty-acids?_pos=1&_sid=62b2c5ac8&_ss=r Adrenal Supplement: bodyofharmony.com/collections/frontpage/products/adrenal-supplement?_pos=1&_sid=f14fc0b08&_ss=r Metabolic Harmony: bodyofharmony.com/products/metabolic-harmony?_pos=1&_sid=7a443c1af&_ss=r Please keep us posted on your progress.

[@shannahighsmith1179]

I can't wait for vivid dreams again. I seldom remember dreams. I took Chantix in 2008 to stop smoking 🚬. It with a miracle. I can't believe I ever smoked cigarettes. I imagine that that LDN is going to have a similar effect.

[@JM-co6rf]

Did LDN work for you? How long did it take to really start working?

[@smiller8688]

Lyme disease here,and I use LDN pain ,yes it works

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing!

[@leticiavelasquez]

I’m in my second day for Lyme, IBS, diabetes, and possible long Covid My Functional Medicine MD has been treating my Borrelia for two years with antibiotics without success and I saw an APRN who specializes in LDN. I’m hoping to reduce my rotator cuff tear pain too.

[@TheDreamcatcher99]

I was on the capsule form of 1.5mg and it gave me energy & I felt great as my under active thyroid was finally functioning well however the capsules gave me reflux. Then I tried using the cream which was too strong and made me feel unwell no matter the strength so after a month of trying I gave up. So next my GP prescribed troches. I had my first small dose 1/4 of 1.5mg + 1/8 th last night ( equal to .56mg) & today I finally felt well. I’ll slowly increase it to find my sweet spot & continue to have blood tests for my thyroid function. I know when my thyroid is functioning well - I just couldn’t seem to respond well to the cream at all , which I rubbed into my forearms where the skin is thinner- as instructed by my GP.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@cartkooweightlossdrugsonli3775]

The dosage is highly connected with personal physiological situation.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Yes, that is correct. Certain people have a more sensitive physiology and the dosage will need to be adjusted lower. That is why I start with a very low dose and increase it. In certain cases I have compounded 0.5mg as a starting dose.

[@sylviaolney-qj8jd]

Dear Doctor Hakimi, Is there something you can recommend for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?

[@stephaniew4168]

Starting this medication this week to see if it helps my pain and fatigue - I have hypermobility type Ehlers Danlos and very high RNP and ENA autoantibodies....nodxas yet

[@BodyofHarmony]

We have seen a good change with antibodies within 6 months of initiation of therapy. If you are working with a functional medicine physician you will also most probably start anti-inflammatory supplements as well. Please keep us posted.

[@stephaniew4168]

@@BodyofHarmony I'm going it alone as not impressed with any of the functional docs I've seen over the past decade for my daughter. I've cut out wine and am doing keto which is anti-inflammatory. I am also taking some amino acids and NAC but I think my diet change will be huge for reducing inflammation :) Feeling more energeticafter cutting the wine and sleeping better already (only 4 days in - had a habit of a nightly 2 glasses of red).

[@larrysadventures1579]

This is very comprehensive review of uses of it. Thank you. You talk about pain, do you sometimes use it for chronic headache/migraines ?

[@GavinMaGrath]

It is definitely used for pain. Simply google "pain naltrexone"

[@BodyofHarmony]

Chronic pain may have many different aspects, so does Migraine headaches. Yes, we use NAD in our practice for those conditions, however, NAD is a part of a complete evaluation and treatment plan. At Body of Harmony we specialize in a total body balancing protocol. For example: migraine can be one or a combination of these reasons: hormonal abnormality, vaso-spasm, food sensitivity and allergy, eye strains, tension, previous head trauma, misalignment of the cranial bones, misalignment of the upper cervical spine, and much more.

[@larrysadventures1579]

@@BodyofHarmony Ok, thank's. Very complicated. It's not for me sadly, the person who suffer the headache may have multiple plausible cause like you explained there. I may have to let her finding herself the solution, we don't live in USA. Have a good day !

[@janedoe6704]

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and have been one of the lucky ones that a certain amount of physical therapy/exercise does help as well as D-Ribose, I started out on 5g a day (grams not mg) and then worked up to 5g three times a day. I always take it after food. Its not a miracle cure but it does make a noticeable difference and it takes awhile to really notice / build up an effect. Another family member of mine with fibromyalgia said it did nothing for her though.

[@BodyofHarmony]

D-Ribose is different than LDN (just clarifying so the readers know why you wrote that high of a dose comparing to milligram dosages of LDN). D-Ribose may help the body in different ways, functioning in the ATP pathways. Fibromyalgia patients may have Mitochondria issues and that is where supporting ATP pathways may help. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@suze7495]

Hi Dr Hakimi. Thank you for this video! Do you mind sharing what bloodwork you recommend testing before prescribing? I want to use it for long haul fatigue and brain fog. My pcp is willing to prescribe LDN, but she is not all that familiar with it, and I'd like to have blood work done first. I looked at LDN trust and FB pages to try to find the answer to this, but have not been able to, other than CRP and ESD for existing inflammation. Thanks!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Hello Suze, There is no specific blood work as you mentioned. It is a good practice to do a regular physical exam blood work to make sure all systems are in good health before starting LDN. In our practice we do extensive inflammatory and autoimmune panels including thyroid and hormones. But, regular physicians will not entertain that. However, ESR, ANA, CRP, Ferritin, TPO, and TgAb are good marker to test prior to starting LDN, along with D-Dimer if your working diagnosis is LONG HAUL COVID.

[@suze7495]

@@BodyofHarmony Ok, thank you so much!

[@Nikaroooo]

What if you need surgery or have an accident end of in the hospital and need pain relief? Will opiates not work if you are on LDN? Thank you! PS. Great Video!

[@BodyofHarmony]

Great question: With surgeries we ask our patients to stop LDN one week before. However, there are records of people being on LDN and going through surgery and anesthesia and then on opioids. The opioids do not stop working with LDN (as far as we know). Remember LDN is 9% of the lowest medical dosage of 50mg per day. However, in case someone gets into any issues where they need to stop LDN they do so until the situation has resolved. Then they can restart LDN again.

[@susanemminger6690]

I didn’t remember how well Lenworked until

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for trying to share... would you please write the rest of your sentence.

[@barrelgardener7527]

Starting tomorrow for Psoriasis.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Keep us posted please.

[@barrelgardener7527]

@@BodyofHarmony Will do

[@kerrykeast9379]

I’ve been taking 1 mg LDN for about 6 weeks now. I’m taking it primarily to help with POTS. My naturopath says she doesn’t plan to titration me up higher as the research she’s seen points to POtS patients doing well with that dose. I’d love to know your thoughts, Dr.Hakimi.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Every person responds to LDN differently. Some need lower doses and others higher doses. I always teach my doctor students to treat their patients and not the diagnosis.

[@Sparky-cz8sy]

I have tried everything to get rid of this pain. I have UCTD and Hashimoto’s. Some days I just lay in bed wasting my life and getting fat. I am going to try LDN hopefully will get out of this pain.

[@BodyofHarmony]

I am sorry to hear that. Good luck with LDN. Please keep us posted.

[@goodintentions1302]

I understand. Too much... I understand. I'm waiting for an appointment with the Pain Management site I was finally able to get my doctor to refer me to. I've got diagnosis of hashimoto's, fibromyalgia, (first diagnosed back when it was called fibrocystitis), lupus, chronic regional pain syndrome, CPTSD, & depression which antidepressants have never touched. I'm saying my prayers and crossing my fingers at LDN helps both of us, all of us, that can use it.

[@BodyofHarmony]

@@goodintentions1302 Have you consulted a Functional Medicine doctor? And please keep us posted!

[@panama7564]

Sparky 1302, I am watching this video for the first time and saw your comment. I too lay in bed many days wasting my life and have just started on LDN. How are you doing? Did it end up helping you?

[@Sparky-cz8sy]

@@panama7564 LDN changed my life! I no longer have markers for lupus nor the need for pain pills. I went from taking 4.5mg a day to 3mg a day but I'm not sure it's going to work. I also take lots of vitamins and go to a naturopathic medical doctor. I feel like a normal person now. I pray you have the same luck as me, L

[@Crazeefish313]

Is Revia (50mg naltrexone) considered a high dose? And there’s a huge difference when it comes to high dose and low dose is what I’m getting? I know this is an old video but I thought I’d ask, thank you

[@BodyofHarmony]

That dosage is the regular dosage and as described there is a difference between that and Low Dose Naltrexone, which is usually 4.5mg.

[@jeannedandrow4417]

It stopped my progression of progressive MS. I am 10 years in . I still always have symptoms and I struggle alot when I have UTI's but so far no progression on my MRI and one lesion that was on my spine is not there. I am not sure if that happens normally.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Thank you for sharing your experience Jeanne!

[@gabrielazamfirache9846]

Hello! I have had Hashitoxicosis episodes and a history of Hashimoto thyroid problems from my 20s and low levels of energy since I was a kid, how can I get myself LDN prescribed? I am in Botosani Romania. Thanks, Gabriela

[@BodyofHarmony]

Hello Gabriela, You need to find someone in Romania who prescribes LDN. If you cannot find anyone search for Naturopaths and ask them for direction. To your health!

[@user-oj1zy6gw6n]

I am now learning about LDN in my practice. I'm working with a local compounding pharmacy. They have a structured titration of 1.5mg x 2wks, then 3mg x 2wks, then 4.5mg x 2wks. Listening to your video I'm wondering if people who are experiencing improved mood and elevated endorphins even at 1.5mg is that reason to keep them at that dosage or continue to increase to 4.5mg? Thanks for the education video. Very informative

[@BodyofHarmony]

Great question! First of all the titration structure is something that was not there at the beginning. We started doing that because some of our patients could not tolerate the 4.5mg dosage. But it gave us a way of figuring out who is more sensitive to the medication as well. I have patients who have always stayed at 1.5 or at 3mg and never graduated to 4.5 because the next dosage up was not tolerated well. The 4.5mg was the original dosage based on the research so we do try to reach 4.5mg with those who can tolerate it well.

[@user-oj1zy6gw6n]

@@BodyofHarmony Thank you so much for responding to my comment. I am thrilled I've discovered LDN. My patients are doing wonderfully. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks for your help. Brooke

[@skuzapo9365]

Smile? 😃 I will try that one.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Muscles of facial expression are tied to the release of those hormones associated with the feeling! Keep smiling!!!

[@thetruejay20]

Sounds too good to be true, but I'm still looking forward to trying it. I hope it helps, I see a lot of people saying it's a life saver 🤞

[@BodyofHarmony]

Let us know about your experience with it after 6 months of being on it please.

[@thetruejay20]

@@BodyofHarmony only problem is finding a doctor that's willing to prescribe it. Apparently constant headaches, joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, neuropathy... Isn't good enough.

[@TheBrendFarms]

So glad I came across your video, while doing some research on Naltrexone! ...Quick question :) If someone is using larger doses like the 50mg for alcohol use disorder, or monthly Vitriol injection; do all these benefits still apply? (Not particularly in excess, but as a generalization). Thank you!

[@BodyofHarmony]

No, the benefits only apply at Low Dose.

[@TheBrendFarms]

@@BodyofHarmony Thank you 🤗

[@TheBrendFarms]

@@BodyofHarmony Appreciate you taking the time to reply :)

[@leahbrum9971]

@@BodyofHarmony I agree!

[@ashleymarcus6383]

any experience using this in patients already on chronic opioids to either replace it or to help treat opioid induced hyperalgesia?

[@BodyofHarmony]

That is full dose Naltrexone. Yes, a physician / psychiatrist can help with detoxification.

[@vm7534]

I have congestive heart failure, asthma, autoimmune decease, high blood pressure, and chronic inflammation.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Got it.

[@vm7534]

I have been on it for a month

[@BodyofHarmony]

Keep us posted please!

[@savvysilvia5075]

Hi, I am very sensitive to certain drugs and I'm also phobic so am afraid of taking new medication I haven't taken before. I'm about to start taking .5mg of NDL as an "experiment" to tolerance. I have chronic pain all over my body mostly my joins and my blood levels of just about everything, are normal. I'm very sleep deprived. I hate feeling tired but I hate euphoria more because it's so similar to panic. I've heard of taking the medication at night but also in the morning instead. Which is the best to get decent sleep? I need sleep as much as I need pain relief! I was happy to hear the side effects will most likely go away, but for you they must have persisted if you can't take it. I guess I'm just scared... Thanks for the video.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Your doctor might recommend you to take it at night with what you are trying to accomplish. Let us know how your symptoms change as you change the dosage and your experience with it.

[@savvysilvia5075]

@@BodyofHarmony thank you, I will. :)

[@roupakali4101]

Hi, great video. Can an ms patient who is receiving Ocrevus take ldn is it of any benefit for him if he has primary progressive ms, and how to get hold of this medication in Uk. Thanking you

[@BodyofHarmony]

Because that is a question with medical decision making, it should be directed to your physician.

[@roupakali4101]

@@BodyofHarmony thanks

[@veravero5715]

Thank you for the video. Can person with Myasthenia Gravis take it? It is making some patients more tired in the beginning, but those with MG are already tired and weak to point where they can not get up from bed. Did you saw any studies with such diagnosis?

[@BodyofHarmony]

Although I have not come across a strong research to answer your question, it seems that patients have shared some success stories on line and on KZbin. The fatigue in only temporary for the first week and then it resolves. Also, your physician can change either the time of administration of LDN or its dosage or both to address your fatigue. Please keep us posted on your experience if you decide to start it.

[@LisaRichards_123]

Pharmacy gave me LDN today for the first time and with it, they gave me an information sheet saying that if you have Hashimoto’s you have to be careful with LDN, because it can make your thyroid hormone go through the roof, which is dangerous. Can you please address this, because it is different than what you said in the video. I have Hashimoto’s, as I carry the antibodies for it, but I do not have a thyroid, because I lost it a few years ago. Would it not be a concern for me, since I don’t have a thyroid???? I take Liothyronine and Synthroid.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Inflammatory processes of thyroid, including Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, can decrease the output of the gland. As the inflammation of the body decreases with LDN, so does the inflammation around thyroid gland. Then the output increases as the thyroid inflammatory markers decrease. In cases of lack of thyroid gland this change does not happen. As a precautionary measure you should have your physician check your thyroid hormones regularly because as your inflammation decreases, your weight drops and other glands and hormones work better... therefore, you might need less exogenous thyroid stimulation.

[@slowXevo]

Just started LDN. Really hope it helps. I have more health issues/symptoms than I can list and only functional/Intergrative medicine doctors talk about/prescribe this.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Keep us posted please.

[@Nikaroooo]

It has been amazing for me! I hope that you found relief with LDN!

[@bradcroden1082]

Do you find 3mg or 4.5mg ends up being the best daily therapeutic dose from most patients or does it depend on ailment being treated ? Do you always start at 1.5mg then increase dose or some patients start right away on daily 3mg or 4.5mg dose?

[@BodyofHarmony]

Yes, 4.5mg mainly becomes the dosage. Some people may need 3mg or 1.5mg based on their response and effects. We start either 4.5 or 1.5mg based on the situation and the sensitivity of the patient.

[@dannya965]

Dr. Forest Tennant in CA recommends using LDN troches rather than oral LDN, especially for patients with Ehlers-Danlos as these patients could have gastrointestinal dysfunction. I have both Ehlers-Danlos and Adhesive Arachnoiditis. Do you have any experience with LDN troches, and do you think troches are more effective than oral LDN? I'm paying $1.50 / mg and I imagine oral LDN is less expensive. I've never tried oral LDN and I'm wondering if I could just switch to oral. I'm at 4.5 mg for 2 months with no pain relief yet.

[@BodyofHarmony]

It is always good to try different routes of LDN to see which one works better for you. Remember, as i say all the time, each person is different and need a personal treatment.

[@kashakowal5744]

Good info about LDN … friend of mine is using this for autoimmune and depression .. she calls it diamond med🙂 I just started 5 days ago for mood changing, memory loss, menopause .. I take 4,5 mg around 10 pm …..I feel a little bit tired and not concentrated ..is it normal? I also dont want to loose my libido ? Any suggestions with dosage? I dont have a physician here in Usa and LDN I brought from Poland ( my whole family are pharmacists ( owners) …They gave me free 2 months try. Btwy I know so many peoole in Poland they have been taking this med with great results Thank you for this video …info about this effective med is very poor, Will keep posted in a month.

[@BodyofHarmony]

t usually takes 2-4 weeks to see the effects of LDN and for the initial side effects to resolve. If it lasts longer your physician needs to know about it. Your physician might also change the time that you take the medication as a way to balance out your symptoms.

[@snochar]

Thank you for this information. Can you tell me if LDN is ever prescribed for Migraine?

[@BodyofHarmony]

You are welcome. If migraines are inflammatory in nature LDN might help.

[@DanielleLegacy]

Thanks for making this video! My doc just prescribed LDN for long Covid. My ANA was positive but on the low end. Hoping this helps with my fatigue.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Please keep us posted on the trend of your ANA value.

[@veravero5715]

Hi Daniela How are you doing? Please relpy.

[@browneyedgirlFL67]

What is ANA? And how did the LDN work for your long COVID? My physician just prescribed for me as well- per the FLCCC protocol.

[@td13669]

@@browneyedgirlFL67 did u take it? Has it helped?

[@browneyedgirlFL67]

@Danielle Bonk can you give an update on how you are doing on the LDN?

[@Benji-gq9gx]

I have extremely low libido from an antidepressant I took yrs ago for stress. I've never been depressed but I do have blunted emotions again from this ssri I discontinued yrs ago. I also have stomach issues. My naturapath thinks LDN may help. I have heard about it effecting libido negatively and positively but wondered whats more common in your time working with patients?

[@BodyofHarmony]

LDN works on immunity and inflammation by affecting Endorphin pathways. It does not affect Libido directly. The side effect of decreased libido with SSRI's needs to be evaluated by looking at brain physiology pathways and hormonal pathways. I would do a more detailed work up, if you have not already done so, before starting any treatments. Your naturopath will investigate adrenal glands and thyroid and liver as well to ensure your physiology is consistent with a positive progress. Digestive issues may indirectly or directly affect Serotonin levels as well. Please keep us posted on your experience going forward.

[@Mr131413141]

Hello,also must I come off all medication, before taking it.Also can I take cbd oil with it.I read you can.thanks.

[@BodyofHarmony]

Again, any changes to your medication need to be done under the close supervision of your physician. If there are no other contraindications CBD oil can be used in conjunction with LDN.