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Low Dose Naltrexone

I have been seeing a new doctor who has prescribed me with 2mg's of LDN for my MS, he says that since it is such a low dose, that it will not effect my morphine , but as I have read up on the web, this is not so....it seems that alot of sites say you should not have any opiates in your system, when taking LDN, but my doctor says 2mgs will not make a difference, or effect me.

 

Has anyone ever taken LDN whilst on narcotic medication?  My goal is to be off of narcotics, but, have an intrathecal pump, and so if anyone has taken LDN with an opiate or narcotic and has not had any severe reaction would you mind letting me know?

 

Thanks so much,

Koni

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Lisa Emrich, Health Guide
8/12/10 4:25pm

Hi Koni,

 

I wish that I knew someone personally who had a similar situation to yours.  I would go round them up and have them come talk to you.  However, I don't.  Sorry.

 

Although it is sometimes difficult to figure out whether to completely trust the word of the doctor or to trust the research which we empowered patients do on the internet, ultimately the balance is somewhere in the middle.  Working with your doctor in an open way is best.

 

Have you let your doctor know your reservations?  Have you asked detailed questions related to the use of LDN?  If he is willing to prescribe it (many doctors will not), I presume that he is experienced with the use of the drug.  Or at least I would hope.

 

I'm sorry that I'm not providing any concrete help.  But I'll try to see if I can locate someone in a similar situation.  It might take awhile though.  Hang in there.

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By Koni— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 08/08/10