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Coffs Harbour, AU

Does anyone use Naltrexone, what is it prescribed for? does it help?

November 13, 2016 (edited)
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Members discussed naltrexone and low-dose naltrexone (LDN), clarifying that while standard naltrexone reverses opioid effects and treats... Read more

Members discussed naltrexone and low-dose naltrexone (LDN), clarifying that while standard naltrexone reverses opioid effects and treats addiction, LDN is a much smaller dose being explored for pain conditions like CRPS and fibromyalgia without the risks of opioids. Several members shared their own experiences navigating pain management, with some finding relief through opioids like Percocet while others avoided them due to previous complications or doctor recommendations against naltrexone. A recurring theme was the struggle to find effective non-opioid pain treatments and the frustration of limited medication access due to regulatory restrictions and medical board policies.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Marylebone is used to get one off of opiates is used generally as part of a complete txt program for drug abuse. Can not be used concurrent with opiates as it will cause sudden severe withdrawal . It is also used to txt alcoholism. Hope this helps.

November 26, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Opiates never did help me either. Just caused more physical complications.

November 13, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Naltrexone is a medication that reverses the effects of opioids and is used primarily in the management of alcohol dependence and opioid dependence.

However, LOW DOSE NALTREXON LDN is being used for various conditions, but is quite new.
I have seen info for it being used for Hypothyriodism that is caused by antibodies e.g. Hashimotos, Fibromyalgia and others I cant remember at the moment.

I have been trying to get my Rhuematologist to prescribe it for my Fibromyalgia, but my Hyprothyroidism would also have to be monitored.

November 23, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Thank you everyone, spoken to my Dr, she said to stay right away from it, so that's what i'm going to do :)

November 27, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Depends on what you take them for, x

November 20, 2016

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