My functional MD in South Carolina prescribed 4.5 mg of naltrexone to prevent breast cancer recurrence. A side benefit was it immediately relieved my chronic low back pain and knee arthritis pain. I had no idea it would do this. I am also on an organic mostly vegan diet so perhaps that helped in conjunction with it. I’ve only taken it a month now And I’m so thankful for this medicine. I never dreamed I would be pain-free until I got to heaven. I’m in my late 60s and feel better than I have in 40 years.

Hello! 👋 My name is Amenia. I live in Port Orchard, WA. I am elated that I have come across your video that is the most fluid explanation of LDN. My PCP just prescribed this and is due arrive any day now. I have my reservations about it as I've seen no good results for my Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis in more than 10 years. I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video! I am now subscribed to your channel and look forward to gaining more information and knowledge about you and your practice.

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

Жыл бұрын

Hi Amelia! We are neighbors as the crow flies! I live on an island just north of you. :) Welcome to my channel and thanks for subscribing. I want to remind you that LDN is a long game. Don't expect immediate results. Give it at least 6 months. And don't ever give up! Just because you haven't found relief yet, that doesn't mean it's not possible. 💪🙏

@kelseybass6482

11 ай бұрын

Hi! How is the LDN working for you? I don’t have Fibromyalgia, but I do have AS! Hope you are well

I have Lyme & started LDN 2 months ago 3mg. & it’s a game changer CAUSE I can sleep now & praying it will help with inflammation & pain SO any help is wonderful. Thanks ❤

Thank you for the help.

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely! let us know if there's another topic you want to see covered. :)

Hello Dr. Lipscomb. Thank you for this wonderful video. I have started prescribing LDN for a few of my patients. I'm new to this medication and thrilled with the research/information for LDN. However, being new to the clinical approach I am curious if it's necessary to increase to 4.5mg if the patient is responding well at the 1.5mg? Do you recommend titrating up to 4.5mg or leave the patient at 1.5mg? Thank you for your advice. Brooke

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

11 ай бұрын

I treat everyone as an individual. Some patients do better on 1.5 or 3mg.

Thanks for the video. Why does it take such a long time to take effect?

Wow, great video. Just found out about this LDN program and I’m hoping my physician will let me trial it. Are you surprised that it’s still not a widely used medication considering all the unofficial conditions it may help folks? Thank you!!!

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

10 ай бұрын

I would love to see more research studies on the benefits of LDN, for sure. My most recent case study is a woman who's antibodies for Hashimoto's thyroiditis have dropped by 2/3rds in the the 8 months she has been on LDN. If your doctor isn't educated on the subject, go here: ldnresearchtrust.org/LDN_Prescribers

@rgk99

10 ай бұрын

@@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb thank you! Do I understand correctly that LDN won’t hinder the effect of ADHD medication like adderall but the default high dose of Naltrexone may reduce the effects of adderall?

Would it be worth weaning off opioids to start it? Ive been on them nearly 15 years and use mostly long acting meds. I figure if i need to try it should be before I need an increase again. I turn 40 this year so need to deal with the long haul. I have hypermobile ehlers danlos syndrome with intractable joint pain and autonomic dysfunction.

Dr. Brandy, Thank you for the very informative video.Are there withdrawal symptoms with LDN?About how long do your patients stay on it before they can stop it?I have read about it and it seems that people are on it for years but nobody talks about stopping. That concerns me. Thank you so much

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ck, Thanks for watching! I haven't seen any withdrawal symptoms with LDN, but this is typically an affordable long-term therapy. It's aiding the immune system in a major way. Think of it more like a super-powered supplement. Would you be concerned about how long you were taking Curcumin? No. It's a supplement that many people take for years and years. I definitely consider this to be like your Vit D or fish oil or anything you take to supplement your health - long term consumption provides the most benefit for life long health. :)

@ckrutherford1137

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb I see. Very interesting! Thank you again for the video.

@paulabillanes5084

Жыл бұрын

I would like to take this instead of Lyrica. Is that possible?

I’m trying LDN now for arachnoiditis

Hello Dr, i started on LDN at 1.25 for fibromyalgia anout 2 months ago and have worked up to 3.5mg so far but i noticed that about an hour after taking it, i actually have MORE pain..lower doses did nothing to help my pain so im pretty sure i need to keep going up. I just wish the surge on pain wouldnt happen. (Its mostly in my hands where it occurs)

It works for my chronic facet syndrome. I have set backs at times but healing after prolotherapy is better. I still struggle with some sleep issues so I keep taking very low amounts 1.5 mg or 2 mg.

I wouldn't go that far but it helps some. Weird youd think it was more

Was taking 12 ibprofin min a day for yrs. 2 mnths on ldn and i take 0 ibprofin. Its real!

It really should not be as difficult to find a prescribing provider as it is. Thank you 🙏

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

11 ай бұрын

Go here: ldnresearchtrust.org/LDN_Prescribers

Does ldn cause Candida I've read mixed messages took me long Ng time to get rid my candalida don't want it back thankyou

@beatz3279

Жыл бұрын

Good question this my concern also. Hopefully you get a reply

Hello. I'm currently taking about 2 grams of kratom a day to help with anxiety after being in recovery from heroin. I've been clean since August 2022. Will taking the ldn (2.5mg) while on kratom cause precipated withdrawal ? Thanks

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

Жыл бұрын

I can't think of a reason why LDN would be contraindicated but I can definitely think of much better therapies than kratom for anxiety! Maybe seek some professional help? Good luck!

@aztek54208

Жыл бұрын

@@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb thanks for the response! I've read that naltrexone is an opiate agonist like suboxone. And like suboxone, if you take it while still having opiates in your system, it will trigger precipitated withdrawal. But at such a low dose (ldn) I wasn't sure. As for other ways to help with anxiety, I've tried mostly all forms a prescription medication without any luck. Trust me, I'm weaning my way of the kratom, it's not the long term solution. Hence the ldn. Thanks again!

@easypeezie4494

Жыл бұрын

@@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb thanks for the info. I’m so interested in this, but I’m a daily kratom user. I’ve had 4 spine surgeries that have left me in serious pain all the time. I’d love to get off kratom. I’m wondering if naltrexone would send me into withdrawal from the kratom.

Could I take this while trying to conceive, pregnant, & nursing? Thank you.

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

11 ай бұрын

Here's a resource to check out. There are studies that LDN helps with conception. ;) ldnresearchtrust.org/can-ldn-be-used-pregnancy

@kelseybass6482

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m looking into taking LDN for my Ankylosing Spondylitis & for trying to conceive. I’ve had a hard time conceiving but have no known problems besides the AS. Doctors say it doesn’t affect fertility but I have a hard time believing that. My blood work is perfect & no issues with my husband. Feeling lost & defeated.

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

11 ай бұрын

@@kelseybass6482 has anyone (knowledgeable enough to interpret) checked your progesterone levels? Adding progesterone at bedtime before trying to conceive and through the first trimester is one of my most successful strategies when it’s low. It spikes on Day 21 of your cycle so a Day 21 draw is ideal.

@kelseybass6482

11 ай бұрын

I did the day 21 test years ago & my levels were great, but that has been about 5 years ago.

Can LDN help with burning mouth syndrome?

@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb

5 ай бұрын

I am not sure, that's not a condition I've ever treated.

@glenliesegang233

4 ай бұрын

Does not work to decrease immune function. Might actually boost your immune system. But, do your homework on NTX + immune system functioning.