Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

beej777 — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:12:09 GMT

was encouraged by this article. do you produce any R-Alpha Lipoic acid supplements? also u spoke about the use of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid in IV form; do you know where i can get this? i'm in australia. it doesn't have to be from here, but at present i cant find a supplier. can anyone help? i'm not really interested in the taking the oral form at this point. i'm currently getting the combination r-s ala in IV form, but as u said in yr article............ why pay for something that my body can only use HALF of?

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

plainspace — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:33:03 GMT

Will this deal with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis?

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

tatumstacia74 — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:29:45 GMT

Andreas B wrote: "Imo, the 'emotional component' is something that affect nearly every illness anyone has. For instance, try extreme stress while you have the flu and it won't do you any good. Yet stress is not part of the reason for it(the flu) and I am as annoyed as you that Mercola constantly claim emotions are one of the reasons for being sick. It that had been the case then why didn't most 'modern diseases' exist a 100-150 years ago. Do anyone believe that they didn't stress then? Read Dickens and you tell me if they had stress or not..."

It infuriates me when people claim EFT and other such therapies "cure" disease. If it did, you never truly had the condition in the first place. Now, don't get me wrong, we all need to deal with our issues to live a happy, emotionally balanced life and stress can contribute to poor health. However, stress is NEVER the only source of disease or conditions like fibromyalgia. Supporting such claims only empowers physicians who love to tell patients "it's all in your head" and then refer them to psychologists for treatment. I have a degree in Biological Health Sciences and am now finishing my doctorate in Molecular Biology. I plan on going to medical school following graduation because of my experience with this issue. I suffered for years at the hands of countless doctors from a misdiagnosed endocrine disorder which manifested first as hypothyroidism and severe chronic fatigue by age 19. By age 26 I had osteoporosis, debilitating insomnia, and fibromyalgia. I was 29 before a very astute NP thought to check my hormones...which of course were comparable to a post-menopausal woman in her 70's. With the help of numerous bio-identicals I have improved. I eat a gluten-free diet, only organic fruits/veggies, with occasional organic grassfed meats. I grew up in a wonderful family and have a life overflowing with love and support. No "stress' induced my disease. I truly believe environmental toxins are to blame, and Depo-Provera.

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

Cuba — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:48:56 GMT

ok people dont forget the various forms out there.

we have:

1) ALA, the 50/50 R/S racmic mixture

2) R-ala, the 100% R isomer which is the natural version, but most people say its not stable as a capsule

3) K-r-ala, potassium bonded to improve stability of the above

4) and finally Na-r-ala, patent owned by geronova, supposedly the best form to use. also the most expensive

personally ive been using 300mg of the racemic for years with carb heavy meals. and after drinking, partying etc.

Fantastic Supp

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

jenro — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:05:40 GMT

My brother has type 1 diabetes. I'm wondering , since type 1 is also considered an autoimmune disease, if there might be any sense in trying low dose naltrexone for that condition.

I'd appreciate any comments on the topic. Thank you.

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

Aletha — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:00:01 GMT

Dr. McCandless has been having great success with LDN and autism as part of her protocol. She has a book out called "Starving Brains". I think it is still available if you search the net. Below is something she wrote a while back about LDN for autism.: (all my best to all, from Aletha)

Along with many other treatments for autism, I do discuss LDN extensively in my book, describing my clinical experiments in 2005, then creation of a transdermal form for kids who can't swallow capsules. Since then over a hundred compounding pharmacies have been given that formula in the US as well as other countries where I have taught about autism, and many thousands of children with autism have been or are currently using LDN with a 75% "Overall Benefit" rating from a large e-database of parent responses. LDN is not only for helping the immune system, but for sociability and cognitive enhancement which greatly pleases the parents of these children. It is not a "stand-alone" treatment for autism, but an important part of an overall bio-medical protocol for this disorder that is helping unprecedented numbers of children to improve and even recover.

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

M5 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:43:36 GMT

Does anyone know of any information on how well it works for someone with rheumatoid arthritis?

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

GRAYWOLF — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:41:54 GMT

I am continually amazed at the timeliness of Dr M's articles...It seems like every time a health issue arises in my social circle, there will be an article on the issue from Dr M in one of the newsletters that week!

My step-father is experiencing some health issues right now that the Dr's started talking about putting him on immuno-suppressants Monday and this article appears!

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

TWS500 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:49:15 GMT

LDN is a lifesaver... I have taken it and it has improved my health and other members of my family have taken it and their health has been improved also... My father-in-law had multiple myleoma and was given two years to live by the doctors if he took chemo and radiation.... He refused and took only LDN and lived for four years beyond that day... I have been to the LDN conferences in the USA in New York, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, and LA and found them very informative and helpful... Thank you Dr. Mercola for featuring LDN on your website...

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

VickiFinlayson — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:54:12 GMT

I have been on LDN for over three years, I did the CRAB drugs, Tysabri, was on vicodine, morphine you name it. Had my Dr told me about LDN when I was first diagnosed it would have saved me alot of anguish and needless suffering. I advocate here in Calif. and blame our Government for lack of funds for Dr. Zagons research. He has over 200 published papers on LDN and OGF. My interview is on YOU Tube from the last Conf. By the way thanks to this wonderful drug I am off disability and back to work something I never thought would happen. More people when first diagnosed NEED to GET on this DRUG and we need to educate our Dr.'s and retrain our Government to WORK for us and NOT THEMSELVES! To anyone who might be thinking about trying LDN...JUST DO IT you have nothing to loose, LDN can't hurt you.

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

Heather Marsh — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:27:45 GMT

Hi Curlytop

My own theory on a lot of illness is that the spirit/soul/mind sometimes sabotages the body in order to save itself.

I have in my own life seen this, and observed it in the lives of others.

It is sad that sometimes it takes illness for us to take time out for ourselves.

In my own case, the longer I 'soldiered on' the worst my health became.

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

marja — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:13:18 GMT

dr mercola your newsletter has a big influence.if i am not mistaken there are about 70 new members in the yahoo group for ldn.those that will try it i am sure will see great improvement in their health.at least most of them especially those that take care of their diet and candida.

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

marja — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:00:09 GMT

ldn will help with psoriasis as psoriasis is fungus and an improved immun-system will fight the fungus.for success with ldn you have to try to get rid of candida.

to those that wrote that eating gluten free is enough,i will say that i know a girl who went gluten free,clean the candida and it was only ldn that finished her pains of AS.she still eats gluten free.

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

Debrah — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:03:07 GMT

I agree with Elye--gluten intolerance is a huge cause of auto immune disease that is mostly not even considered by mainstream Drs or even many alternative practitioners. I was already eating a pretty healthy diet but quitting all gluten made the biggest difference in my health--especially the fibromyalgia and IBS. I have convinced a few members of my family and a few clients to try it and they have had similar results. I would try reducing toxins and going gluten free and adding Vit D/sunlight etc first before using medications. Of course if one has tried everything else and still needs help it is good to know about drugs that are are effective and relatively safe. As Dr M says modern medicine can sometimes be useful. Let's don't throw out the baby with the bath water (as my Grandma used to say!)

As far as the emotional component--it does not mean that our emotions have caused the illness--in fact physical illness can cause depression. But learning ways to deal with our pain and illness can be helpful--and help us to feel empowered. Of course I completely understand why people get upset when they hear this --it is very frustrating to be told it must be your emotions when it is really something toxic in your life, or you were injured or got an infection from a tick bite! According to the ancient wisdom of the Daoists(Chinese medicine) our body and minds are the same thing there is no such thing as being separate. so helping the mind will help the body as helping the body helps the mind. It does not have to be an either/or matter. I have used organic whole foods, herbs, supplements, massage, meditation/prayer, Qigong, and Acupressure to help in my healing process and changing how I think about my illness has had a great effect also. I wish all of you the best on your healing journeys.

re: Can LDN Really Help Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Autoimmune Diseases?

cmoody12 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:20:00 GMT

Last year I gave my autistic son LDN in a cream form for about 6 months or so, with no real positive changes. BUT! I'm not saying it couldn't work for someone else as we're all so unique. I'm really happy that someone else has seen benefits from something so relatively inexpensive. :)