Low-dose naltrexone and fibromyalgia

[Saraccureflef]

In my training as a physical therapist, pharmacology was required study. Traditional physical therapy comes in contact with many different medications for pain, inflammation, etc. As I began my Myofascial Release training, medications were viewed as maskers of symptoms and frowned upon.

Research published earlier this year shed light on a promising new treatment partner for fibromyalgia sufferers. Low-dose naltrexone has shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms (pain) of fibromyalgia. Published in 2009 by the scientific journal Pain Medicine, low-dose naltrexone produced a 30% reduction in symptoms vs use of a placebo. Given the very low side effects of this compounded medication, it merits inclusion into the treatment choices of fibromyalgia sufferers. Low-dose naltrexone is not a pain medication. It affects the body in different ways. You can read the full text version of this research paper on my website (#229).

How do you feel about studies such as these?

Walt

 

[Sea]

Low-dose naltrexone and fibromyalgia

I think studies like this one are invaluable. However, I was unable to locate it on your site. Either I missed something obvious or I wasn't using a finetoothed comb.

For those similarly impaired, I found it very quickly on the NIH site, here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19453963

 

[ay4uzzxx]

Low-dose naltrexone and fibromyalgia

Direct link to full text article:

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/122350858/PDFSTART

 

[Dotbo1978]

Low-dose naltrexone and fibromyalgia

Well, I am certainly not qualified to judge the study you've cited, Walt, but I have some friends who are "smarter than me" in such things, and since my best friend has fibromyalgia, I definitely intend to ask THEM to take a look at this.

Now, let me ask this" Are you asking for opinions on that particular study, as in, "Would you put stock in this particular study? (over another)". or are you asking something else?

 

[thumbs down for truth]

Low-dose naltrexone and fibromyalgia

Renee,

I am asking if anyone has any experience with low-dose naltraxone (LDN), as well as opinions on medicinal treatments for fibro in general. It is often a hot button for people, and I don't mind fanning the flames.

I have an MD who believes strongly in LDN for this and quite a few other issues (http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/). Not trying to push this, but a lot of the research looks good for things like MS and others.

Jason,

Try going to my research page again and hitting the refresh button on your browser. If #229 does not show up, please let me know and I will re-publish the page.

Walt

 

[mm92280]

Low-dose naltrexone and fibromyalgia

Thank you, Walt. That's what I *thought* you meant, but I wasn't sure. I, too, am interested in learning more about this-- I know a LOT of people who could benefit from this, if it is indeed a (potentially) legitimate and safe answer for them.

My fibro friend recently lost an entire week because she'd missed a few doses of the medication she's on. Apparently it does help her-- a lot-- but if LDN could help her as much or more, without the horrible side-effects she experiences from the other drug, I'm sure she'd be all for trying it.

I sent the link to my "smarter friend", and when/if she responds, I'll let you know what she says.