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My doctor also said she does not have anyone else on it, so it would be new to her. So far, I am reading that it is most often used for people already being treated with opioids. I am not. Only was ever on those right after surgery. Only pain killers I have ever used were motrin, tylenol or naproxen. I am currently on Cymbalta 30mg (have never needed high doses of anything, so I start low and go slow). Please share your experiences as I do my research.
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Members shared their experiences with Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for fibromyalgia and chronic pain, with several clarifying that while naloxone... Read more
Yes @A MyFibroTeam Member it is. My first thought too. But can also be used for chronic pain with supposedly fewer side effects that other pain medications. I do recall when working in oncology that a form of it called Butrans was sometimes used, so it is not unheard of. It is also FDA approved for chronic pain and my insurance company even covers it. ( I already checked- they do not pay for experimental stuff) She is my primary doctor and she is good. That is why she told me to research it...
@A MyFibroTeam Member I did reread parts about it in "The Fibro Manual ". Generic name buprenorphine. It is one treatment she speaks about.
Thank You @A MyFibroTeam Member this is the information I needed. I am leaning toward a trial of it. I have added you to my team, as I plan to share my experience.
Naloxone is for overdose to bring a person back from near death. What kind of doctor is she?
In my Fibro Coaching class Low Dose Naltrexone was mentioned. It’s also used to treat the effects of opioids. When taken at normal levels, 50-300mg, it is used to treat opioid addiction. When used at low doses like .5-4.5mg it has been known to treat those with autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, & such. My teacher uses it. I would like to try it after I do more of my own research. Here’s a link to a website that has some info: https://www.ldnresearchtrust.org/what-is-ldn
It may not be the exact medication you’re asking about, but it might be something you want to look into.
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