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After failing with almost all meds out there for us fiber folks, my rheumatologist told me to follow up with a pain management group. The doctor there has me starting on .5mg of Naltrexone. I've only started it a few days ago and so far I see no changes, but I was told I would start on a low dose and build up. I was advised it could take 3 to 4 months before noticing any relief.
I was wondering if anyone else has tried this yet and what their success was, if any.
Thanks!
Dorothy
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Members shared mixed but often hopeful experiences with Low Dose Naltrexone for fibromyalgia, with dosing strategies varying widely from 0.5mg... Read more
Naltrexone was my savior! I started with 4.5 mg and I am now on 10 mg which is the highest you can go to keep it low dose. I became more energetic, my migraines went away. My pain subsided for a while. I was like a whole new person. I literally was no longer living in my bed. No side effects at all. I have been on it a little over a year. It started working about 2 weeks after taking it. I am just now starting to feel some Pain again, fibro fog, and a little fatigue.
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Just started 4.5 mg. So far I have not notice any changes...
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