LDN Doctor in Virginia and Maryland - Dr. John's Best Health - Will LDN work for you?
If you are reading this article, you have probably been asking yourself if LDN would be a good treatment to try for your condition. You may already be on LDN, and may have questions on how long it will take to see results, and if other people have had good success on LDN.
Firstly, if you are new to LDN, then LDN stands for Low Dose Naltrexone.
What is Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)? LDN is a low dose of a drug called Naltrexone, which is used for other conditions outside of what people typically use LDN for. Naltrexone when used as Naltrexone is dosed 50 mg and above, versus LDN which is typically dosed 4.5 mg and below a day. The drug Naltrexone is an FDA approved drug, which is used to help people stop using opioids and or help those who would like to quit drinking alcohol. To get the LDN dose, a Compounding Pharmacy will make the low strength of Naltrexone. Do not be discouraged that this makes it expensive, almost all the patients at this practice Dr. John’s Best Health, are satisfied with the price of LDN from Compounding Pharmacies. The use of LDN although not yet approved by the FDA, is widespread worldwide, and has been ongoing since the early 1980s when Dr. Bihari discovered its benefits. There are numerous studies being done by reputable institutions, to prove its efficacy and study any potential risks.
What does LDN do? LDN works in a number of ways to decreasse inflammation both in your Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord) and in your Peripheral Nervous Systems; your joints and other organs.
How does LDN work: A very brief explanation, is that it decreases inflammation in your body, and increases your own body’s production of Endorphins (Endorphins help reduce pain and make you feel good).
Are there any side effects that can come from LDN: Yes, some people may not be able to tolerate LDN. At Dr. John’s Best Health, I discuss at length with patients, the potential side effects, and dose LDN in such a way, that any side effect is quickly identified, and the dose either altered, or LDN stopped depending on the side effect. In general, most patients are able to tolerate LDN.
What conditions can be treated with LDN? At this practice Dr. John’s Best Health, people with the following conditions have seen either total resolution or great improvement in the following conditions:
Post COVID syndrome aka Long COVID
Multiple Sclerosis
Auto Immune diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohns disease, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, SLE
Fatigue
Chronic Pain due to a number of conditions
Fibromyalgia
Neuropathy
Migraine headache and more
If you are a Resident of Virginia or Maryland, and would like to know if LDN will be a good treatment choice for you or your loved one, please call Dr. John’s Best Health at 703-597-4804. https://www.drjohnsbesthealth.com/ The practice can treat residents of Virginia and Maryland. Thank you for reading and stay well.