Do you suffer from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, inflammation, or chronic pain?
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is gaining attention as a potential therapy that may help regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation—yet most patients and providers have never heard of it.
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Autoimmune diseases are a complex group of conditions in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues. While treatment options exist to manage symptoms, there is no known cure for autoimmune diseases. However, recent research has shed light on the potential benefits of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in managing these conditions. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the latest research findings on the use of LDN in autoimmune diseases.
Read MoreHealth Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. This episode pharmacists Brad White and Paul White discuss custom compounded prescriptions and the Medicine Center Pharmacy Patient Care Program today with Pharmacists Janice Marciniak and Austin Hopkins.
Read MoreEpilepsy is a broad term used to describe people who suffer multiple seizures in their life time. Seizures are defined as sudden, uncontrolled electrical brain activity. Depending on how the brain looks at these electrical currents a person may change behavior, display abnormal movement or even lose consciousness. Low Dose Naltrexone has shown promise as an alternative treatment option for seizure disorders.
Read MoreThe LDN Research Trust released a documentary earlier this month that provides education for patients that are suffering from chronic pain and are dependent on opioid prescription medication.
Read MoreBoth CBD oil products and LDN have prompted many questions at our pharmacy and we are happy to share experiences and feedback with you. We will provide accurate information regarding the potential benefits of LDN and CBD oil from the experiences of our own patients, as well as to provide a forum to connect with others dealing with the difficulties of autoimmune and chronic pain disorders.
Read MoreAutoimmune conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease may be linked to chronic inflammation of nervous system. Does the future of new treatments focus on controlling inflammation and how can low dose naltrexone play a role?
Read MorePatients living with chronic pain are turning to low dose naltrexone as a solution to opioid medications to get their quality of life back to normal. NPR publishes a very well written article about LDN and cites both patient experience and references to clinical research for validation.
Read MoreThe pharmacist fills a role that covers many aspects of health care. They link the patient to the prescriber and not only check for drug interactions and make sure that your prescription order is accurate, they also help solve problems with insurance billing, manufacturer recalls, and over the counter medication recommendations.
Read MoreOver the last several years there has been an explosion in research on LDN to treat a variety of autoimmune diseases. PubMed, a literature repository for the US National Library of Medicine, lists 230 published studies from respected academic organizations like Stanford, Harvard, Penn State, Brown University and the Mayo Clinic. LDN is most commonly used to treat Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis, Psoriasis, and Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases. Additional research is being conducted on over 100 other health conditions.
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