Low Dose Naltrexone For Fibromyalgia 

I have tried dozens of supplements on my quest to find, What Is The Best Treatment For Fibromyalgia- Low Dose Naltrexone is my answer.

Fibromyalgia 

Fibromyalgia is also known as M.E. and is a medical condition that causes people to experience chronic, widespread muscle pain that often can leave a person debilitated.

The condition of Fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed. The medical community is still trying to understand the cause of Fibromyalgia. 

Some medical experts theorize that Fibromyalgia is related to how your brain and spinal access pain signal from your nerves.

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NAIMS) approximately 80 to 90 percent of fibromyalgia patients are women. 

Fibromyalgia Symptoms

The symptoms of Fibromyalgia may be confused with those of arthritis, or joint inflammation. 

Unlike arthritis, Fibromyalgia is not found to cause joint or muscle inflammation. 

In addition to chronic pain, fibromyalgia is associated with;

• Pain especially in trigger points
• Muscles may burn, twitch or experience tightness
• Fatigue
• G.I. aliments
• Sleep problems
• Frequent headaches
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Swelling Tingling in hands and feet
• Jaw pain and stiffness
• sensitivity to cold or heat
• Difficulties with memory and concentration also referred to as “Fibro Brain Fog.”
• Mood disorder

Fibromyalgia Cure

At this time there is no cure for Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome and a patient may find it difficult to manage symptoms.

The symptoms of Fibromyalgia can vary from each patient. 

Fibromyalgia Treatment

Even though a Fibromyalgia cure does not exist, many Fibromyalgia suffers have been helped by the following treatments; 

• Exercise
• Acupuncture
• Massage
• A low dosage of anti-depressants
• Chiropractic care
• Behavior modification therapy

Fibromyalgia and Autoimmune Diseases

My Fibromyalgia symptoms began when I was stricken with Sheehan’s Syndrome.

I believe that most cases of Fibromyalgia are a secondary reaction from a disease, particularly an autoimmune disease. 

Some medical experts believe Fibromyalgia could be classified as an autoimmune disease because many Fibromyalgia symptoms overlap with those of autoimmune disorders. 

However, there is no sufficient evidence that shows Fibromyalgia produces autoantibodies or causes harm to muscles or tissues.

Common conditions associated with Fibromyalgia pain include;

• Depression
• Lupus 
• Hypothyroidism
• Lyme disease
• Temporomandibular joint disorders
• Restless leg syndrome
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Fibromyalgia Pain 

Almost daily my Fibromyalgia flares exhaust my body.

The Fibromyalgia pain turns my already low energy level to sparse and causes my brain fog to run rampant.

I believe my rare disease, Sheehan’s Syndrome causes my Fibromyalgia flares to intensify as my body runs out of cortisol.

When my cortisol is low and my Fibromyalgia flares.

The combination of low cortisol and Fibromyalgia cause my body to go into a downward spiral.

When my Fibromyalgia flares are stable, the symptoms from my Fibromyalgia often interfere with my already challenged everyday life.

You can read about my day with severe Fibromyalgia, HERE.

I have tried endless products to help improve my Fibromyalgia symptoms:

• Herbs: Garlic, Turmeric, Cloves
• Essential Oils
• Vitamins
• Oral and Injected
• Gluten Free
• Pain Medication
• Depression Medication
• Massages
• Acupressure
• Electro Stimuli

Low Dose Naltrexone 

It was not until I tried low dose naltrexone that my world of Fibromyalgia symptoms slowly began to change. I feel better.

Low Dose Naltrexone has not been a cure for my Fibromyalgia but Low Dose Naltrexone has made a positive effect on my daily landscape.

I use Low Dose Naltrexone off-label.

What does off-label Low Dose Naltrexone mean?

Off-label Low Dose Naltrexone refers that the FDA has not approved Low Dose Naltrexone for the treatment of pain. 

Naltrexone has safely been used for decades to treat alcohol and narcotic addictions.

Low Dose Naltrexone refers to a small dosage of Naltrexone being taken.

The smaller dose of Low Dose Naltrexone may help to reduce pain the associated with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.

Some of these autoimmune conditions include:

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Crohn’s disease

Low Dose Naltrexone Organization offers a wealth of Low Dose Naltrexone information. 

The medical experts still place Low Dose Naltrexone has experimental.1

Low Dose Naltrexone Follow Up

It has been over sixty days since my first experience with Low Dose Naltrexone and I feel as if several layers of brain fog have lifted.

I have noticed my energy level has slightly improved.

The most noticeable side effect of Low Dose Naltrexone is vivid dreams.

For the past decade, my nights have been dreamless so it is delightful to dream again.

 

Resources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23359310

 https://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/guide/fibromyalgia-symptoms#1

 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147083.php

 https://www.healthline.com/health/is-fibromyalgia-an-autoimmune-disease