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Posted by Melba Bona on March 8, 2010, at 11:05:08
Hi. I'm new to this board and new to low-dose Naltrexone. I started it three days ago as a last-ditch effort to treat intractable sarcoidosis. I'm writing to see if anyone knows where to find an answer to the following question: When taking Synthroid and LDN, does the Synthroid dosage have to change during LDN therapy? I know that Synthroid dosage has to be adjusted for patients with autoimmune Hashimoto's disease who take LDN, but I'm taking Syn because I have no thyroid--it was removed in 2005. I've been searching for weeks for an answer to this question online and cannot find it. If anyone can direct me to a site that might help, I'd appreciate it.
P.S. One reason I started LDN for my sarc is because I have neurological involvement that causes depression. I'm hoping LDN works.
MB
Posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2010, at 12:40:44
In reply to LDN and Synthroid, posted by Melba Bona on March 8, 2010, at 11:05:08
Welcome to babble did you try Mary Shomans thyroid site? Also the National Osteoporosis site deals with autoimmune illnesses might be also a site. Let me see what I have in my files. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2010, at 12:48:20
In reply to LDN and Synthroid, posted by Melba Bona on March 8, 2010, at 11:05:08
Did you find this site might be something there as thyroid and LDN is discussed. Phillipa let me know okay?
http://www.inspire.com/groups/stop-sarcoidosis/discussion/low-dose-naltrexone-6/
Posted by Melba Bona on March 8, 2010, at 13:24:27
In reply to Re: LDN and Synthroid » Melba Bona, posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2010, at 12:48:20
Hi Philippa! Thanks for the quick responses. I went over to Mary Shomon's site and posted a question about this. And I have read the info at inspire.com/sarcoidosis--very informative, but I don't see that anyone there has research ideas on LDN and Synthroid. I hope Mary's site has ideas.
Thanks again! Very helpful. So far the LDN, which I'm taking at a lower-than-normal dose of 1 mg nightly, has improved my energy, stopped my random crying fits (I think this is depression related) and taken away the brain fog and fatigue that comes with sarcoidosis. A higher dose might help the other symptoms. MB
Posted by Melba Bona on March 8, 2010, at 14:37:30
In reply to Re: LDN and Synthroid, posted by Melba Bona on March 8, 2010, at 13:24:27
Phillipa--sorry I spelled your name wrong earlier! I already have an answer from someone at Mary's site--thank you! I would never have thought to post there with my questions. I really appreciate your help and direction.
MB
Posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2010, at 20:21:47
In reply to Re: LDN and Synthroid, posted by Melba Bona on March 8, 2010, at 14:37:30
That's wonderful and don't forget to check out the other site also. Let me know how it goes okay? Love Phillipa
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