Last updated 01/03/2020 by The pain clinics - Interdisciplinary Health

7 Ways LDN Can Help Against Fibromyalgia

LDN (low dose naltrexone) has aroused hope as an alternative painkiller among many with fibromyalgia. But in what ways can LDN help against fibromyalgia? Here we present 7 of them.

Fibromyalgia can be an exhausting diagnosis, as it characteristically causes extensive pain in the body that can hardly be relieved with painkillers. Fortunately, work is being done to develop treatment methods and drugs - and studies have shown that LDN has good potential. What do you think? Have you tried it? Feel free to comment at the bottom of the article if you have more good input.

As mentioned, this is a patient group with chronic pain in everyday life - and they need help. We fight for this group of people - and those with other chronic pain diagnoses and rheumatism - to have better opportunities for treatment and assessment. Like us on our FB page og our YouTube channel in social media to join us in the fight for an improved everyday life for thousands of people.

A major problem is that there is still no effective medication for this chronic pain disorder, but we hope that increased research can do something to give this patient group the help they need. At the bottom of the article you can also read comments from other readers, as well as watch a video with exercises adapted to those with fibromyalgia.

In this article we will discuss how LDN can help with the following:

• Tiredness
• sleep Problems
• Pain
• Fibro fog
• Fibromyalgia Headaches
• mood Problems
• Numbness and sensory changes

LDN was first developed to combat alcoholism and withdrawal problems, so that it now sails up as a candidate for effective treatment of fibromyalgia is surprising to many - but LDN works by blocking certain receptors (opioid / endorphin) in the brain, which have been shown to be overactive and produce nerve noise in this patient group (which also provides a basis for fibrous mist).

There are already strong drugs to numb the pain and get some sleep, but unfortunately many of them have a long list of side effects. Therefore, it is important that you are also good at using self-care in the form of walks in the forest, hot water pool training and customized exercise exercises for those with fibromyalgia against sore muscles. LDN has virtually no side effects compared to stronger painkillers.

1. LDN Increases Production of «Natural Painkillers» 

Research has shown that nerve noise in the brains of those with fibromyalgia can help reduce the production and occurrence of the natural painkillers in the group (for example, endorphins). In other words, this results in low levels of substances that will make us happy and happy. LDN increases the levels of these natural substances in the body and this makes us feel better and thus naturally blocks some of the pain.

The low-dose naltroxen works by blocking the endorphin receptors in the brain - which stimulate the brain to produce more of them. We know that a higher content of these natural painkillers in the body is extremely beneficial for those with fibromyalgia and chronic pain diagnoses - so this is one of several possible effects LDN can have for you.

Too many people are plagued with chronic pain that destroys everyday life - that's why we encourage you to Share this article in social media, Feel free to like our Facebook page and say: "Yes to more research on fibromyalgia". In this way, one can make the symptoms associated with this diagnosis more visible and ensure that more people are taken seriously - and thus get the help they need. We also hope that such increased attention can lead to greater funding for research on new assessment and treatment methods.

Also read: - Researchers may have found the cause of 'Fibro fog'!

2. Regulates Inflammation of the Central Nervous System

Another exciting effect of LDN has also been seen - the drug seems to work on an autoimmune level in addition to the more direct analgesic effect it can have. The method of operation is somewhat technical, but we throw ourselves into it.

In the central nervous system we have some cells called microglia cells. These cells can produce pro-inflammatory responses (inflammation-promoting) and are suspected to be overactive in several chronic diagnoses, including fibromyalgia, CFS and ME (myalgic encephalopathy).

When microglia cells become overactive, they produce free radicals, nitric oxide and other components that are known to contribute to stronger inflammatory responses in the body. But it is this production that LDN can help to stop. Low dose naltroxen works, in this chemical reaction, by stopping a key receptor called TLR 4 - and by stopping it, it also prevents overproduction of pro-inflammatory. Pretty fascinating, right?

Also read: - Researchers Believe That These Two Proteins Can Diagnose Fibromyalgia

3. Less nerve noise - better sleep

Earlier in the article, we wrote about how LDN can help ensure that the nervous system works more normally by increasing the production of natural painkillers - this can have very positive consequences for your sleep. Among those with fibromyalgia, it is known that there is high sensitivity in the muscles, nerves and joints; which in turn can cause the brain and body to wear out of all the transmitted signals.

By regulating the number of nerve impulses that are emitted, LDN can also help ensure that your brain is not completely overloaded. Think of it as a PC that has too many programs running at the same time - it leads to impaired functionality compared to what you are doing right now.

A reduction in nerve noise in the brain also means that you have less electrical activity in your body when you go to bed - which in turn means that it takes less time to fall asleep, and that you hopefully have a less restless night than before.

Also read: - Research report: This is the Best Fibromyalgia Diet

Click on the image or link above to read more about the correct diet adapted to those with fibro.

4. Suppresses mood changes and anxiety

Chronic pain can cause the mood to go up and down a bit - that's just the way it is. But what if LDN can help stabilize some of these mood swings?

As mentioned earlier, this drug can help regulate both chemical substances and nerve signals in the body. When we get a more even distribution of neurological responses, this will also result in us experiencing fewer changes in our mood - and that we can have a positive effect in the form that we feel happier.

Also read: This You Should Know About Fibromyalgia

5. Less pain sensitivity and higher activity tolerance

Studies have shown that low-dose naltroxen can reduce daily pain and fatigue. A small study with 12 participants - using the VAS scale and physical tests (including cold and heat sensitivity) to measure their pain - experienced a significant improvement in terms of pain tolerance. That is, they gradually tolerated more pain as they had taken this drug.

After 18 weeks with a daily LDN dose of 6mg, the results showed that the patients tolerated a full 10 times as much. A follow-up study with 31 participants also concluded with daily pain reduction, as well as improved quality of life and mood.

If you have questions regarding treatment methods and assessment of fibromyalgia, we recommend that you join your local rheumatism association, join a support group on the internet (we recommend the facebook group «Rheumatism and Chronic Pain - Norway: News, Unity and Research«) And be open with those around you that you sometimes have difficulty and that this can go beyond your personality temporarily.

Also read: - 5 Exercise exercises for those with Fibromyalgia

We are also actively working to create more free exercise videos on our YouTube channel for those with fibromyalgia and rheumatism. Watch our YouTube channel here - and feel free to subscribe so we can continue to create free training videos.

6. Counters allodynia throughout the body

Allodynia is defined as pain even with light touch - that is, things that should not result in pain do just that. This is a classic symptom of fibromyalgia due to their proven oversensitive pain and nervous system.

A small study of eight women went through eight weeks of so-called LDN therapy. The study measured inflammatory markers and especially those associated with pain and allodynia. At the end of treatment, there was a marked decline in reporting pain levels and symptoms, and no negative side effects had been reported.

Many people with fibromyalgia also seek physical treatment. In Norway, the three publicly authorized professions are chiropractor, physiotherapist and manual therapist. Physical therapy usually consists of a combination of joint mobilization (against stiff and unsteady joints), muscular techniques (which help to break down muscular tension and muscular tissue damage) and instruction in home exercises (such as those shown in the video further down in the article ).

It is important that your clinician tackles your problem with an interdisciplinary approach consisting of both joint treatment and muscle techniques - to help increase your mobility in dysfunctional joints and reduce muscle tissue damage. Feel free to contact us via our FB page if you want recommendations near you.

Also read: - 8 Natural Pain Relieving Measures For Fibromyalgia

7. Relieves irritable bowel and stomach upset

Due to the imbalances in the body, those with fibromyalgia are often affected by irritable bowel and stomach ailments. This is a classic symptom of fibromyalgia due to their proven oversensitive pain and nervous system.

Research studies have shown a positive effect on both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In a smaller study (Bihari et al) involving eight Crohn's patients, the researchers treated them with LDN therapy. All eight cases improved markedly within 2-3 weeks and when checked after two months the condition was still stable and improved.

What we can conclude is that LDN is a very exciting drug that we look forward to following the research on. Could this be the drug we have been waiting for?

Also read: - How Training in a Hot Water Pool Can Help With Fibromyalgia

More information? Join this group!

Join the Facebook group «Rheumatism and Chronic Pain - Norway: Research and news»(Click here) for the latest updates on research and media writing about chronic disorders. Here, members can also get help and support - at all times of the day - through the exchange of their own experiences and advice.

VIDEO: Exercises for Rheumatists and Those Affected by Fibromyalgia

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We really hope this article can help you in the fight against fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain diagnosis that can be extremely devastating to the person affected. The diagnosis can lead to reduced energy, daily pain and everyday challenges that are far above what Kari and Ola Nordmann are bothered with. We kindly ask you to like and share this for increased focus and more research on the treatment of fibromyalgia. Many thanks to everyone who likes and shares - maybe we can be together to find a cure one day?

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Sources:

PubMed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24558033

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23188075

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