Category: low dose naltrexone

I have heard of low dose naltrexone and Parkinson’s disease. Some people with Parkinson’s symptoms seem to have some success taking Low Dose naltrexone. Have you heard of this and how do you dose it?

Low Dose Naltrexone and Parkinson’s Disease

Click on the purple arrow below to hear my research findings regarding the use of LDN as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Many people are on the hunt for a sure fire therapy that will eliminate all symptoms. I have certainly never identified such a solution and doubt any will ever be found.

There are dozens of therapies that do facilitate a reversal of symptoms however. I include low dose naltrexone as one of these therapies though it is a prescription medication that does have side effects.

LDN is certainly not a quick fix so to speak. Why? It can take several years for the body to strengthen the immune system. Once the immune system is back on line, the body is in a position to address the imbalances that may be causing the symptoms. Of course there are other approaches for building up the immune system. Some people have had remarkable results using LDN which does require a doctor’s prescription.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Founder 2004
Parkinsons Recovery
Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease

My mother has Parkinsons, was diagnosed about 5 years ago in Alabama, moved to Ohio in June 2010 to live with us so that we can care for her. In Alabama, her doctors gave her little time or help. When we moved her to Ohio, we took her to OSU and they totally changed her meds…..she became worse. We brought her to a neurologist in Parkersburg, WV (close to us) and he has finally begun to listen, adjusting her meds to older ones like Comtan and Amantadine. She saw some improvement for a few weeks, but now is worse again. She also have other issues, but we feel they are reflective of her freezing often and lack of mobility. This all started when she had pain in her leg and thought it was her sciatic nerve. No one has treated her for that. We are interested in other treatment options like low dose naltrexone (LDN).

I found your website several months ago and read about LDN. Do you know the closest place/doctor to us that would work with this medicine? We are desperate to get her help. She is a “young” 73 years old and has been in wonderful health for years until this. Any and all information you can put us in contact with would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Anita

Lexie provides rich information about low dose naltrexone during my interview with her on Parkinsons Recovery Radio. She one among ten others who are featured in Pioneers of Recovery. Replays of all the interviews including hers are listed on this page of this Parkinsons Recovery blog. You will need to scroll down several posts of replays to find a replay of Lexie’s interview.

Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Pioneers of Recovery