Medications for managing pain can often feel limited and even risky. Many options offer only partial relief and may have significant side effects.
However, a growing body of research and anecdotal data suggests that low dose naltrexone (LDN) is helpful for patients experiencing various types of pain. Patients with chronic, inflammatory, and neuropathic pain have experienced relief from their pain symptoms while taking daily doses of LDN.
Originally developed to treat opioid addiction at much higher doses, LDN has gained attention for its off-label use for chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions where inflammation plays a key role.
Studies suggest that naltrexone modulates the immune system and reduces inflammation when taken daily at low doses, helping with several conditions, including pain.
LDN takes a multifaceted approach to pain relief. By temporarily blocking opioid receptors, LDN helps modulate the body’s immune response.
When opioid receptors are blocked, the body naturally produces more endorphins, leading to lower inflammation and reduced pain.
LDN has been demonstrated to have a beneficial impact on the body’s central nervous system, especially in reducing the activation of microglial cells that are frequently linked to chronic pain conditions.
By soothing these overactive immune cells, LDN may aid in reducing the feeling of pain over time.
Chronic pain can be challenging to address. Patients with conditions such as fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or neuropathy experience pain symptoms over a prolonged period.
LDN has helped patients experience notable decreases in pain, resulting in a better quality of life.
By reducing inflammation and regulating the immune response, LDN makes itself a promising option for patients who have not found relief with other treatments.
Autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease frequently cause intense inflammatory pain.
LDN’s powerful anti-inflammatory properties help alleviate inflammation-related pain, making it an excellent option for relief from autoimmune disorders.
Many patients have reported reduced joint pain and a notable decrease in the inflammatory symptoms from these conditions.
Nerve damage or dysfunction can lead to neuropathic pain. This condition is notoriously difficult to treat.
However, LDN’s ability to calm the central nervous system and reduce neuroinflammation offers hope for those suffering from nerve pain, including conditions like diabetes or multiple sclerosis.
If you’re struggling with chronic or inflammatory pain and haven’t found relief with conventional treatments, LDN might be worth discussing with your healthcare provider.
While more research is needed to understand the extent of its benefits fully, the positive experiences of many patients suggest that LDN could be a valuable tool in the fight against chronic pain.
For more information, please contact our pharmacy at either the Littleton or Cherry Creek location.
You can also send us a direct text here:
Littleton: 303-707-1500
Cherry Creek: 303-333-2010
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