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I was one of the first to get COVID in 2020, battling LongCovid ever since. Taking low-dose naltrexone for 7 months now and I have noticed some improvements. I have less bed bound days. Still have crushing fatigue and other typical fairly debilitating LongCovid symptoms but LDN does seem to help. In the Netherlands it is hard to come by and I paid about $ 40,- each month as it is not covered by any healthcare insurance. I had a pharmacy who was very understanding about my condition and financial situations (small business owner with an expensive disability insurance wasn’t willing to pay out for several years) and was willing to make it for me at low cost. But now that an international company has the rights they are not allowed to make it anymore. Ordering it through them now cost me $ 150,- for a 100ml bottle that has a 4 week expiration date also. A lot of LongCovid patients are starting to make it themselves what is your take on this? Could this possible affect the efficacy of LDN?
Thank you for sharing your story! It’s difficult to comment as there are a few differences here. In the US LDN is relatively affordable (also cash and not covered by insurance), but we typically compound capsules (not suspensions). I’m sure there are differences in the “use by” dates as well. But in general in the US for a compound like LDN there are a lot of special safety requirements, medication ingredient authenticity checks, protective equipment, tools, and formulations that go into each compound, not to mention batch testing we do to ensure potency and safety. The formulations are all reviewed by trained pharmacists. For all of those reasons we strongly advise patients NOT attempt to compound anything themselves at home.
I started on 0.5 and the side effects were not unbearable, but unconfirtable. It took me more than one month to bump it up, because of thise side effects. I am still on 2 mg and I think this could be my sweet dose.
I have a questions I get a shot in my hip last about 3 months for rheumatoid arthritis. Will LDN interfere with the effectiveness of the shot? Also is this a long term drug, I have a small granuloma annulare on the palm of my hands , this problem stems from having Covid 3 times
Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately we can't answer specific questions like these in comments on videos. If you'd like specific counseling on this topic, please reach out to the pharmacy directly via any of the methods listed here: hbpharmacy.com/contact-us/
I noticed that the topi click testosterone cream won't penatrate skin where their's a tattoo. I have tattoos on my arms and the cream seems to dry on the tattoo and is not going into the skin. Any advice on that would be greatly appreciated..Thanks
Thanks for the question! There are a few factors at play here, including the active ingredient and the base. For privacy reasons we don’t answer patient specific questions in public comments. Please shoot us an email and we’d be happy to hear more and see if we can help. You can find our contact info at hbpharmacy.com. Thank you!
Hey John! Just talked to you last week. Your staff all bragged about how informed you are. You were very kind to me. Answered all my questions. Took my first dose last night. I am so excited to have a great outcome. I have suffered enough 🙏
Thank you for the video--I am researching this for my condition of psoriatic arthritis. I am currently on Humira and can't find any interaction info between LDN and Humira. Do you have any info or insight on this?
Side effects were very strong in my case and I started with 0.5 mg.; however I kne since day one it would work cause tbe first day I took it tbe swelling in my gumms just disappear. I switch the dose in tbe morning and just reduced tbe dose even lower. 6 weeks later I have been unable to go above 1.5 mg but it is ok. My childten are taking 4mg and tbeu are doing well.
If it helps. My children and I have been taking LDN for 6 weeks. None of us have gained any weight and in my personal case it has helped a lot with the stomach bloating. I assume that long term it would actually help me loose some weight once inflammation subsides.
Good question! In general LDN therapy specifically is not associated with weight gain based on studies and our anecdotal experience in working with patients.
Can you discuss how this could be effective with T1 Diabetes.? With type 1, we've been taught that our immune system had a problem "at one time" where it did some bad business in the pancreas, but then its done and over....so, its not like our bodies are "chronically" fighting the problem... would LDN have any effect on the underlying issue.? Help me understand please...😁
This is an excellent and insightful question! Naturally, like we mentioned, this information is all based on newer studies that is constantly evolving. On a case by case basis, individuals may respond differently. Please keep in mind this is NOT medical guidance and specifics should be discussed with your providers who know your personal history. That said, in general, LDN is being studied carefully in type 1 diabetic patients. Though it isn’t likely that it can reverse the condition, the research seems to indicate LDN MAY help increase insulin sensitivity and MAY help improve A1C levels. Please email us if you’d like more info as again we strongly suggest you have a discussion with your provider to see if this would be useful for you specifically as this is based on preliminary research and is not intended to be formal guidance or a recommendation.
Sorry you didnt find this helpful! A lot of heartburn medication can be chosen based on one’s history. We discuss things like this all the time with patients whose medical history we’re familiar with. We recommend discussing with your doctor/pharmacist directly to help you troubleshoot and choose an option that works for you.
Today, I took my first 1.5 mg of LDN in hopes of preventing Migraine. I do believe that there is a movement with migraine research physicians to see that for some patients, bringing down inflammation helps. I’m hopeful. Glad I listened as I now know to be patient about how much time it takes. Thank you for posting this.
I need a provider in West Tennessee it's like 10 years ago. Before I die. Mast cell activation caused by diazepam. 12 years intractable pain to fail back surgeries. Now I have Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr, RA, I'm in so much pain. Now allergic to food. Starvation. Malnutrition. Osteoarthritis. Now I have vascular issues is that I did not have before. My hair is falling out. I'm going to lose my teeth in my eyesight. Ask my PM doctor for this a year ago. He says it doesn't work. 😭🤬
Hi Julie…very sorry to hear about your challenges. If you’d like, shoot us an email at pharmacist at hbpharmacy.com. We can share some compounding pharmacies in your area. Perhaps one of those pharmacies can share a physician they work with in your area who may be able to help you.
@@HBPharmacyUSA Have you heard anybody say that they have mast cell activation from diazepam withdrawal/ poison? There are many members of the beating benzos group that agree with me on the mast cell. They didn't have any health issues before.. I had a multitude of underlying health issues I was unaware of. And maybe they are too.. in the process of trying to find proof of this.. I know diazepam is listed as a mast cell stabilizer but everything affects me exactly opposite of way it's supposed to.
May God bless you & your love ones. I have a very rare autoimmune disease and 2 days ago my neurologist suggested I try LDN. I live in a small town in Colorado so I will probably have to drive about an hour to a compound pharmacy. All the information you provided, and how you readily made yourself available to help anyone was a breath of fresh air. Thank you for putting my mind at ease and for your generous caring heart. 🙏
@@barbaras.5545 not familiar with them, but thank you for sharing! we work with patients around the country but do primarily help patients in NJ. Turn around times and level of service tend to be best when you’re local, so it’s always good to learn about other good pharmacies!
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Hello…thank you for the comment! Unfortunately, we do not answer specific healthcare questions like this in comments both for privacy reasons and because we don’t have the full picture of your health. We recommend you discuss with your physician or current provider. Thank you!
Feel free to reach out to our pharmacists or at least watch our next video! We’re doing a follow up on side effects and ways to work with your physician to try and reduce the negative effects. Should be released soon!
@@HBPharmacyUSA is this not the channel of you two guys in the video? I have a question too. What if i want to loose weight with LDN? Do i start with a higher dose like 8mg?
Thanks for writing. That’s a great question. Usually topiclick type devices usually don’t need to be primed. If cream is accumulating in the cap the bottle it’s likely that pressure within the container is causing more cream to come through the holes on the top. If this happens what may help is the following …. After using the prescribed number of clicks try dialing back the device one to two clicks in the opposite direction. That should relieve the pressure. When you are ready to use for next dose dial those same one or two clicks (whatever you dialed backwards) to stop the pressure and then additionally dial the prescribed amount of clicks and apply your cream. Again once you’re done you may dial back 1-2 clicks to once again relieve the pressure. This should stop the cream from accumulating in the cap. Feel free to give us a call at 201-997-2010 if you like. Thanks!
My naturopathic doctor prescribed it to me. I wish my insurance covered the cost. It’s not as expensive as other things but my budget is stretched too thin. I just started titration a couple days ago. It might be doing something🤷♀️it could be placebo or other things but I feel lighter in a way, more energy, less sluggish. I’m interested to see how it goes when I get up to a higher dose.
Thank you for sharing! Yes unfortunately many compounded meds like this one aren’t covered. Not sure where you’re located, but feel free to look us up and give us a call if you’d like to keep us posted on how you’re doing! We typically dispense a “starter kit” and separate continuing dose which sounds similar to your prescribed protocol.
I know of IV infusion therapy. I have had it done on &:off for the kast 10 years. I was under the weather in March & i had a Myers cocktail with extra Vitamin C & glutathione. I recommend it. Also if one need to know which nutrients one may be low on, there is a lab test one can have done. It measures 32 nutriens in the DNA level, not the serum. It is by a company named "Spectracell" in Houston. I go to a place "Any Labs" draw the blood,: they in turn send my blood to Spectracell & i get the results. This lab will show which nutrients are low. Based on the results one csn determine what infusion to have administered.
This is such great info and working with a doctor here in Chicago, but would like to give you call on perhaps another dr as one specialist that I saw was really discouraging me from taking this. I'm on 4.5
I have been on 4.5mg since July last year, and I must say, I CANNOT take this medicine at night. If I take it at 10pm, I don't fall asleep until 3am. So I take it at 4pm now adays. The 6 hour half-life wears off and I can be asleep by 10pm...
While we can’t answer medical questions via comments, if interested please visit hbpharmacy.com and set up a free compound consultation. A pharmacist would be happy to speak with you.
Thanks for commenting! Unfortunately we can’t provide advice like this via comments on social media without understanding the full context. Please give us a call at 201-997-2010 to discuss with a pharmacist. Thank you!
We adjust formulations for patients with allergies in a way that’s compliant and still efficacious all the time! Obviously we’d need a doctor’s note, but please give us a call to discuss further: 201-997-2010 and ask for John!
I have had good results with LDN using 50mg tablets dissolved. I find it hard to stick to though because it interferes with my sleep. most doctors have no idea about LDN.
While we can’t answer medical questions via comments, if interested please visit hbpharmacy.com and set up a free compound consultation. A pharmacist would be happy to speak with you.
Was pre med, have long cov, long Lyme, mold injury, celiac, dermatitis, gut dysbiosis, see 11 Drs who treat 11 body parts, none understand what I'm talking about.. have contact.. is this subliminal to avoid gi .. am taking amino acids, enzymes, considering bad.. follow Dr outrini, NY, Dr hauder tx, de wes ely tn, 🙏❣️
Unfortunately, we can’t answer specific medical questions on RU-vid comments. To speak with a pharmacist, please set up a call by visiting hbpharmacy.com and setting up a free consultation.
Thank you! LDN is a compounded medication and only available from a compounding pharmacy with a valid prescription from a doctor in the US. If not in the US, please check with doctors/pharmacies in your local area.
This is a compounded medication, meaning made from scratch in a compound pharmacy with a valid prescription. It entirely depends on the quality of the ingredients used in each formulation, so there can be some variability. Some patients, for example, may be allergic to certain types of capsules used.
@@HBPharmacyUSAA bit of a disingenuous response. You're not synthesising the Naltrexone HCL, but sourcing it from somewhere. Most likely dissolving and filtering 50mg tabs, dosing the solvent onto your own filler substrate, drying and putting in capsules.
Actually we’re not dissolving commercial tablets! As a compounding pharmacy we buy our pure active ingredients, fillers, etc from PCCA and other accredited distributors for compounding pharmacies. Like we mentioned in the video, it’s important to use companies like PCCA as some pharmacies do crush commercial tablets or use less reputable sources, which can impact patient outcomes. You can learn more about PCCA here: www.pccarx.com/AboutUs/WhoisPCCA
This is a very helpful video! I don't know where you all are getting these docile cats though. My cat is fond of me, but still I hope I'm not bleeding by the 10-second mark 😄
