Hi Nicollle,

I've just recently found out about LDN. Studies show it decreases and lowers the graves' antibodies. Something I wish I would of known about before RAI.

Elaine Moore has some great articles on it and I know she has taken it. She has a question and answer board - you could ask her.

www.elaine-moore.com

So you can't take LDN if you've already had RAI?

Elaine Moore did take the LDN after she had her RAI. She said it was of some help to her, but not all the way.

I've been on the LDN since the end of March, 2010. My thyroid antibodies are down so I am taking less MMI (Methimazole) now.

You can try the LDN main website and go from there. Also google Low Dose Naltrexone.

http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/

Elaine has written a book on the LDN as well.

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Hi,
this is what I found out about possible side effects.
It is also being used for people going through drug rehab.

Some of the major side effects produced by Naltrexone are:

Severe stomach pains,
Yellowing of the eyes or skin,
Dark colored urine.

Some minor side effects are;-

Diarrhea or constipation,
Headache,
Joint or muscle pain,
Mild stomach pain,
Nausea or vomiting,
Nervousness and sleeping trouble.

I've also read that it's only available through compounding pharmacies.

I too wished I had heard about this before doing RAI treatment.

Hi gravellyill:

I think the side effects mentioned from the LDN is for at higher doses such as 50 mg and higher.

The LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) is is mainly therapeutic doses between 3 and 4.5 mg once per day.

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I have been doing lots of research, and I want to take LDN. I have not done RAI. I have Graves disease for about 2 yrs. now. I just haven't found a doctor that'll prescribe it for me. Do any of you know a doctor in the NYC area?

mimzies:

Do a google search and type in doctors who prescribe Low Dose Naltrexone in New York City. It'll bring up a page of links that you can try.

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