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This case report presents the successful treatment of osteoarthritis in a 71-year-old male patient using Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN). The patient experienced significant relief from right ankle pain within six weeks of initiating LDN therapy. The report details the dosage titration and long-term management, highlighting the patient's reduced reliance on conventional pain medications.
Scott Zashin, MD: In this case report, using LDN to treat osteoarthritis, a 71-year-old man first saw me seven years ago due to right ankle pain. Prior to our visit, an orthopedic surgeon diagnosed osteoarthritis of his ankle as a cause of his symptoms. He was currently on tumeric daily and as needed ibuprofen neroxin. I initially prescribed topical dicloanac and also recommended acetaminophen on a regular basis. He was initially started on LDN 0.5 milligrams which was increased weekly to 2 milligrams. His ankle pain was better within six weeks of starting LDN. Three years ago, he increased the LDN to 2 and a half milligrams and has stayed on this dosage since that time. He continues to take a tumeric but no longer needs the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.