LDN Video Interviews and Presentations

Linda Elsegood - The LDN Research Trust 14 Oct 2020 (Low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Part of the LDN Book 2 Tour with Motivated Medicine and Mark Drugs

Linda Elsegood describes her MS history and how LDN gave back her life. She shares how and why she developed her ldnresearchtrust.org site, a non-profit organization that is maintained by volunteers. Her second LDN Book delves into more information on many autoimmune conditions that are helped by LDN. Many professionals (doctors and pharmacists) contribute their knowledge and experience in her LDN Book 2.

Review by Ken Bruce, MD

Nutrichem's LDN Book Events with Linda Elsegood (Low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

The LDN Book Volume 2 & The Goals of the LDN Research Trust

Linda is a Multiple Sclerosis patient, founder and volunteer CEO of the LDN Research Trust. She has made it her life’s work to help and support people with autoimmune diseases, cancers, mental health issues etc. Her goal is that LDN will be used as a first-line treatment, where appropriate, globally. In the last 16+ years, she’s achieved a lot.

Linda has organised 7 Conferences, numerous talks, and she has edited both of The LDN Books. Linda is the LDN Radio Show Host, has planned 6 Documentaries and the 15th Anniversary eBook. She also oversees the day-to-day running of the charity along with other volunteers.
 

LDN MS and Me - Chris from the UK (LDN, low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Chris of the UK has secondary progressive MS and describes how it destroyed his life to a point of deep depression. His neurologist was no help, but through research he found Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). The progression slowed over time and he actually had substantial improvement. Chris developed an organization on the web which provides a place of assistance for all who need encouragement and advice.

Neurologist Dr Gary Thomas talks about Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN, low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Dr. Gary Thomas is a neurologist, specializing in MS. He remarks that he learned about Low Dose Naltrexone through his patients requesting it. He is open minded and anxious to provide relief for his patients in any way possible. After researching LDN and observing remarkable results in his patients, he feels that they all can benefit from this safe, cheap, and effective drug. He provides so much information about MS and LDN during this interview at the Norland Pharmacy event. (part of the LDN Book 2 Tour) Very impressive!

Review by Ken Bruce

Cameon LDN and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Cameon from the USA shares her story of going from 7 years in a wheelchair to walking, after taking Low Dose Naltrexone for 10 months. 

Her speech is slow but improved as one of the symptoms he suffered from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 

Her story is exciting and heart-warming, and she urges anyone with autoimmune conditions to try LDN and do not wait. Get your life back!

Delo shares her MS and LDN Journey - 2020 (LDN, low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Delo from the United States shares her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) story on the LDN Radio Show with Linda Elsegood.

Delo was 45 in 1995 when her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms began to develop. She awoke one morning and found that she had trouble seeing out of one of her eyes. Within a week she had bladder problems, fatigue amongst other cognitive issues.

She was not diagnosed with MS until 2000, meaning the medication she had taken for 5 years was not accurate and able to effectively suppress her symptoms. Fortunately, following her diagnosis she came across Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN), and within six months of starting she was back to normal.

“I could go back to work, I was no longer dizzy and had control over my bladder again. Absolutely everything improved when I was on LDN.”

This is a summary of Delo’s interview. Please listen to the rest of Delo’s story by clicking on the video above.

Marsha from Canada shares her experience of LDN for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (LDN, low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Linda Elsegood: I'd like to introduce Marsha from Canada who takes MTM forms. Thanks for joining me, Marcia.

Marsha: You're welcome.

Linda Elsegood: how old, were you when you started noticing that there was something wrong with you?

Marsha: Um, I think now that I know the symptoms of ms, um, my first episode was when I was 10. And, um, I haven't like an electric shock that went through my body, um, kind of paralyzing me, um, and that lasted for about a day.

Um, and then I didn't have another, um, inclination until I was in high school, probably 17. Um, I wasn't a dance troupe, and I always had trouble with my legs. Um, and. My coaches and stuff would just say that it was a shin splint and just from dancing and stuff. Um, and then as I got a little bit older, um, probably 24, um, I started noticing that my legs were going numb and, um, it would come and it would go, it would come and go.

And then my next episodes were probably not till I was about 30, 31. Um, and then after I had my son, um, I noticed my symptoms got worse, which I didn't know what they were. diagnosed in 1995. Um, but I've had, like I said, since I was 10, so for about 43 years,

Linda Elsegood: It's a long time. Isn't it? I wonder back then, or are you happy having not known?

Marsha: Um, yeah, it's probably better that I didn't know. I bet a young age, but yeah.

Linda Elsegood: when you first started, did you have any problems with sleep or any other side effects?

Marsha: Um, I think like the first week, um, I noticed a difference in my energy and I was sleeping.

Okay. And then, um, it's, um, it's like all my symptoms, um, kind of got worse for a little while. I would say for about maybe five or six weeks. I was just trying to, um, I guess maybe get it in my system. And, um, then after that, uh, I was, uh, going up, you know, increasing my dosage and, um, yeah, so I did that pretty slow over several months increasing my dosage.

And so now I'm on 4.5, and I've been on it for one year.

Linda Elsegood: So can we just go back and could you tell us what a day was like for you before you started LDN? What symptoms you had and how that affected your life?

Marsha: Um, well, I think mainly fatigue was the biggest battle that I had to overcome. And, um, Now I usually wake up, and I'm ready to go.

Um, sometimes I would stay in bed most of the day. Um, and I still do have the occasional days, um, because when I feel better, I usually do too much. So it's finding that balance. Um, but yeah, I, I, I have more energy now and, um, My moods are better.

Linda Elsegood: other than your mood and the fatigue, what other symptoms did you have this whole starting at the end?

Marsha: Um, I have bladder issues from my ms. And it seems to be better. Now I've also lost weight, which is an added benefit, um, that I didn't really know about, but

Linda Elsegood: well, that always has to be good. Doesn't it?

Marsha: Yeah. Oh yeah. That's a benefit.

Linda Elsegood: So how did you hear about LDN?

Marsha: You know, I think it was on.

Um, an ms. Site. Uh, somebody mentioned it and, um, it just kind of took off like wildfire. And so I, I began searching it out, and I hear good things about it. So I asked my neurologist about it, and she was not keen on it. Um, she told me to go to my regular doctor and so that's what I did. And he said that it would not interfere with any of my other medications so that it was worth a try.

And so that's what I did. And I've been on it for one year.

Linda Elsegood: What would you say to other people that are contemplating trying LDN, but maybe a bit wary?

Marsha: I would say give it a try. I would say stick with it. Um, I think it probably has to get into your system. Um, and everybody's dosage, I think, from what I've gathered is different.

So I think it's just finding what works best for you and, and, um, it's worth a try.

Linda Elsegood: Would you like to tell us what you've been able to do since being on LDN?

Marsha: Yes. Just, um, as a matter of fact, last weekend, I was able to go zip lining, which I think LDN has given me more strength in my limbs and things. And, um, it was a great time and yeah.

Linda Elsegood: That sounds like fun. If you don't mind Heights and going fast,

Marsha: it was on my bucket list. So I only live once, so I thought I better do it when I

Linda Elsegood: wonderful.

Marsha: It was fun.

Linda Elsegood: I'm so pleased that you found LDN and it's worked so well for you and a long way it continues.

 

Any questions or comments you may have, please Contact Us.  I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for joining us today. We really appreciated your company. Until next time, stay safe and keep well.

Paul from the US - MS - LDN (low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Raven from the US Crohn’s Disease, MS, Spondylitis and Lyme Disease (LDN, low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Raven and from the United States has been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Spondylitis, and Lymes Disease.

In 1992, Raven was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, MS in July 2011 and Lymes disease the past year.. She suffered from arthritic issues from the age of 6. Symptoms she experienced consisted of body pain, issues walking, fatigue, frequent use of bathroom, dehydration and fainting. 

Raven found out about Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) on a forum after speaking to someone whose husband suffered from MS and was taking the medication; so she decided to research further. After visiting multiple GPs, she was rejected a prescription due to her lack of health insurance, so went elsewhere to obtain LDN. She started taking the medication in July of 2012 and noticed improvements by the next day. She was able to walk without the use of any aid, fatigue and exhaustion had gone. 

“I hope that people out there have the awareness and the wherewithal to research and not be afraid to try something so wonderful, especially since there's little to no side effects.”

For the entire interview, watch the video.

Christine from Northern Ireland shares her experience of LDN as a treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (low dose naltrexone) from LDN Research Trust on Vimeo.

Christine is from Belfast, but originally from the United States. She was diagnosed to have multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2000 after 5 years of problems without a diagnosis. Her first symptom was a bout of optic neuritis in 1995; at diagnosis in 2000 she was put on interferon for about 16 months but refused it finally because her symptoms and relapses were worse. She heard about low dose naltrexone (LDN) and found a prescriber, and felt almost immediate improvement on LDN; and rates her quality of live as improved from 5, to between 8 and 10. The only side effect was vivid dreams, but she is able to adjust her dosage if that is an issue.

Christine still has numbness in her right hand, occasional fatigue, but feels Low Dose Naltrexone - LDN worked wonders for her, and it is low cost and safe, unlike other pharmaceuticals. She encourages others to try it.

Christine gave appreciation for the information provided through the LDN Research Trust, particularly information for GPs.

Summary of Christine’s interview, please listen to the video for the full story.

Keywords: LDN, low dose naltrexone, multiple sclerosis, MS, optic neuritis, fatigue

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