New approaches to managing fibromyalgia pain - Ginevra Liptan, MD (2021 Conference) (LDN, low dose naltrexone)

 

New approaches to managing fibromyalgia pain - Ginevra Liptan, MD (2021 Conference) (LDN, low dose naltrexone)

Dr. Liptan specializes in treating patients with Fibromyalgia and uses Low Dose Naltrexone often when treating her patients.  In this presentation, she reviews what is happening physiologically in fibromyalgia (central sensitization), how LDN can reduce FM symptoms, and how to safely treat with LDN when a patient has been using opiods for pain relief.  Dr. Liptan gives research evidence as well as concrete examples from her clinical experience.

Keywords: fibromyalgia, Low Dose Naltrexone, pain, opioid, central sensitization, CSS, LDN, ultra low dose Naltrexone, oxycodone, glial cells, brain, chronic pain, central nervous system, neuro inflammation, inflammation, traumatic brain injury, stroke, anticonvulsant medications, Pregabalin, Gabapentin, SSRI antidepressants, serotonin, norepinephrine, Duloxetine, brain inflammation, anti-inflammatory, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

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