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Celia's Low Dose Naltrexone Testimonial
My name is Celia, and I live in Scotland. I am in my 50's, so not exactly a spring chicken--but hey--I'm working on it!!
May of 2006 gave me shocking news: I had a chest full of cancerous lymph nodes. Tears and grief overwhelmed me, grief for the life I would never have, and for those I would leave behind. The primary tumour was never found, but I was treated as 'lung' and thus received palliative care only--eight doses of chemo, followed by 12 doses of radiation. It was expected I had 6 to 12 months of living left to do.
I also had the following conditions: mild lupus, IBS (so bad sometimes I did not dare go out), intestinal diverticula, COPD, thyroid problems (had a partial thyroidectomy years ago), osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, high cholestrol, and chronic fatigue.
After my conventional treatment, the oncologist was amazed when I went into remission. He assured me this would not last, that I had less than 1% of making it. Far be it from me to accept that!
No further treatment was implemented after that initial work. It was a case of watch and wait--but I was unwilling to do either. Instead, I went in search of anything that might help me.
Of course I went on the usual supplements (but knew this was not enough), changed my diet (but not radically), and now eat mainly eggs and fish, vegetables and fruit--and no red meat. I have also discovered a penchant for the darkest chocolate I can find, at least 85 to 86% cocoa. I read about vitamin B17 and I started taking this almost every day in kernel form.
In January of 2007, I had a very bad exacerbation of COPD, which landed me in the hospital. I came out on oxygen and steroids.
I then learned about Iscador, a derivitive of Mistletoe said to combat cancer, and fortunately, as there is a homeopathic hospital not too far from me, I got a referral and now use it (Series 2) on a regular basis.
Still, I searched the Internet, and, lo and behold, came across Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). I had never heared of it before, but it seemed like a miracle drug. I had to have it. I fought for it, got it on the NHS, and so it costs me nothing. I got my first bottle but did not dare take it, as I was on steroids regularly for my chest, and had to have my hip replaced and was thus also on painkillers. Steroids and painkillers should not be taken concurrently with LDN. Each night, I looked at the bottle, and each night I thought, 'Shall it be now?' As soon as my hip pain began to diminish, and I could come off the steroids (it was day ten), I took my first dose of LDN. I don't know why, but I was frightened of it!
My first feelings on LDN were as though I was on a bit of a high. Although I felt great, I had some disturbed nights, but not too many strange dreams (which happens with some people). I have now determined when it is best for me to take it. This is usually about 9:30 pm, and, as I take sleep aids an hour later, this seems to be working for me.
Very soon after starting the LDN, I found I did not need the oxygen for my COPD; I only need to nebulise now maybe once a day, if that; and today I walked the furthest I have been able to for what seems like ages. It was a miracle, and I still can't believe I did it! One thing I also noticed early on was that I was not spending half my life in the loo. I had been referred for another sigmoidoscopy but cancelled it. To this day, I have never had the bowel problem like I did before LDN.
My energy began to return. I had had chronic fatigue for many years, but slowly am getting more energetic. I was fit enough to have a hip replacement about six months ago. Oh, the relief!!
My last x-ray showed no signs of the cancer which was supposed to have killed me over a year ago. My blood pressure is now normal (after being too high for a few years), and I have come off my BP medications. My lupus does not bother me at all. I have a good appetite and am gaining weight.
At the time of this writing (June 1, 2008), I have been on LDN for about eight months. I feel quite good, all things considered, and I recommend LDN to everyone!
Celia
An Introduction To Low Dose Naltrexone
How To Obtain Low Dose Naltrexone
Drugs To Avoid When Taking Low Dose Naltrexone
Side Effects & Dosing of Low Dose Naltrexone
Treating Cancer With Low Dose Naltrexone
Why I Became An Advocate For Low Dose Naltrexone
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