Deb from Australia shared her journey with rheumatoid arthritis, which she experienced for about four years before receiving a proper diagnosis. Initially, her GP attributed her chronic pain to other issues and suggested topical treatments. A physio at Nambbor General Hospital recognized her symptoms and referred her to a rheumatologist, who confirmed the diagnosis through blood tests and MRIs.

Deb was prescribed methotrexate and folic acid but sought an alternative due to her desire for a healthier lifestyle. She turned to low-dose naltrexone (LDN) upon her integrative GP's recommendation. After starting on LDN, she experienced nausea and dizziness but persevered. Eventually, she reached a dose of 4.5 mg and became completely pain-free, significantly improving her quality of life.

Deb expressed gratitude for LDN and noted feelings of euphoria and a boost in her overall health. Although her rheumatologist advised her to continue methotrexate for potential bone erosion, Deb felt fantastic on LDN and is looking forward to her next appointment. Additionally, she mentioned her background as a social worker, her previous burnout, and the possibility that autoimmune conditions run in her family.

Pamela from the United States shares her journey with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), detailing how Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) transformed her quality of life.

She recalls being frequently ill as a child with chronic sore throats, fevers, and unexplained rashes, treated repeatedly with antibiotics, which left her with long-term side effects. In adulthood, she experienced worsening joint pain, migraines, back and neck problems, and multiple orthopedic challenges, especially after childbirth and through menopause.

After learning about LDN from Ehlers-Danlos support groups and a physiatrist, Pamela started treatment at 0.5 mg, later increasing to 3 mg. Initial side effects (constipation and nausea) subsided after two weeks, followed by significant improvements in pain levels, energy, and immune function—she hasn’t caught illnesses that previously plagued her.

She describes a clear decline when she was off LDN for 11 days, reinforcing its benefits. Pamela now enjoys more stability, less pain, better post-menopause symptoms, and greater day-to-day functionality.

Her advice: LDN is worth trying for chronic pain and autoimmune-related conditions, as it may improve both symptoms and general health with minimal side effects for most people.

Jannie, a 74-year-old from Canada, developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in 2016 after a severe foot injury and surgery. She began using Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) after researching its benefits and, with her doctor’s support, became one of the first in her area to try it. LDN significantly reduced her nerve pain and allowed her to live an active life. After needing recent surgery to remove old hardware from her foot, her CRPS briefly returned when she had to stop LDN—but quickly improved once she restarted it. Janie encourages others with chronic pain to research, stay hopeful, and actively participate in their recovery.