Multiple Sclerosis |
Dr. Ayre prescribes low-dose Naltrexone in the management of Multiple Sclerosis. Consultations can be done through our office or by phone. Phone consultations are $200.00 for an hour and a half and pertinent medical records can be faxed prior to the consultation. LDN or low-dose Naltrexone is an FDA approved drug that was indicated as having beneficial effects in a variety of disorders through the observations of Dr. Bernard Bihari 1985. Dr. Bahari began his work with Naltrexone in 1985 and has since pursued clinical research on the therapuetic effects of this medication in a variety of disorders. Through the work of Dr. Bihari, there is a wealth of clinical evidence demonstrating the efficacy of LDN in halting the symptoms and effects of Multiple Sclerosis. MS is is an auto-immune disease where the body’s own immune system attacks the tissue (myelin) that lines nerves. This is what produces the tremors, numbness, fatigue, and spasms characteristic of the disease. LDN stimulates the body’s immune system to work properly, thus halting the progression of the disease and easing or eliminating further symptoms. Where To Get LDN Naltrexone can be obtained through various compounding pharmacies. The Compounder in Aurora, Illinois will mail prescriptions to your home. A month supply of 3mg Naltrexone is $25.00 or less, depending upon the strength and quantity. Helpful Links The LDN homepage www.lowdosenaltrexone.org, sponsored by the non for profit group Advocates For Therapeutic Immunology , contains extensive information on the use of LDN in the management of a variety of disorders. Of particular interest is The Second Annual Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Conference which was held on Friday, April 7th, 2006 in the Lister Hill Center Auditorium of the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Highlights from this conference and that of 2005 can be found here. |
