Two ways that I've read about:

1. blocks the opioid receptors for a short time. The body produces more endorphins to overcome this. Then when the receptors are no longer blocked, the endorphins "flood" the body. Endorphins help boost the immune system, in a good way.

2. LDN blocks the opioid growth factor which is involved in the immune system, cell proliferation (why it helps with cancer).

And since the inflammation of the intestines is part of the inflammatory response in us, makes sense that your bowels are better. Molly always says it helps her bowels. It didn't help mine so much, but prednisone and Humira does.


Last edited by Sue22; 10/07/13 12:05 AM.

sue

Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)