Unfortunately for Australians with ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia who wish to trial
it, naltrexone -- low-dose or otherwise -- is currently prescribed
solely at the discretion of the consulting doctor
<http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/dpb/publications/naltrexone_users.htm>.
http://sacfs.asn.au/news/2009/04/04_23_low_dose_naltrexone.htm
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/dpb/publications/naltrexone_users.htm
Naltrexone, in orally-administered tablet form, is currently used in
Australia and is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for the
treatment of alcoholism.
http://www.analyticamedical.com/Products-NTX.html
/Naltrexone/ is NOT registered in /Australia/ for use in opioid
withdrawal, *...*
www.dassa.sa.gov.au/webdata/.../*Naltrexone*_cguide_abbrev.pdf
The reports says that a "preliminary study shows that low-dose
naltrexone may be an effective, low-cost treatment for Fibromyalgia."
Elsewhere, Maija Haavisto <http://www.fiikus.net/?resume>, a Finnish
ME/CFS patient, has taken low-
dose naltrexone for her ME/CFS and reports positive results. She details
her experiences here: http://www.fiikus.net/?cfs Lots of articles / links
http://chronic-illness-treatments.suite101.com/article.cfm/low_dose_naltrexone_ldn_for_fibromyalgia
http://autoimmunedisease.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_promise_of_low_dose_naltrexone_therapy
http://www.peele.net/faq/naltrexone.html I strongly suspect early
enthusiasm about naltrexone in alcoholism treatment will quickly fade.
This has already occurred in heroin addiction treatment, and especially
in the country (Australia) where its use was most quickly and widely
embraced (for use by general medical practitioners). Of course,
naltrexone has been used for decades in heroin treatment. There was
widespread enthusiasm for its generic use in Australia, and GPs were
given prescribing privileges for it. There has now been considerable
retrenchment. James Bell, in Australia, indicated, "We have enough
research in Australia to say Naltrexone is of limited value [for opiate
addicts].
04/06/2010
http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/news-and-views/local-news/Naltrexone-funding-rejected/7516441/
Just a month ago I came back from Israel where Dr Andre Weisman the Dr
that INVENTED this method (It's called ANR) performed the procedure. He
came to Australia to teach the method, but left disappointed, because
our Drs wanted to make changes to it. Then they had the nerve to
"copy"what they half learnt, and called it "Rapid detox". BUT they do
not know how to perform the procedure here & they don't assess each
patient. ANR is a way where they "clean"your endorphins, then they
reproduce 60% of them! It is remarkable! And it DOES DEFINITELY work!!!
Dr Weisman does NOT believe in IMPLANTS!! Naltrexone should be taken
daily in tablet form. I believe all these deaths & fatalities are due to
implants that obviously release the wrong amount of the drug, or not
inserted correctly.. Who knows!
Wanna know more? Google ANR Clinic. And GIVE DR O'NEILL HIS FUNDING!!!!
http://chronic-fatigue-syndrome.suite101.com/article.cfm/differences_between_cfsme_and_fm
Some doctors consider both CFS/ME and fibromyalgia to be autoimmune
diseases. Both have been connected with some autoantibodies and
fibromyalgia commonly occurs with some autoimmune illnesses (e.g. lupus
and rheumatoid arthritis), but there is no convincing evidence of an
autoimmune origin. Most medications used in autoimmune diseases are
useless, except for low dose naltrexone.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/apfdfy/Opiate.html
Naltrexone is a "non-scheduled" drug with no potential for abuse.
Therefore, it can be obtained with a prescription at any pharmacy.
*RECOMMENDATIONS*
That the Federal Department of Health and the Queensland Alcohol,
Tobacco and other Drug Services branch of the Health Department,
evaluate the following Detox and Rehabilitation Centres for the best
practices using the Ultra Rapid Opiate Detoxification and Naltrexone
Induction under General Anaesthesia.
Dr Lance Gooberman USA
Dr David L Simon USA
Dr Colin Brewer London SWIW 9NP http://www.staplefordcentre.co.uk
Dr Andre Waismann Herzliya Pituah, 46646
Dr George O'Neil M.B.,B.S.,C.O.G.,Dip. Diagnostic Ultrasound Australian
Medical Procedures Research Foundation 65 Townshend Road Subiaco West
Australia 6008 Tel (08) 9381 6960 Fax (08) 9388 7073 e-mail:
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
On 22/07/2010 2:56 PM, Jane MacRoss wrote:
Truly everything I get from the US is opened at customs - nothing from
France - I have had bottles mushrooms from France (!!) but US? Oh
dear - I might risk it & see how I go tho
thanks!!
Jane
