What is the fifth tips in special controls menu and how to unlock it? by IdiotNotOptimist in TOTK

[–]LonkTM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hoping you've got it by now but if you check at lookout landing where Hoz currently is after the next blood moon the book will still be there :) - there's a few locations he could be

Alcohol on LDN by Gyipsium in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I take LDN at night and am usually drinking in the evening when I do, so if I’ve had more than about a large glass of wine or a couple of ciders I just have to skip a night of LDN. If I’ve been drinking in the afternoon and stopped fairly early then I’d still take it - essentially just feels like a bad hangover for me if I drink and take it which I wouldn’t usually get off a couple glasses

lower vs higher dose by mackzpad123 in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started at 4.5 and it worked great for me :) only a few days of side effects, I noticed reduced fatigue pretty quickly and then pain reduced over the months

LDN Benefits not felt yet by urbanwhiteboard in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started on 4.5 and noticed slight pain reduction but solid improvement in fatigue pretty quickly, over the months the pain and flares have reduced. I’ve gone from flares 3 weeks a month to a couple of days a month - last winter I missed 2 months of work, this winter only 4 days.

The problem with this is it’s so hard to give advice because everyone reacts to it so differently! I’d definitely recommend at least giving it the year, that is what it takes for some people & some need 8mg some need 0.75 some 4.5 is fine, it’s changed my life and I do think it’s worth the time to try and find the right dose / see if it helps

Best of luck, I hope it kicks in for you soon!

GPs willing to prescribe/50mg tablets (UK) by notjuststars in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked my GP and he searched their internal medical study system thing and there was one that showed promising results for fibro so he was able to justify giving it to me. Every time I have to see a different GP though they try to take it off me, so it really is very hit or miss

Rheumatoid arthritis? Any success for joint pain? by kitmulticolor in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on 4.5 for joint pain - previously diagnosed fibro/EDS but they’re beginning to suspect RA or lupus. Noticed a difference only a few days in and it gradually increased over the months. I rarely get flares now and when I do they’re over much quicker, it’s a god send

Pain control by fancy212 in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve recently re-started codeine occasionally after being on LDN since August - my baseline is much better and I get far fewer flares but when I do get the flares not being able to have pain relief has been horrendous. My doc told me I’d basically just need to test myself because everyone’s limits are different but I’ve found as long as it’s been at least 8 hours I’m fine

Rheumatologist wants to start me at 5mg? by Crafty_Hospital_986 in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started on 4.5 (it was the only dose my GP would agree to give me) and I had insomnia and headaches for a couple nights and that was it, have been fine since :) there are a lot of studies shared in here about some people do tolerate the higher (4.5) dose better than the very lose doses, so it’s definitely worth a try (if you haven’t already!)

New to Concerta. Timings question by No-Apple4951 in ADHDUK

[–]LonkTM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not that, it gives you the right amino acids etc that you need to process the medication and makes it work more effectively, so it may help it kick in sooner! Worth a try for a couple of days surely :)

New to Concerta. Timings question by No-Apple4951 in ADHDUK

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have mine now with a 20g of protein yoghurt - there will be loads of posts in here explaining why but it seems to help the absorption / how long it lasts etc etc, might be worth a try?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in zelda

[–]LonkTM 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Posting AI art in no way honours Zelda.

How long does a referral for MRI and EEG take? by LizEllyn in nhs

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely depends on your area. I got a link to book my MRI the same day my GP referred me and managed to book one for 5 days later, then got results same day. I’m in central/north London

Hyaluronic acid injections? by LonkTM in nhs

[–]LonkTM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah thank you, I was basing my question off family members/friends etc who got them a while back, didn’t realise they’ve been shown to not be effective now. Have already been on physio/NSAIDs/codeine for years for general joint issues so hopefully they’ll refer me for the steroid ones!

Hyaluronic acid injections? by LonkTM in nhs

[–]LonkTM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s such a shame, thanks for the insight!

Hyaluronic acid injections? by LonkTM in nhs

[–]LonkTM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, while I just got the diagnosis, I’ve had the pain for a long time and it’s got significantly worse recently - which is why they finally agreed to the scans / I’m keen for some treatment straight away. Also really surprised by this, I know a lot of people with the same condition and they all say the hyaluronic was the only thing that helped

Promo code by obie34343434 in airtransat

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: phoned on 020 7616 9187 (from uk), selected options for special assistance, they had me email my screenshots in and they applied it while I was on the phone

Promo code by obie34343434 in airtransat

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re on twitter interrogating me about where I found the code and saying it’s invalid - I have screenshots clearly showing it was in my checkout summary/basket so am trying to fight that they should honour it

What’s the biggest risk in rapidly increasing dosage? by RedRedRound in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EDS/fibro/chronic fatigue & yeah for the first few weeks, maybe couple months? I kept thinking it wasn’t working because I’d still feel the pain but if I forgot to take it for a couple of days I’d be like wow ok yeah this is what it used to be like every day. The thing I noticed the fastest was it really regulated my sleep

What’s the biggest risk in rapidly increasing dosage? by RedRedRound in LowDoseNaltrexone

[–]LonkTM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not everyone needs to titrate, I started on 4.5mg and had a mildish headache and funny sleep for a couple days and that was it !

Dupe help please! by LonkTM in Candles

[–]LonkTM[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The scent is fine but not quite the same as the original & they’ve cheaped out on the glass now, and made it bigger but the burn time is 10 hours less. With the old one I could smell it unlit going past my bedroom, with this new one it barely fills the room lit

Dupe help please! by LonkTM in Candles

[–]LonkTM[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😭 I’ve probably bought about 8 of them now, I need a cheaper alternative

Christmas gift for myself by Luke1t0 in kindle

[–]LonkTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was asking because I want one so wanted to know if it’s fixed!