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  1. 3mp0w3r

    Low dose naltrexone vs. kratom

    I have classic EDS so probably represent a small subpopulation on this forum (unless everyone with CFS has undiagnosed collagen mutations). Fatigue and background pain levels are unacceptable and have been for some time. I have tried tons of supplements and medications in the past with minimal...
  2. 3mp0w3r

    LDN and EDS? Any success stories ??

    Just wondering if anyone with EDS has found big improvements in fatigue/pain with LDN? I noticed there is not much activity on this subforum but hopefully will get a few responses.
  3. 3mp0w3r

    Cold and achey in mornings regardless of temp ?cortisol / other hormones

    So I don't get hot flashes or have intolerances to temp during the day. But my usual pattern overnight is that I go to bed warm and wake up fairly cold. I know most people have a burst of cortisol and some other hormones in the morning and I think that part is dysregulated. They tend not to...