Ketamine Infusion

Ketamine infusions have emerged as a promising treatment option for chronic pain patients who have not responded to other traditional therapies. Ketamine, a medication primarily used for anesthesia, is administered intravenously in a controlled medical setting to help manage chronic pain conditions such as neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and treatment-resistant depression.

Ketamine works on the brain's NMDA receptors to interrupt pain signals and reset abnormal pain pathways, offering rapid relief for some individuals. Patients undergoing ketamine infusions may experience mild dissociative effects, drowsiness, or changes in perception during the infusion, but these effects typically dissipate shortly after the treatment ends.

It's important for patients considering ketamine infusions to discuss the potential risks, benefits, and alternatives with their healthcare provider to determine if this innovative therapy is suitable for their unique pain management needs.