Nerve Pain

Ketamine infusion therapy has gained attention as a effective treatment for various types of chronic pain, specifically nerve pain (neuropathic pain).  

 

How does it work?

• NMDA Receptor Antagonism: Ketamine primarily works by blocking NMDA receptors in the brain, which can help in reducing pain transmission and perception.

• Glutamate Modulation: By influencing glutamate levels, ketamine helps to reset pain pathways that are overactive in chronic pain conditions.

Key Points

• Infusion Protocols: At Ketamine Center of Central Georgia, the infusion is administered intravenously in a controlled clinical setting, with doses and frequency tailored to individual needs and safety. Ketamine infusions for neuropathic pain typically involve a series of treatments over several days or weeks, with dosages tailored to the individual. Patients are closely monitored for side effects and effectiveness.

• Monitoring: Patients are monitored for side effects and treatment efficacy during and after infusions.

• Dissociative Effects: Patients typically experience dissociation or altered perceptions during infusions.  Most patients find this

• Rapid Pain Relief: Many patients report relief from pain immediately or after just a few infusions.

• Treatment-Resistant Cases: ketamine is a great option for patients who have not responded well to traditional pain medications or who are not good candidates for opioid pain medication or surgery.

 

If you're considering ketamine infusion therapy as a treatment for neuropathic pain, schedule a tele-health consultation with Dr. Greenberg here. Treatment protocols and pricing  for chronic pain conditions can be found here.

 

You can  learn more about the research surrounding ketamine therapy for chronic neuropathic pain by visiting our research page here.