Ketamine: A Safer Alternative for Chronic Pain Management

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain disorders. Chronic pain can threaten your quality of life, your relationships and your productivity. Unlike acute pain that is more easily treated and typically responds to treatment in a predictable pattern, chronic pain can become more and more difficult to manage as time goes on.

There are many types of chronic pain. Whether you are dealing with a degenerative disease, physical injury or immune system illness, it is important to find a pain control solution that not only works but also offers long-term safety. When your pain includes neuropathic component, you may be able to avoid the use of opioids and be an ideal candidate for ketamine therapy.

How Ketamine Works

Low doses of ketamine have shown great efficacy in helping patients with complex pain syndrome. By blocking the overactive nerve sites and reducing inflammation, patients can lead a more comfortable life after ketamine infusion therapy. When administered in a clinical setting, ketamine has proven to be a well-tolerated and safe management for chronic pain.

Ketamine Versus Opioids

One of the highlighted advantages of ketamine its ability to reduce pain without the use of addictive opioid medication. Such painkillers, which are readily available from many providers, substances, may promise temporary relief but fail to get to the true cause of your pain and may lose its effectiveness over time. Ketamine, however, is not addictive and does carry the long-term risks associated with taking opioids.

Is Ketamine Right for You?

Are you struggling to find chronic pain relief with traditional therapies? Consider ketamine as part of a holistic treatment plan for pain. Many patients find that a combination of ketamine infusions with biofeedback, massage or behavioral therapy can be a very safe and promising solution for long-term pain control.

Ketamine has been successfully used to treat the following types of chronic pain:

  • Fibromyalgia
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Migraines and other headaches
  • Other chronic musculoskeletal pain

Interested in learning more about safe pain management using ketamine infusion therapy? Call Wellness Infusion Specialists in Pearland.

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