Unfortunately, as of right now, there is no way to "cure" this chronic condition; however, with appropriate and well-coordinated treatment, it is possible to manage symptoms and reduce and even relieve the pain to enable CRPS/RSD sufferers to return to their healthy, active lifestyle.
Is Ketamine an Appropriate Treatment Option for CRPS/RSD?
Low dose Ketamine Infusion Therapy may offer an innovative new treatment option for individuals suffering from this debilitating syndrome. While ketamine has long been accepted by the medical community as a fast-acting and highly-effective anesthetic, new research clearly indicates ketamine's effectiveness in treating chronic pain when administered in sub-anesthetic doses. Moreover, ketamine can deliver powerful pain relief without the negative side effects and potential problems associated with more traditional treatment options such as narcotics and opioids.
While research on the benefits of ketamine as a treatment for chronic pain is ongoing, it is currently believed that ketamine works by resetting the central nervous system's sensitization to pain. In other words, ketamine calms the nerves themselves, thus raising the threshold at which the body's neurons start sending pain signals to the brain. The higher threshold for pain signals reduces the number of pain signals sent to the brain, leading to an overall reduction in the pain experienced by individuals with CRPS/RSD.
Low dose Ketamine Infusion Therapy for CRPS/RSD involves a series of ketamine infusions followed by maintenance infusions at longer intervals to ensure long-term pain relief. Infusions involve slowly administering ketamine directly into the bloodstream through an IV. At Ketamine Clinics of Los Angeles, a state-of-the-art clinic accredited by AAAASF, we utilize digital infusion pumps to deliver precisely tailored dosages that can be changed extremely rapidly as each patient responds to the treatment. Each treatment plan and individual infusion is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of every individual depending on their specific diagnosis and overall health.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with CRPS / RSD and you believe Ketamine Infusion Therapy might offer pain relief, we encourage you to contact Dr. Steven L. Mandel at Ketamine Clinics of Los Angeles immediately to find out if Ketamine Infusion Therapy is an appropriate treatment option.