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ketamine infusion therapy
Ketamine has been widely used by physicians across the United States since 1970. When Ketamine is administered by an anesthesiologist in a very controlled manner, it triggers a sequence of events that help to restore and strengthen healthy nerve pathways in the brain.
Who is a candidate?
Ketamine infusion therapy can be life changing treatment for many patients who suffer from chronic pain related conditions.
Patients who suffers from mental health conditions such as the ones listed below have also experienced positive outcomes from ketamine infusions.
Patients who suffers from mental health conditions such as the ones listed below have also experienced positive outcomes from ketamine infusions.
- Chronic pain
- Migraine and cluster headaches
- Severe fibromyalgia
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Sciatica
- Pain from multiple sclerosis
- Post-herpetic neuralgia
Patients who suffers from mental health conditions such as the ones listed below have also experienced positive outcomes from ketamine infusions.
Patients who suffers from mental health conditions such as the ones listed below have also experienced positive outcomes from ketamine infusions.
Patients who suffers from mental health conditions such as the ones listed below have also experienced positive outcomes from ketamine infusions.
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Depression
- PTSD
- Suicidal thoughts
- OCD
benefits of ketamine infusions
It works by increasing activity in certain areas of the patient's brain.
It is fast acting and many patients experience marked improvements within days.
Each treatment session provides a deep state of relaxation which can have a long lasting positive impact on your well being.
What to expect
Before the visit
Referrals are not necessary to schedule a consultation, but we will need medical records regarding your diagnosis and previous treatments.
You will need to bring a current medication list and any available psychiatry/psychology evaluations or notes. Imaging reports related to your pain condition are also very helpful.
Consultation
The provider will go over your condition, previous treatments, current medication list, medical history and also complete a physical exam to determine whether or not you may be a candidate for Ketamine Infusion Therapy.
During the infusion
You will receive the ketamine infusion therapy in our clinic through a intravenous line (iv). During the infusion, you may experience floating, tingling, or mild hallucinations.
Infusion times vary from 1 hour to 3 hours. This time does not include check-in, set up or recovery time. Patients spend this time in our very comfortable, heated massage chair. We encourage patients to bring a blanket, pillow, music and headphones to help with relaxation.
After the infusion
You will be at the clinic until your vital signs and consciousness are back to normal. When that occurs you will be allowed to leave the clinic. A friend or family member must drive you home and should stay with you after. You should plan on taking the rest of the day to relax. Following the first series of infusions, a booster infusion is typically scheduled every 3-4 months for maintenance therapy.
Side effects and risks
Please keep in mind that most of the side effects are minimal and short lived, but they can include;
Unusual thoughts or feelings, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, temperature change, increased heart rate and blood pressure, dizziness, increased muscle tone, double vision.
Preparing for your procedure
Driver
You must have a driver to take you home afterwards. You also would need to have someone stay with you after the procedure.
Fasting
Do not have anything to eat or drink the morning of your procedure.
No caffeine
You are to have no caffeinated beverages prior to your infusion. This includes coffee, tea and sodas.
Use the bathroom
Make sure to use the bathroom before your IV is started. You will not be able to use it again until after your infusion.
Pillow and blanket
Bring a pillow and a blanket to make yourself comfortable and to keep warm during the infusion
Headphones
Bring your preferred music, audiobooks or podcast as well as headphones to help you relax during the infusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at 479-434-3600 or admin@ARpain.com if you cannot find an answer to your question and we would be happy to assist you.
We do not require a referral prior to a consultation with the provider.
We will be able to bill some insurances for the initial consultation. However, the infusion itself is generally not covered by insurance.
We strive to make this treatment as affordable as possible. The patient will be responsible for the $350 per infusion at the time of service.
Infusion treatments are approximately 1-2 hours for mental health conditions and 3-4 hours for pain conditions.
Ketamine infusions are performed in a comfortable setting in our clinic.
The minimum age for infusion therapy is 12 years old.
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