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Who can ketamine help?
01 — Those who deal with depression
While traditional antidepressants take several weeks, if not months, to offer any relief from depression, within just hours of an infusion, IV Ketamine has been proven effective for symptoms of depression. Researcher Elizabeth Ballard, PhD. of the National Institute of Mental Health, notably published a study that found Ketamine to ““reduce suicidal thoughts independent of its effect on depression or anxiety. Here is an excellent resource that describes an individual journey with ketamine.
02 — Those who struggle with anxiety
Ketamine has been studied and shown to be effective with an array of anxiety disorders, including SAD, general anxiety disorder (GAD) and relief is immediate rather than the 6-12 weeks normally required for chance of relief with traditional SSRI’s.
03 — Those who suffer from PTSD
In PTSD, there is mounting evidence for a role of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate in stress responsiveness, the formation of traumatic memories, and the pathophysiology of PTSD. Double-blind study demonstrated that infusion of ketamine rapidly and significantly reduces symptom severity in patients with PTSD compared with midazolam.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the visit take?
When used in a controlled medical environment in low doses, patients receive the ketamine through an IV infusion treatment and feel little to no side effects. The therapy generally takes an hour, and you’ll be very comfortable in our Chicago office. We’ll develop an individualized treatment plan, but generally IV Ketamine infusions include 6-8 infusions over a month’s time.
How will I react to the ketamine?
You may experience disorientation or have sensitivity to light or sound. In order to see how you react to the treatment, we’ll generally give a shorter initial treatment at a lower dose so we can understand how the treatment impacts you. Most patients experience feeling a deep relaxation and are able to let their minds relax and wander comfortable, without negative feelings or anxiety.
Are there side effects to this?
The effects of ketamine are felt quickly; you’ll be aware of your surroundings yet won’t be able to carry on with normal daily functions, like having a normal conversation or standing up. You may experience feeling confused, dizzy, or nauseous. More often, patients have little to no side effective, and any effects will quickly subside. You’ll need someone to drive you home after the treatment
If you face your fears with ketamine and integrative medicine, you’ll notice the change.
We’re here to guide your healing process.