X-ray imaging has revealed that bones receiving signals from CRPS-affected limbs can sometimes be affected by the condition. Fortunately, the right treatments can pinpoint where the damage has occurred and try different treatment options to reduce the bone damage or growth. Additionally, enlarged areas of bone – perhaps a result of an injury that hasn’t healed – can irritate the symptoms of CRPS.
Ketamine has been used worldwide for decades both as a safe anesthetic and rapid pain reliever. Research in the last two decades indicates that ketamine, administered safely via a series of infusions, may relieve the symptoms of depression or other mental health conditions within hours. This is compared to the weeks or months oral antidepressants may take before relief is felt.
Researchers are still looking to determine the exact method of action with IV ketamine infusions. One theory proposes that it stimulates the regrowth of synapses – effectively “rewiring” the brain.
Another promising avenue of research into its effects indicates that it acts on glutamate, an important neurotransmitter that affects how synapses change and learn. This is called neuroplasticity: the ability of the brain to change and learn. This could explain ketamine’s strong effect on mood and pain disorders.
The symptoms of CRPS can be difficult to cope with and affect your daily life, but treatment is possible.
Ketamine has been used as a trusted anesthetic and pain reliever for decades and is now a powerful treatment for chronic pain conditions.
By interacting with the NMDA receptor in the nervous system and other receptors, ketamine can impact the amounts of pain you experience.
Additionally, ketamine is known to help treat some of the other side effects associated with chronic pain, like depression or fatigue.
Take back control of your life with IV ketamine therapy. Contact us at Ketamine Wellness Institute today to learn more.
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