Chronic neuropathic pain can feel like a relentless storm—unpredictable, exhausting, and isolating. For millions of people worldwide, this type of pain, often caused by nerve damage or dysfunction, resists conventional treatments. If you’ve tried everything from medications to physical therapy with little success, you’re not alone. But there’s hope in an emerging treatment that is gaining recognition: ketamine therapy.
The Challenge of Neuropathic Pain
Unlike inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain originates from damaged nerves sending faulty signals to the brain. Conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy can cause burning, shooting, or electric shock-like sensations that diminish quality of life. Standard treatments like opioids, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants often fall short, leaving many to suffer in silence.
How Ketamine Works: More Than Just an Anesthetic
Ketamine, once primarily known as an anesthetic, is now proving to be a game-changer for chronic pain. Unlike opioids, which mask pain, ketamine targets pain at its source—the nervous system. It works by:
🔹 Blocking NMDA receptors – These receptors play a role in amplifying pain signals. By inhibiting them, ketamine helps "reset" nerve pathways, reducing pain perception.🔹 Promoting neuroplasticity – Ketamine encourages the brain to rewire itself, potentially offering long-term relief.🔹 Reducing inflammation – It dampens the immune response that contributes to chronic pain.🔹 Enhancing mood – Chronic pain and depression often go hand in hand. Ketamine's antidepressant effects can help patients regain motivation, energy, and emotional resilience.
Who Can Benefit from Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine infusions have shown remarkable success in individuals who suffer from:
✔ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)✔ Fibromyalgia (especially when neuropathic components are present)✔ Diabetic Neuropathy✔ Phantom Limb Pain✔ Postherpetic Neuralgia✔ Spinal Cord Injury Pain
Many patients report significant pain relief after just one or a few infusions, with effects lasting from days to months.
The Treatment Experience: What to Expect
Ketamine therapy is administered intravenously in a controlled medical setting. A typical session lasts 45 minutes to a few hours, depending on the protocol. During the infusion, some patients experience a dreamlike state or mild dissociation, but this effect fades shortly after treatment. Unlike opioids, ketamine does not cause respiratory depression or lead to dependence when used appropriately.
A New Era of Pain Management
For too long, patients with neuropathic pain have been told to “just live with it.” But innovative treatments like ketamine offer a different future—one where relief is possible. As research continues to expand, more people are discovering renewed hope, function, and quality of life.
If you or a loved one suffers from treatment-resistant chronic pain, ketamine may be worth exploring. Consult with a specialist to see if this groundbreaking therapy is right for you.
If you are struggling with Chronic Neuropathic Pain and are located in the Sacramento region please reach out to our clinic either online www.propeltherapeutics.com or via phone: (916) 915-9215
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