Ketamine infusion therapy may be an option if you have chronic pain that has not responded well to standard treatments. Many patients consider ketamine therapy after trying medications, physical therapy, injections, lifestyle changes, or other pain management options without enough relief.
You may be a candidate for ketamine IV therapy if you have treatment-resistant chronic pain, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, migraines, or pain that continues to affect your quality of life. Ketamine may also be considered for patients whose chronic pain has contributed to depression, anxiety, or emotional distress.
Before recommending treatment, your Greater Austin Pain Center provider will review your medical history, current symptoms, previous treatments, medications, and overall health. Because ketamine can affect blood pressure, heart rate, mood, and awareness during treatment, a careful evaluation is important before starting infusion therapy.
You may be a good candidate for ketamine therapy if:
- Your chronic pain has not improved with traditional treatment
- Your pain is nerve-related or difficult to control
- Your symptoms interfere with work, sleep, movement, or daily activities
- You have been diagnosed with a condition such as CRPS, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, or chronic migraines
- You are looking for a non-opioid pain management option
- You are healthy enough to safely receive monitored IV infusion treatment
Ketamine therapy is not right for every patient. People with certain uncontrolled medical conditions, active substance misuse concerns, severe heart or blood pressure issues, or specific psychiatric conditions may need a different approach. At Greater Austin Pain Center, our team will determine whether ketamine infusion therapy is safe and appropriate for your condition before creating a personalized treatment plan.
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