(Sorry, but treatment for neuropathic pain is not available in our Madrid office.)
You may benefit from NY Ketamine Infusions’ state-of-the-art treatment if you are suffering from the conditions listed above, or any neuropathic pain that is not well controlled with injections, nerve blocks or prescription medication.
There is finally hope for people with debilitating pain who have run out of other options. With individualized treatments based on Dr. Brooks’ unique protocols, roughly 4 out of 5 of our patients experience moderate to excellent pain relief. Ketamine’s effects can be dramatic, often allowing patients to re-engage in life’s daily activities.
We design unique treatment protocols and dosages for each of our patients, depending upon the nature of their pain and their initial response. In most cases, we will administer three infusions on three consecutive days. In cases where the diagnosis of a central pain syndrome is less certain, we will begin with one infusion to determine if ketamine will help your pain.
The ketamine is administered by slow intravenous infusion over four hours. Other medications are also administered intravenously. Each infusion is followed by a three to four hour recovery period before you are ready for discharge.
Following successful treatment, patients are generally placed on an oral ketamine supplement, and appointments for single follow-up infusions are scheduled for two, four and eight weeks after the initial series. Thereafter, patients often return for single boosters if and when they have a flare up of their pain. The intervals between boosters vary by patient and cannot be easily predicted. We see most of our patients twice a year, as needed.
SUCCESS RATES
While our success rates are high, no treatment is 100% effective in treating all chronic pain. If you have one of the above conditions, however, our success rate in achieving dramatic improvement in your pain is at least 80%. With prolonged pain relief comes improved function and the probability of returning to school or work, or simply being able to once again lead a more normal, full, active life.
LIMITED SIDE EFFECTS
Ketamine infusions are generally well-tolerated. The doses used would cause hallucinations if the ketamine was given alone. To prevent any unwanted hallucinations, we use benzodiazepines and, in some cases, propofol during the infusion. As a result, most patients comfortably doze off during the infusion and awake with no recall or unpleasant side effects.
A small number of our patients experience nausea. To prevent this possibility, we use two different antiemetics. An occasional patient will have a headache after awakening. We provide medication to alleviate this issue as well.
