Benefits of Ketamine Infusion Therapy Serving Bay Area, Los Altos CA

Ketamine has a recorded history of benefits outside of surgery, specifically for those experiencing chronic pain and a variety of mental health conditions. One defined purpose of a ketamine infusion is to serve as a painkiller for individuals experiencing chronic pain. These infusions can lead to short-term pain relief, often lasting several days and potentially weeks. Individuals with mental health conditions (depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD especially) who haven’t seen sufficient results from previous methods of treatment may see improvement through ketamine infusions. For those with treatment-resistant depression, and the aforementioned mental health conditions, ketamine aims to reconstruct existing and create new synapses for neurons to regulate mood; these are otherwise missing due to the nature of depression. One other great aspect of ketamine infusions is how quickly it can act. People typically feel the anti-depressive effects a few hours after an infusion, while pain management can be felt shortly after, or within the next few days. The speed of results is sure to vary and some may need multiple sessions before seeing adequate results. With that being said, the infusions are not guaranteed to work for everyone due to the severity of conditions ketamine infusions are used to treat. Due to this, it is essential that you consult with a physician to ensure that this is the best possible treatment method for your circumstance.

New ketamine infusion therapy patients may be wondering what the experience is like both during and after treatment. During treatment, patients are conscious and the ketamine solution is administered intravenously (IV), so there will be a needle involved. The first infusion is typically a fairly conservative dose, and patients often report feeling relaxed throughout the entire treatment or having close to an out-of-body experience, which is explained as an effect of the ketamine. Your heart rate and blood oxygen levels will all be carefully monitored to ensure your safety throughout the procedure. Furthermore, the length of treatment will be determined by what is being treated, and the severity of said condition; for example, an infusion for depression will go by quicker than an infusion for chronic pain. Following treatment, patients may feel tired, however, it is also possible for patients to feel perfectly fine and energized. Even if you feel fine post-treatment, you will not be allowed to operate an automobile. With that, it is important to plan ahead of time and consult your doctor in case you have any worries about the procedure.

Following the infusion treatment, it is reasonable to want it to be successful. The easiest way to tell if the treatment is working is through a reduction in symptoms. For many people, these benefits are seen anywhere from hours after the treatment, to a couple of days following the infusion. In the case of chronic pain, it should be fairly apparent that the treatment is working, however, for mental health conditions, you may feel uncertain if the treatment is helping. Assuming this applies to you, it is recommended that you speak with your physician and ensure that you have a follow-up appointment scheduled as soon as possible. From there, they may take action in observing or assessing you for signs that the treatment is working, or even consulting with other doctors. Generally speaking, ketamine infusion has a success rate of 50-70% but will depend on the individual and the specific medical circumstance. This number may be different when consulting with a doctor for your personalized assessment.

You can expect to have a follow-up appointment following your first ketamine infusion. These appointments are especially important to ensure that your symptoms are becoming less severe. In these appointments, the doctor will ensure to take note of anything that has been bothering you and will adapt the treatment if necessary. It is very helpful to be completely honest with the doctor during this time in order to ensure the best possible treatment. Get specialized and quality care at Bay Area Ketamine Center. Contact us today to learn more about the services we offer. Our clinic is conveniently located at 746 Altos Oaks Drive Suite B, Los Altos, CA 94024. We serve patients from Los Altos CA, Sunnyvale CA, Palo Alto CA, Stanford CA, Atherton CA, Cupertino CA, Santa Clara CA, Mountain View CA, Loyola CA, and surrounding areas.