Ketamine saved my life , my depression and PTSD caused severe anxiety. therapy is not scary. You feel light, your thoughts and emotions, you can step away from yourself and "see" your issues and focus on yourself in a safe emotional state. To build a healthy relationship with your self, that makes a person see from others stand point
I've tried to describe my experience while under ketamine to providers and other people and it's extremely hard to explain. I strongly believe there should be a program for people who administer and provide therapy for ketamine patients, so they can relate to what their patients are telling them.
I would try this for my anxiety if I could have you as a dr. You are so calm and kind with how you speak. Not a lot of drs are like this. Based off your videos I have watched you are open, honest, and compassionate.
I have major depression (lifelong), Fibromyalgia, and a host of other issues. I LOVE IV KETAMINE!!! It has made such a difference for me. And the "K-hole" feels so emotionally, spiritually healing. I feel like I am reconnecting at a molecular level with all living things. It does amazing things for my psyche and it is so much easier to cope with chronic pain and depression when treating with Ketamine. I am so bummed that it isn't covered by Medicare/Medicaid because I can't afford to keep up treatments.
Hi Dr. K. I have been doing K therapy for above 8 years.(IV ketamine) The experience is fantastic and FUN. Depression has sporadically returned but I have been depression free for over 2 years.
I have severe facial neuropathy. After years of suffering, I was prescribed ketamine troches to take during the worst of the worst flare ups (opioids don’t help my case nor a lot of other people with neuropathic pain). The first time I used it I experienced the most peace I could possibly imagine. I’ve also had it cause absolute terror. I once couldn’t tell if I was dead or alive. As I continue on my journey of finding other helpful treatments, I need far less to control the pain, and thus no longer experience the pure ecstasy nor the sheer terror. Interestingly, I’ve been able to get off depression medication that I’d been on for 20 years.
Hi, I think I am near my 6th ketamine IV seance. I am now at 100mg. I am doing it in Paris and it was just impossible to find dr to do the infusion. I never experienced a trip always been fully lucid. Also have the stellate ganglion block managed. All for depression chronic pain and ptsd. And I am really starting to feel good. Also my perception of time completely changed. Before everything flew so fast now is like I can finally and enjoy my day. You are one of the good source that I used to make the choice for this treatment.
@@ShelleyPro Hi, thank you. I think it is normal to share our own experience either they are good or bad for other. Where are live nobody know what Ketamine can do (except my awesome doctor specialist in pain and anesthesia). I have to lecture my psychiatrist, my pharmacist, my psychologist, my friend and family. Many thinks that it’s dangerous because of the use as a drug but I choose the treatment because I am 32 yo and in physical pain from now 5 years and in a very bad depression since my teenage years. So my job now is to sensibilise and help other persons to know more about it sure I am not the doctor but I can at least tell them « hey they are a now other stuff that can maybe work for you »
I started my IV infusions for anxiety and have done three treatments so far. After the first one, I didn’t really notice anything after the second treatment. I definitely noticed a difference especially because I had to take a flight the next day and go to a sales meeting. I was definitely way more relaxed, but as the week progressed my anxiety came back. Had a third treatment and really didn’t see any difference whatsoever in my anxiety. Hoping the fourth fifth and six will do the trick. Especially because they keep going up very slightly with each infusion.
I was pre-medicated for my appendectomy for no real reason with ketamine, I told them I wasn’t anxious but they still gave me ketamine before but I must say it was amazingly relaxing 10/10 👍
I have always had excellent experiences with Ketamine for Chronic pain. My doctor would generally put me in the hospital for a week, and I would have Ketamine over a week.
I’ve had 4 ketamine treatments the last two 7.5, 10 - today I had such severe anxiety which stayed with me all day. I’m wondering whether I should persevere and work through it. My depression (which was the primary purpose) has definitely lifted and mental acuity improved. I have my next treatment on Thurs but feel apprehensive. I think I struggle to let go like you say - I do try.
Having had many surgeries over the past 4 years, i find these particular doctors to be so cool and laid back. Never had one that was uptight. They have all been easy to talk to and made me feel very relaxed.
Intravenous administration is always going to be the route with the greatest absorption into the bloodstream, as any drug given intravenously, necessarily has a 100 percent bioavailability (the percentage of the drug that reaches the circulation)
I have a question. What exactly is a Ganglion Block. I've heard that they also have great results with this as far as treating depression and the like... Thanks!
I've got a lot of medical problems, and my doctor recommended I look into Ketamine Infusions. I did an initial 6 sessions that were focused on my mental health. They were somewhat helpful, but the main reason I tried Ketamine was pain control. The initial infusions were 30-45 minutes. After those first sessions, we started doing longer infusions for pain relief. They started at about 2:30 hours, but we've increased after I showed I could handle it. My last infusion was 4 hours! I felt like I had been hit by a truck afterward, but I did see improvement in my mental clarity. I suffered a TBI in 2022 and have struggled to adapt. I also have unexplained crippling abdominal pain. Add fibromyalgia on top of it, and you find the 7th circle of hell where I live. I'm glad for the Ketamine. It definitely clears up my thinking for a little while after the infusion. It's not been all sunshine and roses, but overall, it's been a good experience. I have had a few uncomfortable trips and 1 really bad trip, but they have been learning experiences. I think I learned more about myself from that 1 bad trip than I have all the other trips combined! I would recommend Ketamine Infusion Therapy, but talk to your healthcare providers first.
If you are in the Denver CO metro area, I highly recommend the place I go. NeuConnections Ketamine & Wellness Clinic. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say this, so my apologies if I'm not. Please let me know, and I'll delete this comment!
I have often wondered if I presented to you as a patient with rsd fibromyalgia myofascial pain syndrome depression and anxiety how would you treat me I've been diagnosed since 96 got treatment and surgeries for years but after moving to a new state I was gaslit so bad I haven't gotten treatment in 5 yrs. I couldn't deal with it anymore and stopped going it's rediculouse how I suffer now with no treatments there is no relief
So glad for your information channel. I have had a lot of use for the information you give. I often go to the hospital for gastric surgery (inflated blood vessels in the throat due to liver damage) and need to have anesthesia, because the procedure can be quite long. Last time they had to fix 5 parts of the main blood vein with rubber bands. I have often woken up after the sleep crying and feeling a lot of pain. Then I am in “waking area” and the doctors are typically not there, so any further relief is not given. I can lay there in serious pain for 30-60 minutes until a doctor appear and can do something. Often they have not come at all, and I have been sent home in serious pain, with the message to rest and "fight it out, as it will be better the next day".
How does one find a trustworthy and reliable doctor for Ketamine treatment? And, is Ketamine, as in those similar to your sessions, usually covered by most health insurance policies? I ask because there is still a growing trend against the use of pain medicines for even people with chronic pain, from both health insurance companies and government.
My pain management doctor of 20 years treats depression in chronic pain patients with ketamine. I asked him about it yesterday. He told me it works great for depression but it's expensive and NOT covered by insurance.
From what I've seen, most insurance doesn't cover IV ketamine, but will cover Spravato, because IV Ketamine for depression is being technically prescribed off-label, where Spravato was developed specifically for treating depression. I think that's a load of horse shit. The only reason I've been able to do and continue IV ketamine is because fortunately the VA covers it.
I learned a lot about ketamine , great info! I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be an anesthesiologist!
How does this compare to using RTMS? Can Ketamine treat Chronic Pain Syndrome as well as depression and anxitey simultaneously or would the dosage differ based on the treated condition?
OMGosh I so need to see you and find out if this is a treatment that would benefit me. Problem #1 is I'm a disabled Vet. Problem #2 is I'm so scared of flying because of my Factor V Lieben. Blessings from BAMA
Hi Dr. Kaveh do you perhaps know of a reliable Ketamine Clinic in South Africa, that you can recommend please. I have been on different medications and ECT sessions for years (for drug resistant depression).It seems some Psychiatrists in SA, either don't know much about the alternative treatments, or not willing to lose patients if the treatments work? ( since there are only a few Clinics here) I'd appreciated any advice, and thank you so much for your informative channel!
I don't know where in South Africa you are, but Akeso Kenilworth Clinic does Ketamine. They now do it as an injection because medical schemes don't pay for the infusion. Last time I had it, it was R500 a shot.
An EMT stabbed me in the bicep with 200mg ketamine bc I was trying to stretch my back (I am an intractable pain patient who has had 4 spine surgeries & shoulder sx). It was the most terrifying 15 hours of my life. TERRIFYING! I would gain 2-3 seconds of consciousness every few hrs & thought I was dead. I could go on and on but it would take a book and I never want to live through that again! My Dr. was furious when he found out and told me I had a really bad rxn and no ketamine ever again. TG. It's in my records.
I was given Ketamine-IV-in the ER for a flair of pancreatitis. It was terrifying! It felt like I was going crazy in my mind but I couldn’t speak. Scary.
I ❤ EWG! The Environmental Working Group does great work to educate the public about what are best practices for healthier living and healthier environment. 🌳🕊️
Thanks Dr Kaveh!💞✌️ I hope you have a great weekend! Watching from North Carolina now!😉💞 I love how you are concerned about the patients mental well being and how down to earh you are!😉
I receive IV ketamine to manage peripheral neuropathy. The drug is somewhat viscous and there's concern about the drug infiltrating the tissue around the veins. After some treatments with IV needles in my arms, there's now placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) before the infusion begins. My pain is managed, not eliminated, by the treatments. My vital signs are closely monitored throughout the treatment. The list of PRN medications (pro re nata, as needed) includes clonidine for high blood pressure, a benzodiazipine, and others. I've jokingly suggested some patients would consider the side effects as fringe benefits, not risks. I am very fortunate that Medicare covers the cost of this off-label use.
Thank you for clearing up questions I had. I was interested in the infusions but my doctors, who perform the infusions said no because of my diagnosis. I have severe spinal stenosis, L3,L4 being the worse. Plus I have moderate scoliosis.
How do you suggest that being on a psychedelic drug is not really different than being asleep and dreaming? Surgery seems to require drugs vs “using “ for the benefit like LSD?
Ketamine is also used for depression, not just a party drug. I am referring to you saying; "using" . There will always be some people who abuse drugs. Weekend warriors. Ketamine has changed my life. I am a better person because of the therapy doctor supervised , and home care.
What is your opinion on someone who has treatment resistant MDD, CPTSD, anxiety, and been on doctor prescribed benzos for decades and nothing works. Not on any antidepressants. Tried to taper benzos several times but withdrawal symptoms were too severe. Is Ketamine something you’d suggest?
I already have DPDR periods. I don't know if trying this drug would be a good idea for me. I tried mushrooms and lsd and both makes me cry and feel extremely depressive for hours at medium dose. I have CPTSD as the root cause and CPPS symptoms since 3 years.
I was given ketamine in the ambulance for pain relief. They couldn’t even give half the dose before it made me so nauseous. They waited for a bit then tried again to give me more of the dose. Nope……made me nauseous again.
I was just reading about the Memecoins going around, and saw your video pop up. I read the title and thought it said “Ketameme”. Sigh that’s enough RUclips for the day.
It’s great 👍. It kind of disconnects you from your physical self. Very much like an out of body experience. And btw, who’s falling for “This is what my patients report b/c I would have like no idea 🤷♂️ “. ? Seems to me any anesthesiologist would be better informed about drug effects if they had actual experience rather than “patient reports “. But, hey. That’s just me.
Questions in this video are great. But I want to know how much, at least in average per session? This intervention makes me hopeful but at the same time can be depressing if I can't afford it. 😢😢😢
It varies depending where you live. My friend in the PNW pays $475USD for her infusions. I’m in Canada and I pay $525 but other clinics charge as much as $900.
@ thank you for your response. I don't know why not more people are talking about price. Many pysch patients don't go to therapy or take meds because of the cost. Their illness also made some to be disabled. So cost is very important factor when considering other treatment as well. The way I see it, unless your insurance covers this or you are a high functioning pysch patient, very few people could afford this.
@ to my knowledge there is no insurance in North America that covers this, except some Veterans are starting to receive some support. The rest of us pay for it out of pocket. In Canada where I live there are four clinics in the country that offer it, so I also have to fly out of province for every infusion. It is definitely cost-prohibitive for probably 98% of the people who need it most. Very unfortunate.
@ Thanks for the info, it helps me have a balaced expectation even if this treatment gets approved in our country. I guess when that time comes, due to financial constraint, I will still have to rely on oral medication.
My quality of sleep has improved since praying to God in a new way. Before I turn off the light I talk to God as if to a real friend. I tell him my worries and my goals for the next day and ask him to help me to sleep well and I ask him to help certain people. After my prayer I feel so sleepy and fall to sleep in peace very easily.
Praying is important. Praying to God as if He is a real person is a good idea because He IS a real person. ❤ I also sleep better when I take my magnesium supplements at night.
PLEASE STOP USING JUMP EDITS, especially after each phrase! The changes are rather jarring, and I had to close my eyes against the snap zooming in and out!
I don't believe such a treatment would be allowed in my country. Anyway to get access to a psychiatrist you have to be disabled totally for a long period of time or be dangerous. If you are able to work fairly normally don't even think about it even if you life is miserable.
I am trying to get approved for Spravoto. I know you say it isn't the best form of ketamin, but the Oregon health plan I have will only pay for Spravato. They may not even pay for that. Also trying to get approved for TMS. I am at the whim of OHP. Have to get something to help before it is to late.
I have to disagree. My experience with ketamine at the hospital was horrible. The scariest drug I've ever been given. They should have just given me a high dose of THC instead I could handle that this ketamine is the devil.
Ketamine saved my life , my depression and PTSD caused severe anxiety. therapy is not scary. You feel light, your thoughts and emotions, you can step away from yourself and "see" your issues and focus on yourself in a safe emotional state. To build a healthy relationship with your self, that makes a person see from others stand point
I've tried to describe my experience while under ketamine to providers and other people and it's extremely hard to explain. I strongly believe there should be a program for people who administer and provide therapy for ketamine patients, so they can relate to what their patients are telling them.
@@GridIndustries do you think we can get this in the UK?
Ketamine is very potential for succint and true healing magick. #Wyrd.
I would try this for my anxiety if I could have you as a dr. You are so calm and kind with how you speak. Not a lot of drs are like this. Based off your videos I have watched you are open, honest, and compassionate.
I have major depression (lifelong), Fibromyalgia, and a host of other issues. I LOVE IV KETAMINE!!! It has made such a difference for me. And the "K-hole" feels so emotionally, spiritually healing. I feel like I am reconnecting at a molecular level with all living things. It does amazing things for my psyche and it is so much easier to cope with chronic pain and depression when treating with Ketamine. I am so bummed that it isn't covered by Medicare/Medicaid because I can't afford to keep up treatments.
Hi Dr. K. I have been doing K therapy for above 8 years.(IV ketamine) The experience is fantastic and FUN. Depression has sporadically returned but I have been depression free for over 2 years.
He's off
I can't wait to try it at your clinic. My 3 year battling breast cancer has caused PTSD and great anxiety.
I'm sorry to hear about what you've gone through. I hope you are able to find healing 🙏
@@MedicalSecrets is this only available in the USA? Is there any chance the UK will adapt it?
I have severe facial neuropathy. After years of suffering, I was prescribed ketamine troches to take during the worst of the worst flare ups (opioids don’t help my case nor a lot of other people with neuropathic pain). The first time I used it I experienced the most peace I could possibly imagine. I’ve also had it cause absolute terror. I once couldn’t tell if I was dead or alive. As I continue on my journey of finding other helpful treatments, I need far less to control the pain, and thus no longer experience the pure ecstasy nor the sheer terror. Interestingly, I’ve been able to get off depression medication that I’d been on for 20 years.
@@mariahanson1814 awe prayers sweetie
@@deniseblackburn33❤❤
I’ve been doing IV ketamine for just over four years. I can say without a doubt I would not be here today without it.
Hi, I think I am near my 6th ketamine IV seance. I am now at 100mg. I am doing it in Paris and it was just impossible to find dr to do the infusion. I never experienced a trip always been fully lucid. Also have the stellate ganglion block managed. All for depression chronic pain and ptsd. And I am really starting to feel good. Also my perception of time completely changed. Before everything flew so fast now is like I can finally and enjoy my day. You are one of the good source that I used to make the choice for this treatment.
Thank you so much for your post- am thrilled to see another person use his valuable videos on ketamine therapy- like you it has changed my life
@@ShelleyPro Hi, thank you.
I think it is normal to share our own experience either they are good or bad for other.
Where are live nobody know what Ketamine can do (except my awesome doctor specialist in pain and anesthesia).
I have to lecture my psychiatrist, my pharmacist, my psychologist, my friend and family.
Many thinks that it’s dangerous because of the use as a drug but I choose the treatment because I am 32 yo and in physical pain from now 5 years and in a very bad depression since my teenage years.
So my job now is to sensibilise and help other persons to know more about it sure I am not the doctor but I can at least tell them « hey they are a now other stuff that can maybe work for you »
I started my IV infusions for anxiety and have done three treatments so far. After the first one, I didn’t really notice anything after the second treatment. I definitely noticed a difference especially because I had to take a flight the next day and go to a sales meeting. I was definitely way more relaxed, but as the week progressed my anxiety came back. Had a third treatment and really didn’t see any difference whatsoever in my anxiety. Hoping the fourth fifth and six will do the trick. Especially because they keep going up very slightly with each infusion.
I'm wishing you the best with your therapies. Be sure to discuss this with your doctor, too!
I was pre-medicated for my appendectomy for no real reason with ketamine, I told them I wasn’t anxious but they still gave me ketamine before but I must say it was amazingly relaxing 10/10 👍
After 12 years of antidepressants, I did a hard stop and feel great!
I'm off the meds also ,contemplating a second TMS treatment cuz the depression is back. Perhaps I'll talk to the doctor about this
I have always had excellent experiences with Ketamine for Chronic pain. My doctor would generally put me in the hospital for a week, and I would have Ketamine over a week.
I'm so happy to hear you've found relief! Many patients are able to transition from hospital to outpatient care
Where do you live that you were fortunate enough to get care in a hospital to deal with chronic pain ? Thanks
I’ve had 4 ketamine treatments the last two 7.5, 10 - today I had such severe anxiety which stayed with me all day. I’m wondering whether I should persevere and work through it. My depression (which was the primary purpose) has definitely lifted and mental acuity improved. I have my next treatment on Thurs but feel apprehensive. I think I struggle to let go like you say - I do try.
Having had many surgeries over the past 4 years, i find these particular doctors to be so cool and laid back. Never had one that was uptight. They have all been easy to talk to and made me feel very relaxed.
I have an appointment next month to see if I’m a candidate for ketamine therapy. Chronic pain and depression for years and years. I’m hopeful.
Intravenous administration is always going to be the route with the greatest absorption into the bloodstream, as any drug given intravenously, necessarily has a 100 percent bioavailability (the percentage of the drug that reaches the circulation)
That picture of the IV needle!
I was impressed with being healed by TMS. BUT time for a redo. Perhaps this would do better in a shorter time?
I have a question. What exactly is a Ganglion Block. I've heard that they also have great results with this as far as treating depression and the like... Thanks!
Hi! Have you seen my video on the Stellate Ganglion Block?
I will check it out! Thanks!
I've got a lot of medical problems, and my doctor recommended I look into Ketamine Infusions. I did an initial 6 sessions that were focused on my mental health. They were somewhat helpful, but the main reason I tried Ketamine was pain control. The initial infusions were 30-45 minutes.
After those first sessions, we started doing longer infusions for pain relief. They started at about 2:30 hours, but we've increased after I showed I could handle it. My last infusion was 4 hours! I felt like I had been hit by a truck afterward, but I did see improvement in my mental clarity.
I suffered a TBI in 2022 and have struggled to adapt. I also have unexplained crippling abdominal pain. Add fibromyalgia on top of it, and you find the 7th circle of hell where I live.
I'm glad for the Ketamine. It definitely clears up my thinking for a little while after the infusion. It's not been all sunshine and roses, but overall, it's been a good experience. I have had a few uncomfortable trips and 1 really bad trip, but they have been learning experiences. I think I learned more about myself from that 1 bad trip than I have all the other trips combined!
I would recommend Ketamine Infusion Therapy, but talk to your healthcare providers first.
If you are in the Denver CO metro area, I highly recommend the place I go. NeuConnections Ketamine & Wellness Clinic.
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say this, so my apologies if I'm not. Please let me know, and I'll delete this comment!
Thank you for sharing your honest experience. I find it very consistent with many of my patients, and I'm sure many will learn from your experience
What are the adverse affects?
Go for my second session (IM) tomorrow
I have often wondered if I presented to you as a patient with rsd fibromyalgia myofascial pain syndrome depression and anxiety how would you treat me I've been diagnosed since 96 got treatment and surgeries for years but after moving to a new state I was gaslit so bad I haven't gotten treatment in 5 yrs. I couldn't deal with it anymore and stopped going it's rediculouse how I suffer now with no treatments there is no relief
Nasal spray?
So glad for your information channel. I have had a lot of use for the information you give. I often go to the hospital for gastric surgery (inflated blood vessels in the throat due to liver damage) and need to have anesthesia, because the procedure can be quite long. Last time they had to fix 5 parts of the main blood vein with rubber bands. I have often woken up after the sleep crying and feeling a lot of pain. Then I am in “waking area” and the doctors are typically not there, so any further relief is not given. I can lay there in serious pain for 30-60 minutes until a doctor appear and can do something. Often they have not come at all, and I have been sent home in serious pain, with the message to rest and "fight it out, as it will be better the next day".
How does one find a trustworthy and reliable doctor for Ketamine treatment?
And, is Ketamine, as in those similar to your sessions, usually covered by most health insurance policies? I ask because there is still a growing trend against the use of pain medicines for even people with chronic pain, from both health insurance companies and government.
My pain management doctor of 20 years treats depression in chronic pain patients with ketamine. I asked him about it yesterday. He told me it works great for depression but it's expensive and NOT covered by insurance.
From what I've seen, most insurance doesn't cover IV ketamine, but will cover Spravato, because IV Ketamine for depression is being technically prescribed off-label, where Spravato was developed specifically for treating depression. I think that's a load of horse shit. The only reason I've been able to do and continue IV ketamine is because fortunately the VA covers it.
What then is it's on label use which insurance *_will_* cover?
@@mbgrafix i imagine insurance might cover it for use as an anesthetic
I learned a lot about ketamine , great info! I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be an anesthesiologist!
How does this compare to using RTMS?
Can Ketamine treat Chronic Pain Syndrome as well as depression and anxitey simultaneously or would the dosage differ based on the treated condition?
Ketamine can help with chronic pain. I have a whole video comparing it to TMS, have you seen it?
@@MedicalSecrets I will watch it now. Thank you!
OMGosh I so need to see you and find out if this is a treatment that would benefit me. Problem #1 is I'm a disabled Vet. Problem #2 is I'm so scared of flying because of my Factor V Lieben. Blessings from BAMA
Huntsville al has IV ketamine.
Hi Dr. Kaveh do you perhaps know of a reliable Ketamine Clinic in South Africa, that you can recommend please. I have been on different medications and ECT sessions for years (for drug resistant depression).It seems some Psychiatrists in SA, either don't know much about the alternative treatments, or not willing to lose patients if the treatments work? ( since there are only a few Clinics here) I'd appreciated any advice, and thank you so much for your informative channel!
I don't know where in South Africa you are, but Akeso Kenilworth Clinic does Ketamine. They now do it as an injection because medical schemes don't pay for the infusion. Last time I had it, it was R500 a shot.
Is there research on ketamine and migraines?
Hi Dr. Kaveh! Getting pretty nervous about my surgery on the 28th. I'm going under for it.
An EMT stabbed me in the bicep with 200mg ketamine bc I was trying to stretch my back (I am an intractable pain patient who has had 4 spine surgeries & shoulder sx). It was the most terrifying 15 hours of my life. TERRIFYING! I would gain 2-3 seconds of consciousness every few hrs & thought I was dead. I could go on and on but it would take a book and I never want to live through that again! My Dr. was furious when he found out and told me I had a really bad rxn and no ketamine ever again. TG. It's in my records.
I was given Ketamine-IV-in the ER for a flair of pancreatitis. It was terrifying! It felt like I was going crazy in my mind but I couldn’t speak. Scary.
I ❤ EWG! The Environmental Working Group does great work to educate the public about what are best practices for healthier living and healthier environment. 🌳🕊️
Where's the video you mentioned of the person actually on the treatment??
It was in his video comments, like he stated early on in the video: ruclips.net/video/XPwbqlzFWLU/видео.html
Thanks Dr Kaveh!💞✌️ I hope you have a great weekend! Watching from North Carolina now!😉💞
I love how you are concerned about the patients mental well being and how down to earh you are!😉
I take Tylenol pm and Ibuprofen for arthritis and Tylenol pm for sleep
15 minutes in the audio vanished
I’ve paused and rewound a few times to try and hear everything.
I receive IV ketamine to manage peripheral neuropathy. The drug is somewhat viscous and there's concern about the drug infiltrating the tissue around the veins. After some treatments with IV needles in my arms, there's now placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line) before the infusion begins.
My pain is managed, not eliminated, by the treatments. My vital signs are closely monitored throughout the treatment. The list of PRN medications (pro re nata, as needed) includes clonidine for high blood pressure, a benzodiazipine, and others.
I've jokingly suggested some patients would consider the side effects as fringe benefits, not risks.
I am very fortunate that Medicare covers the cost of this off-label use.
Has there been any research on pain management & autism?
Thank you for clearing up questions I had. I was interested in the infusions but my doctors, who perform the infusions said no because of my diagnosis. I have severe spinal stenosis, L3,L4 being the worse. Plus I have moderate scoliosis.
Me too. Any luck with getting the treatment yet?
😅
@@helenpartridge4100no even 2 Neurosurgeons said no.
♥️Dr Kaveh♥️thank you♥️wonderful Education ♥️I hope we learn♥️
Can Ketamine help nerve pain from Fibromyalgia? 💝
How do you suggest that being on a psychedelic drug is not really different than being asleep and dreaming?
Surgery seems to require drugs vs “using “ for the benefit like LSD?
Michael N
Jackson used drugs meant for surgery with a doctor supervising. That didn’t make it good.
Ketamine is also used for depression, not just a party drug. I am referring to you saying; "using" . There will always be some people who abuse drugs. Weekend warriors. Ketamine has changed my life. I am a better person because of the therapy doctor supervised , and home care.
What is your opinion on someone who has treatment resistant MDD, CPTSD, anxiety, and been on doctor prescribed benzos for decades and nothing works. Not on any antidepressants. Tried to taper benzos several times but withdrawal symptoms were too severe. Is Ketamine something you’d suggest?
It's something absolutely worth discussing with your doctor (but this isn't medical advice!)
I was born with 1 kidney. How is ketamine processed in the body? Through the liver or kidneys?
Kidneys primarily
I already have DPDR periods. I don't know if trying this drug would be a good idea for me. I tried mushrooms and lsd and both makes me cry and feel extremely depressive for hours at medium dose. I have CPTSD as the root cause and CPPS symptoms since 3 years.
All of this is great but how do you pay for it? Medicare Advantage won’t cover any of it.
I was given ketamine in the ambulance for pain relief. They couldn’t even give half the dose before it made me so nauseous. They waited for a bit then tried again to give me more of the dose. Nope……made me nauseous again.
I wish I could do this. I’m allergic to Ketamine. I had a bad reaction to it.
I was just reading about the Memecoins going around, and saw your video pop up. I read the title and thought it said “Ketameme”. Sigh that’s enough RUclips for the day.
Is it safe for anyone with only one functioning kidney, to have IV ketamine treatments?
With the right doctor supervision it can be safe, but you need to discuss this with your doctor first
I donated a kidney and discussed it with my ketamine provider first. Zero issue (for me).
@@MedicalSecretsThank you so much for responding to my query.
Is Ketamine addictive?
Is certainly can be, which is why it needs to be used judiciously!
Ketamine is a garbage, crap drug. Do not do it if you care about yourself.
It’s great 👍. It kind of disconnects you from your physical self. Very much like an out of body experience. And btw, who’s falling for “This is what my patients report b/c I would have like no idea 🤷♂️ “. ? Seems to me any anesthesiologist would be better informed about drug effects if they had actual experience rather than “patient reports “. But, hey. That’s just me.
What do you want me to say? 🤷♀️
Questions in this video are great. But I want to know how much, at least in average per session? This intervention makes me hopeful but at the same time can be depressing if I can't afford it. 😢😢😢
It varies depending where you live. My friend in the PNW pays $475USD for her infusions. I’m in Canada and I pay $525 but other clinics charge as much as $900.
@ thank you for your response. I don't know why not more people are talking about price. Many pysch patients don't go to therapy or take meds because of the cost. Their illness also made some to be disabled. So cost is very important factor when considering other treatment as well. The way I see it, unless your insurance covers this or you are a high functioning pysch patient, very few people could afford this.
@ to my knowledge there is no insurance in North America that covers this, except some Veterans are starting to receive some support. The rest of us pay for it out of pocket. In Canada where I live there are four clinics in the country that offer it, so I also have to fly out of province for every infusion. It is definitely cost-prohibitive for probably 98% of the people who need it most. Very unfortunate.
@ Thanks for the info, it helps me have a balaced expectation even if this treatment gets approved in our country. I guess when that time comes, due to financial constraint, I will still have to rely on oral medication.
Long-term effects of ecstasy are sadism and even sexual sadism; what have studies of long-term ketamine proven?
Ketamine induced cystitis is a rare but real long term side effect
I want to do this, but I can't afford it. 😔
I would ask clinics if they have sliding scales or compassionate care programs
My quality of sleep has improved since praying to God in a new way. Before I turn off the light I talk to God as if to a real friend. I tell him my worries and my goals for the next day and ask him to help me to sleep well and I ask him to help certain people. After my prayer I feel so sleepy and fall to sleep in peace very easily.
I chronic insomnia, I pray and listen to my audible bible, it helps a bit.
Praying is important. Praying to God as if He is a real person is a good idea because He IS a real person. ❤ I also sleep better when I take my magnesium supplements at night.
Similarly I talk to my spirit guides. They help me heal as well as help me sleep.
Beautiful
When you pray to God, you are talking to a real friend and He's so much more! God bless and stay well.
does ketamine get you hgh
PLEASE STOP USING JUMP EDITS, especially after each phrase! The changes are rather jarring, and I had to close my eyes against the snap zooming in and out!
I don't believe such a treatment would be allowed in my country. Anyway to get access to a psychiatrist you have to be disabled totally for a long period of time or be dangerous. If you are able to work fairly normally don't even think about it even if you life is miserable.
Does absolutely nothing for pain.
Says you! They gave it to me to repair a broken bone w/out surgery. I hallucinated but felt no pain, thank god. Ultimately had surgery.
I am trying to get approved for Spravoto. I know you say it isn't the best form of ketamin, but the Oregon health plan I have will only pay for Spravato. They may not even pay for that. Also trying to get approved for TMS. I am at the whim of OHP. Have to get something to help before it is to late.
Literally tripping
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I need to see you badly because had all BAD experiences Until you have explained they DO NOT PLEQAE HELP ME
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I have to disagree. My experience with ketamine at the hospital was horrible. The scariest drug I've ever been given. They should have just given me a high dose of THC instead I could handle that this ketamine is the devil.
not for most of us
I'm sorry to hear that. In certain medical settings it can certainly be counterproductive. This is why the set and setting is SO critical
Agree!
Scariest and most terrifying drug/med I've ever been given!!!
My dad had treatments now he hardly remembers anything just like most people who take it memory loss. So tired of this world. Take it and forget .