ketamine for chronic pain

What Type Of Pain Is Ketamine Effective For?

What Type Of Pain Is Ketamine Effective For?

In this blog, we share ketamine’s mechanism in treating chronic pain and why it’s more effective in treating some types of pain more than others. We also talk about the things you have to consider when treating pain with ketamine and why ketamine isn’t the only “magic potion” you need to fully heal.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Ketamine Therapy

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Ketamine Therapy

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a clinically heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by skin, joints, ligaments, blood vessels and internal organs that are fragile soft connective tissues. EDS has an effect on one in 5,000 births. EDS can be defined into six subtypes, the most common is the subtype of hypermobility (EDS-HT), meaning that the extremities, vertebral columns, costovertebral and costosternal joints, clavicular articulations, and or temporomandibular joints are subluxed and dislocated. Symptoms include overly flexible joints that can dislocate, and translucent, elastic, and easily bruised skin. There may be dilation and even rupture of major blood vessels in some instances. Treatment helps to control symptoms and track complications.

Reset Ketamine Patient Interview - Pain Management, Anxiety, and Trauma

Reset Ketamine Patient Interview - Pain Management, Anxiety, and Trauma

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS CONSIDERING KETAMINE INFUSION TREATMENTS?

Don’t look at ketamine as a “fix-all” solution. Yes, it is extremely helpful, but it should be paired with therapy, lifestyle changes, a healthy diet, and a willingness to change the aspects of your life that are holding you back. You need to be ready to work toward your own healing.

What's The Right Ketamine Infusion Dose?

What's The Right Ketamine Infusion Dose?

A couple of question that we get asked often are, "What is the calculation that you use for dosing ketamine? What’s the right dose for the infusion?” The answer as you can imagine is, “It Depends.” Read on to learn more.

Should You Eat or Drink Before A Ketamine Infusion?

Should You Eat or Drink Before A Ketamine Infusion?

In this post, we wanted to share with you a question we’ve been asked several times: "What is your opinion on eating/drinking before ketamine infusions?”

No Drinking or Eating For At Least 3 Hours

At our clinic, we typically recommend that someone does not eat or drink for three hours prior to their ketamine treatments. Why? Well, some of the side effects of ketamine is nausea and vomiting.

Should Ketamine Clinics Stay Open During Pandemics?

Should Ketamine Clinics Stay Open During Pandemics?

In this time of the pandemic of COVID-19, many businesses and services are closing to promote social distancing and flattening the curve. Should ketamine clinics be included in these closures? And why are we even having this discussion since the treatment of mental health disorders is so important?

3 Simple Ways To Support A Person Receiving Ketamine Infusions

3 Simple Ways To Support A Person Receiving Ketamine Infusions

You have a friend or perhaps a significant other who has decided to undergo ketamine infusions. You may be all about ketamine or you may be skeptical; all are valid reactions and we’ve seen them all.  

But let’s cut to the chase – this isn’t about you. This is about your loved one. They have been dealing with depression, anxiety and/or PTSD, as well as mental and/or physical pain. Perhaps you have been witness to it, have had your life affected by it, or are vaguely aware of it. Regardless, your loved one has decided on their own to try ketamine infusions.

Whether they say it or not, your loved one is going to look to you for support. So how can you support them while they receive ketamine infusions?

Mind Expansion With Ketamine Infusions: The Story Of The Well Frog

Mind Expansion With Ketamine Infusions: The Story Of The Well Frog

When we have anxiety, chronic pain, or depression our mind can get stuck in a rut - also known as rumination within the default mode network. Thought patterns emerge which further hurt and potentially prevent our healing

Talking About Ketamine Infusions on Desert Living NBC Palm Springs

Talking About Ketamine Infusions on Desert Living NBC Palm Springs

Dr. Ko got to share with Bryan Gallo of NBC Palm Spring's Desert Living about ketamine infusions. Check out this quick video as he shares what inspired him to open his ketamine infusion clinic, what it feels like to get an infusion, and more.

A Beginner's Guide To Ketamine Infusions

A Beginner's Guide To Ketamine Infusions

There is a lot of information out there. Some good and some not so good information in giving you a straightforward understanding of ketamine as a treatment option for various mental health disorders. So welcome to our beginner's guide, where we'll cover the basics of what you need to know.

How to Find the Right Ketamine Clinic For You

How to Find the Right Ketamine Clinic For You

Ketamine clinics are popping up left and right in your town, or maybe you are ready to take a flight to find one. How do you know if the clinic is for you? How do you know if you should go there? We’d love to have everybody come to our clinic, but our clinic isn’t for everyone!

 While there is no perfect way to do this (nor is there a perfect clinic!), here are a few questions to get answered to help find the right clinic for you.

Ketamine and Near-Death Experiences (NDE)

Ketamine and Near-Death Experiences (NDE)

When you see or hear the phrase “near-death experience,” what do you think of? Most people would say a bright light at the end of a tunnel, a timeline of your entire life, or an out-of-body experience. Maybe feelings of peace, harmony, warmth, or complete acceptance.

The 4 Mechanisms of How Ketamine Works

The 4 Mechanisms of How Ketamine Works

At Reset Ketamine, we believe there are 4 mechanisms which help to explain how ketamine works to treat chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. You can think of these mechanisms as theories or frameworks to help you understand how this medicine transforms lives.

Ketamine for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Ketamine for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a painful, disabling neurological condition. Previously known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), it affects 1.2% of the adult chronic pain population. Women are affected more than men, with a 3:1 ratio. CRPS can develop after trauma, minor injuries, or surgery. The signs and symptoms are classically clustered into four groups.

Ketamine for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Ketamine for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic douloureux) is a chronic pain condition affecting the fifth cranial nerve (1). There are twelve cranial nerves that emerge from the brain and cranial nerve V carries sensation from the face to the brain.

Set and Setting During Ketamine Infusions

Set and Setting During Ketamine Infusions

There are two important factors to consider when undergoing your ketamine infusions. These are the patient’s mindset (set) and the environment (setting) where the infusion will occur.

Why You Should Consider Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain

Why You Should Consider Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain

Ketamine has a long track record being used as an analgesic for medical procedures. Historically, this medication was used to reduce peri-operative pain (pain before, during, and after a procedure). Now, ketamine is proving to be useful in treating daily chronic pain, unrelated to a medical procedures.