TLDR You do not need a mental health diagnosis to receive ketamine infusions for chronic pain. The confusion comes from esketamine, a nasal spray
TLDR Opioids and ketamine treat pain through completely different mechanisms. Opioids bind to opioid receptors and dampen the pain signal. Ketamine blocks NMDA receptors,
TLDR A ketamine infusion for chronic pain usually takes between one and four hours depending on your protocol, plus about 30 to 60 minutes
TLDR Ketamine infusion therapy is generally considered for people with chronic pain that has not responded well to more conventional treatments. Good candidates often
TLDR Yes, most patients travel and return to work after getting a spinal cord stimulator. The first few weeks after the permanent implant come with
TLDR Peripheral nerve stimulation is a minimally invasive implanted device that targets a specific nerve to reduce chronic pain. It does not require spinal surgery,
TLDR CRPS produces pain that is wildly disproportionate to the original injury, often described as burning, stabbing, or electric. The affected limb can change color,
TLDR Spinal cord stimulation targets pain by modulating signals in the spinal cord. Peripheral nerve stimulation targets a specific nerve directly, closer to where the
TLDR: Spinal cord stimulation is covered by Medicare and most major commercial insurance plans for patients who meet specific criteria. Coverage is not automatic. You
TLDR: The trial is a temporary test run, usually 5 to 7 days, where leads are placed without a full implant to see if the
