KETAMINE FOR PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
Ketamine infusions for phantom limb pain can help alleviate pain symptoms for up to several months at a time.
KETAMINE FOR PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
Explore the option of ketamine for phantom limb pain and find relief, fast.
Searching for treatment options for phantom limb pain? At Evansville Ketamine Center, we offer ketamine infusion therapy, which has shown remarkable results where other pain treatments have failed. Ketamine infusion therapy has been found to relieve the symptoms of phantom limb pain, in some cases, within hours—oftentimes with fewer side effects and less risk than most other pain management options. Ketamine is not an opioid, and thus is without the side-effects and risk of addiction that come along with opiate painkillers. While every patient responds differently to ketamine treatments, an average of 75% of patients treated find relief, and many pain patients experience long-lasting relief…for up to 11-months at a time! Learn more and discover if you are a candidate for ketamine for phantom limb pain. Contact us today for a free consultation.
How Does Ketamine Work to Treat Phantom Limb Pain?
Phantom limb pain is believed to originate in the central nervous system, where the brain continues to send and receive pain signals from a limb that is no longer present. After amputation, neural pathways can become hyperactive or miswired, leading to persistent pain sensations such as burning, stabbing, or electric shock–like feelings. Ketamine works by targeting these abnormal pain signals at their source in the brain.
Ketamine is an NMDA receptor blocker, meaning it blocks receptors involved in pain sensitization—a process where the nervous system becomes stuck in a chronic pain loop. By interrupting this cycle, ketamine can help calm overactive pain pathways, reduce central sensitization, and promote healthier neural communication. Many patients experience relief not just during treatment, but for weeks or even months afterward as the brain relearns how to process pain signals.
WHAT TYPES OF PHANTOM LIMB PAIN DOES KETAMINE TREAT?
Ketamine therapy may help relieve several forms of phantom limb pain, including:
Burning or searing pain
Cramping or twisting sensations
•Sharp, stabbing, or shooting sensations
Persistent aching or throbbing pain
Electric shock–like pain
Phantom limb pain associated with nerve damage or central sensitization
FAQs ABOUT KETAMINE FOR PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
If you have questions about ketamine for phantom limb pain, you’re not alone. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear about ketamine therapy.
Is ketamine a pain medication or an anesthetic?
Ketamine is technically an anesthetic, but at lower, controlled doses it is used for pain management and neurological conditions without causing full sedation.
How quickly does ketamine work for phantom limb pain?
Some patients notice improvement during or shortly after their first infusion, while others experience gradual relief over a series of treatments.
Is ketamine effective when other pain treatments have failed?
Yes. Ketamine is often used for treatment-resistant pain conditions, including phantom limb pain that has not responded to opioids, nerve medications, or physical therapy.
How long does relief from ketamine last?
Relief can vary from person to person. Some patients experience weeks to months of reduced pain, especially with a complete treatment protocol and maintenance options.
Does ketamine treat the physical cause of phantom limb pain?
Ketamine does not reverse nerve loss, but it helps reset abnormal pain processing in the brain, which is a major driver of phantom limb pain.
Is ketamine therapy safe for phantom limb pain?
When administered in a medical setting by trained professionals, ketamine is considered safe and well-tolerated. Patients are monitored closely throughout treatment.
IS KETAMINE TREATMENT OR IV VITAMIN THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Ketamine is an anesthetic and safest when given by an anesthesia provider. We work in conjunction with your mental health provider to provide the all-around safest, most effective treatment.
Find out if you are a candidate for ketamine infusions, or if IV vitamin therapy could help alleviate your day-to-day discomfort. Take advantage of our offer for a free consultation and take the first step towards mental and physical health, happiness and well-being.
CONTACT EVANSVILLE KETAMINE & VITAMIN CENTER
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