Researchers have been finding that ketamine infusion therapy provides positive results for patients who struggle with mental health. It was first used as an anesthetic, but research also identified it as a way to provide pain relief with relaxing effects when used under the care of medical professionals.
Studies show that ketamine therapy offers fast-acting results for those struggling with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues.
Our team at Palo Alto Mind Body, led by M Rameen Ghorieshi, MD, MPH, can provide ketamine therapy for you if you have mental health conditions.
If you’ve witnessed traumatic events or experienced them yourself, you might suffer from PTSD. Roughly 8% of the American population is affected by this condition, which is a type of anxiety that can severely affect your quality of life.
PTSD can cause severe symptoms that affect your everyday life, including:
When you have PTSD, you might also go to great lengths to avoid situations that might trigger you or remind you of a past negative occurrence in your life that causes you to react and respond with intense emotions and feelings.
When you hear people say, “PTSD,” you might think of combat veterans who experienced shell-shocking events or combat fatigue after they fought in wars. But this condition can also happen to anyone and everyone.
Women are affected as much as twice as men. Ethnic groups are also affected. American-Latinos, African-Americans, and American-Indians have higher rates of PTSD compared to non-Latino whites.
Many different variables can cause PTSD. For example, a loud noise can trigger someone who has been in combat before. Or, if a police officer gets exposed to horrific details about a child abuse case, they can be deeply affected.
PTSD can vary in severity, too. We treat you with ketamine infusion therapy if you’ve shown symptoms for over a month that cause significant problems in your daily functions.
Ketamine therapy can give you relief quickly. In some cases, just one infusion helps alleviate symptoms in our PTSD patients almost immediately. We might recommend four to six treatments over a three- to four-week period, but we treat each patient with individual care, so we tailor your treatment plan to your specific condition.
Ketamine works because it temporarily blocks the pain receptors in your brain. During your treatment, you sit comfortably as we monitor the process of the ketamine solution being delivered into your bloodstream. You might feel a tingling sensation during your treatment, but all side effects are short-lived and typically leave you after your infusion.
Here’s what you need to know: We monitor you and help you get the best results. Our desire is to help you get well and help you function productively in life. We work to find the right strategy, dosage amount, and plan to manage your condition. We want to help clear your mind and minimize your symptoms because we understand the serious effects of PTSD.
To schedule a consultation with our compassionate team, call 650-681-2900 to schedule an appointment at one of our surrounding Bay Area locations that include South Bay, North Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, and San Francisco. You can also use our online scheduling tool for your convenience.
