War veterans across the nation are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), chronic pain and even treatment-resistant conditions.  Our nation’s bravest deserve better than that and they can get better with ketamine infusion therapy. Read on to find out how ketamine infusion therapy works and how it can help you get your life back together again.

Chronic Pain in Veterans

After the undoubtedly harrowing experience at war, many vets return home with serious pain and health conditions. Many vets are seriously injured at war, and sometimes, the effects of certain precarious injuries never fully heal. This can lead to life-long chronic pain which can be minor or severe. The severe type can make it especially difficult for individuals to go about their daily lives and can also lead to secondary problems like depression.

Why is Chronic Pain Resistant to Treatment for Some People?

Chronic pain is often treated with medications like opioids. While these medications can help diminish pain in the short-term, there is little evidence to suggest these medications can treat long-term chronic pain. In fact, many people can develop resistance to opioids. This means patients will need to continuously increase their dose to achieve any kind of pain relief and eventually, that relief will plateau,which can lead to additction.

Can PTSD be Resistant to Treatment?

It is common knowledge that a staggering percentage of returning veterans suffer from PTSD. Some individuals simply do not respond to standard PTSD treatment methods. Generally, PTSD is treated with psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both. In extreme cases, these options may not work. Sometimes, the struggle with PTSD is so deeply embedded in the brain that the brain is actually altered by it. This can mean connections between the brain cells that control mood and emotions can be disrupted, making it very difficult for individuals to overcome the symptoms of PTSD.

The Importance of Seeking Help

Sadly, many veterans do not receive the proper mental health care they deserve. When chronic pain, PTSD or depression persist without a response to treatment, it can be very dangerous for the individual affected. Problems like this can lead to even more secondary problems and make life unbearable for many. The good news is that even if you are resistant to treatment, there may be another solution.

What Other Treatment Options Are There?

For individuals suffering from chronic pain, PTSD or any other treatment-resistant conditions, there is still hope. Ketamine Infusion Therapy is a promising treatment that has had numerous positive effects on patients in recent studies. If your pain is overwhelming and you are unable to control it with traditional treatment methods, you may want to consider this option.

What is Ketamine Infusion Therapy?

Ketamine infusion therapy is the process by which ketamine is either injected intravenously or given to a patient through a nasal spray. The controlled dose of ketamine by a trained medical professional can have a miraculous effect on your condition. Ketamine is provided at a sub-anesthetic dose to ensure maximum results without compromising your health. The entire procedure is minimally invasive and patients will often see an almost immediate improvement in their symptoms.

How Does Ketamine Infusion Therapy Work?

Ketamine infusion therapy helps PTSD in two different ways.

It can serve to relieve physical pain by disrupting the pain signals being bounced around your brain. By slowing down the transmission of pain to the pain receptors, treatment-resistant pain is literally stopped in its tracks.

When it comes to PTSD or other cognitive diseases, ketamine therapy works by reconnecting the damaged tissue between brain cells that prevents individuals from overcoming their trauma. The major benefits to opting for ketamine infusion therapy are significant. Not only does ketamine infusion therapy work much faster than medications or psychotherapy (patients can expect to feel relief within 24 hours), but it is ideal for individuals suffering from traditional treatment resistance. Some practitioners are calling ketamine a miracle with positive results in treating pain and even severe depression.

Is Ketamine Safe?

In order to make sure your health is never compromised, it is highly recommended that you meet with the team at PKI to ensure ketamine is only administered to you in a controlled safe, medical environment under the supervision of a fully licensed professional.

How Do I Get Started?

If you are considering trying ketamine therapy for yourself, the first thing you need to do is schedule an appointment with a knowledgeable team of medical experts. Call Pacific Ketamine Institute today to schedule an appointment with our well-trained staff and find out if you are a good candidate for ketamine infusion therapy. A medical expert will evaluate your condition, assess your health from all angles, and review treatment options you have already tried. Next, he or she will guide you through the process of ketamine infusion therapy and help you decide whether or not it is the right course of action for you.

How Do I Know if I Should Try Ketamine Infusion Therapy

It is important to remember that the struggles of veterans should never be taken lightly. Physical and psychological conditions have a detrimental effect on each veteran and on society, as well.

If you or someone you love is suffering from PTSD or treatment-resistant pain, enlist the help of the PKI team today.