Pain Treatment
Pain treatment requires longer IV ketamine infusions, typically administered once per month.
Ketamine Treatment for Pain in Chicago and Downers Grove
IV KETAMINE FOR Chronic Pain
The CDC reports that about 15% of the U.S. adult population suffers from chronic pain, compromising the quality of life for over 300,000 Chicago area residents. Further research shows that certain populations within (such as veterans) experience the condition on an even larger scale. In a search for an alternative that doesn’t involve a potential dependency upon opioids, informed residents are looking into IV Ketamine.
Administered intravenously, IV Ketamine offers an innovative approach to managing chronic pain effectively. At Innovative Psychedelics, our dedicated team specializes in creating individualized treatment plans that leverage the therapeutic potential of ketamine. We prioritize safety and monitoring to ensure a supportive and controlled environment for your pain management journey. Choose Innovative Psychedelics for Ketamine for chronic pain therapy that centers around your specific needs. Improve your quality of life beginning today by scheduling a consultation.
Clinical trials have consistently shown a 70-75% success rate with this approach. At Innovative Psychedelics, we have seen a 75-80% patient success rate.
Pain treatment requires longer IV ketamine infusions, typically administered once per month.
Ketamine infusions for pain last approximately three hours. Total appointment time including pre-infusion and recovery will be approximately three and a half hours.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and arrive at your appointment in a good mental state with an open mind. Ketamine may cause nausea, so patients are pre-treated with (Zofran) prior to infusion. Plan to eat something light at least two hours prior to your infusion, but avoid a large meal right before your visit.
Patients that come to us for chronic paint treatment generally find the ketamine infusion experience to be pleasant. Our treatment rooms are private, serene, and put the mind and body at ease. Upon check in, we will escort you to a room and place cardiac monitors on your chest. You will be offered a clean (and comfortable) blanket and noise cancelling headphones to wear during session.
Patients typically do not go to sleep with this dose of ketamine, however you will go into a dream-like state (between dreaming and being awake, where you can control the dream). The infusion for chronic pain typically lasts about 45 minutes, but allow around 90 minutes for your appointment to account for preparation and recovery.
Most of the initial effects wear off within minutes of infusion completion, but you may feel more tired than usual for a few hours following your visit. Ketamine is generally well-tolerated, but if any side effects are encountered, such as visual disturbances or elevated blood pressure, our staff will quickly give IV medication to counteract them. You’re in good hands at Innovative Psychedelics.
