I have taken two ketamine infusions and on-target injections for back pain. My psychiatrist thought perhaps the ketamine infusions would help the depression, but they did not. I have also gone through a serious of 18 shock treatments (9 over a period of two weeks, and then another 9 for two more weeks). I understand from people I talked to in the waiting room that they came once a month for a treatment and they helped them tremendously. I did not find them helpful; only made me very, very sore all over. I always felt like I'd been hit by a bus. A good medical team who actually talk to each other, and apparently the right combination of drugs (I have tried so many that either don't work or have horrible side effects), which I think I finally have is helping a lot. I take Neurontin, which incidentally helps with pain, Lamictal, Wellbutrin and Zoloft. Especially in these troubled times, I have been feeling especially anxious and depressed, but the meds seem to be working. I'm not jumping for joy, but I'm not crawling the walls either. I do understand about the Canadian health care system; my husband, son and I lived in Calgary for a year as my husband was responsible for the Canadian oil production for an American company. We had to wait forever to get in to see a GP, and the company recommended that if we had anything serious, to let them know and they would fly us back to the States for treatment. As far as my back pain is concerned, it has eased a great deal since all of this pandemic and rioting mess has taken hold. I have lost 70 pounds without even trying. I simply cannot eat; it makes me sick to my stomach. And I have to say that my back is much better. So, another 40 pounds and I think my back will be cured. I am fortunate in that I am retired and eligible for Medicare. My health care treatment is the best. I have access to all the specialists I need and a fantastic hospital system, primo in the world. I sympathize with you and the pain; my husband suffers from diabetic neuropathy, and there isn't much they can do for him; they have tried. I do not know what to suggest to you; moving to the States would make you eligible for Medicare, but I don't know what is involved in making such a move. The best I can do is keep you in my prayers and hope there is a solution soon. Keep the faith and stay safe.

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