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@kelseydm I have a question for you or anyone that has a better memory than mine. I thought I read in someone's reply about a treatment involving a new medication that I believe started with K.... It could be used to treat neurological disorders (I think) But it has to be given by an anesthesiologist over a period of time, I think it was a week. I really wish I would have saved that article. I know this is pretty sketchy. One of the conditions I was born with is a form of dyslexia so spelling and grammar are not my strong suits. If you have any idea what this medication might be please let me know. Thank you, 19lin.
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Ketamine?
Thank you for jumping in @leh09 and helping name the K medication.
@19lin, you can read more about Ketamine in this discussion:
- Ketamine, http://mayocl.in/2mb1xXA
I have had ketamine infusion treatments for the past year to help with the nerve pain due to having Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. My pain doctor first started me on ketamine troches (losenge), but it did not relieve my pain so then he put me on infusions (intravenous). If you think that this is a possible road for you, it is important to find a doctor that creates the right environment for receiving this medication as it is pretty intense. Not many places have it as an option as insurance companies and workers' comp don't normally want to pay for it. Let me know if you want more info.
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Hello @19lin I will do some research to see if I can find the article you recall while we wait, Perhaps @JustinMcClanahan and other and some of our other members will jump in here.