What is Ketamine Infusion Therapy?
Ketamine is an FDA approved treatment that works to restore areas of the brain that may be affected by mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, OCD, and numerous pain syndromes.
Ketamine stimulates the production of healthy neurotransmitters and helps to re-establish nerve connections. If you’ve tried prescription medication and other forms of treatment and have not had the results you desire, ketamine infusion may be the right option for you.
It’s safe, effective, and provided in a calm yet professional environment.
Though a nasal spray has recently been approved for administering ketamine into the body, at Rune Vitality our office continues to use intravenous or IV infusions of ketamine only.
What conditions can it treat?
Ketamine infusion is a safe, quick, and effective treatment option for multiple mental health conditions, even if they seem treatment-resistant.
IV ketamine infusion therapy has proven results in treating the following conditions:
- Bipolar disorder
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- Social anxiety
- Severe or chronic depression
- Those who struggle with suicidal thoughts
The Results
Many patients report an improvement in mood and general well being after the first few treatments. It is not uncommon for patients to feel relief within several hours of their first infusion.
The length of your results will vary for each individual and can last for several months.
Following your initial series of treatments, we can work with you to begin a maintenance program.
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What To Expect
Before Your Appointment
Prior to your treatment at our San Marcos, CA office, it is important that you do not consume any food at least 4 hours before your appointment and that you arrange for transportation on the day of your appointment.
What to Wear
Medical weight loss may be a good option if you’ve struggled with traditional diet and exercise alone, or want a clinically guided approach.
Our team evaluates your health history, goals, and metabolism to determine the best path forward.
During the Infusion
Medical weight loss may be a good option if you’ve struggled with traditional diet and exercise alone, or want a clinically guided approach.
Our team evaluates your health history, goals, and metabolism to determine the best path forward.
What You May Experience
Medical weight loss may be a good option if you’ve struggled with traditional diet and exercise alone, or want a clinically guided approach.
Our team evaluates your health history, goals, and metabolism to determine the best path forward.
After Treatment
Medical weight loss may be a good option if you’ve struggled with traditional diet and exercise alone, or want a clinically guided approach.
Our team evaluates your health history, goals, and metabolism to determine the best path forward.
What is ketamine therapy used for?
Ketamine-assisted therapy is commonly used to support mental wellness, including mood, stress resilience, and emotional health. Ketamine is used when conventional treatments have failed. Common diagnoses include treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain disorder, fibromyalgia.
How does ketamine support mental & physical wellness?
Ketamine works differently from traditional therapies and may help promote new neural connections associated with improved mood and perspective.
What is a session like?
Will I feel sedated?
Who is a good candidate?
Generally, anyone who struggles with mental health disorders is a good candidate for ketamine infusion therapy. We do require that patients have a confirmed diagnosis of a mental health condition and are currently under the care of a provider for treatment.
To determine if you are a good candidate for treatment, schedule a consultation with our office. Following your consultation and thorough examination, we will work with your doctor to determine the best treatment for you.
Do I need to stop my medication to receive ketamine infusion therapy?
Do not change or stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor first. If you have any questions regarding your treatment and medication, please call our office with any questions.
Some medication does interfere with ketamine infusions, we will work with your doctor or doctors to ensure optimal care.
How many treatments will I need?
The average course of ketamine infusion therapy consists of six treatment sessions over the course of 3 weeks. However, depending on your condition and symptoms, you may need additional treatments.
All treatment plans are customized to the patient from the infusion schedule to dosage to ensure optimal results.
Results
Many patients report an improvement in mood and general well being after the first few treatments. It is not uncommon for patients to feel relief within several hours of their first infusion.
The length of your results will vary for each individual and can last for several months. Following your initial series of treatments, we can work with you to begin a maintenance program if necessary.