Neuropathic pain occurs due to damage or dysfunction of the peripheral or central nervous system, which occurs in metabolic disorders, inflammatory processes (for example, herpesvirus etiology), injuries, and postoperative complications.
A clinical trial at one of the world's leading cancer centers, Memorial Sloan Kettering, has shown that ketamine infusions slow down pain-sensitive nerves that send pain messages to the brain. This can reduce pain and bring relief. The treatment can provide pain relief for days or weeks afterward.
Your doctor may recommend ketamine infusion therapy for you if:
- You have side effects from taking other painkillers;
- Taking general painkillers is not enough to relieve pain;
- You feel pain that is hard to bear.
Ketamine infusion therapy works quickly. You will probably feel better immediately.
