I have extremely high dose infusions monthly and for some reason I don’t seem to have any side effects at all. My anesthesiologists have all been shocked at what it takes to get me a proper pain infusion dose. Right now I get a 100mg bolus and then 800mg over 2 or 2 1/2 hours depending on how busy PACU is. It has such an amazing effect on ptsd and processing trauma and on my Crps. Took years of fighting the VA to do it but I’m on a solid schedule now and it’s working wonders.
Hahaha same thing happened with me everything was such amazing experience after 6 7 years the dose keeps going higher and you not longer feeling anything and you need larger doses until you realize it's not longer working then that's when you start to feel like shit
People have different natural tolerances, but also if your system is more used to similar medication that would give you a much higher threshold as well...
@@juniorr2646hat's unfortunate. As that is what seems to happen with all medications. For mental health and pain relief. They seem to work on a short term but then leaves u feeling like crap, addicted to their meds.
I do maintenance therapy with esketamine (Insurance will pay), 84mg 2-3 times/month. Since I like metaphysics, I can have spiritual experiences even on that dose. I do talk to God sometimes. I have learned that I am to concentrate on being a humanitarian. So, I now work as a caregiver of elderly people. My primary profession was as a firefighter. Also, I envisioned a computer motherboard with the lines being formed on the grid. Next trip, I experienced tree branches forming. Later, I read of a study with mice receiving ketamine. Dendritic were being formed. I was experiencing dendritic being formed
What a fascinating experience, and thank you for your service to others. Yes, those changes in dendrites represent part of what we call neuroplasticity!
I really want to try ketamine in UK for my mental health, to come off prescription medication, also I have become very into spirituality and meditation. I have heard it can take away withdrawal effects from the addictive prescription meds they have me on.
@@MedicalSecrets is the out of body experience during ketamine is illusionary effect or really we connect to something mysterious? how many sessions are needed to form neuro plasticity?
You are so caring and brilliant. Thank you for your expertise and thoughts. I appreciate you talking about THC. It’s extremely dangerous. I had my first Ketamine infusion today. It was pretty good. I suffer deeply from treatment resistant depression. I’m hoping these infusions save my life.
I was given this for sedation in the ER while the MD returned my shoulder to its rightful place after fractured and dislocated. It worked well. I didn't have any real pain just felt a little pressure. It wore off after an hour. I had no idea they use this for anxiety .
I really appreciate what you are doing with educating us folks and helping us to better advocate for ourselves within a confusing and frustrating broken healthcare system. ❤
Once again, great information in a relevant and concise format. Thanks for your time on a Saturday. Hope you enjoy taking Karma out for a lovely walk/hike.
I can't find a source anywhere for any good psychedelics in my area, I suffer some pretty bad depression and i got a chance to try K and man it was a miracle substance, I felt free,the only high or euphoria was from the relief of my vices being released, that's exactly what it did
The part about THC and dreams makes so much sense. Since the experience of ketamine infusion is so much like a dream, and also because you have to stay off the weed (which disrupts regular dreaming) while receiving treatment with K anyway, it follows that treatment with K will allow dreams to re-exert their properties of psychological healing. That's my hypothesis anyway... 😅
The VA leaves their patients alone during the process. Disassociation is scary for some of us, (I've known others who feel the same). For myself, when I disassociated, I self injured, to the point I needed surgery to close some of the ---- I made. I'm 13 years free of Si now, but the urge has never passed so Disassociation still frightens me.
I was all set up for ketamine for pain. I had a choice, i'm lucky to have more tfan one reason to use this treatment! It was suggested i go for the pain method, larger doses in lesser infusions. Depression treatment was longer by number of visits but lesser medication. I got my confirmation call for tume and prep vefore coming. And literally one hour later i was called, the clinic was closing and combining all patients to one location, 5 hours away. I was so upset and have not even looked for another IV Ketamine clinic. I found one place that dispenses a pill and you get a phone number to call as your "check in" (?!?!?) and monitoring.
Your thoughts regarding the use of Ketamine in the dsyautonomia pt. Currently suffering from anxiety, depression from the chronic illness. PTSD from 25 years as a Flight Nurse. Had a SGB which was helpful and take po ketamine almost daily. Learning a ton from you my friend!
I am learning about the therapeutic effects of ketamine for the first time.As an addictions therapist I was aware of it as a drug of abuse. Is it now legal around the country? Are ketamine clinics widely available? If so, are they reputable? How does one evaluate whether such clinics are safe?
So my son also developed this and I finally figured out it was in response to my husband (former combat Marine) screaming in his face when he was about 10 years old.
I was in a Ketamine trial in Philadelphia at Hahnamen Hospital for pain from RSD (CRPS). This was about 25 years ago. It’s really interesting that it’s now approved for treating depression. Is it also approved for treating pain? Do you know if there are any Ketamine Clinics near me in Philadelphia? Thank you so much for doing these videos that are both very informative and entertaining.
@BubbleBurster-nv1vl My mom was born and raised in Kensington. This was in the 1920’s and even through the Great Depression, the area was kept clean and respected. She lived up the street from the rug factory (I can’t think of the name of it), and she went to the Willard School (which is where “Abbott Elementary” is supposedly placed. It is a shame that it has become so bad.
Hi Dr , i just need to ask i had two scoliosis surgerys in 5 days and had Ketamine PCA for 7 days and i found it far better than morphine for pain control Why is that ? but i seemed to recover far quicker too i was up and walking after 5 level , rods and cages within 9 days yes a bit wondering where my feet were going but up never the less three times that day and home within 14 days , but as for pain control my surgery took 10 hours . and i was in ITU for 2 nights . thanks my regards liz x i just want to know why the difference?
I always wondered if doing the nystagmus movements would ruin my eyes! I haven’t done it much since LASIK but I might have to try it therapeutically! Makes sense I learned it to cope with stress! Great points on cannabis! I’ve been through a journey with it! CBD or other methods are greater in comparison.., but I’ve used it, having it be helpful in moderation for widespread pain, issues, etc! I’ll have to try ketamine when I can! Thanks for educating us!
Wow most nasal clinics don't have a physician like you being supportive, encouraging and connecting with the patient that is already pre-disposed to cognitive rigidity and would be hesitant to engage in this type of therapy. I am not happy with mediocre pain clinic management centers that sell ketamine nasal treatment and does not have integrative psychiatry, anesthesioligtst and psychological counseling to make the Ketamine treatment an integrated engagement.
This is what I worry about with the clinic I'm preparing for treatment at. They really don't stress anything about the support and counseling necessary. I'm getting set up with an outside therapist, and hoping to find the right person to come with me so that I can make it a better, more holistic experience.
I was ready to end it all. Cptsd and fibromyalgia. No quality of life. I googled what can be done to help me and found a Ketamine place here in VB. After the 4th session, it was a life changer. Insurance doesn't cover and its $400 a session. I'm fortunate to have just gotten some back pay for disability. People have no clue how tough cptsd is.
Wonderful and informative video! I've had two IM ketamine sessions and the second one was much better than the first one and was very helpful. Is a blindfold a must? And, is it ok to talk to my therapist during the therapy or take it all in and focus on experience? My therapist doesn't want me to share my thoughts during. What are your thoughts? Thanks for what you are doing!
While I was under for my first and second sessions with iv ketamine infusion treatment, I wanted so badly to have a therapist to talk to. They increased the dose of the third treatment which made me dissociate a lot more. For this one I listened to Music For Psychedelic Therapy ; John Hopkins. My favorite is Sit Around The Fire. I had a completely different and positive outlook on what my life is. Truly amazing journey. My hope is that this therapy can be somehow made a little cheaper. But most of all I hope that my children can benefit from this therapy. And not have to go through hell for 40 years before receiving some potentially life changing help. Fourth treatment tomorrow. Also, I’m able to function and get things done without having to talk myself off of the couch for 3 hours. I’m so sick of being stuck and crying all of the time. And my kids don’t need to see me like this anymore.
@rachelbourque8802 how are your sessions been going? I saw you had wrote this comment about 2 months ago... and was just curious how things have been working with the ketamine treatment you're working? I am very interested and been thinking about just spending the money to start it. Like you said I am so beyond being stuck I can't even begin to explain.. and I don't want to live like this anymore. Sick of being on these horrible antidepressants...
Hi doc i really the knowledge that you are providing here. I just want to ask that does ketamine helps in mild sychizoprehnia and psychosis? Please reply
It gives you a sort of déjà vu and in that time you kinda relieve that situation in your head like you’ve seen it all before and that helps you get over what you went through or saw.. 🧠
I used to be addicted to DXM and would go on pretty hardcore trips twice or three times a week. Some were bad trips, but most were good. I knew how to stay or get calm if needed, I knew to lay down if I was getting dizzy. But I must say for 2-3 days after the trip even if it's just a low dose trip I felt like a ton of weight was taken off my shoulder and felt care free and hopeful. Do you know anything about the drug Nuedexta?
Disassociation is usually framed as pathological, but it can also be enlightening, tranformative, and healing. Think about it: What was going on with Moses when that burning bush started talking to him? With Muhammed when god (or the devil) were dictating the Koran verses to him? When Jesus had his moment of doubt and pain as he died on the cross? While Siddhartha Gautama sat under the Bodhi tree meditating for 7 weeks? All were undergoing episodes of transcendent disassociation that resulted in the formation of spritual practices and religions which for better or worse, continue to transform and impact humanity to this day. The lesson here is that disassociation is nothing to trifle with. It carries with it the potential for spiritual destruction or spiritual transcendence and awakening. Awakening and healing when it comes to Ketamine infusion theraphy adminstered by skilled and compasionate medical professionals in a safe setting. Trauma / PTSD / Complex PTSD and related conditions are ultimately about unresolved / unprocessed emotions demanding resolution, but finding none. Ketamine infusion theraphy allows people to re-experience / re-live traumatic experiences in a safe way. As an outside observer disassociated from their physical body. In my case this expereince was so powerfully healing that I only needed a single infusion to stop the unremitting refractory anxiety and depression that tormented me most of my life. I am autistic I'm also a musician. Playing guitar and singing are one way I can safely disassociate re-live, and make the worst, most painful moments of my life beautiful, meaningful, and healing. It works in ways very similar to what I expereinced under ketamine. Amazingly, when I perform music in public, people connect with what I'm experiencing and expressing and are healed too. It's amazing. Here's one of the songs I perform that's explicity about disassociation: th-cam.com/video/8wFnVlIdj7c/w-d-xo.html Tom Yorke calls "How to Disappear Completely" his favorite Radiohead song. Tom Yorke suffers from depression. I suspect disassociation through music is how he transcends it, and that it's this healing transcendence that so many people connect with in the music of Radiohead and so many other artists, writers, poets. The healing power of disassociative transcendence is a universal aspect of human conciousness. With great power comes great risk and thus great responsibility to use that power wisely and carefully.
I've watched you for a while and things have massively grown recently towards the general public. ❤ I love it. My question is about the section when some9ne asked about glutamate. Can you add a deeper explanation about the effect of ketamine on Glutamate and I guess how glutamate works as It has a massive impact on how ketamine works.
So purposeful Nystagmus, or moving the eyes quickly left to right has an anxiolytic quality? One can reduce the effects of Fear by ocular changes? I believe Dr. Andrew Huberman has spoke about this specific technique on his Podcast. Fascinating!
I will reach out to your clinic. I am interested to know if you have experience/results or are aware of studies related to Ketamine for Myalgic Encephalyitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid. There is so little help, treatment or even compassion for one of the worst diseases anyone can experience. I'm reading of studies taking place for this condition. I'm wondering if you've had direct experience treating patients with this disease.
Is ketamine safe for patients with cerebral palsy like me? I’ve learned so much about ketamine, I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be a anesthesiologist physician
I wish there was more a focus on NMDA antagonist in general!!! Many like dextromethorphan or nitrous oxide have applications and is much easier to get ahold of…
I've been able to do voluntary nystagmus since I can remember. I have no clue why, but I remember talking to a friend about it when I was a child. I didn't know that's what it was, and hadn't thought about it in years.
Is ketamine ever used in a heart cath? I’ve got to know! The only, um, excess liquid “down there” as you put it, happened to me after a heart cath last year, the only one I’ve ever had. As I was waking up an hour later it was because I was peeing about a gallon of water out right there in the bed in recovery. That was beyond embarrassing! If it’s used in that, I’d really like to know for the future. Just in case. lol
I was left wondering if he actually meant the other kind of juicy. You know, the kind where you've been at it with a hot woman. The lubricant kind of juicy.
At 5:45 you speak of salivation being excessive under ketamine. At age 69 I suffer from "xerostomia" or excessive dry mouth in recent times. I don't have any anti-depressants and my other meds were considered and ruled out except for Lisinopril and was changed to Losartan which didn't make any difference either. I am also illegal drug free and have said no to such drugs all of my life. Can ketamine stimulate my salivation receptors and I finally overcome xerostomia? I'm hoping I naturally overcome it and I'm so far holding on my taking pilocarpine HCL 5MG tabs 3 times a day. I lost, over several months with diet and exercise, 35 pounds and plateaued with that now after 9 months, so I'm keeping it off this time. I still have about 70 pounds to go... but I'm hoping with health improvements with weightloss etc that my salivation will restart again. Is that a pipe-dream or should I get ketamine treatment, or start taking the pilocarpine? I'm already on 5 meds and trying to avoid more if you know what I mean. Thanks for your great video!
I have severe dry mouth also since January. It is really getting to me. I’ve developed ticks with my mouth, constantly moving my lips and even grunting. It’s miserable. I get k infusions and still have dry mouth. For what that’s worth.
Have you asked about Spravato (esketamine). My insurance wouldn't cover Ketamine, but it will cover the Spravato. (I get this in a nasal spray, and still have to get it done in the clinic.)
Hi Doctor, what is the low dose, moderate, and high dose of Ketamine usage? And what can be the overdose mg's? Is 1000mg in sublingual tables a high dose for 65 kg, person?
Benfotamine dries the hell out of me. So I contract it but having my organic kale shake with lots of great ingredients and I make it with my distilled water. I still make sure I have electrolytes.
That IS FASCINATING. Nystagmus? Like astigmatism, only caused by neurological reactions like anxiety? Never heard of it until now. Thank you. As far as pot goes, I'd never heard of anyone overdosing on cannabis before gummies hit the market. (I can't use it; I'm ADHD and it acts totally differently on me - unfortunately. I get really high and hyper, and that's just not right!)
I began esketamine about a month and a half ago can you explain some of the differences between ketamine and this form I take in the doctors office supervised?
For general understanding they are the same drug. But for a more complete answer to your question, Ketamine, like many drugs, is a mixture of 2 enantiomers (esketamine and arketamine). Think of these as a left and right hand - both are hands but appear different when you lay one over the other. With respect to drugs one of the enantiomers may act differently than the other. Specifically, esketamine (the S enantiomer of ketamine) is more potent of an NMDA receptor blocker than arketamine.
I have long term CPTSD and ADHD. Is it true that most doctors who use Ketamine to treat depression don't take insurance? That's what I was just told in Texas. I found out my insurance only approves esketamine. Does anyone use that instead of Ketamine? Also, thank you. You are the most amazing doctor I have ever "met". I will watch everything you put out!
My eyes do that nystagmus thing every now and then on their own. I can't stop it or start it, and it's rather disconcerting, but it doesn't ever last very long. I don't know why they do that. As far as I recall, it's just something they started doing in recent years.
Thank you so much. I'm working on getting this therapy. Sure wish YOU were my doctor overseeing it because I ALWAYS trust your analysis and your healthy perspective on everything. Mine is longstanding clinical depression and the more severe ptsd but I am a creative coper
Do you have behavioral health professionals work with you and patients during treatment experience ? If so could you recommend some i could consult with ? I am a psych provider
They gave me ketamine and my eyes saw two pictures instead of one and I tried to focus that motor sensory together and it gave me an overwhelming projectile vomiting!!!
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Where can I find more info ons this ? How does nutritional heast help ? Is it something that can help for my dog ? Because after blood works they found nothing wrong or reason for her to get seizures
I’m on my 3rd day of low dose K treatment Via troches. 1st day 15mg, 2nd day 15mg and today upped to 30mg. It caused over-salivation from day one. As soon as I put it in my cheek…. My mouth starts watering. So I guess my absorption will be diminished because I’m swallowing it, and then it’s going through 1st pass metabolism?
Could you do some I sights on General Anastasia and aftermath of surgical pain for recovered addicts. Nearly 6 years free from IV crystal meth and coke addiction, now working as a trained support worker in Recovery Services. Had appendectomie lately, and mentioned this to the anesthesiologist. Was given morfine after surgery, and codeïne to take home for 7 days. Although I have not used opioids during my addiction, when I stopped after 7 days I had 2 nights quite severe using dreams. Any thoughts on that ? Many thanks, Hendrik
I can't explain it medically. But basically your body wants to get high and it's trying to trick you into using again. It's the physical version of stinking thinking...
Yes I agree this would be beneficial to more people than you would think who's recovering or in recovery. Most Drs don't understand how the mind and body work together for an addict. Sounds like you might have more information than the average Dr.
I have extremely high dose infusions monthly and for some reason I don’t seem to have any side effects at all. My anesthesiologists have all been shocked at what it takes to get me a proper pain infusion dose. Right now I get a 100mg bolus and then 800mg over 2 or 2 1/2 hours depending on how busy PACU is. It has such an amazing effect on ptsd and processing trauma and on my Crps. Took years of fighting the VA to do it but I’m on a solid schedule now and it’s working wonders.
Hahaha same thing happened with me everything was such amazing experience after 6 7 years the dose keeps going higher and you not longer feeling anything and you need larger doses until you realize it's not longer working then that's when you start to feel like shit
@@juniorr2646 sorry to hear that. I’m going on somewhere around 5-6 years now and it’s still working great for me even at a lower dose now.
People have different natural tolerances, but also if your system is more used to similar medication that would give you a much higher threshold as well...
@@juniorr2646hat's unfortunate. As that is what seems to happen with all medications. For mental health and pain relief. They seem to work on a short term but then leaves u feeling like crap, addicted to their meds.
@@a_diamond I have an extremely high tolerance to basically everything
You have no idea how much the information in your videos help me on my journey for health. Thank you so very much.
Very informative video. Thank you. I wish all doctors were as well informed as you. Too many get annoyed if you ask questions.
God bless you.
Amen
I do maintenance therapy with esketamine (Insurance will pay), 84mg 2-3 times/month.
Since I like metaphysics, I can have spiritual experiences even on that dose. I do talk to God sometimes. I have learned that I am to concentrate on being a humanitarian. So, I now work as a caregiver of elderly people. My primary profession was as a firefighter.
Also, I envisioned a computer motherboard with the lines being formed on the grid. Next trip, I experienced tree branches forming.
Later, I read of a study with mice receiving ketamine. Dendritic were being formed. I was experiencing dendritic being formed
What a fascinating experience, and thank you for your service to others. Yes, those changes in dendrites represent part of what we call neuroplasticity!
I really want to try ketamine in UK for my mental health, to come off prescription medication, also I have become very into spirituality and meditation. I have heard it can take away withdrawal effects from the addictive prescription meds they have me on.
What insurance pays for it for you? I have Kaiser I’ll just be curious.
@@MedicalSecrets is the out of body experience during ketamine is illusionary effect or really we connect to something mysterious? how many sessions are needed to form neuro plasticity?
You are so caring and brilliant. Thank you for your expertise and thoughts. I appreciate you talking about THC. It’s extremely dangerous. I had my first Ketamine infusion today. It was pretty good. I suffer deeply from treatment resistant depression. I’m hoping these infusions save my life.
I also have tx resistant depression. I'm looking to this videos for info and I'd like to schedule a consultation near me. I need some relief.
I hope so too!❤
You are so knowledgeable and helpful. Ketamine IV saved my life!
Glad you had the money😊😊
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You make me wanna watch Blues Clues as I set here and watch and listen to you. Your voice and your caring and sharing makes me happy 😊
Cute. ❤
I like your comment. Made me smile in a nostalgic way.
You’re not wrong either. 😊
Ketamine has helped me sooooooo much with my chronic migraines. Grateful 🙏
I was given this for sedation in the ER while the MD returned my shoulder to its rightful place after fractured and dislocated. It worked well. I didn't have any real pain just felt a little pressure. It wore off after an hour. I had no idea they use this for anxiety .
What is cognitive regidiyy?
Thank you Dr Kaveh! Great info and appreciate you taking the time to do all these contents for us. 😊👍🏼
I really appreciate what you are doing with educating us folks and helping us to better advocate for ourselves within a confusing and frustrating broken healthcare system. ❤
You are an excellent communicator. Connie
Once again, great information in a relevant and concise format. Thanks for your time on a Saturday. Hope you enjoy taking Karma out for a lovely walk/hike.
Thank you Dr K, fantastic info! Loving this focused format you’re using.
I can't find a source anywhere for any good psychedelics in my area, I suffer some pretty bad depression and i got a chance to try K and man it was a miracle substance, I felt free,the only high or euphoria was from the relief of my vices being released, that's exactly what it did
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Ships psychedelics
@@sarahh321 Is he on on Instagram or what?
@@Jerryberger9235 yeah, He has variety of stuffs like mushrooms, Isd, DMT even the chocolate bars
@@sarahh321 Thanks, I’ll get some right away
@@sarahh321 I would proba delete that before he gets popped.
The part about THC and dreams makes so much sense. Since the experience of ketamine infusion is so much like a dream, and also because you have to stay off the weed (which disrupts regular dreaming) while receiving treatment with K anyway, it follows that treatment with K will allow dreams to re-exert their properties of psychological healing. That's my hypothesis anyway... 😅
Ketamine is awesome. Highly recommended.
We also use ketamine P.O. in the hospital for post operative pain management.
Hey, you're cool. I'm in nursing school and hope I get to work beside awesome people like you one day. 😎
Be a compassionate nurse 🏵️
@@sl4983 absolutely. The things I've seen are so disheartening. I vow to give my career to God and will always treat others with kindness. 🤍
@@spiritualaesthetic You're going to be a great nurse.❤
@@spiritualaesthetic Don’t forget to treat patients with respect, too. It shows that you are listening to them and believing what they are saying.
The VA leaves their patients alone during the process. Disassociation is scary for some of us, (I've known others who feel the same). For myself, when I disassociated, I self injured, to the point I needed surgery to close some of the ---- I made. I'm 13 years free of Si now, but the urge has never passed so Disassociation still frightens me.
Sounds like this md can have alot of really good uses
I was all set up for ketamine for pain. I had a choice, i'm lucky to have more tfan one reason to use this treatment! It was suggested i go for the pain method, larger doses in lesser infusions. Depression treatment was longer by number of visits but lesser medication. I got my confirmation call for tume and prep vefore coming. And literally one hour later i was called, the clinic was closing and combining all patients to one location, 5 hours away. I was so upset and have not even looked for another IV Ketamine clinic. I found one place that dispenses a pill and you get a phone number to call as your "check in" (?!?!?) and monitoring.
Nasal ketamine has changed my life , no depression what so ever , enjoyed your video
Your thoughts regarding the use of Ketamine in the dsyautonomia pt. Currently suffering from anxiety, depression from the chronic illness. PTSD from 25 years as a Flight Nurse. Had a SGB which was helpful and take po ketamine almost daily. Learning a ton from you my friend!
I am learning about the therapeutic effects of ketamine for the first time.As an addictions therapist I was aware of it as a drug of abuse. Is it now legal around the country? Are ketamine clinics widely available? If so, are they reputable? How does one evaluate whether such clinics are safe?
So my son also developed this and I finally figured out it was in response to my husband (former combat Marine) screaming in his face when he was about 10 years old.
I was in a Ketamine trial in Philadelphia at Hahnamen Hospital for pain from RSD (CRPS). This was about 25 years ago. It’s really interesting that it’s now approved for treating depression. Is it also approved for treating pain? Do you know if there are any Ketamine Clinics near me in Philadelphia? Thank you so much for doing these videos that are both very informative and entertaining.
@BubbleBurster-nv1vl My mom was born and raised in Kensington. This was in the 1920’s and even through the Great Depression, the area was kept clean and respected. She lived up the street from the rug factory (I can’t think of the name of it), and she went to the Willard School (which is where “Abbott Elementary” is supposedly placed. It is a shame that it has become so bad.
Hi Dr , i just need to ask i had two scoliosis surgerys in 5 days and had Ketamine PCA for 7 days and i found it far better than morphine for pain control Why is that ? but i seemed to recover far quicker too i was up and walking after 5 level , rods and cages within 9 days yes a bit wondering where my feet were going but up never the less three times that day and home within 14 days , but as for pain control my surgery took 10 hours . and i was in ITU for 2 nights . thanks my regards liz x i just want to know why the difference?
I always wondered if doing the nystagmus movements would ruin my eyes! I haven’t done it much since LASIK but I might have to try it therapeutically! Makes sense I learned it to cope with stress!
Great points on cannabis! I’ve been through a journey with it! CBD or other methods are greater in comparison.., but I’ve used it, having it be helpful in moderation for widespread pain, issues, etc!
I’ll have to try ketamine when I can! Thanks for educating us!
Wow most nasal clinics don't have a physician like you being supportive, encouraging and connecting with the patient that is already pre-disposed to cognitive rigidity and would be hesitant to engage in this type of therapy. I am not happy with mediocre pain clinic management centers that sell ketamine nasal treatment and does not have integrative psychiatry, anesthesioligtst and psychological counseling to make the Ketamine treatment an integrated engagement.
This is what I worry about with the clinic I'm preparing for treatment at. They really don't stress anything about the support and counseling necessary. I'm getting set up with an outside therapist, and hoping to find the right person to come with me so that I can make it a better, more holistic experience.
@@bjdefilippo447 agreed 👍. And junkies in the parking lot. I want to see a conlselor or therapist talking to me during the process.
I was ready to end it all. Cptsd and fibromyalgia. No quality of life. I googled what can be done to help me and found a Ketamine place here in VB. After the 4th session, it was a life changer. Insurance doesn't cover and its $400 a session. I'm fortunate to have just gotten some back pay for disability. People have no clue how tough cptsd is.
Do you do the .5MG per KG you weigh?
@chrisbenj3819 I'm not sure. It was an anesthesiologist who opened the clinic. They give an IV and my mind and body went into relax mode.
I know this comment is old but have you tried going through the sprovato company’s discount program?
Wonderful and informative video! I've had two IM ketamine sessions and the second one was much better than the first one and was very helpful. Is a blindfold a must? And, is it ok to talk to my therapist during the therapy or take it all in and focus on experience? My therapist doesn't want me to share my thoughts during. What are your thoughts? Thanks for what you are doing!
While I was under for my first and second sessions with iv ketamine infusion treatment, I wanted so badly to have a therapist to talk to. They increased the dose of the third treatment which made me dissociate a lot more. For this one I listened to Music For Psychedelic Therapy ; John Hopkins. My favorite is Sit Around The Fire. I had a completely different and positive outlook on what my life is. Truly amazing journey. My hope is that this therapy can be somehow made a little cheaper. But most of all I hope that my children can benefit from this therapy. And not have to go through hell for 40 years before receiving some potentially life changing help. Fourth treatment tomorrow. Also, I’m able to function and get things done without having to talk myself off of the couch for 3 hours. I’m so sick of being stuck and crying all of the time. And my kids don’t need to see me like this anymore.
@rachelbourque8802 how are your sessions been going? I saw you had wrote this comment about 2 months ago... and was just curious how things have been working with the ketamine treatment you're working? I am very interested and been thinking about just spending the money to start it. Like you said I am so beyond being stuck I can't even begin to explain.. and I don't want to live like this anymore. Sick of being on these horrible antidepressants...
Hi doc i really the knowledge that you are providing here. I just want to ask that does ketamine helps in mild sychizoprehnia and psychosis? Please reply
It gives you a sort of déjà vu and in that time you kinda relieve that situation in your head like you’ve seen it all before and that helps you get over what you went through or saw.. 🧠
Thank you, Doctor! Can ketamine be a viable treatment for people who suffer with OCD and/or Bipolar Depression?
Spravoto has been approved for bipolar depression. 😊
ADD kicked in and that microphone got my attention! :-D
I had six I V ketamine treatments I felt a little more hopeful, but my depression was very present most of the time.
I really appreciate your videos, thank you!
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I’m 68. C4/C5 incomplete, 1989. Chronic pain ever since. Can a Ketamine regimen help?
I used to be addicted to DXM and would go on pretty hardcore trips twice or three times a week. Some were bad trips, but most were good. I knew how to stay or get calm if needed, I knew to lay down if I was getting dizzy. But I must say for 2-3 days after the trip even if it's just a low dose trip I felt like a ton of weight was taken off my shoulder and felt care free and hopeful. Do you know anything about the drug Nuedexta?
I wish I could find some results on Ketamine treatment and treating dysthymia.
What about my Oxycodones from my pain clinic for my chronic pain? Can I do it? The Spravato nasal spray
So during ketamine treatment do you talk to them and counsel them? How does this therapy actually work.
Disassociation is usually framed as pathological, but it can also be enlightening, tranformative, and healing.
Think about it: What was going on with Moses when that burning bush started talking to him? With Muhammed when god (or the devil) were dictating the Koran verses to him? When Jesus had his moment of doubt and pain as he died on the cross? While Siddhartha Gautama sat under the Bodhi tree meditating for 7 weeks?
All were undergoing episodes of transcendent disassociation that resulted in the formation of spritual practices and religions which for better or worse, continue to transform and impact humanity to this day. The lesson here is that disassociation is nothing to trifle with. It carries with it the potential for spiritual destruction or spiritual transcendence and awakening.
Awakening and healing when it comes to Ketamine infusion theraphy adminstered by skilled and compasionate medical professionals in a safe setting.
Trauma / PTSD / Complex PTSD and related conditions are ultimately about unresolved / unprocessed emotions demanding resolution, but finding none. Ketamine infusion theraphy allows people to re-experience / re-live traumatic experiences in a safe way. As an outside observer disassociated from their physical body. In my case this expereince was so powerfully healing that I only needed a single infusion to stop the unremitting refractory anxiety and depression that tormented me most of my life.
I am autistic
I'm also a musician. Playing guitar and singing are one way I can safely disassociate re-live, and make the worst, most painful moments of my life beautiful, meaningful, and healing. It works in ways very similar to what I expereinced under ketamine. Amazingly, when I perform music in public, people connect with what I'm experiencing and expressing and are healed too. It's amazing.
Here's one of the songs I perform that's explicity about disassociation:
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Tom Yorke calls "How to Disappear Completely" his favorite Radiohead song. Tom Yorke suffers from depression. I suspect disassociation through music is how he transcends it, and that it's this healing transcendence that so many people connect with in the music of Radiohead and so many other artists, writers, poets.
The healing power of disassociative transcendence is a universal aspect of human conciousness. With great power comes great risk and thus great responsibility to use that power wisely and carefully.
...good comments...I would agree.
Very good channel.
Looking forward to learning and watching more. Thank you!
I can do that with my eyes, too. I never knew what it was, till I watched this video.
I've watched you for a while and things have massively grown recently towards the general public. ❤ I love it. My question is about the section when some9ne asked about glutamate. Can you add a deeper explanation about the effect of ketamine on Glutamate and I guess how glutamate works as It has a massive impact on how ketamine works.
how and what, should a Ketamine patient supplement with? Thank You!
So purposeful Nystagmus, or moving the eyes quickly left to right has an anxiolytic quality? One can reduce the effects of Fear by ocular changes? I believe Dr. Andrew Huberman has spoke about this specific technique on his Podcast.
Fascinating!
I will reach out to your clinic. I am interested to know if you have experience/results or are aware of studies related to Ketamine for Myalgic Encephalyitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid. There is so little help, treatment or even compassion for one of the worst diseases anyone can experience. I'm reading of studies taking place for this condition. I'm wondering if you've had direct experience treating patients with this disease.
I have treated 2 people with CSF/ME with IV Ketamine; they have their lives back.
How do you avoid Ketamine bladder? How often would you recommend using it?
Is ketamine safe for patients with cerebral palsy like me? I’ve learned so much about ketamine, I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be a anesthesiologist physician
I wish there was more a focus on NMDA antagonist in general!!! Many like dextromethorphan or nitrous oxide have applications and is much easier to get ahold of…
I've been able to do voluntary nystagmus since I can remember. I have no clue why, but I remember talking to a friend about it when I was a child. I didn't know that's what it was, and hadn't thought about it in years.
Could you tell me what nystagmus is? I’ve never heard the word before. Thanks!
Is ketamine ever used in a heart cath? I’ve got to know! The only, um, excess liquid “down there” as you put it, happened to me after a heart cath last year, the only one I’ve ever had. As I was waking up an hour later it was because I was peeing about a gallon of water out right there in the bed in recovery. That was beyond embarrassing! If it’s used in that, I’d really like to know for the future. Just in case. lol
I was left wondering if he actually meant the other kind of juicy. You know, the kind where you've been at it with a hot woman. The lubricant kind of juicy.
I have CRPS and I have tried everything, do you think it will help someone like me?
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Can definitely lead to anxiety tho.
At 5:45 you speak of salivation being excessive under ketamine. At age 69 I suffer from "xerostomia" or excessive dry mouth in recent times. I don't have any anti-depressants and my other meds were considered and ruled out except for Lisinopril and was changed to Losartan which didn't make any difference either. I am also illegal drug free and have said no to such drugs all of my life. Can ketamine stimulate my salivation receptors and I finally overcome xerostomia? I'm hoping I naturally overcome it and I'm so far holding on my taking pilocarpine HCL 5MG tabs 3 times a day. I lost, over several months with diet and exercise, 35 pounds and plateaued with that now after 9 months, so I'm keeping it off this time. I still have about 70 pounds to go... but I'm hoping with health improvements with weightloss etc that my salivation will restart again. Is that a pipe-dream or should I get ketamine treatment, or start taking the pilocarpine? I'm already on 5 meds and trying to avoid more if you know what I mean. Thanks for your great video!
I have severe dry mouth also since January. It is really getting to me. I’ve developed ticks with my mouth, constantly moving my lips and even grunting. It’s miserable. I get k infusions and still have dry mouth. For what that’s worth.
I've had untreatable depression for 50+ years.
I just wish insurance covered ketamine treatments. I can't afford it.
Have you asked about Spravato (esketamine). My insurance wouldn't cover Ketamine, but it will cover the Spravato. (I get this in a nasal spray, and still have to get it done in the clinic.)
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Hi Doctor, what is the low dose, moderate, and high dose of Ketamine usage? And what can be the overdose mg's? Is 1000mg in sublingual tables a high dose for 65 kg, person?
I've really enjoyed your videos. How do I sign up to be a regular user so I can ask questions live?
I desperately want to get off SSRIS. 😢
Benfotamine dries the hell out of me. So I contract it but having my organic kale shake with lots of great ingredients and I make it with my distilled water. I still make sure I have electrolytes.
That IS FASCINATING. Nystagmus? Like astigmatism, only caused by neurological reactions like anxiety? Never heard of it until now. Thank you. As far as pot goes, I'd never heard of anyone overdosing on cannabis before gummies hit the market. (I can't use it; I'm ADHD and it acts totally differently on me - unfortunately. I get really high and hyper, and that's just not right!)
Nystagmus is different than astigmatism. With astigmatism the eyeball is shaped different, kinda like a it has a wrinkle on the lens
Thank you for the information
i start microdosing at home next week. try joyous or mindbloom for at-home micro-doses
I was using Joyous. I switched to macrodosing. I believe mind blooms doses are higher as well. With Joyous, you can only go to 120.
Is it effective as a topical cream for pain? How would you dosage it?
I began esketamine about a month and a half ago can you explain some of the differences between ketamine and this form I take in the doctors office supervised?
For general understanding they are the same drug. But for a more complete answer to your question, Ketamine, like many drugs, is a mixture of 2 enantiomers (esketamine and arketamine). Think of these as a left and right hand - both are hands but appear different when you lay one over the other. With respect to drugs one of the enantiomers may act differently than the other. Specifically, esketamine (the S enantiomer of ketamine) is more potent of an NMDA receptor blocker than arketamine.
Thank you!
What do you think about sublingual Ketamine?
Enlighten the opiate haters. What can Ketamine do for chronic acute pain in a lifelong arthritic? Is life over at 66 for me?
I have long term CPTSD and ADHD. Is it true that most doctors who use Ketamine to treat depression don't take insurance? That's what I was just told in Texas. I found out my insurance only approves esketamine. Does anyone use that instead of Ketamine? Also, thank you. You are the most amazing doctor I have ever "met". I will watch everything you put out!
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My eyes do that nystagmus thing every now and then on their own. I can't stop it or start it, and it's rather disconcerting, but it doesn't ever last very long. I don't know why they do that. As far as I recall, it's just something they started doing in recent years.
The spray has 6 doses totaling 84 mgs. The two doses he’s referring to is the lowest dose, which is 28 mgs. Other than that, decent vid.
Could you tell me why someone would react with immediate sneezing, runny nose and congestion to ketamine nasal spray treatment?
Is there a difference in having ketamine for depression , and I have spine nerve pain…will it help both? Please answer ✌️🍀
Does it ever get crowded, when the surgery is up on the head, or neck?
Thank you so much. I'm working on getting this therapy. Sure wish YOU were my doctor overseeing it because I ALWAYS trust your analysis and your healthy perspective on everything. Mine is longstanding clinical depression and the more severe ptsd but I am a creative coper
Do you have behavioral health professionals work with you and patients during treatment experience ? If so could you recommend some i could consult with ? I am a psych provider
How much of our medical record and doctor notes are accessible by insurance companies?
Does this info. also for Spravado, the noes spray?
They gave me ketamine and my eyes saw two pictures instead of one and I tried to focus that motor sensory together and it gave me an overwhelming projectile vomiting!!!
What is considered the perfect condition prior surgury? Is there one
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Where can I find more info ons this ? How does nutritional heast help ? Is it something that can help for my dog ? Because after blood works they found nothing wrong or reason for her to get seizures
I keep watching this video thank you
Thanks!
can ketamine induced neuroplascity help stroke patients?
Can you od on ketamine without using a needle to administer it? Wouldn't you lose consciousness long before you approach fatal levels of the chemical?
I had Ketamine when I had Surgery for anxiety.
Surgery for anxiety ?
I was just was watching your live
How wld one know if they have cognitive rigidity? How does it represent?
Due to cost, is the oral route worth doing since it is much cheaper?
I've been wondering this as well, especially as insurance won't cover my infusions.
Can you suggest a emotionally invested and experienced doctor like you in CT for ketamine treatment?
Dr. Why is it so difficult to get a doctor to use ketamine for chronic pain management rather than opioids?
How do u go under whem uve had reactions to the a anstesia.i need a small tumor . Ut i have amastetic amnesia mow how can i ever have surgery
Any thoughts on the joyous troches.. ??
I’m on my 3rd day of low dose K treatment Via troches.
1st day 15mg, 2nd day 15mg and today upped to 30mg.
It caused over-salivation from day one. As soon as I put it in my cheek…. My mouth starts watering. So I guess my absorption will be diminished because I’m swallowing it, and then it’s going through 1st pass metabolism?
Sir do this work for harm ocd?
Could you do some I sights on General Anastasia and aftermath of surgical pain for recovered addicts.
Nearly 6 years free from IV crystal meth and coke addiction, now working as a trained support worker in Recovery Services.
Had appendectomie lately, and mentioned this to the anesthesiologist. Was given morfine after surgery, and codeïne to take home for 7 days.
Although I have not used opioids during my addiction, when I stopped after 7 days I had 2 nights quite severe using dreams.
Any thoughts on that ? Many thanks, Hendrik
I can't explain it medically. But basically your body wants to get high and it's trying to trick you into using again. It's the physical version of stinking thinking...
Yes I agree this would be beneficial to more people than you would think who's recovering or in recovery. Most Drs don't understand how the mind and body work together for an addict. Sounds like you might have more information than the average Dr.
Are there any special considerations for autistic patients?