Who is a candidate for ketamine therapy?

Candidates for ketamine therapy include patients with chronic pain conditions or treatment-resistant mental health conditions who haven't responded to traditional treatments.

How is it administered?

Ketamine therapy is administered by qualified medical professionals in a controlled clinical setting.

How long will it take before I might see beneficial effects?

Response times vary by individual and condition being treated. Some patients may experience benefits shortly after treatment, while others may require multiple sessions.

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Q: What is Ketamine Therapy?

Ketamine therapy is an off-label treatment for various chronic 'treatment-resistant' conditions, including chronic pain and mental health disorders. It's administered by qualified medical professionals when other treatment approaches have been unsuccessful.

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Ketamine Therapy may be right for those who have been chronically suffering, or for those suffering from newer symptoms with little to no relief with other traditional methods.

At Interventional Orthopedics of Washington, our providers use a careful, evaluation-first approach to determine whether ketamine therapy fits a patient’s clinical picture, history, and goals especially when standard medical options have provided limited or no relief.

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Ketamine Therapy Q&A

What is Ketamine Therapy?

Ketamine therapy uses low, medically supervised doses of ketamine to help certain chronic pain and mental health conditions that have not improved with standard treatments. Ketamine has a long history of safe medical use and is now supported by research for select, treatment-resistant cases.

Who may be a good candidate?

Ketamine therapy may be considered for patients with ongoing symptoms such as chronic pain, PTSD, depression, or anxiety when conventional treatments have provided limited relief. A full medical evaluation is required to determine eligibility and safety.

How is Ketamine administered?

Ketamine is given in carefully controlled, sub-anesthetic doses under medical supervision. Patients remain awake and are monitored throughout the session to ensure safety and comfort.

How does Ketamine work?

Ketamine affects brain pathways involved in pain, mood, and stress regulation. By temporarily altering these pathways, it may help interrupt chronic pain signals or persistent negative thought patterns that contribute to symptoms.

When might results be noticed?

Some patients notice changes within days, while others experience gradual improvement over several weeks. Response varies by individual and condition. Ketamine therapy is not a cure, but it may support meaningful symptom relief for appropriate candidates.

Who is NOT a candidate?

Ketamine therapy may not be appropriate for patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure, significant heart disease, certain untreated psychiatric conditions, pregnancy, or a prior adverse reaction to ketamine. Medical screening helps reduce risk.