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Old 09-10-2015, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Littlepaw View Post
Hi Mama,

Hang in there and keep looking. The PM I chose is the third one I went to. I didn't get ketamine till a year from going to doctors asking "is this CRPS, what can we do?" You definitely have to keep pushing. Not that it is any way to have fun.

I was curious about the Prager referral...so they actually meant for you to go to California from Texas? There is that place in Dallas that does the ten day protocol. There are practices in Austin, Houston and San Anotnio that give it also on different schedules. Why send you so far?

Little Paw,
Sounds like third time was a charm for you. Maybe the fourth will be for me. I was ready to just quit trying to find a doc and just continue the PT on my own. Now I am reconsidering Ketamine. You seem to know of some resources in Dallas that I do not. I know of 1 clinic w/ a four day protocol and boosters as needed thereafter. It is mainly a headache clinic. The only other ones I know of are through Southwestern and 1 other psychiatrist, but those a for depression. Being new here I do not know the rules for discussing specific MD names or clinics, but I would sure like to know what you have found. Please share if you would in whatever way is appropriate.

OK the referral to Prager was given because my 2nd PM doc had heard of his research. He was very negative about Ketamine but said not to go to Florida and he did not think much of this doc in Dallas. I guess that's why he said Prager. This is the same PM that said Ketamine was a bottomless money pit. He said that it does not have good results and is very expensive. Expensive I agree with, but from what I have read the results are as good or better than a SCS. Do you know what the most respected efficacy stat is? I've heard 50% to 75%?

Anyway, thank you for your kind notes. You are a wealth of knowledge and so often seem to know just what to say to people to soothe and motivate. I don't know what your profession is, but I hope it's something that puts those talents to good use. Thanks again. mac
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