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Originally Posted by Littlepaw
Hi Red,
I am sorry you aren't feeling well but try not to worry too much. I had an increase in what I call "circulatory flare" the first couple of times. I recently learned that ketamine has several modes of action that are unrelated. It is a sympathomimetic so it stimulates the sympathetic system...Which is counterintuitive for us. I can see where that might ramp things up. The NMDA blockade is responsible for the pain relief. Hopefully, things will settle soon and you can tell what is what.
Is it your arm that had the IV that hurts? You might try lidocaine at the site if it is bothering you.
I hope you feel better soon. Sending hugs,  |
Unfortunately it is my RSD arm that is flaring, and I had my IV in my left. I have not had a needlestick in my right arm since 2009. I woke up today feeling very agitated and have a syncope episode which I believe is unrelated, But the agitation is out of character for me. Is it normal to experience agitation after an fusion? It has my anxiety through the roof right now and I cannot stay focused at work. Thank you for any insight you can provide.