Hi Dawn,

What you may want to plan for after the ketamine is some PT to get things moving again that you haven't used in a while. And to work on flexibility and posture. I got some exercises to do from my PT after I had done the 10 day inpatient protocol because my arms were so skinny and weak from disuse - I hated how they looked. I'm still way weaker than I ever was. It will take some time to get back to normal.

Ketamine has been great for me, but the results do not last forever, and I am not completely fixed. I still suffer from RSD, it's just not as profound as it was. And while I returned to work, it is extremely difficult some days - my migraines can be paralyzing. And I need boosters to hold the effect, as do most recipients (for me its every 3-4 weeks, but many others can wait longer). You will want to ensure that you have boosters scheduled or eventually the ketamine will wear off.

I sincerely hope that your 5 day inpatient is successful!! You deserve to lose the pain!! XOXOX, Sandy