Hi my name is Shanna and I am 22 years old. I have suffered with RSD for 13 years since I was nine years old. I have had many different treatments most unsuccessful and some only giving me breif relief from the pain.

Just recently I have been approved for the 5 day inpatient ketamine infusion which Dr. Schwartzman in Philedelphia will be administering. I will be recieving this treatment starting December 13th 2010 in Philedelphia.

I haven't had any treatment in over 3 years and although I am excited to have the chance to try ketamine I am also very nervous and scared and not quite sure what to expect while I am there. It also makes me even more nervous that no one can stay with me especially because my home is over 1 hour and a half away and I will only have a few visitors during the week if any. This is the first treatment where I will be by myself in the hospital.

My main question is has anybody gotten the 5 day inpatient ketamine treatment in Philly with Dr. Schwartzman, and how did it all go over for them? Also I am curious on how the ketamine is going to make me feel during the treatment and even how i will feel after I am discharged, if anybody could please explain their experience I am sure it will bring me some comfort.

Any information is appreciated, the date draws nearer for my treatment and although I have high hopes of getting some relief I am nervous non the less. Thankyou to anyone that can possibly answer my questions.

Hi Shanna

I made a copy of your post to our RSD forum as well as members there are likely able to help you with this info
here is the link to your post there so you can check for replies
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...d.php?t=138533