[stina]

Hey guys-

ive had rsd in both my ankles for the last 5 years [following surgery.]

jeez the pain is hard. i know that an understatement. i try and deal with the pain one day at a time. and even then, its very difficult. its weird how your life perspective gets adjusted.

i'm wondering what peoples' experience with ketamine infusion is like. whether you need to be monitored round the clock afterwards, and things like that?

whether i could go for walk with someone if my pain felt better one of the days.

the docs are hard to get ahold of, so any helpful information would be great.

spinal cord stim is my backup.

thanks, stina

[Jomar]

Hi stina,
just wanted to say hello and bump this back to the top for some answers for you.
the threads have been moving quickly so if you miss something check the next pages.

[debbiehub]

I think it all depends on what strength you are getting- I did the inpatient and was up 50 (whatevers)-the highest legal limit and i couldnt walk the day i came home- took a few days- I think you will probably stay in bed- Why are u doing the outpatient? I am hearing some not so good results with the outpatient?

Debbie

[stina]

i have blue cross, which doesnt cover ketamine,

so.... the outpatient is about 10K for the two weeks, versus the inpatient which would cost me 60K.

the people working in the ketamine infusion suite maintain the results are just as good, but i have read the studies.

gonna try it though, have it on the calendar for feb19th through march 2nd.

ohh the joys of spending a birthday with an IV of ketamine, eh?

but then again, pain relief would be the best present in the world, so... my hearts hopeful.

[debbiehub]

Good luck to u and let us know how u make out!