Hi there..
Does anyone know how a Canadian would go about getting ketamine coma treatments in either Mexico or Germany.. who would we need to be refered to first etc..
Thank you so much for any advice you can give on this subject.
Sandra

Sandel,

There may be others but I know that Dr. Schwartzman in Philadelphia at Drexel University refers to Germany and Dr. Kirkpatrick in Tampa, FL refers to Mexico....


I haven't heard of any other doctors that are doing Ketamine Coma Referals.



Abbie

Dr. Robert Schwartzman
Chair
Neurology
New College Building
245 N. 15th St
Philadelphia PA 19102
Phone: 215-762-7090
Fax: 215-762-3161
Email: robert.schwartzman@drexelmed.edu



Dr. Anthony Kirkpatrick
http://rsdhealthcare.org/PatientInfo...ntact_Info.htm

the information above is absolutely correct. Just call dr. Schwartzmans office and tell them you are interested in teh coma treatment and ask for an appt with dr. s. thats how you start it out. good luch cz

Thank you so much both of you.

You are so welcome Sandel!!

I wish you well!!!

I tried to get on the wait list with both doctors but was told at this time I am not a viable candidate for various reasons...



Abbie

I ended up in the ER 3 weeks ago two nights in a row with pain so bad I seriously wanted them to amputate the foot and I would take my chances with phatom pains. Fortunately, a procedure we'd been researching for two years and begging to get into the trials of, was recommended to us in the ER (timing's everything, huh?). It's a Kedamine induced coma. I was placed in a coma for about two days while they introduced the Kedamine to my system as well as performing a rapid detoxification of my system. I never realized that pain medicines can eventually turn against you and cause you even more pain. I won't lie to you. There are side effects such as short term memory loss (I don't remember the entire week before I went into the hospital), some holes in long term memory, vision impairment and some dexterity issues. Most of these are short term and you'll get them back. The only thing hanging over me now is the loss of memory, which is certainly a rather odd feeling. The good news is however controversial this treatment may be, I am currently in remission with about 90% of my pain gone. I am walking for the first time in two years without a cane. I HIGHLY recommend looking into this procedure. It scared the hell out of me, but I am so happy to be without pain for as long as this will last. Take comfort in knowing that this disease is one of the most studied diseases at the moment and many new trials are be conducted all over the States. Doctor Ian Black brought the treatment to Vermont from Texas and I was the third person to ever have it done here. I hope some of this help you and you'll be in our prayers. God Bless.

General

You had coma treatment in the U.S.? If so that's a good thing because not long ago it was prohibited by the federal government for this procedure to be performed in the States. Two days under may be the reason its changed or it could be the State telling the fed to bug off, perhaps.
Congratulations on the 90% reduction in pain, you must feel like you've been born again, I'm sure!

Sandel, I joined this board for a single reason.... to let people know that I just went through a two day Ketamine Coma IN THE U.S.!!! I not only went thru it but I am enjoying 90-95% pain relief. They also conducted a rapid detox which is double the good news. I still have anxiety because I know there is no cure yet and this could crop up again, but I am seeing someone to deal with that fire and am grateful for every pain free day. I'm not going to lie to you. When I "woke up" I was confused and scared as hell. I thought I'd died and was in hell until I heard my wife's voice. She stayed with me for four days more in the hospital while I regained my strength. These procedures WILL beat you up! I am 6' and weighed 245 when I went into the hospital. A week later I cam out 30lbs lighter. WOW, I was weak and am still regaining my strength two weeks later. But I am also pain free. An even trade in my book. Actually... I got the better deal. Pain free with zero opiates in my system! Keep up your search and don't take no for an answer. If I had it done, it CAN be done. Good luck. My prayers are with both all my RSD brethren and my brothers and sisters overseas in harms way. God Bless and Peace.

General
USAF SMS Retired