How Do Ketamine Infusions Help Fibromyalgia?

Learn about the different ways ketamine is able to help in the treatment of fibromyalgia (FM) symptoms with Dr. Ko of Reset Ketamine. Here's a breakdown of what he'll cover in this video:

0:13 - Causes of fibromyalgia: hyper-sensitization and wind up state
0:51 - How ketamine's NMDA receptor blocking mechanism helps with hyper-sensitization in FM
1:11 - The default mode network: what it is, how it relates to FM and ketamine
2:13 - Small fiber neuropathy in FM, inflammation, and ketamine
3:38 - The Bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspect of FM and ketamine's role

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In the blog we go into more detail as well as include our references to the studies mentioned in this video!

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[elainereader]

I had ketamine infusions to treat my depression and was surprised to find how beneficial it was for my diagnosed fibromyalgia.

[Suzanhanson]

6) Cycles of depression in the past decade have changed me. I don't tend to my physical appearance as I should, nor my home. Rarely leave my room or go out. Married 43 yrs to the most wonderful man! I grieve for who we used to be together.

[youknowcrimedontpay]

You're a great man Dr. Ko.

This community of Fibromyalgia suffering patient appreciate you very very much.

Thank you for giving us hope.

From 10 Million strong!

[aandrus]

I have had severe Fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyalitis for 31 years. Meaning, most of my life is spent laying down since sitting and standing are super painful and I'm exhausted all the time.

This year I started Ketamine infusions as wel as a compounded nasal spray of Ketamine daily. It definitely helps but I have had tons of questions.

It would help so much to have a group to be part of online for Fibromyalgia patients who use Ketamine so we could learn from each other and support each other. Is there such a thing? Where?
Thanks so much for doing these videos. My own Ketamine doc isn't so informative. I feel like I'm floundering in the weeds without professional direction. So thank you!

[pipisdiyartandcrafts]

I’ve been dealing with crazy nerve pain from my ears to my jaw, and in my SI joint. They diagnosed it fibromyalgia. I’m sooo interested in these ketamine treatments because it seems like nothing else is working for me! I’m in so much pain!

[FreshAgenda]

If this is effective for fibro, then it should be effective for CFS, RA, Dysautonomia as these are all disregulated nervous system issues. More and more it is coming to light the brain and nervous systems role in ALL chronic illness.

[erinbuchanan]

I have been dealing with this disease foe years now, and as complicated as it sounds, my doctor believes I have CRPS as well. This is making sense to me, though there are MANY similar symptoms.
I have been getting ketamine infusions for a few years now, and recently have experienced this connection with god or the universe or whatever you want to call it. Something very deep and magical and spiritual.
Thank you so much for your informative and rather enlightening video! 💕🙏💕

[LibbyWithnall]

Good to get a better understanding of how ketamine works. I've been having regular infusions for the last few years (for fibro) and find it to be so hopeful in lowering my pain levels.

[Suzanhanson]

1)Realizing this video was made 2.5 yrs ago....I am a FM gal of 61. Diagnosed at 33 by a rheumatologist who simply gave me a newspaper article to explain it (1993). Yup. That's all!

[Suzanhanson]

8) Mainly for depression but FM, neuropathy, CRPS too. It's not for the weak of mind! The pain of the death of our 6 day old, 1st granddaughter in 2012 was prevalent. She is FINE in heaven; I am still grieving. This 2nd round has caused an awful FM flare. Rt here at Christmas. Not sure if or when I'll do it again. "Waking" to horrors that I wasn't real anymore were SSOOOO real this time. I was petrified! Even pinched on the dr to be sure i was "back on earth"!! Yes, I had prepared properly!! Still waiting on the positive this round. Setting & caregivers: wonderful! (Revitalizing Infusions, Kissimmee, FL)

[LuminaAIMarketingSolutions]

I have recently been diagnosed (after many years of being brushed off by dr's) with small fiber nueropathy after skin biopsy but not fibro, though I believe I do have fibro aswell because I have whole body pain, just havn't been diagnosed cuz most dr's are uneducated when it comes to pain syndromes.


It switches from one pain symptom to a totally different pain symptom constantly. One day will have nerve pain in my hands and feet, then the next day it switches to whole body muscle cramps, then it switches to allodynia where it hurts to put pressure and the muscles start twitching and tremoring, then it will switch to burning in my face and top of head and on and on its crazy.

[johns]

I'm doing my first ketamine treatment under the tongue and I have SLE lupus is there any clear data on its benefits for my condition or for endometriosis?

[juliafuhrmann]

Sounds amazing I have fibro I'm Aus I'm keen to try

[Suzanhanson]

7)Oh, he's been a pastor 30yrs of the same church. Cymbalta, fentanyl patches, elavil, methadone, opiates, muscle relaxers...a few things I've been on in 40yrs. I've now had 5 total K-IV infusions. 3 in Oct. 2 a week ago. 3hrs each.

[gagnejap]

How long does the pain relief effect last after few Ketamine infusions? Is it permanent? Is it at higher dose than the treatment for PTSD or depression? Or do patients need Ketamine intermittently? Thank u

[Suzanhanson]

5) (2004) w complete renal & liver failure as he'd abused RX meds for decades, even taking meds from sr citizens at his churches. I am the eldest of 5, very driven, perfectionist tendencies. Most FMers are.

[kittyconnell]

Dr. Ko, Does Ketamine show any potential for helping trigeminal neuropathy? My hubby suffers from it, and it's terribly difficult to treat. Thanks for all of you awesome information!

[mahsh]

I’ve tried ketamine infusions couple of times for central sensitization and chronic pain. But each time after infusion I get pain flare up lasting for several days. Can you please explain why this is happen and if it’s normal?
Tnx

[ricardoalencar]

Hi! I'm Ricardo, anesthesiologist from Brazil! I work with intravenous infusion of Ketamine for depression and chronic pain. I would like to hear your opinion on ketamine-guided psychotherapy. Do you do it in your clinic?

[kaciedzwonkiewicz]

Has there been any new data on this? My first infusion is Thursday, I have CPTSD and Fibromyalgia.