Fibromyalgia

Ketamine Therapy: The Best New Fibromyalgia Treatment in Spartanburg, SC

At Upstate Ketamine and Wellness Center, we are excited to offer the latest and most innovative chronic pain treatments in Spartanburg, SC, .In addition to high levels of safety standards and patient care, we utilize ketamine infusion therapy for the treatment of various chronic pain conditions: CRPS, migraines, and neuropathic pain.

Our goal is to help bring innovative new treatment options to those in our community who need it most. Ketamine infusions have proven to be a powerful and rapid treatment for those individuals who are coping with a chronic pain condition that has not responded well to other treatments.

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What are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

The widespread symptom of fibromyalgia is pain. Individuals have an increased sensitivity to various sensory stimuli and an abnormally lowered pain tolerance. Those living with fibromyalgia may also experience the following:

• Headaches, including migraines
• Problems with thinking, memory, and concentration
• Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
• Digestive problems

• Pain and stiffness all over the body
• Fatigue and tiredness
• Depression and anxiety
• Sleep problems

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How Does Ketamine Help With Fibromyalgia?

It is believed that the leading cause of chronic pain is due to overactivity of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in the brain.

Ketamine helps fibromyalgia symptoms by attaching to the NMDA receptor and blocking it from being activated by glutamate, a neurotransmitter, thereby helping to mute the effects of chronic pain symptoms.

By connecting to those receptors, ketamine may be able to amplify the number of glutamate neurotransmitters in the empty space between neurons.

Glutamate then interacts with the AMPA receptors. Together, these receptors bring about the discharge of multiple molecules that boost the brain’s neuroplasticity — essentially, ketamine infusions allow the brain to reset and restore important nerve connections.

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Side Effects of Ketamine Treatment for Fibromyalgia

As a new treatment option for fibromyalgia, ketamine has a few minor side effects. These can include a dream-like feeling, double or blurred vision, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting, and slight anxiety feelings after being given a dose. This treatment method is not in development because this is an FDA-approved drug utilized for “off-label” or less typical use.

An “off-label” use indicates a treatment that the FDA did not initially authorize. The FDA approves prescription medications only for specific uses, but most medications at some point develop off-label uses as a result of the clinical experience that develops in time.

As a good example, the medication Prazosin’s purpose was to treat hypertension in 1976. Still, it is now mainly used to treat nightmares in individuals with PTSD, a use that was not initially approved.

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What To Expect During Your Ketamine Infusion

During treatment, we go above and beyond to make sure all of our patients feel as comfortable as possible in their own private rooms. Infusions typically last 45-60 minutes for mood disorders, while chronic pain conditions like require a larger dose.

A number of our patients refer to a “dissociative” effect, and most of our patients respond positively to this sensation. In many cases, this disassociation effect is what aids with your treatment and delivers a positive response to ketamine therapy.

These are all ordinary components of the treatment. You will always remain in a safe atmosphere with our team there to monitor you and be readily available during your ketamine infusion session.