I have had ketamine infusions and oral ketamine (better u, not mindbloom but sounds very similar). I did 6 infusions over 11 weeks and it was absolutely life changing. Oral was a total waste of money and did not work at all. I suffered from severe depression for 30 years and ketamine sucked me out of that hole. I feel like my brain works like it is supposed to now and peace is a real thing! I’m going for my first maintenance infusion next week after a little over a year.
Hi! Thank you for sharing this!! I was really hoping a few viewers would comment on their experiences with both IV Ketamine and oral/online services and I had figured that's what would be said. Yea the oral route is just not effective. That said, I'm incredibly happy that you've emerged from the darkness and have your life back. So happy to hear this is so effective. Please continue to drop a line here and there to let me know how you're doing. Danielle
I wish i can do the infusion but is so expensive , i am looking to start with oral eventually be able to go for the infusions with therapist and all ! Any recommendations ?
Hi@@blancordmusic6742 ! Thanks for commenting. it is incredibly expensive if not approved by insurance but the oral option might be worth a try. I truly hope that it works for you. Depending on your reason for interest in ketamine therapy, if it's for intractable depression it very well may be approved by insurance with a doctor who will prescribe it and submit notes for authorization. I'd say it's more than fine to try the oral version but it typically falls short of being super effective. Aside from oral and IV there's also Spravato (intranasal) however this is only marginally better than oral. It's a tough one as there are very few true options other than what I covered. If you'd like to email me please do so at danielle@lucid-med.com and I can try to assist further. If nothing else I'm here to support you. Danielle
i used better u and received 8 400 mg orall dissolving doses (400 mg made up for the reduced bioavailability) the experience was great. spectacular. i fully expect to do a monthly maintenance indefinetly
I receive iv ketamine infusions, I’m on maintenance doses now every three weeks. I don’t hear many people talk about the feeling of leaving their body, or seeing themselves outside their body but this happens to me every time. I can also see and hear people that work there and their conversations. It really trips me out, idk if this is real or not but it definitely seems real. I feel very in touch w everyone and everything now too. One time I was at the top of the building around the rafters, other times I’m somewhere else unexplainable w shapes and colors I’ve not seen before. I remember seeing my body once and thinking “I can’t believe I thought that was me”. It’s like another awareness that is so familiar when I’m in that place. It’s really really difficult to explain everything I’ve seen n felt. This treatment has changed my life, my moods are so much more controlled and positive now, I’m patient and take life so much easier now, I realized we’re here to feel joyful and to make others feel the same, that’s all. ❤
I agree with what she said, I had knee replacement surgery and doctors were afraid to prescribe the pain meds I needed. I felt the same way that the pendulum swung the opposite direction.
@Kamaya-gn8pf, I have been getting ketamine infusions for years for severe nerve pain, and the side effect of improving my cognition has been just amazing. I used to go into a room and have no idea why I was there. Now, it still happens sometimes, but I can often remember if I think about it. It has been life changing in so many ways.
Hi thineistboss! Thanks for commenting and the positive feedback! I greatly appreciate you taking the time to let me know. I hope you're doing well and happy super bowl Sunday :) Danielle
Ketamine also aggravates interstitial cystitis. My wife was on ketamine, through a medically monitored program. They failed to inform her of this. After about two months, once she was in extreme pain from a IC flare up, the likes of which she never had before, she spoke with her GP about this. He informed her that ketamine is contraindicated for those with interstitial cystitis. So often some miracle drug comes along, and everyone sings its praises. Yet there's always a downside that gets overlooked. Psilocybin and MDMA are another example. Both are excellent treatments for PTSD, but if you have heart issues, both could prove fatal. Anyone providing public information about any drug or medicine has a responsibility to make sure they are presenting possible downsides or dangers, not just all of its benefits.
Hi Augustus! Thanks for commenting. I'm very sorry to hear of your wife's cystitis as it is incredibly painful. I understand your frustration that her providers did not warn of this potential side effect and contraindication. If she had a history of IC, did they not take a thorough history prior to prescribing it for her? I always provide fair balance in my drug reviews however for this general overview I didn't include every potential side effect or contraindication because there are many. When I do an initial drug review I have to stick to an outline otherwise the videos would be very long. That being said, I also always assume that if someone is being prescribed a therapy their direct provider will know whether a particular treatment is appropriate or not. Unfortunately, I've been disappointed a few times when viewers have written to me saying they were misdiagnosed or incorrectly prescribed something because their HCP failed to do so. Going forward, I will endeavor to include contraindications for these reviews that may fall outside of the most prominent. Danielle
This is why they must do a better medical history. Plus certain genetic testing helps with many medications. Sadly they do not cover these tests in most insurance plans. She's sharing the pro's about this for those of us who cannot function. Especially with pain and mental health issues like myself. I'm sorry your wife wasn't fully informed. I do hope she finds another testament
Hi Robson! That's fantastic! I hope very much that it helps you and please let me know how you do with it when you're feeling up to it. In the meantime my thoughts are with you❤ Danielle
I have been suffering inhumanly, batting last stage chronic Lyme disease for the last 4 years with (arguably) the worst symptoms being the severe chronic full body pain. I was just recently prescribed low dose (25MG) oral ketamine daily for treating my chronic pain. I’ve treated my LSCL & MCAS & Fibro and so on in many way so this is a totally new treatment for me. I’ve never heard anyone discuss low dose oral K, nor specifically for Lyme so I’d love to have a conversation with you about it if you’d be open. Or even just LOVE to hear your thoughts on it. Thank you for this informative awesome video ❤
Hi Dani! Thank you for reaching out to me and for your kind feedback on the video. I'm so glad you benefitted. You've certainly been through a lot and I applaud your fight. I know it's got to be exhausting. I'd be more than happy to connect over zoom or email if you'd like. You can email me at danielle@lucid-med.com and we can take it from there. Happy belated new year. Danielle
I had Lyme disease last year and ran a fever for over a month w no relief what so ever so I know some of the symptoms you’re having . For the mushroom hunters out there , spray yourself good with deep woods off or something really strong . Keep those baby ticks off .
I'm physically disabled so I have disability insurance. I'm about to start Spravato and my insurance is covering all but $35 per treatment. I never bothered checking into it because I thought I couldn't afford it. If you are considering treatment, at least find out what it will cost you.
@@vocals1111 The pain in my hip is practically all gone! I have issues with my cervical spine and that pain is almost all gone. I think I've only had one achy day in the past 2 months. This is incredible and has made me feel mentally so much better. I'm glad I took the leap. I've used up 12 sessions of the 24 for the year that my insurance will cover. I'm hoping that I can make it through the year either spacing out the treatments I have left or, getting an override to carry me through.
You do such a great way of explaining this. I'm hoping to come off my Valium for daily use. As well as my pain medications. I also have peripheral neuropathy and centralized sensitivity syndrome. I know my mental health and pain are all linked together.
My first low dose (60m) Ketamine injection will be on 06 September 2024. Iv'e been taking various, low doses of antidepressents for years (to treat for what I consider to be mild, non debilitating depression). Mainly unresolved, negative, non sexual childhood experiences possibly complicated by two severe concussions. Will keep you posted on how well things are going for me Mindbloom wise.
I did 2 treatments my first & 2nd weeks & 1 a week for 2 weeks and monthly boosters 3 times. I’ve been without since May. It’s time. ❤ LITERALLY LIFE CHANGING Please let us know how u are. Please be patient and TRUST THE PROCESS.
@@michellecook-hill First one now down and disappointed it ended so quickly. The music was magnificent and at the mid point questioned if it was working or not (alhough I did end up in tears and apoligizing to my mother for not being able to protect her better....as a six year old). Looking very much forward to my 2nd treatment that hopefully will be set at a higher dose.
The infusions are life changing. My fingers are waking up from neuropathy some. It's going to be a journey for sure. But so much energy is back. So many things changed after my very first one. I'm on number 5 and 6 this week. If I had the money to and it was OK, I would go every month or every other. Thankfully they know some of us do come back quicker than others. You have to use your brain when you get them to build new feelings and knock down any fears. Also there are some very interesting books out there where you can read other types of patients' stories. I really would love to meet up with others who have done it in my city. Just to hear what we each felt and saw is so fun.
I passionately agree with a lot of what's being said in this video, but saying ketamine is "non-addictive" is not only hazardous, but also not entirely true. It may not have the addiction potential of opioids, but it can definitely be habit forming and potentially harmful when abused.
IMO The prescribing of opioid pain meds hasn’t been the main issue. Government creating more regulations and getting between you and your doctor has led to the INCREASES in opioid deaths. Less prescriptions being written have resulted in MORE overdoses. Interesting huh?
**Picking up what you're putting down. 🙌🙌 Which now concerns me even more, on 2 different levels, lol. Considering this for a spinal injury/post fusion op/root nerve damage, unmanageable residual pain.
KETAMINE is not “PCP” though chemically similar. I think you make this clear enough (“alternative” used in war, ie alternative to PCP). The two are chemically close but definitely PCP is far stronger, and nixed in medicine for anesthesia, etc. In listening to this video a 2d time I realized HOW GREAT it is, with info that doctors I know and respect don’t discuss (if they are aware of it; they are great but the research and findings are constantly being updated). I’d no idea it reduces (eg), excessive CYTOKINES. (WOW.). I listened to his twice, and wish to apologize again for my typos in a previous comment (1 day ago); which with more sleep I read and saw had even more typos than I had noticed and apologized for making. YOU PUT SO MUCH INTO THIS VIDEO, know so much, I can (should and will) at least correct my typos. I’m traveling, in countries with very bad infrastructure so simple tasks or even accessing this video has been weirdly hard. SUPER CONTENT.
@@SilentRunningRedux Hi! Thank you so much for such an incredibly thoughtful comment! I appreciate this more than you’ll ever know. I love doing research like this and always look at comments in event someone corrects something or puts a different spin on a topic. I learn as much from viewers as hopefully they do from me but it’s definitely a reciprocal relationship. Yes, a ton of work goes into them but I also love doing it. I hope wherever you are you’re safe and I’m glad you enjoyed the episode! Danielle
I’ve had ketamine infusions for 6 years. Gave me my life back. I buy a package so each infusion costs about 350. I get a superbill and insurance will pay some or all the cost depending on my insurance at the time.
@@vocals1111 it’s a receipt from the ketamine clinic with your diagnosis and what you paid. I’m in AZ. Medicare advantage would give me a small amount of money and then I would appeal and get the full amount. My regular Medicare with the UHC supplement pays 80 total. Ambetter used to pay a large part. My advice. Get the superbill. Send it in to the insurance claims. Appeal it if you need to.
@@vocals1111super bill would be a big bill. Probably the $350 they spoke of. What the insurance will pay is unique to each person and their insurance plan. Hope this helps.
I was referred to a local doctor that specializes in treatment resistant depression. Tomorrow will be my 6th TMS treatment and Tuesday will be my second round of Spravato. I have never taken narcotic drugs so this was my first experience with whatever you want to call it. 😋It was an interesting ride and I did get sick but they gave me Zophran which helped right away. I did have to pay out of pocket for a few rounds which was $100 a visit for TMS and then $10 for Spravato. I have now met my deductible so I should have no charges for the remainder of my regimine. 🤞🏼
So are you doing TMS and spravato at the same clinic? I'm thinking about doing both as well. How are you doing? How would you rate your mental health now? I'm thinking about SGB also!
Damn the immunomodulatory segment had me wondering if my long covid could potentially benefit, than she goes on to confirm that there is currently research being done on the subject. Have not done K in over a decade but I guess I know what Im doing next weekend.
Would this be beneficial for a vax injured severely autistic person? I just started infusions last week for myself for my severe depression, anxiety, and pain from my chronic Lyme disease. My son is the one I’m becoming curious about it helping now.
IV admin is the gold standard. Good for you for explaining the truth factually. My view is Spravato shouldn’t have been improved bc it causes sone patients to give up … when IV ketamine might have made all the difference. Rarely curative (but sometimes is!), it helps enormously all the same, and nothing else may have helped. It’s easy to spend $70k a year for psychotherapy if one can… the financial impact of having something that helps quickly can make IV K worth it (esp if a loved one) is dysfunctional or close to death. Insurance DOES cover IV ketamine increasingly, bc studies stack up showing it’s not only highly safe, it’s helpful in 70% of cases of eg treatment resistant depression with suicidal ideation, PTSD, and more. No antidepressant drugs taken by mouth are helpful ipthat way. Oral ketamine abs muscular injections are NOT remotely the same.., have not been shown to work. Just haven’t. Go to an anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or other professional for the IV infusion(s). Recalling feeling better has a longterm salutary effect so taking even one course helps. Or Dan.
@@SilentRunningRedux Hi! I found the comment you referenced in your most recent post and trust me...the typos are barely registered by me. I just appreciate anyone taking the time to write one and I never judge. Though it sometimes makes for interesting translations on my part when there's a lot of them lol. It sounds like you're very knowledgable yourself about Ketamine and found myself wondering if you're a medical professional too. This is the reason I love this section--viewers can learn from other's experiences and gather as much benefit as possible. Thank you :) D
Daneil what an amazing insight into the world of this weird & wonderful drug. Can i ask a question? You say the drug is not as addictive as others but combined with other drugs do you think that it could be? I believe that it can help with so many different ailments but combined with other drugs could become highly addictive? Thank you so much for you informative vids you Rock x
Would love to know the effectiveness of neuropathic pain caused by spinal stenosis. I have had Cervical Laminetocmy and fusion but still have pain and clumsiness in hands along with other body parts.
As someone who's been involved in UK Dance music for the past 10 years, I never, ever thought I'd hear of Ketamine being referred to as a 'smart' anything. Lol
My doctor gave me a RX for my TN pain but it’s a nasal squirt bottle but he mixed it with lidocaine and my nasal passages swelled up and I’m icing my nose today so I think the nasal squirt is a bad way to deliver this as it did nothing to help because I don’t think any got in my nasal passages I think I’m allergic to lidocaine but I think I’ll need an injectable pin to help me
Thank you for this information! My adult son has suffered from SO many problems since he was 7 and had meningoencephalitis. This progressed to neurological issues, depression, severe anxiety, autoimmune disease, TBIs, addictions, chronic pain and headaches, etc. He’s now in the middle of getting Ketamine treatments. I wanted to find out more about what benefits this treatment has. This was very comprehensive, and I subscribed. Q: Do you have any videos on Lyme infections? I have been being treated for 16 months, and still have cognitive impairment (lack of motivation, depression, fatigue, etc.) and severe pain. Thank you!!
Hi Tinyteacher! Thank you for your comment and question. I'm so sorry to hear your son has gone through this. I'll be very interested to hear how he does with this treatment regime. As far as Lyme Disease I have yet to do a video on this however I've had enough people request it- so I'll work on this for next Sunday's upload. I'm going live tonight at 8pm so maybe we can say hello there and I can answer a few of your questions preliminarily. Danielle
@@lucidmed3343 Thank you so much! I’ll try to be there, but I’m watching my own dog and my daughter’s crazy dog, so if I can get a break and don’t fall asleep, I’ll be there! I appreciate your response! 🩷 I’ll keep you updated on my son. Something’s gotta give!!!
I'm wondering your take on receiving Ketamine by infusion vs. Sprovato for people with anti depressant resistant depression that can move into suicidal ideation. The infusions are crazy expensive and not covered by insurance. Sprovato is. Your experience? Im 61 and have suffered many years. If it takes the infusions, Ill find a way! Thank you@🙏🏻
Hi Sharon! Thanks for commenting and your question. In a head to head contest I'd vote for the infusions every time. They are expensive...trust me I'm aware. It's really unfortunate that a therapy that has made such a difference is (of course) challenging to afford. Spravato is not readily available to your system and the nasal route just doesn't lend itself to the full benefits of this therapy. Danielle
Where are you getting all this information,pls? I have been researching Ketamine for a little while now and I have never found any literature that makes the claims you are making, i.e., possibly helping with Alzheimer’s, ADHD, IBS; the other gut disorders you mentioned…. Would you mind directing me to those studies?
@@chere3543 She is of the opinion infusion are best. You are claiming people are getting addicted from going to infusion treatment clinics. What evidence do you have to support your claim infusion treatments cause addiction?
Hi Rick! Mention which part exactly? If you're referring to depression...it's typically only considered if the depression is pretty bad (intractable) and you've tried and failed several antidepressants or have suicidal tendencies. For chronic pain, it's commonly an option at pain clinics. Many will go to Ketamine clinics where it's obviously more prevalent.
I've just watched about 3 of your videos. MG, this one, and.. okay I unintentionally lied It was only those two, but in my defense they are packed with a lot of information. I could edit this post, but ... I'm not going to cheat. You seem to know a lot about many conditions and their treatments as well as off label treatments. How chronic pain treatment is being withheld from patients who need treatment. I have MG (generalized) that I tolerate without typical MG treatments. I had a Thymectomy 1992, Mestinon until 2010. It causes muscle cramps and involuntary muscle movements. After having an injury 1988 (2nd spinal) I noticed that taking a small dose of an opioid (1/2 5/500 Vicodin) I had normal strength, normal motivation. This was prior to my dx 1992, I didn't know why I was weak. Now it's 2024, I've had several injuries and surgeries, resulting in long term opioid use and obviously I am dependent. 1st injury was 1979. Head/neck, ACDF C4-C5 which was the beginning of my chronic pain. I've started Spravato. Only now I not only have high acedocholine antibodies but also others I don't understand yet. I'll see a Rheumatologist next week for results. I feel terrible, weak, pain and flu like symptoms (mornings are worse) after having no access to Hysingla ER and suddenly stopping it. I don't know if all these are tied together. I'm weaker, I have more pain. Not until late in the day am I able to function physically. Emotionally I'm still stuck (PTSD) I end up basically doing nada. Do you think opioids have an effect on those things? I'm glad to learn Ketamine possibly does. Correct me if I'm wrong.
@@rickwerner5674I'm wondering if they don't mention it. Because it is kinda like a controlled substance. And they're not working with the pharmaceutical companies..
You must have spent a significant amount of time researching the subject and creating this video. Ketamine is interesting and seemingly has a significant number of benefits depending on the condition.
Hi Terri! Thanks for commenting. Gabapentin is a tough one because I don't have a ton of experience with it when used for this issue. I've taken it before for nerve pain and didn't do well with it (personally) because it made me feel like I was having a dissociative break (head floating off my body). I wish I could provide more of an answer for you however I do have many patients who are on it for neurological issues and for some it helps and for others the side effects weren't worth it. D
@lucidmed3343 I wanted to follow up..... I take gabbapentin 1 or twice a week. Seems to take the edge off. However its does make me hungry if I take it everyday. PRN for me. Seems to work well.
@@lucidmed3343 Gabapentin seems to have zero effect on me regardless of dosage. Have been on & off it for many yrs. Recently got back on, filled the Rx at the pharmacy only to discover that it's now considered a controlled substance. Seriously?! I'd go so far to say that I have no idea why ppl like it. It barely reduces the tingling & numbness in my feet, does very little, if anything for nerve pain in general. Certainly doesn't appreciably help with bone pain or headaches. As both a Spravato & an IV Ketamine infusion patient, I really appreciated your very approachable & informative video. The IV Ketamine infusions *are* expensive but always very effective. The Spravato takes determination & relaxation to be about 75% as good. Little things easily throw off the experience. An unpleasant car ride to the clinic, intrusive noises heard even with noise canceling headphones, moving around too much, uncomfortable chair or room temp, etc. More so with Spravato, but can be a factor with infusions as well. I've never disassociated, but have "fought off" the experience by not going with the flow. Always feel in control. Lol, some clinics might consider either home visits, or having a friendly staff cat as the experience would benefit from a warm, pleasantly heavy cat sitting & purring on one's lap. 😊 Thanks again for your video!
Hi there! Thanks for commenting. I'm sorry if you're confused-I clearly state in the beginning of the video that Ketamine's origin starts with PCP which is a chemical cousin of sorts but was synthesized after PCP was proving to have less than desired side effects. D
Hi Dani! Thank you for commenting and your awesome questions. I've actually looked into this since I work with IVIG and am always in search of updates for those with chronic inflammation/autoimmune issues. So far the evidence based info is thin where that's concerned however I will dig a bit more to see if I can relay it to ya'll either in the comments or a video. I plan on covering HIV probably by July. Danielle
Its horse tranquilliser 😂. Everything what cause hallucinations is not good ..Its just causing psychosis.. Imagine: you driving car and you start hallucinating . You ar fckd.( and..other people...)
For all ketamine assisted therapy (at least in Canada) it must be administered by a health professional in a clinical setting and a person must have a support person to drive them to and from appointments.
