Comments on: A Coma To Reduce Your Pain? Yep!! But Does It Also Reduce Your Thinking???

By: Damon Eversole

Damon Eversole — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:26:06 +0000

As a CRPS sufferer not only would I, I’m trying to figure out how to come up with the 30k they want to do this in Mexico. If anyone starts a trial here in the U.S. sign me up 34yo M former Marine, 10 plus years of pain..

By: George

George — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:42:43 +0000

My wife has not done the full coma, however she has had a 3 day high dose ketamine infusion back in 2008. She has severe RSD in her right arm and it spread to her entire body. After the 3 day infusion she was pain free. It lasted 1 year and 4 months. I am currently as we speak at the clinic where she is receiving her second ketamine infusion. She is on her last day. After day 2 she was pain free. This may be an option for those who do not want to do the full blown coma. It works great and costs approximately $7500 for the treatment. as well as its a lot less evasive…….any questions feel free to email me georgess@tampabay.rr.com

By: Utah Chiropractor

Utah Chiropractor — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:11:58 +0000

Ah, This is great! Dispells a few contradictions I’ve heard.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:01:28 +0000

I have RSd in both hands…I have tried alot of medications to control my pain. Alot of times it isn’t under control. I have a spinal cord stimulator..take 2400mg of gabapentin..cymbalta..morphine..percocet”10/325..coming off lyrica-side effects too much. Also have lidoderm pain patches for implant site pain…I could write a book on side effects. I am constantly tired..gained around 50lbs…If I had the chance to try ketamine infusion…I would. Anything to get off some of these medications.

By: How to Cope with Pain

How to Cope with Pain — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:27:48 +0000

I believe Dr. Schwartzmann is involved in both the Germany and Mexico ketamine comas protocols. Ketamine comas are not approved in the US.

By: julie

julie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:50:54 +0000

Dr. Schwartzmann DOES NOT DO KETAMINE COMAS!!!!!!! He does ketamine infusions, which is similar, but certainly, not the same at all! There is another Dr. in Tampa who also does ketamine infusions. There are NO doctors except in Germany and Mexico who do Ketamine COMAS. I have researched this a lot, so if I am wrong please let me know, but I don’t want people getting the wrong information. Sincerest best wishes to everyone, and prayers for a pain-free tomorrow. Julie

By: Vincent Gonzalez

Vincent Gonzalez — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:12:42 +0000

I have been suffereing from Fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain for 14 years after having 6 surgeries and excessive stress , My pain has gotten
worse.I have tried everything from a-z. Has anyone had anyone had sucess with the ketamine infusion for Fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain (rsd)
Always in pain.
Vincent

By: How to Cope with Pain

How to Cope with Pain — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:40:39 +0000

Alina, while I can't make specific recommendations for medications, you might be interested in the Monday series on different pain medications.

By: Alina

Alina — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:50:09 +0000

I have had an oxygen cylinder fall on my strenum,I have had radio fequencys and I’m on lyrica three times a day and two ultram three times a day. my Doctors say I have intercostal neurapthy . the Cleveland clinic. Dr. M. Stanton Hicks diagonsed my chronic pain… my husband is a certified registered nurse anesthetis.he is the one that mentioned to me about this research ketamine coma.I would like to know if there is another strong pain medication out there for my situation.thank you for your time.Alina from Battle creek michigan

By: How to Cope with Pain

How to Cope with Pain — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:19:10 +0000

Hi Dede, An article in the Medication for Pain series on opiates might be helpful. I can't give you specifics about medication regarding your individual case, but I'd definitely suggest talking directly to your pain medicine doctor about how to taper opiates, to be sure you get correct information. Good luck!