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September 13, 2023
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According to the National Center for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), about 6 out of every 100 people will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. For many of those who are coping with PTSD, many of the conventional treatment options have failed to provide the relief so many desire.
At Elevate Infusion Therapy in Waxahachie, TX, we are excited to offer ketamine for PTSD patients. To learn more about this new evidence-based treatment option and how it can help you regain control of your life and start living again, contact our experts today to find out if you are a good candidate for ketamine infusion therapy.
PTSD symptoms can start as early as a month after the traumatic event but can sometimes take years to develop. These symptoms could disrupt work, relationships, and everyday social interactions if allowed to continue without proper treatment. Patients with PTSD often report these symptoms:
Over the past 50 years, ketamine has gone from a powerful anesthetic to a prominent alternative treatment option for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What was once used as a sedative on the battlefield has become an invaluable resource for various physical and mental issues, known both for its transformative power and fast results.
Traditional medications like antidepressants can take months to start working. Ketamine therapy, on the other hand, offers patients relief quickly, with some individuals reporting relief within a few hours of their first infusion session.
While there is still much to be understood about how ketamine works on the brain exactly, research has focused on ketamine’s effect on glutamate. It’s a neurotransmitter associated with memory, learning, and mood regulation found throughout the central nervous system.
Current research shows ketamine has an excitatory effect on glutamate. The heightened glutamate activity allows new pathways to form. These new formations correlate with reduced stress, an increased ability to process information, and improved mood regulation.
Many researchers consider that the positive effects of many antidepressants may be a result of glutamate regulation, although less directly than ketamine. Because of this indirect process, SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants often take weeks to start improving symptoms of PTSD, if they do at all. Ketamine often produces results and relief from PTSD symptoms during the first session.
We strive to ensure all of our patients are comfortable and at ease in their treatment areas, with care administered by exceptional and caring medical professionals.
Our attentive team will be close at hand to monitor you and facilitate your therapeutic experience during your infusion.
If you or a loved one has to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and are searching for alternatives to traditional treatment methods, contact Elevate Infusion Therapy today for a consultation where you’ll uncover why we provide one of the most effective treatments for PTSD in Waxahachie, TX.
Elevate Infusion Therapy is focused on bringing our patients the latest evidence-based treatment options to help improve both physical and mental health.
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