Living with chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression is not only physically exhausting, but it can also take a heavy toll on your mental health. My struggle with Ehlers Danlos and chronic pain was ironically doubled with treatment-resistant depression. I hated having to rely on opioids to numb my pain and provide me some relief. However, little did I know that a miracle medication awaited me. My experience with Intranasal Ketamine was a life-changing experience that helped me overcome my struggles and offered me the much-needed relief I desperately craved.
My intranasal ketamine solution comes in 100 mg/ml concentration and is administered with a spray pump. I use 2 to 4 sprays around 4 to 5 times per day, depending on the severity of my pain. Ketamine, as a medication, has been widely used as an anesthesia for years. However, when used in much smaller doses, intranasal ketamine can help alleviate symptoms of chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression.
At first, I was hesitant to add on ketamine to opioids due to the negative stigma associated with the latter. But now, after years of consistent use, I cannot imagine going back. Ketamine helps numb the pain without any risk of addiction, which is a game-changer for people like me. I have tried the IV ketamine but due to the expense and lack of effectiveness after one dose, I decided not to move forward with additional doses.
However, finding functional sprayer bottles for the medication proved to be quite challenging; most of them tended to clog easily, rendering the medication useless. I tried everything from requesting different sprayers and bottles-the glass bottles with a certain sprayer works the best but the pharmacy does not always have those in stock.
Additionally, finding a place where insurance would cover the prescription turned out to be another hassle. I have yet to come across a place that offers intranasal ketamine prescription with insurance coverage. The cost of buying one bottle alone is enough to make anyone think twice about purchasing it – but for me, the relief it provides outweighed the hefty price.
Let us talk about the benefits of using intranasal ketamine for Ehlers Danlos and Chronic Pain. Firstly, it has proven to be highly effective in reducing the symptoms of neuropathic pain. Secondly, since it does not affect the brain area responsible for breathing, it is much safer than opioids. Thirdly, intranasal ketamine also leads to a considerable improvement in mood and quality of life. It has been a real lifesaver for me, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone in a similar situation.
Intranasal ketamine has been a real lifesaver, and with regular use, it has provided me with the much-needed relief from chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression. It is not without its challenges, but thanks to its effectiveness, I can manage my symptoms better. I would encourage anyone with Ehlers Danlos and chronic pain to consider using this medication as an alternative or in addition to opioids due the state restrictions. At the end of the day, it is worth determining how much relief a medication like this can provide.
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