Condition guide
Ketamine Therapy and Neuropathic Pain
Information about medically supervised ketamine therapy for selected neuropathic pain conditions.
What patients should know
Ketamine affects NMDA-receptor signaling involved in pain sensitization. Clinicians may consider it for selected patients with severe neuropathic pain that has not responded adequately to standard treatments.
Why screening matters
Because neuropathic pain has many causes, an accurate diagnosis and review of prior therapies are essential before considering treatment.
What a consultation covers
- Your diagnosis and symptom history
- Prior treatments and response
- Current medications and relevant interactions
- Medical and psychiatric risk factors
- Expected benefits, uncertainties, and alternatives
- Transportation and post-treatment safety instructions
No guarantees: Response to ketamine varies. This page does not claim that ketamine will work for every patient or that it is the best treatment for a particular condition.