Condition guide
Ketamine Therapy and Central Post-Stroke Pain
Learn about the potential role of ketamine in selected cases of central post-stroke neuropathic pain.
What patients should know
Central post-stroke pain can occur after injury to sensory pathways in the brain. In selected refractory cases, clinicians may consider treatments aimed at neuropathic pain mechanisms, including ketamine in appropriate settings.
Why screening matters
Because stroke survivors may have cardiovascular, neurologic, cognitive, and medication-related risks, careful multidisciplinary evaluation is particularly important.
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.