Neuropathic Pain

Pain Management Physician Treating
Chronic and Neuropathic Pain

At Satori Health and Wellness, we offer alternative, effective treatments for chronic and neuropathic pain. We understand how debilitating this pain can be and how it impacts both mental and physical health. Our treatments include Ketamine and Lidocaine Infusion Therapy, and you may also be a candidate for Medical Cannabis. We tailor each treatment plan to your specific needs.

Ketamine is particularly effective for neuropathic pain, which manifests as shooting or burning sensations due to nerve damage and a malfunctioning nervous system. Many patients have tried antidepressants or anticonvulsants with limited success. Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition, with symptoms that can persist and vary throughout the day.

If you're skeptical about Ketamine, it's worth noting that it has been safely used since the early 1960s. Ketamine blocks NMDA receptors and alters brain cell communication, leading to positive changes in mood, anxiety, pain, and other symptoms.

Chronic and Neuropathic Pain is experienced among a wide range of disorders. We can treat pain caused by:

  • Alcoholism

  • Amputation – including phantom pain

  • Chemotherapy

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

  • Diabetes

  • Facial nerve problems

  • Fibromyalgia

  • HIV infection or AIDS

  • Multiple myeloma

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Nerve or spinal cord compression (herniated discs, arthritis)

  • Spine surgery

  • Thyroid Problems

Lidocaine For Chronic Pain

Lidocaine can reduce severe pain to manageable levels after just one session, with some patients even able to decrease their prescribed pain medications. It works by calming the nerves that spread pain signals, leading to noticeable pain relief.

Before your infusion, we meet with you one-on-one to discuss your symptoms and get to know you personally. This helps us tailor our approach to improve your quality of life. We start by monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure, and the infusion itself takes about sixty minutes. Lidocaine may take 2-3 sessions to reach peak effectiveness, with side effects being rare and typically resolving after the infusion.

What You Need to Know about Cannabis and Neuropathic Pain

Cannabis has been safely used to treat various illnesses and disorders, particularly for its anti-inflammatory properties, pain management, and neuroprotective benefits. Neuroprotection, the preservation of neuronal structure and function, is crucial in treating conditions like Parkinson’s, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s Disease. CBD, a component of cannabis, is especially effective for certain neurological conditions. Cannabis is popular not only for its positive effects but also for its minimal to no negative side effects.

The Science Behind Neuropathy

Neurons are the body's information messengers, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the nervous system. For our bodies to function properly and without pain, neurons must work effectively. Neuropathy refers to nerve damage, leading to tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, and pain in various areas. The leading cause of Neuropathy in the U.S. is diabetes, but it can also result from chemotherapy, alcoholism, trauma, and autoimmune diseases.

Neuropathic pain is notoriously difficult to treat with traditional medications, which is why many people turn to Ketamine as an alternative treatment. If you've tried various pain relief methods without success, Ketamine may offer the relief you've been seeking.

Cannabis for Neuropathic Pain

Cannabis is used as an alternative pain treatment due to its ability to provide relief with minimal to no side effects. It positively impacts mood, sleep, and appetite, all crucial in managing pain. Cannabis affects neural pathways and regulates neurotransmitters, aiding in conditions like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Multiple Sclerosis.

Cannabis Oil

One of the options for therapy is Cannabis Oil. It combines THC and CBD in oil form. This is administered by dropping a small amount onto your tongue. You can even add it to a beverage and drink it that way. It has little to no taste.

Cannabis Topicals 

Cannabis Topicals may be effective for treating Neuropathic Pain. Topicals are applied directly onto the skin where you experience pain. With this type of treatment, THC does not get absorbed into the bloodstream, so you will not experience any psychoactive effects. Topical treatments are very easy to use. They come in the form of a bar or cream that you apply to the skin like you would a lotion or soap.

Ketamine and Medical Cannabis are a real and effective way to treat your Neuropathic Pain. You can finally experience relief after only one session of a Ketamine Infusion. Our options regarding Cannabis give you control over which type and how much you use to create the best form of treatment. If you have been suffering from pain and have tried several other treatments with no positive outcome, come in for consultation so we can discuss treatments that have been proven to work.

What is ketamine

Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic, used widely for over 50 years. It is a transformative treatment for mental health. It dissociates you from your limiting thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and feelings. It can help you gain insight into your true nature. Despite the length of time you have been struggling with depression, Ketamine Therapy is a viable option.

How is Ketamine Administered?

Ketamine is administered through an IV, directly into your bloodstream. The insertion of the IV is virtually painless, even if you are highly sensitive to needles. During treatment, our team will comfortably and quietly sit and monitor you throughout the process.