Light sensitivity, nausea, and severe headaches are common symptoms for people who experience migraines. About one in seven Americans suffer from these painful episodes, which often lead to missed work or events. Many migraine treatments are either ineffective or come with unwanted side effects that make them hard to continue.
At our Ketamine Infusion Therapy Clinic located in Gainesville, FL, we offer personalized treatment plans using advanced medical methods to help those dealing with migraine pain. Contact us today to find out how ketamine infusion therapy can alleviate pain and other migraine-related symptoms.
Migraines can be triggered by various factors, causing sudden and intense headache pain. They are often mistaken for daily persistent headaches, but they typically involve severe throbbing on one or both sides of the head, sensitivity to noise and light, and nausea. Many individuals with migraines know their triggers, which can include hormonal changes, excessive caffeine or salty foods, stress, and other factors.
Migraine pain can last from several hours to a few days, making it difficult for people to go outside or use devices due to sensitivity to stimuli. Treatments often yield poor results, offering little or no relief. If your migraine pain continues despite other treatments, consider ketamine infusion therapy or a sphenopalatine ganglion block as potential alternatives.
Ketamine is an anesthetic that has been effective as a pain reliever in low doses. In a ketamine infusion, it interacts with N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDAR) in the body, blocking the pain signals typically felt during a migraine. If other treatments fail to relieve migraine pain, ketamine can serve as a quick and long-lasting option.
The Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) consists of nerve cells located behind the nasal cavity, closely related to the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for headache pain. An SPG block involves applying a local anesthetic to the SPG using a cotton-tip applicator that is gently inserted through the nasal cavity. This can lead to fast and potentially long-term relief from migraine pain.
Ketamine therapy can help reduce migraine pain. At our clinic, we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your symptoms and pain management needs. Our effective treatments can provide relief when other options have not worked. To find out how ketamine therapy can help with your migraines, contact us today.
