Ketamine Infusions

Global Pain Solutions is dedicated to offering the best pain management options for patients struggling with chronic pain. Among these advanced solutions are Ketamine Infusions, which are safe and effective treatments specifically designed to decrease nerve pain levels in chronic pain sufferers.

How Ketamine Infusions Work

Ketamine functions by disrupting the communication pathways between the brain and body, making it an ideal treatment for various pain conditions. Approved by the FDA in 1970, Ketamine was initially used as a surgical anesthetic during the Vietnam War due to its safety and efficacy. It possesses “dissociative” properties, meaning it detaches the patient’s consciousness from their nervous system, effectively blocking the sensation of pain. This mechanism makes Ketamine particularly suited for treating conditions like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), migraines, spinal cord injuries, fibromyalgia, and other nerve-related pain disorders. Under the expert care of the nerve pain specialists at Global Pain Solutions, patients receive a tailored series of Ketamine treatments aimed at reducing pain over the long term. If you are seeking pain management support, contact at 602-610-7299 or book an appointment online.

Ketamine Infusion Treatment Details

The typical Ketamine infusion session lasts about four hours, with the actual intravenous (IV) infusion taking approximately three hours. Before starting, you will spend 10-20 minutes with the care team to discuss the treatment and address any questions. Ketamine begins to take effect within about five minutes after the IV starts, with patients often describing feelings of calmness, relaxation, mild euphoria, or a sensation of being fully engaged yet appearing to be asleep. This dissociation is the separation of brain and body. The effects of Ketamine wear off 15-30 minutes after the infusion ends, and sedation is optional, with monitoring by a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).

Infusion Schedule

Treatment begins with a “Stabilization” phase consisting of three IV infusions spaced at least one day apart, up to a maximum of five days between sessions. This phase is designed to gradually increase Ketamine dosage to optimize pain relief and tolerance management. Studies show higher Ketamine levels correlate with better pain reduction. Following stabilization is the “Maintenance” phase, which starts six to thirty days after the initial cycle, with frequency determined by the patient’s response.

Conditions Addressed by Ketamine Infusions

  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Migraines
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Phantom limb pain after amputation
  • Poststroke pain
  • TMJ pain
  • Facial pain
  • Small fiber neuropathy
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)

Safety and Addiction Risk

Ketamine infusions administered by Global Pain Solutions are safe, utilizing relatively low doses that carry virtually no risk of addiction. While patients may develop some tolerance, it diminishes quickly over time. Unlike opioids and other addictive medications, Ketamine does not affect the brain’s addiction centers.


Additionally, its effects are short-lived, which significantly reduces the potential for abuse when used appropriately under physician supervision.
Ketamine infusion therapy represents a major advancement in managing chronic nerve pain, offering hope and effective relief to patients who have exhausted other treatment options.