How Ketamine Infusions Help Migraine Headaches

Migraine - Ketamine - NeuroMend For those that have suffered from migraine headaches in the past or have had family or friends that suffer from them, you know how debilitating they can be for the patient once they set it.

But there is new hope for migraine sufferers. Keep reading to see how Ketamine Infusions are shaking up the migraine space!

What Are Migraines and How Are They Different From Normal Headaches?

Migraine headaches are much different than normal or more common headaches.

Most sufferers describe them as a pulsing, or throbbing pain, that may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to sound and light.

Migraines also differ from normal headaches in that they don't readily respond to medications or treatment. These are known "refractory migraines.

What are some common treatments for Migraines?

Migraines are commonly treated with medications from two main categories of drugs:

Acute treatment, for pain and other symptoms during a migraine headache
Preventive treatment, to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines

Drugs for Preventing Migraines

For preventative treatment, most physicians recommend the following categories of drugs:

CGRP Antagonists
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Anti-Depressants
Anti-convulsants
Botox injections

These strategies are prescribed alone or in combination with others in order to be effective.

They also may take several weeks to show benefit or effect.

Drugs For Treating Migraine Pain Once They Occur

The following drugs are usually prescribed or suggested once a migraine actually occurs so that the sufferer can relieve the pain and other symptoms associated with the migraine:

Pain Killers and NSAIDS
Ergotamines
Triptans
Specific Anti-Nausea medication
Opiods

Yet, these drugs don't come without their side effects or problems.

Some of the drugs can lead to addiction while others can actually cause headaches if taken too often.

Ketamine For Treating Migraines

For some migraine sufferers that have tried multiple medications for their headaches, Ketamine is finally helping them get relief.

Many patients are claiming the night and day difference they are feeling after scheduling their Ketamine infusions for their frequent migraine onsets.

Some of these patients have gone from daily migraines to having zero for 2-3 weeks at a time. They claim that Ketamine infusions have finally allowed them to "break the cycle of pain" that they have been victim to for years with their chronic migraines.

Research studies showing the safety and efficacy of ketamine for migraines

There are also several research studies showing the safety and efficacy of ketamine for migraines in supervised medical settings:

What Are Some Types of Neuropathic Pain That Ketamine Can Help?

If medications and non-pharmacological interventions do not provide pain relief, IV ketamine therapy may be a treatment option.

Similar to depression, IV ketamine is known for its ability to help relieve medication-resistant chronic pain syndromes, especially those syndromes that have a neuropathic component, such as:

Complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS-1)
Post-herpetic neuralgia
Fibromyalgia
Migraines
Crohn's disease
Peripheral Neuropathies

How Do I Treat My Migraine headaches Disease?

While research continues to discover and test effective treatment for migraine headaches, Ketamine Infusions are showing promise with their current efficacy in providing relief for many patients.

Learn more about ketamine infusion therapy as a treatment for migraine headaches by clicking below.

Disclaimer: As of September 29, 2023, NeuroMend no longer offers Spravato treatments. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to consult with our team or your healthcare provider for alternative options.