Hello,
This is Dr. Justin Yanuck MD and I have given myself 10 minutes to answer a question about a condition that many doctors struggle to treat.
Question: “Everything hurts and I’m always tired. Can ketamine help with my fibromyalgia”
Answer:
Fibromyalgia is a condition where the “volume knob” of your pain system is stuck at the highest setting. Even light pressure or normal movements can be perceived by the brain as intense pain. This is a classic example of central sensitization. The problem isn’t necessarily in your muscles or joints; the problem is in the way your central nervous system processes those signals. Because the system is constantly overwhelmed, it leads to the “fibro fog” and the exhaustion that many patients experience.
Standard pain medications often fail here because they are trying to fix the “hardware” of the body, while the issue is actually in the “software” of the brain and spinal cord. Ketamine is uniquely suited for fibromyalgia because it targets the NMDA receptors that are responsible for this volume amplification. By blocking these receptors, we can efficiently turn the volume down. We are giving your nervous system a chance to rest and recalibrate.
But turning the volume down is only the first step. We then use the 48 and 72 hours of neuroplasticity to help you reintroduce movement. Many fibro patients avoid movement because it hurts, which then makes the system even more sensitive. During the neuroplastic window, we use gentle exercises to show your brain that movement is safe. This “re-education” of the nervous system is how we achieve lasting results that go beyond just a temporary reduction in pain.
If you have more questions, feel free to email us at info@renewketamineinfusion.com or book a free consultation.
Cheers,
Dr. Justin Yanuck, MD & Dr. Tanya Dall, MD, Dr. David Richter, MD
Renew Ketamine Infusion
Tustin, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach
