Hello,
This is Dr. Justin Yanuck MD and I’ve given myself 10 minutes to talk about a condition that stops life in its tracks.
Question: “I’ve tried everything for my chronic migraines. Can ketamine actually break the cycle?”
Answer:
Chronic migraines are more than just a bad headache. They are a state of total neurological hypersensitivity. For people in Irvine who suffer from them, it feels like living on a knife’s edge where any light, sound, or stress could trigger a three day collapse. This happens because the brain has become “hyperexcitable.” The nerves are too easy to trigger, and once the “migraine wave” starts, the system can’t shut it down.
Ketamine is a powerful tool for migraines because it targets the NMDA receptors that facilitate that hyperexcitability. By blocking these receptors, we can often stop a migraine in its track or, more importantly, prevent the next one from starting. We use a specific protocol that is often longer and more focused on the pain pathways than a standard mood infusion. We are effectively trying to “quiet” the brain and raise the threshold for what triggers an attack.
Beyond the immediate relief, the neuroplasticity that follows helps to “re-pave” the neurological roads. We want to move the brain away from its habit of falling into a migraine state. When we combine the infusions with proper triggers management and our reprogramming techniques, many patients find that the frequency and intensity of their headaches drop dramatically. We want to help you get to a place where you aren’t constantly planning your life around the next potential attack.
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
