Ketamine can help lay the groundwork for curing your OCD
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Carolyn Rodriguez discusses her Stanford study on ketamine for anxiety disorders like OCD
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Ketamine can literally help re-wire the OCD brain. How? By encouraging the release of a neurotrophic growth protein called BDNF or, more commonly known as, abrineurin. This protein is found in the nerve cells of the brain and is believed to be responsible for creating new connections between neurons. Studies are showing how this effect can help with social anxiety disorders (SAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
In fact, according to a 2011 study:
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“This case report suggests that ketamine might have rapid anti-obsessional effects that persist from 1 to 7 days post-infusion, long after the drug has cleared"
Carolyn I. Rodriguez, M.D., Ph.D. Rapid Resolution of Obsessions After an Infusion of Intravenous Ketamine in a Patient with Treatment-Resistant Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Case Report: J Clin Psychiatry. 2011 Apr; 72(4): 567–569 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3727240/.
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So, what does this all really mean? Well, the short answer is ketamine helps encourage brain cells to increase the number of connections between each other, and in some cases, grow new ones. These connections are called dendrites and they are responsible for transmitting information between neurons, or brain cells. Here's a visual example of what this looks like:
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What this means for an OCD sufferer is: ketamine helps restore, strengthen and even change the way in which your brain transfers information between cells. Or, put anther way, ketamine can help improve your neuroplasticity which is a key ingredient in laying the groundwork for curing social anxiety disorders like OCD. What's even more amazing is how quickly this can happen (research suggests in as little as 40 minutes!) and how long the effects can last. Many patients report positive effects lasting for months after a single round of treatment.
Want to learn more? Schedule a consultation today or download our free ketamine resource guide here.
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What is the treatment experience like?
Before any treatment can begin, all new patients must complete a health screening call with one of our licensed CRNA's and provide us with an accurate and up to date medical history. This ensures we have all the information we need to determine if a ketamine infusion is the correct treatment for your particular situation.
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Once our health screening process is complete and we've determined ketamine is right for you we can begin treatment. A typical treatment is broken into 6 separate iv infusions spaced out every 2-3 days for a total treatment time of 2-3 weeks. Each infusion takes roughly 40-60 minutes to complete and is administered in a comfortable setting under the direct supervision of a licensed CRNA. Once your infusion is complete you will need someone to drive you home from our office.
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Ready to take the first step? Schedule your free consultation today and learn how ketamine can help
Are there risks associated with ketamine treatment?
As with any medical treatment there may be inherent risks for certain groups of people. We do not recommend ketamine treatments if you have a history of very high blood pressure, certain types of cardiovascular conditions, current brain swelling, glaucoma or if you suffer from certain types of psychological conditions.
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To better understand if ketamine is right for you please book a free 15 minute consultation with one of our licensed CRNA's. You'll be speaking with either Frank or Mike. Both of whom have over 20 years experience working with ketamine and are the co-owners of First Coast Wellness so can be confident you'll be in good hands.
What additional resources are available about ketamine and OCD?
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