Posted by Lynnster on January 16, 2013, at 12:24:45
In reply to ketamine infusion reults, posted by johnLA on August 7, 2012, at 22:38:33
> hi all-
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> i finally did my ketamine infusion last week. i'm very sorry to say that i did not get a positive result. possibly one day of placebo relief, if even that.
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> unfortunately as well, those that do not respond to the first infusion most likely will not respond to repeated infusions.
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> i am very disappointed to say the least.
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> still, many people that i have spoken to have had results that have lasted from a week to a month. so, those of you who have yet to try it please do not give-up hope.
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> so, what does a guy do who has tried ect, several ssri's, remeron, effexor and now ketamine, all w/out any positive results?
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> nardil? tca? some drug combo?
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> my depression is deep. i have basically been in bed for over 2 years now. not sure meds are the direction for me at this point. my biggest problems are inertia and ruminating thoughts.
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> maybe something more behavioral based?
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> finally, sorry to those who have emailed me and i did not respond. i have just been extra down this week.
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> johnThank you so much for your real-world insight into this drug, John. I too have suffered long-term (20+ years), albeit intermittently with one severe bout in my early twenties. My sincerest hope is with you in slaying the dragon. Consider that there is light at even the longest of tunnels, otherwise everyone would be living in them with us. Peace.
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