Deb on her soapbox..topic of the week

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Hi Guys,

I have been thinking about the ketamine IV for myself as most of you are aware. I think I will be having this procedure at the end of this month

There is one thing though don't understand why the over 6 million Americans that have RSD aren't breaking down their doctors doors, asking to have the ketamine IV done to them? So far the people that have had it done, are all still pain free or with substantially less pain, the longest being 21 months now. I think we should all be flocking to our doctors asking for them to look into for us. I don't understand why all rsd'ers aren't doing this? I know the odds are lower for me, since I have independently maintained pain (IMP) vs. sympathetically maintained pain (SMP) and have the rsd full body. I also have been told this will not fix my limbic system problems or my preexisting osteoporosis or back troubles. Why wouldn't this help my fibromyalgia though? Maybe it will be a help for that disease too! I myself am pretty excited about the prospects of this treatment.

I know the odds aren't as good for me and the ketamine IV working 100% however those who were like me with their pain, experienced relief of up to 80% in their pain! I will take that, wouldn't you?

I attached my disclaimer to the end of this post, because I am not a doctor, nor do I have stock in ketamine! LOL But I do feel we should all be looking into the ketamine IV with our own pain doctors, or travel to were you can get it done. What do you think about this? Yes, it may be financial problem for most of us. I am not guaranteeing that our insurance will cover it, but is there a price you can put on pain relief? I am sure our doctors could help with the way they submit that to insurance couldn't they? I personally don't care if I have to refinance my home, maybe I could work after I have it done! I would love that! to be able to get back out into the world. As , founder of www.RSDHope.org , group puts it, "a day without pain is what we all seek."

Okay I am done pushing, I just wanted you to know there is hope, I hope. Just my opinion. What is your opinion?

Here is the link to the PDF case reports of those that have had this done. You will need to have acrobat reader to view them.

American RSDHope Group or http://www.rsdhope.org/Showpage.asp?PAGE_ID=81 & PGCT_ID=2499

Hugs and a pain free minute, Deborah (Deb)Debgena@...

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