Pain Specialty Group

Pain Specialty Group in Newington, New Hampshire offers IV ketamine infusion for patients with chronic pain or depression who have not responded to traditional treatments. For chronic pain, the infusion works as an anesthetic to provide relief when medication or therapy have failed, and for depression it stimulates the brain to create new neural pathways that can make cognitive behavioral therapy more effective.

The infusion is performed at the office by a team that includes Anh L. Ngo, MD MBA, and Manuel G. Sanchez, MD. A line is placed to administer the medication, and treatment may take an hour or more, followed by a period of observation before patients are sent home. Patients need to arrange a ride and avoid driving for up to 24 hours afterward.

IV ketamine infusion is generally reserved for patients with treatment-resistant depression or pain. Many patients notice an improvement in pain or mood within a few hours, and more than one infusion may be needed for the full benefit. The practice also treats arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, headaches, and a range of other pain conditions.