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Common Symptom Guide

Chronic Pain That Won't Let Up? There Are Options Beyond What You've Tried.

For pain that hasn't responded to standard treatment, ketamine therapy offers a different approach under physician supervision.

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When Pain Persists

When Pain Becomes Chronic

Chronic pain — pain lasting more than three months — can persist even after the original injury or cause has healed, as the nervous system itself becomes part of the problem.

Standard pain management doesn't work for everyone. For certain types of chronic pain, ketamine therapy offers a different mechanism worth exploring.

Signs Pain Has Become Chronic

Pain lasting more than 3 months
Pain that hasn't responded to standard treatments
Pain affecting daily activities or sleep
Nerve-related or neuropathic pain
Pain alongside fatigue or mood changes
Reduced quality of life due to pain
How We Approach It

A Different Mechanism for Pain That Persists

For certain chronic pain conditions that haven't responded to standard treatment, ketamine therapy is available under close physician supervision, alongside a full evaluation of contributing factors.

Physician Insight

"Chronic pain that hasn't responded to standard treatment deserves more than being told to just manage it. I want to look at the whole picture — and consider every appropriate option."

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Common Questions

Chronic Pain FAQs

What patients ask most before their first appointment.

Pain lasting more than three months, or pain that persists beyond the expected healing time for an injury or condition, is generally considered chronic.
Ketamine has shown effectiveness for certain types of chronic pain, particularly neuropathic pain, when standard treatments haven't provided adequate relief. It's evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
A thorough review of your pain history, previous treatments, and overall health, followed by a discussion of appropriate options — which may include ketamine therapy, functional medicine evaluation, or both.
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Explore Options for Pain That Hasn't Responded to Standard Care.

A thorough evaluation and a real conversation with Dr. Abbott about what's next.