Ketamine For Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis doesn’t just affect your gut—it can also wreak havoc on your mental health. Ketamine therapy provides relief from the depression that often comes with chronic inflammatory conditions like UC.

Ketamine Infusions For Ulcerative Colitis

How Ulcerative Colitis is Linked with Depression:

Living with ulcerative colitis involves chronic pain, digestive issues, and inflammation. Over time, the constant physical strain can lead to feelings of helplessness, frustration, and secondary depression, as patients struggle to cope with their condition.

How Ketamine Treats Secondary Depression From Ulcerative Colitis

Ketamine works by reducing inflammation and pain, allowing patients to experience relief from the symptoms that contribute to their depression. It also helps restore a positive mental outlook, making it easier to handle the challenges of chronic illness.

Chrohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Secondary Depression
Ulcerative COlitis, Secondary Depression relief

Why You Should Choose Ketamine for Ulcerative Colitis:

For those battling both UC and the depression that comes with it, ketamine offers fast and effective relief. Its ability to manage both pain and mood makes it a valuable option for improving overall well-being.

  • Fast-acting
  • Long-lasting
  • Improve your Overall Well-Being

Other Treatable Mood Disorders

Curious about other mood disorders? Ketamine therapy offers fast, effective relief for a range of mental health conditions. Click below to learn more about each condition and how our tailored treatments can provide the support you need.

Depression, Mood Disorder

Depression

Chrohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Secondary Depression

Crohn's disease

FAQ's

How does ketamine work for mood disorders?

Ketamine works by affecting the brain’s glutamate system, which plays a key role in mood regulation. It helps restore connections between neurons, allowing your brain to heal and function more effectively. This results in rapid relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mood disorders.

Many patients start to feel relief within hours of their first treatment. Ketamine is known for its fast-acting properties, especially when compared to traditional antidepressants, which can take weeks or months to become effective.

Yes, when administered in a clinical setting under the supervision of a medical professional, ketamine is safe. Our treatments are carefully monitored to ensure the best possible outcomes with minimal side effects.

The number of treatments varies depending on your condition and individual response. Many patients begin with a series of 6 treatments over 2-3 weeks, followed by maintenance infusions as needed.

Yes, ketamine is particularly effective for individuals who haven’t had success with traditional therapies like antidepressants or talk therapy. It offers a new path to relief for treatment-resistant mood disorders.

Some patients experience mild side effects like dizziness, nausea, or dissociation during the infusion. These effects typically wear off within a few hours after treatment and are closely monitored in the clinic.

The effects of ketamine can last anywhere from several weeks to months. Many patients find significant long-term relief, especially when combined with maintenance treatments and other therapeutic approaches.

Yes, ketamine has been shown to rapidly reduce suicidal ideation, often within hours of treatment. It’s one of the fastest-acting therapies for patients in crisis.

When administered in a controlled medical environment, ketamine is not addictive. The doses used for mood disorders are much lower than those associated with recreational misuse, and the treatment is closely supervised.

In most cases, patients can continue their current medications while receiving ketamine therapy. However, it’s important to discuss your medical history and current medications with your provider to ensure the safest and most effective treatment plan.

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Caution: The treatment may not be effective or appropriate for all patients, additional side effects may occur, and all patients should talk to their physician to learn more about the treatment and potential risks.

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