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Thoughts on ketamine treatment for ms??

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Edmonton, AB
January 12
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A MyMSTeam Member

ShannonB. Did the ketamine help her depression? BTW thank you for all the hugs you send.

January 14
A MyMSTeam Member

I haven't heard of ketamine being used as a treatment for anything regarding MS, thank you for mentioning this.

January 12
A MyMSTeam Member

She had major lifelong depression and none of the antidepressants worked for her. She felt that the ketamine treatments were really good.

January 15
A MyMSTeam Member

My mother did that for extreme depression.

January 12
MyMSTeam

It looks like you're asking about ketamine treatment for MS. Based on the available information, there isn't research specifically about ketamine for MS in the search results.

However, you might be thinking of the ketogenic diet (often called "keto"), which is a high-fat, low-carb eating plan that has been studied for MS Show Full Answer

It looks like you're asking about ketamine treatment for MS. Based on the available information, there isn't research specifically about ketamine for MS in the search results.

However, you might be thinking of the ketogenic diet (often called "keto"), which is a high-fat, low-carb eating plan that has been studied for MS. This is different from ketamine, which is a medication.

The ketogenic diet has shown some promising results for people with MS:

- A 2022 study found that after six months on the keto diet, participants reported about 50% reduction in fatigue and depression
- Participants also walked farther and faster, with improved quality-of-life scores
- The diet may help reduce inflammation in the brain and lower markers of neuron damage

Important considerations:

- Results vary widely between individuals - some people feel better, while others experience worsening symptoms like increased fatigue
- The diet can cause side effects including constipation, nausea, weight changes, and fatigue
- Long-term safety concerns exist, including potential nutritional deficiencies
- It's not a treatment for MS itself and should only be used alongside regular MS therapies

If you're interested in trying the keto diet, talk with your neurologist first. They can help determine if it's appropriate for you and may refer you to a nutrition specialist for proper guidance and monitoring.

January 12

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