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Ketamine therapy
As most know, ketamine is an orphan drug for ALS. I’ve had 6 infusions so far, 1.4 mg/kg over a 2 hour period. Also taking Spravato once a week (the s-isomer, 84 mg via nasal mist). I don’t have a placebo body so I can’t tell if it slowed progression, but I’m definitely less suicidal. It’s an amazing drug, it’s also a bronchodilator so it’s easier to breath when using it. Infusion clinics are everywhere, cost is anywhere from around $400 to $800. Ketamine is cheap, the cost is for the medical staff. I would recommend this treatment for any pALS, what an experience it is. Insurance pays for Spravato for treatment (SSRI) resistant depression. I’m hopeful to get insurance approval for the IV infusions since it’s an orphan drug. Anyone tried ketamine?
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