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Is Ketamine Effective In The Treatment Of Chronic Backache?
i have a ? about ketamine 10% cream (just ketamine and base) to treat my cronic back pain. how affective is it? I haven t used it yet. I have been on fentanal patch for a few years now and am trying to ween off of it. what can I expect? I know that I need to apply it often in the day
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Ketamine can provide only a short-term relief. The cause needs to be treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
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Is Ketamine Effective In The Treatment Of Chronic Backache?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Ketamine can provide only a short-term relief. The cause needs to be treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal