What kinds of treatment are available?

IV treatment therapy comes in many forms, and the right thing for one person may not be appropriate for another. The first step is always to set up a consultation. Once we understand your condition, medical history, unique history of treatment, and your goals, we can help you devise a treatment plan that works for you. Here are just a few of the types of IV therapy that are frequently used to treat chronic pain:

Magnesium

This essential mineral is an NMDA receptor antagonist much like ketamine and stabilizes nerve excitement to decrease pain.

B Vitamins

All the B vitamins are essential for the health of our nerves, and for those suffering from any kind of nerve-related pain, B vitamin infusions can help with pain, depression, and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is very important for protecting cells, combating stress, and boosting the immune system. Our bodies store a small amount of vitamin C to release when our stress hormone, cortisol, is raging. That vitamin C protects us from the damaging effects of this hormone, which can exacerbate pain, but we quickly run through our stores when exposed to chronic stress.

There are other infusions that can also help, which is why it’s important to talk to us about all your options and the pain or other symptoms you’re experiencing.

Peptides

Peptides are pieces of protein that have biological activity within the body. They have been an alternative therapy in regenerative medicine for decades though they are a more recent arrival to mainstream medicine.

Why IV?

Certain therapies may not be well absorbed by the bowel or undergo first pass metabolism in the liver before they reach your bloodstream. IV and subcutaneous therapies are uniquely effective because bypass these routes to deliver nutrition or medication directly to the bloodstream.

The Problem With the Digestive System

Whenever you eat food or take a supplement or pill, you cannot benefit from the nutrition or medication until after your digestive system has processed everything. Our digestive systems are complicated and affected by many things, from the things we eat to the medications we take. In addition, some nutrients and medications absorb best in the presence of fat while others don’t need any. This is one reason some pills must be taken on an empty stomach and others should only be taken with food.

There are other complicating factors, too. A disorder of the digestive system can interfere with absorption. This is especially an issue for many with fibromyalgia, which often comes with issues like IBS than can compromise absorption efficiency.

There is no guarantee that a pill or even food source of a vitamin will properly absorb. But with an IV infusion, everything goes straight to the bloodstream and gets to work immediately making a difference.

What are IV and subcutaneous therapy like?

This is a simple treatment that takes place on an outpatient basis. It’s not painful, and you’ll be comfortable the entire time. An IV is started into a vein, and a bag containing the needed substance, plus saline, slowly drips into the bloodstream. Most people find the experience very relaxing.

Who is this right for?

This could be a good choice for your if you suffer from pain in your back or neck that isn’t responding to treatment, if you suffer from fibromyalgia, or if you have nerve-related pain, diabetic neuropathy, CRPS, or any other type of chronic pain. Our goal is to restore your quality of life.

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We offer real solutions without resorting to addictive medications, and we take a holistic approach to your health designed to empower you to achieve optimal wellness. Contact us today and let us get started helping you.