Evidence-Based Relief For Complex Pain Syndromes
F. Perry Wilson, MD: How ketamine helps treat chronic pain
Ketamine therapy brings real hope to Fort Lauderdale patients whose neuropathy pain just won’t go away with standard treatments.
This medication, first developed as an anesthetic, takes a completely different approach than typical pain pills. It targets the pain signals in your nerves directly, offering relief that can actually last.
At One Mind Wellness & Ketamine in Fort Lauderdale, we deliver ketamine through safe, carefully monitored IV treatments. These infusions can break the endless cycle of nerve pain and help you get back to enjoying life again.
Ketamine takes a completely different route to stop neuropathy pain than regular medications. Instead of just covering up symptoms like pain pills do, ketamine works on specific receptors in your nerves—the ones responsible for keeping pain signals going long after they should have stopped.
For neuropathy sufferers, this matters because your nervous system can get trapped in a constant pain loop. Ketamine breaks that cycle by calming overactive nerve signals that fire even when there’s no real damage happening.
What makes ketamine special is how long the relief lasts. Rather than taking daily pills that only mask the pain temporarily, most patients feel significant improvement for weeks or even months after their infusion series. This gives you lasting comfort that goes far beyond what traditional pain management can offer.
Your nerve pain controls when you can work, socialize, or simply get through the day.
Traditional treatments have stopped working or never provided real relief.
Simple tasks like walking, sleeping, or concentrating feel impossible.
You're spending more time managing symptoms than actually living.
Your life revolves around your condition instead of the things you love.
Every doctor visit leaves you with more questions than answers.
Neuropathy impacts your emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning—not just your physical comfort. This isn’t something you have to accept or “push through.” Real solutions exist that can help you reclaim your life.
Ketamine doesn’t just mask pain—it addresses chronic pain at its source by rewiring how your nervous system processes and maintains pain signals.
Unlike opioids or NSAIDs that only provide temporary symptom relief, ketamine modulates NMDA receptors, helping calm overactive pain pathways in your nervous system while enabling the formation of healthier pain processing patterns.
This fundamental shift is what makes the benefits so profound and long-lasting.
Ketamine infusion therapy has demonstrated significant effectiveness in reducing neuropathic pain intensity, with patients experiencing meaningful relief that persists beyond the treatment period (Pickering et al., 2015).
Most neuropathy patients begin experiencing noticeable improvement within their initial treatment sessions.
Ketamine calms overactive pain signals in damaged nerves, stopping the endless loop of discomfort and hypersensitivity.
When nerve pain decreases, patients report sharper thinking, lifted mood, and renewed energy to enjoy daily activities.
Improved rest and reduced nervous system stress are frequent benefits as your body gets relief from constant pain signals.
Pain management shouldn't feel like a dead end. At One Mind, we offer:
Oversight by a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain specialist
2-hour infusions for complex pain syndromes
Designed for physical and emotional regulation
We coordinate with your PCP, therapist, or pain management team
"We treat patients who've been told they're out of options. And we watch them reclaim their lives."back to life.”
About 2 hours (longer than mood infusions to support sustained pain relief)
2.5 – 3 hours total, including prep and recovery
Calm, private setting with medical supervisor
Some patients notice meaningful pain reduction within 1–3 sessions, while others experience gradual improvements over a full treatment series. Relief may include reduced pain intensity, improved mobility, or greater ability to engage in daily activities.
We provide follow-up boosters (if needed), integration coaching, and seamless communication with your existing providers to ensure continuity of care.
You may feel a sense of disconnection or stillness—but you’ll be safe, conscious, and medically monitored throughout.
Some patients experience several weeks to months of relief. Boosters are available based on need.
Real People, Real Results
Let’s begin with a private consultation that’s calm, caring, and completely focused on you. We’ll take things one step at a time, starting with a conversation designed to help you thrive. Our team will listen carefully, understand your unique needs, and determine if ketamine therapy is the right fit before moving forward. There’s no pressure or obligations—just compassionate support, expert guidance, and clear answers to all your questions. Fill out the form and we’ll reach out to provide the thoughtful care you deserve. Your story stays with us, always private and always respected.
Tell us your story. We’ll map the path forward.
We’ll listen, understand your needs, and see if ketamine therapy is the right fit. No pressure. No obligations. Just support, guidance, and clear answers.
Contact Us: 954-870-4768
