
Why Traditional Fibromyalgia Treatments Fail Where Ketamine Succeeds

If you’re one of the millions of people living with fibromyalgia, you already know that traditional treatments often fall short. If you’re searching for something that can truly help, we offer an alternative.
Recent research indicates that fibromyalgia affects an astounding 5–10 million American adults, with women at double the risk of developing it than men.
Michael Gentile, MD, at Wyckoff Wellness Center in Wyckoff, New Jersey, understands how managing widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive fog can be exhausting and disrupt your quality of life.
That’s why he offers ketamine infusion therapy as an effective alternative to traditional fibromyalgia treatments.
Understanding how ketamine works differently than conventional medications can help you decide if this innovative treatment could be right for you.
The limitations of traditional treatments
Conventional fibromyalgia treatments usually include pain relievers, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants. Unfortunately, these approaches have limitations, including:
- Side effects, such as weight gain, dizziness, gastrointestinal issues
- Low adherence rates to standard-of-care fibromyalgia therapies
- Unknown efficacy (don’t always offer complete or lasting relief)
You may find yourself in an endless loop of trial and error that leaves you feeling hopeless and frustrated.
Ketamine is a promising alternative
Even though ketamine has historically been used as an anesthetic, doctors and researchers are finding powerful off-label uses that work well with its mechanism of action.
Unlike the typical go-to medications, ketamine hones in on the NMDA receptors in your brain, which are involved in the process that amplifies your pain perception.
It works because it:
- Is quick — many of our patients get pain relief within hours to days after a ketamine treatment
- Addresses the broken communication links in your brain that cause chronic pain
- Has minimal side effects, so you can focus on feeling better
After a ketamine infusion, our patients report reduced pain, improved sleep, better energy, and a boost in mood and outlook.
There’s help and hope for you
If traditional treatments have failed to provide the relief you so desperately need, ketamine often succeeds where traditional solutions fail. Dr. Gentile is passionate about delivering personalized care that he tailors to your specific fibromyalgia needs.
He’s here to answer your questions about ketamine and guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you feel supported and informed — and most importantly, that you feel better.
If you live in New Jersey, New York City, or the greater tri-state area, call our office to learn more about how ketamine therapy can help free you from the painful grip of fibromyalgia. You can also request an in-person or virtual consultation online.
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