The Best Restless Legs Syndrome Relief in Alexandria, VA, Shows Promising Results in Patients
At Nova Health Recovery in Alexandria, VA, we are proud to offer an innovative restless legs syndrome (RLS) treatment. Prioritizing high safety standards and patient orientation, we use ketamine infusion therapy to treat RLS.
Our mission at Nova Health Recovery is to give relief to those affected by RLS. Ketamine infusions are a groundbreaking and efficient RLS treatment that has been scientifically proven to provide fast relief for those with a treatment-resistant condition.
What Are the Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome?
- Sensations that begin while resting. The sensation typically begins after you’ve been lying down or sitting for an extended time, such as in a car, airplane, or movie theater.
- Relief with movement. The sensation of RLS lessens with movement, such as stretching, jiggling the legs, pacing, or walking.
- Worsening of symptoms in the evening. Symptoms occur mainly at night.
- Nighttime leg twitching. RLS may be associated with another, more common condition called periodic limb movement of sleep, which causes the legs to twitch and kick, possibly throughout the night, while you sleep.
How Does Ketamine Treat RLS?
This process involves a complex series of brain activities. Scientists believe ketamine addresses RLS by inhibiting the NMDA receptor in brain regions associated with depression and pain. The NMDA receptor is activated by glutamate, a neurotransmitter associated with learning, memory, mood regulation, and pain. When ketamine inhibits the NMDA receptor, glutamate accumulates in the space between neurons. This has a cascade of effects on the brain, resulting in relief from RLS and new neural growth.
This differs from conventional antidepressants, which initially boost serotonin activity levels in several brain areas and tangentially affect glutamate. This process usually takes weeks, sometimes months, to provide relief, while ketamine produces rapid relief from RLS symptoms.
Are There Any Adverse Effects of Ketamine?
Where Will I Receive My Ketamine Infusions?
We strive to ensure all of our patients feel as comfortable as possible in their private rooms during treatment.
A number of our clients refer to a “dissociation” effect. This altered state often accompanies the shift in perspective and neurochemistry, enabling patients to heal effectively.
This experience is an ordinary part of the treatment. You will remain in a safe atmosphere with our team readily available during your infusion providing close, comfortable monitoring.