Health Organization for Pudendal Education

Hello. I have used this forum for several years but have not posted anything in a long time. I'm wondering if anyone has tried ketamine cream as a treatment for neuropathic pain. I have had PN for 6+ years and low back pain for 17 years. My husband and I recently changed health insurers (out of necessity, not choice), switching from Blue Cross to Kaiser Permanente. I just started Kaiser's chronic pain program and the physician I saw yesterday prescribed ketamine cream for the burning sensation in my low back. I understand this cream can also be used for gynecological purposes. Has anyone tried it and if so, did it help? Thanks.

Greeneyes

Hi Greeneyes,
Welcome back!
Could you please tell me a bit more about the ketamine cream? Have you had it filled yet? Is this a compounded formula or is ketamine the only ingredient?
It's true that there are (ketamine) creams that can be used in the genital area. However, I strongly suggest checking with your physician before applying it there. I was prescribed a ketamine compound gel for my SIJ, but was expressly told not to put it anywhere near mucous membrane/delicate genital soft tissue areas.