Infusion Therapy

Infusion therapy is a safe and effective treatment option for a variety of conditions. After a careful diagnosis of your pain and diagnosis, your pain medicine doctor will determine an effective medication and dosage. An intravenous (IV) catheter is placed in your arm or hand and then the medication will be infused over a set amount of time while you are monitored.

This treatment option is safe and proven to be effective in reducing pain levels to promote greater function and a higher quality of life.

Conditions Treated with Infusion Therapy

Infusion therapy is used to treat:

• Fibromyalgia
• Neuropathy, including diabetic neuropathy
• Pain related to stroke or spinal injuries

The most common medications used in infusion therapy are:

• Lidocaine
• B vitamins
• Ketamine
• Magnesium

Comprehensive Pain Management Care at Weill Cornell Medicine

Our physicians are leading experts in pain management treatments, including infusion therapy. This treatment, when combined with our multifaceted and compassionate care, delivers a high level of pain relief for our patients.

If you would like to find out more about infusion therapy to relieve spinal stenosis pain, please contact us today to schedule a consultation.