Relief when other treatments haven't worked.

May I just say that you guys have really increased my quality of life. Being able to function and be able to much more than just exist has been great. So thank you for the wonderful things you are doing for us first responders and military folks – I know I really appreciate the help to get back to right.

My experience with Dr. Nandra and his staff has been nothing short of amazing. I was diagnosed with PTSD and major depressive disorder. I had crippling depression and terrible anxiety to the point where it affected all facets of my life. So, I went on a journey to find something that would help. I had tried SSRIs, EMDR, TMS, and CBT. Having a therapist helps, but then I then found Chicago IV solutions and started the Ketamine IV protocol. After my first treatment, I had already noticed a difference as far as how bad the depression could get. After the full treatment, I felt like a different person. I continue to get semi-regular boosters to help. I then went to them for a procedure called SGB. It is for people who suffer from anxiety and PTSD. It is a quick procedure that you are sedated for and they focus on the nerve bundle in your neck that causes your anxiety. Once again, nothing short of amazing. I had the treatment which took about an hour and a half of my time. I woke up the next day, with no anxiety, no shakiness, no pit in my stomach. I have gotten to know the staff that works there as well as the doctors and they are patient, understanding, and you can tell they just care about helping you through this. If you are suffering, please go see them. It will change your life.

I can honestly say that my life has changed dramatically for the better since my experience at IV Solutions Ketamine Center of Chicago.

I am a survivor of child prostitution, rape, 5 pregnancies and only one living child, physical and sexual abuse, emotional and psychological family abuse, years of homelessness as a single mother, no family support and literally no hope left. I have hardly ever known what a life outside of fear and pain actually feels like.

I have a very extreme case of PTSD, that worsened with age and as more traumatic events continued to unfold, eventually resulting in a Complex PTSD diagnosis. I was highly suicidal and was absolutely convinced that death was the ONLY way out of the constant pain and torment I was in. Eventually this lead to bulimia and cutting myself over the last 2 years. I would go months on end without a break in the pain. It felt like someone was always sitting on my chest, and like I could never get enough air or catch my breath because I was so stuck in panic. My mind was a mental torture chamber; it far surpassed just a mental prison. Everyone was the enemy and no one could be trusted in my mind. I was severely depressed and disassociated and could not get out of bed. I had massive panic attacks that would send me into states of psychosis. As a single mother there was nothing more scary to me then seeing my daughter right there and needing me but being unable to reach her because it felt like there was a giant glass wall in between us. I felt utterly helpless.

I have tried every possible healing method from Western medicine, pharmaceuticals/ anti-depressants, anti-anxiety meds, anti-psychotics…to Shamanic medicines. I leaned towards spiritual and natural healing methods, however I wasn’t achieving a break through. Pharmaceuticals added even more issues and a multitude of side effects that made me feel like I was in a living nightmare even more, furthering my disconnection from myself and others. I also tried Reiki energy healing, meditation, herbal remedies, talk therapy, group therapies, and nature therapy. I felt as though I went clear from one end of the spectrum to the other and every space in between and ultimately concluded that maybe it was just me or that a treatment that actually works for the complexity of issues i was having simply did not exist. I mean it when i say I was absolutely ready to die, to the point where I was already beginning to make preparations in secret.

When i showed up to the IV Solutions clinic I had fresh cuts all over me and was almost a miracle I made it there due to just how suicidal and ready to go I was. I honestly had been failed so many times that I had no faith that these treatments would work. Much to my surprise, I felt relief immediately after my first Ketamine infusion. I received 7 infusions total and the SGB shot and have felt a complete turn around. I have no desire to hurt myself or die; I feel more alive, clear minded, focused and motivated then I’ve ever felt. I feel actual hope for my future. My daughter has noticed a HUGE difference in me and I cannot thank the doctors and staff enough for the work they are doing. I feel like I’ve been given a second chance to experience life through a new set of lenses.

Dr. Nandra and Dr. Lipov have the biggest hearts I’ve ever seen in doctors, and I’ve seen a lot of doctors in my life. I can honestly say they actually care and are here to help. They are making a real difference in this world. The staff and nurses will also always have a special place in my heart. This is a true healing center. Every staff member is kind, compassionate and loving to ensure that you are comfortable. They even keep checking up on you after your treatments. I would recommend this place to ANYONE in need!

Dr. Bal & everyone at Chicago IV Solutions are amazing! The doctors & nurses all have a great bedside manner and do a wonderful job of explaining things before and after each treatment. The front desk staff are all incredibly friendly as well. My work & service-related PTSD was really consuming my existence. The ketamine treatments have played a vital role in helping me regain some normalcy. It has taken that general heaviness away. It’s a very good compliment to my therapy & coping mechanisms. I can’t recommend Chicago IV Solutions enough. It has truly been a game-changer for me.

Amazing experience that changed my life! I came to Dr. Nandra desperate from the impact that severe anxiety/PTSD was having on my life. It was debilitating. Within three weeks of my Ketamine treatment, my anxiety was gone! Now, I no longer feel that I am held back by all of the hardship that anxiety was causing in my life. I can function at my best self again, something I had not experienced in many years. I highly recommend Ketamine and Chicago IV Solutions for those that are looking for a treatment that actually works! Thank you to Dr. Nandra, Maribel, Carol, and the entire staff. They were warm, hospitable, and amazing to work with!

Best mental and physical health decision I ever made! I first came to IV Solution and Ketamine center in Chicago with horrible symptoms of PMDD, PTSD, extreme stress, bouts of depression, and alcohol addiction with anxiety attacks by day and nightmares by night. My existence was constant suffering, oscillating between mental and physical pain. My boyfriend told me about this changing and saving his life a few months prior and I thought there is no way, sitting on a comfy couch, listening to my music for 45 min during an IV drip, and just relaxing, could change my life or help me with my issues. but I went for it because I was on the verge of giving up anyway. So I thought…why not? And WOW!!! I’m forever grateful for the comfort the staff has made me feel from day one to this day. Every single appointment, as soon as I walk in there, I feel the love the healing energy. I did my initial 6 sessions and am now on maintenance, depending on my life situations. The relief I feel after each session is beyond description. I sleep better, eat better, work better, and am overall a more peaceful and stronger person after each infusion. Sometimes it lasts days, sometimes weeks or months. I haven’t drank alcohol in almost two years, which was always my escape. No AA, medicines, or treatments other than ketamine. I had zero cravings after my sessions and I know for a fact I wouldn’t have stopped if it wasn’t for that. My PMDD symptoms of extreme irritability, nausea, moodiness, and severe pain, every single month almost completely disappeared. My insomnia and nightmares, anxiety attacks…virtually gone. That went from almost daily, to just a few times this year. During a PANDEMIC! That is unheard of for me. At 41 years old, I’m healthier and happier than ever. My work life and personal relationships are finally stable because of this center and this treatment. Thank you a million times to doctors Bal and Prabh, nurses Shannon and Kate, and of course the incredible, always helpful sweeties upfront, Maribel and Carol at Chicago IV! Life-changing.

After over a year of worsening chronic depression, I had become suicidal and incredibly hopeless. I promised I would try IV Solutions for my loved ones, but I did not expect much, if anything, to change. I had already been exercising, occupying my time, going to intense therapy, and taking prescribed medication. After a couple of weeks, though, so much that I hadn’t even realized I was struggling with suddenly improved. I was in less physical pain, I became more hopeful, and I had more control to be my most genuine self. No single treatment is a magical cure, but the combination of the positive steps we take puts us in the best position to overcome depression. IV Solutions was a very big and very helpful step in my recovery that helped in ways I couldn’t even have imagined!

Mother’s Addendum:

We were so worried about him. He was in a dark place and didn’t see a way out. I’d heard about ketamine treatment for depression and PTSD on NPR and thought it might be the lifeline he needed. This appears to be the case. I can’t thank Dr. Nandra and his excellent staff enough. Our son is with us today, and he has hope for the future.  — Tracy V. MD

Due to years of depression, anxiety, and PTSD from more than one form of abuse endured throughout my life, I was intrigued by Dr. Bal Nandra’s radio ads for IV Solution / Ketamine treatment. I was an empty shell of who I used to be, and really hated who I was. Several medications and countless counseling sessions over the past 25 years have helped, but have not solved the problems. They were band-aids, just protecting my wounds. If ketamine could help me, I was interested to know more.

After researching and talking with Dr. Nandra and his staff, I decided to give ketamine treatments a try. Going in to the first treatment, I prayed fervently that it would help me and not make things worse. I was nervous and worried, but hopeful. By my third treatment, my prayers were full of thankfulness and joy. The change in my anxiety and depression are unbelievable. My stress level has not changed, but I have. I am enjoying life. I can handle problems that come up. I can talk to my colleagues and students’ parents without feeling like a failure. I can laugh again; I am HAPPY! I’m currently in remission and could not be more thankful.

For anyone considering Ketamine but in doubt…RIP OFF THAT BAND-AID!

THANK YOU Dr. Nandra!

I have suffered from debilitating depression for the vast majority of my life.  After exhausting countless options, ranging from various forms of psychotherapy, to numerous types of medications, I was left feeling hopeless and defeated.  I recently discovered that the term for my condition is called treatment-resistant depression.  I was convinced that there were no viable options left for me and that the heavy, overwhelming, and constant feeling of sadness, anxiety, and depression was the only reality I would ever know.  That is until I discovered Ketamine.

I can’t express enough positive praise about my experience at IV Solutions.  Every single member of the staff, From Maribel & Carol, who warmly greet you when you enter and send texts to check on you the next day…  To the amazing nurses who offer endless amounts of compassion and kindness into their work. From the second you meet Dr. Nandra you quickly feel how deeply invested he is in the care and mental wellbeing of his patients.  After having AWFUL experiences at two other ketamine facilities, I am forever grateful for finding him and the amazing practice he has carefully cultivated.  There are no words to express my profound appreciation for every staff member at IV Solutions and the life-altering work they do each day.

What a blessing. From the moment you walk into the waiting room to the minute that your sessions are over, you are constantly cared for. Nurturing and consistently monitored in such a friendly and professional way, Dr. Bal and his staff, comfort you and give you that assurance you’re in good hands. This groundbreaking treatment has allowed me to look at life differently. All my issues and problems are still present but this treatment has allowed me to look at them and deal with them differently. Stronger. More measured in my responses. And has allowed me to be kinder to myself. To love myself, which actually is the first thing that I am conscious of when any problems arise. It’s very cool this new ability to step back and look at things with a fresh pair of eyes. I have this new superpower when dealing with people and situations. It’s awesome. I write this review with such gratitude. I can’t recommend this treatment enough.

My name is John V. and I am a professional singer who has suffered from depression, OCD, and anxiety since my early teen years. I would have my good days then my very deep depressed days where I felt like I had no reason to live. I have been on medication since the age of 18 years old and had three major episodes with depression in my life. My biggest problem with OCD would be my racing thoughts, the anxiety that came with it then awful panic attacks. This past year when I felt depression coming on strongly again I was reminded by my psychiatrist and A very close friend about ketamine. All I can say is I never felt this good in my life, I still have bad days but now I know they are like everyone else’s and not the end of the world feeling we get with depression. 90% of the time I feel truly peaceful and happy, I see the beauty in life and I appreciate and enjoy the little things. I am very grateful and I am so lucky to have met Dr. Bal, I felt the difference after the first treatment and Dr. Bal reached out to me that evening to see how I was doing! I can only go on my own experience with ketamine and it truly changed my life and I am so grateful I went through with the infusions. I felt very comfortable going The office is beautiful and the staff is amazing. I honestly cannot think Dr. Bal enough he saved my life.

Dr. Nandra and his team saved my life! I am a postdoc with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. It felt like I had tried every medication, meditation, exercise, therapy, and nothing worked. I was barely getting out of bed and getting through my day, I had isolated myself from everyone and slept most of the time. My hands were constantly shaking, I was dropping things and my performance at work suffered. I had no interest in the activities I once enjoyed, family, friends, sex, food, art, and music. I was so sick and tired of the side effects of the medications that just didn’t seem to do anything! I was so close to tapping out of this life…
After the very 1st IV Ketamine treatment I immediately no longer felt like tapping out! By Treatment 6 I felt like a reset button had switched on in my brain. I successfully weaned myself off all the medications (Do not do this without supervision from your Psychiatrist) and I quit smoking. I am now able to look at all of my life events from a completely objective stand point without any of the emotional baggage! I no longer commiserate about the past or stress about the future! Now that I am living in the moment, time feels as though it has slowed down and I am so much more productive in all my endeavors! So many little aspects of my life have improved; I can drive better, make decisions faster, remember where I have placed things, I am no longer late all the time! I enjoy going out and being around other people, I am at ease and comfortable in a crowd! I have so much energy now, I have been working out because it feels great and I’m down to my high school weight without even really trying! Food has taste again, smells are more intense, colors are brighter, music and art bring me joy! My hands no longer shake and I am more dexterous than ever! I only lay in my bed to sleep 7 hours a night and wake up feeling rested, it’s amazing! Dr. Nandra is a good person and a fantastic Physician, his calming presence and quick thinking saved me at a very dark time in my life. He is even-keeled with a very compassionate bedside demeanor and staffs his modern office with caring, kind, and welcoming Doctors, Nurses, and Secretaries. They even have a support group for after treatment you can join! Life once again seems full of possibilities and choices and I am eternally grateful!

I was at the lowest of the low with no hope, etc. I firmly believe this has helped me with stretch resilience, which is how one bounces back after something, say, angers someone. While I’m still struggling it’s only because I’m still in treatment. I recommend this to anyone who doesn’t have any hope. Also, the doctors and staff are great there. I, too, came from Colorado. After reading the other review, I didn’t know it was cheaper. With this said: I believe once I feel back to my old self there is no price one could pay for this as it’s priceless!  Thanks, doctors for continuing to help me and believing in my process.

Has been life-altering. I have treatment-resistant depression and the IV ketamine has stabilized my mood. The staff is wonderful, caring, and very professional.

The entire staff is absolutely amazing…they are so kind-hearted and make you feel right at home as soon as you walk through the door…they care for you as if you were part of their own family…I’ve struggled for 16 years with extreme anxiety, depression, chronic pain, migraines, OCD and PTSD…I also have PCOS which causes a lot of abdominal and pelvic pain and recently was diagnosed with IBS…I’ve had 8 sessions and have seen a dramatic improvement in almost all areas that I’ve had problems with…I want to with my whole heart thank each and every one of the members of this team for helping me achieve a better quality of life…if it wasn’t for them and the ketamine infusion I wouldn’t be here to tell my story…thank you all so much again.

Finding IV Solution for this military veteran was the opportunity to find purpose in life again after so many unsuccessful attempts to find a solution to PTSD, major depression, and anxiety. My journey for this quest had been a long and unsuccessful history of USG and private sector treatments and medications that spanned more than a decade. Some very good professionals tried but, unfortunately, to no avail for me. None seemed to work from anti-depressants, the full spectrum of psychiatric treatment modalities, to TMS, CES, acupuncture, etc. I tried them all without any appreciable success and some times they made the problems worse. I read about Ketamine therapy for depression and researched it thoroughly but was reluctant about being disappointed, again. Finally, I selected IV Solutions in Chicago. This was a very fateful decision. Towards the end of the initial beginning 2-week protocol of infusions, I felt a significant change that opened the door for finally finding something to relieve my problems. Dr. Nandra and his team of physicians, nurses, and reception staff have been simply miraculous. Their caring, patience, personal, and professional attributes make this center a place for hope and happiness for those of us who have suffered emotional difficulty in our military careers. Obviously, we are all different and we respond differently to a treatment. I began treatment in late 2018 and receive occasional booster treatments. I have referred others, like me for this treatment at IV Solution and they have been thankful. My personal thanks to the Medical Director Dr. Nandra, Dr. Pannu, Shannon, and of course to Maribel who always greets with a smile and facilitates everything in such a wonderful manner. IV Solutions is very veteran friendly and helps in so many ways to make this treatment work. Thank You!

Dr. Nandra and Maribel are amazing. The staff is professional and super accommodating. Maribel always greets me with a smile on her face and makes me feel welcome; she really helps create a great experience! Ketamine helped change my life for the better and I can’t thank them enough for all the help that I have received.

My experience with IV Solutions in Chicago was nothing but exceptional. I thought I would be walking into a hospital-like clinic but it was not like that at all. The environment is more spa-like. My first contact was with Maribel who not only greeted me but patiently answered any of my questions. I was more thrilled to have been taken in on time and my appointments have all ran smooth. Next, the Dr. Assistant and Nurses were very kind accommodating and reassuring. Dr. Nandra also ran a tight schedule and still the wait time was low but he’s such a fantastic doctor worth the wait. Ketamine was the best decision I’ve made. IV Solutions in Chicago was the best choice.

Dr. Nandra and Maribel carried me through an excellent year of treatment with unprecedented results in treating my chronic, treatment-resistant depression. I hadn’t found relief in my entire life until I found an article on the efficacy of Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression and found Dr. Nandra. Not only was the result of the treatment highly successful, but I was treated with respect and care the entire time. Dr. Nandra always took as much time as was needed to talk with me and hear how I was doing. Maribel was always ready to help me get set up for my sessions and was a friendly face to greet me in the beautiful, comfortable office space. I highly recommend IV Solution / Ketamine Centers of Chicago to anyone looking for help with chronic pain or mood disorders. You’ll be treated with respect and kindness, and if you’re like me you’ll finally find the relief you’ve been seeking.

Two years ago I first heard about Dr. Bal Nandra and the IV Solution/Ketamine Center. My 30 year old son has battled suicidal ideology, depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD since he was a teenager. Recent personal struggles resulted in him feeling like he was really done living. Two weeks ago, in a panic to save my son’s life, I contacted IV Solution. Dr. Nandra personally responded within an hour. Today is his 6th treatment. I haven’t seen my son so full of light in more than a decade. I have hope for the first time in many, many years. Financially, I knew we weren’t able to meet the Center’s costs. But, Dr. Nandra and Maribel, the Patient Coordinator, stepped up to help me with my son immediately. Within 24 hours, he had his first treatment. Life changing! And, my son felt comfortable and truly cared for at every level of care. There are no words big enough or meaningful enough to convey my level of gratitude. Dr. Nandra and his staff have changed my life in providing the treatment my son needs to believe life is worth living!

Two years ago, in January 2018, I decided to try IV ketamine for my treatment resistant depression.  I had suffered from depression from age 18. Over the years, I tried therapy and just about every medication on the market. By the time I reached my mid-50s, medications were not helping, and the depression was increasing, even though I was on multiple medications and on doses that required special approval by my insurance company.

At that point, my psychiatrist suggested I consider ECT, an option unacceptable to me because of the risk of memory loss. At this time, a close friend saw Dr. Nandra on television and told me about the program.  I was at a point where I just did not want to continue living in a constant state of depression, so I contacted IV Solutions.

I initially underwent eight sessions with IV ketamine.  Honestly, I almost gave up after the first four sessions, feeling that it was not making a difference, but that changed with the fifth session.  By the time of my eighth session, I was amazed at the difference in my mood! I felt “normal” for the first time since college.  My psychiatrist was astounded at the results, and he began the process of weaning me off multiple medications.  During this time, I chose to have periodic “booster” infusions. For the first time in decades, my diagnosis of clinical depression was listed as “in remission” – something I never thought could happen.

Dr. Nandra and ketamine completely changed my life.  Soon after I began treatment, family, friends and co-workers started commenting on how different I had become.  I started managing stress better. While I used to do little more than go to work, I am now involved in many activities. Most importantly, for the first time in decades, at the age of 58, I can truly say I am happy.

While there are increasing options for ketamine treatment, IV Solutions is special. I work with medical professionals as part of my job, and Dr. Nandra is outstanding in his knowledge and his desire to help his patients. The entire team at IV Solutions really cares about making you feel comfortable and doing everything they can to make the treatment successful.  Because of Dr. Nandra and IV Solutions, for the first time in 50 years, I really have a life.

The ketamine infusions have been a miracle in my quest to overcome depression. After years of countless medications and therapies, Ketamine Centers & the Chicago IV Solutions team has allowed me to make that final breakthrough into a normal, happy, productive life. Rather than mask depression-like traditional medications, the ketamine infusions have allowed me to “take a step back” and analyze, reflect, and heal the negative aspects of my life. It has truly brought me back to normal and I can tell that the effects are lasting.

I have suffered from severe anxiety since childhood. In the past few years the anxiety had turned to severe, painful depression. I felt like I had been robbed of a normal life, when I reflected on the past all I could remember was constant, agonizing panic and looking forward seemed unbearable because that was all I could foresee for the future. Each day became just another thing to dread. When I heard Dr. Nandra being interviewed on the radio describing the science behind ketamine treatments I was excited that there might be hope for me.

Dr. Nandra truly listened to me and I could feel that he really wanted to help me.

My treatment consisted of six infusions over a two-week period. I felt slightly better after just one infusion. Since completing the infusions I can honestly say that I am a different person. I am able to live in the moment and I feel like a normal person for the first time ever. I am writing this testimonial because I am hopeful that other people who are suffering will seek help.

My first bouts with depression were in high school; I was prescribed Prozac at 23 and for the next 23 years modified doses, changed drugs, added prescriptions, switched therapists, but the changes were marginal (the equivalent of “better one or better two” at the optometrist’s office).  I did my best to cope until one day I found myself skipping work, never cleaning, sleeping all day, and ordering take out to avoid people.  It hit a critical mass; something had to be done.

During one of my sleepless nights, I started to read about Ketamine treatments.  So, cautiously optimistic but with a dose of skepticism, I went to see Dr. Nandra.    I felt like he was the one doctor who knew where I was coming from; moreover, I was immediately impressed with his dedication to continually improve his patient’s results by working in tandem with research doctors around the country to modify maintenance protocols, etc.

To me, depression felt like a huge entangled knot that could not be undone, could not be cut.  It was permanent and omnipresent. That became the lens in which I experienced the world.   There was never that “ah-ha” moment for me, but as soon as the third treatment I felt the knot starting to slip. While doing my mood inventory at the beginning of my fourth session, it hit me how all the little things began to add up.   I realized how profound the past week had been.  After 23 years, something dynamic was happening.

It’s been a few weeks since my last treatment. I am much more resilient.  My self-esteem is much better,  I’m less critical.  I don’t dread the future.  You start to feel more like yourself, even though it may have been years since you have seen that person.  The best indication that I made the right decision is when returning from the gym, I received a text from a friend that said, “I loved seeing you so happy and energetic today.”

My daughter struggled throughout high school with major clinical depression.  After trying numerous antidepressants and years of therapy she found a combination that kept her going “just enough” to embark on college.  Unfortunately, after a couple of years, the depression came back in full force.  More therapy and a medication adjustment only took her so far, and she was nervous that she would need to drop out of school.  Having researched Ketamine treatment for depression, we decided to give it a go.

Even after two infusions my daughters’ depression just lifted.  It was such a relief for her to get a break from the fog of sadness, with no ability to concentrate on anything and to just feel like her “normal” self.  After six infusions she went back to college feeling centered, happy, and confident.  As warned, the depression did come back after a few weeks, although not as bad as before.  She has just had another two infusions and is feeling good.  I suspect that she will need to continue with occasional top-ups for quite a while.  But I have to say, this really is the easiest treatment for depression she has ever had.

For my daughter, Ketamine treatments, have allowed her to live the life she wants to lead and is fully capable of leading without the relentlessness of depression.  The relief she feels knowing that there is a treatment that works, and most importantly works quickly and effectively, has been life-changing for her.

Dr. Nandra and his team were professional, kind, and deeply sympathetic throughout the whole process.  I would recommend them absolutely.

My son Alec is 19 years old.  He’s had a migraine headache every day of his life since he was 12 years old.  These headaches have stolen his formative years from him.  Though extremely bright, his poor attendance in high school did not allow him to graduate.  So he has missed participating in sports and plays and clubs and and and…

Everyone who’s ever known someone with migraine has a tried and true remedy.  “Stand on one foot and spin around with your eyes closed.  Works every time….” The truth is we have tried just about everything.  We’ve seen Neurologists, Ear-Nose-And-Throat Specialists, Allergists, Headache Specialists, Chiropractors, Counselors.  We even tried acupuncture.  We spent time at the Mayo Clinic.  I’ll never forget the last thing the Doctor at Mayo’s said, “some people just have to learn to live with migraines.”

What a lousy answer.

Every day we measure Alec’s pain on a 1 to 10 scale.  6-8 is debilitating (he cannot get out of bed).  5 is on the edge and anything less than 4 allows him to be very functional.  Most days he wakes to a 6 or 7 and it drops to a 3 or 4 during the late afternoon and evening.

My brother called me and told me about Dr Nandra and a new protocol that we had not tried for migraines.  Honestly, we weren’t optimistic but it meant a trip to Chicago and at least we’d get to visit my brother (we live in Denver, CO).  After an intense week of treatments, Alec’s pain levels improved.  Now he wakes to a pain level of 4 or 5.  He is able to get up and function.  Within a couple of hours, his pain drops to a 1 to 3.

So he isn’t cured.  But his quality of life has improved dramatically.  I can’t tell you what a difference in the pain level of 7 vs 2 is.  I can literally see it on his face.

I pray that this continues (we are currently just 6 weeks since the treatments were first performed).  Dr. Nandra and his staff were wonderful.  Professional.  Empathetic.  Knowledgeable with timely follow up.  I cannot thank them enough.  They have changed my son’s life…

Dr. Nandra is the preeminent healthcare provider. He is kind, smart, empathic, non-judgmental. If you have the opportunity to go through this treatment, seize the opportunity.

If you’re like me, you have known the weight of depression and anxiety for years…decades even. When I first came to see Dr. Nandra, I was mentally and physically exhausted from 18 years of dealing with depression, anxiety, and OCD. Numerous psychologists, psychiatrists, and medications had only numbing effects. Prozac, citalopram, venlafaxine, trazodone, and lorazepam helped quell and quiet the symptoms, but a deeply rooted pain followed me. Life was gray and heavy, void of color.

I was skeptical of ketamine infusions, but it came highly recommended by a trusted family member. I did not notice the symptoms disappearing with each infusion, but I noticed myself doing things I had not done in a long time. I started enjoying music again–hearing the harmonies. I began to enjoy the laughter of strangers on the street. Nothing big happened at first, but a series of small changes led to the big realization that I was enjoying my life and the people in it for the first time in years.

After struggling with depression for over 25 years I had hit the lowest point in my life. It was difficult to get out of bed each day; I was struggling at work, and unable to enjoy life with family and friends. Multiple anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, and electroconvulsive therapy provided no relief. After seeing a TED Talk and reading numerous articles about Ketamine, I decided it was time to take a new approach to cure my depression.

Before undergoing my first infusion, Dr. Nandra and his staff took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions and walk me through what the process would be like.

After the second infusion, I was able to notice a marked decrease in my depression. I felt happier, slept better, was more social, and had more energy. These improvements continued over the course of the next four infusions. It has now been three weeks since my last session and I still feel great!

Everyone at IV Solutions, Dr. Nandra, the nurses, and the support staff were wonderful to have by my side while undergoing ketamine treatment.

My decision to try ketamine IV treatment came at a difficult time in my life.  I was struggling to get out of bed in the morning and barely getting by at work.  I knew I had to try something or else I wouldn’t be self-sufficient much longer. Depression/anxiety is present on both sides of my family.  It was with me since childhood but was getting worse over time. I knew that physical activity and diet helped so I tried every exercise/nutrition plan out there. This helped me get by but didn’t solve my problem. I was hesitant to try Ketamine or any other drugs, but I felt I didn’t have much choice.  Fortunately, the side effects are minimal and fade away a few hours after treatment. The improvements in my mood and stress levels came immediately. One of the most noticeable improvements was my sleep. I now fall asleep much faster and get out of bed earlier in the morning.  With consistent rest, my focus at work has improved. My energy levels are up now, and I feel like talking with coworkers/family and friends again.  Since the treatment, I reached out to an old friend I had lost touch with and have reconnected with them. 3 weeks after my initial treatment I’m doing really well, still feeling the benefits.  I would recommend this treatment to anyone else that is going through similar issues.

I am so grateful to have been referred to IV Solution by a friend where I received six IV ketamine infusions for bi-polar depression. After the first treatment, I could feel a shift in mood. During the next five treatments, change was subtle, but during the day I would realize I wasn’t having anxiety in certain situations and suicidal ideation had vanished. In fact, I couldn’t even will myself to have those thoughts. Now my mood is more stable and I feel lighter physically. My daughter even noticed a change telling me I’m suddenly more positive. The underlying hum of depression that has affected every aspect of my life for as long as I can remember is gone! I can honestly say IV ketamine therapy is a miracle.

I felt dramatically better the day after my first treatment for depression. It’s been almost six weeks since I received the treatments, and I still feel great! The staff was very professional and seemed genuinely concerned about my well-being.

I recently went through 3 rounds of high dose chemotherapy to treat a curable form of cancer. Fortunately, the cancer was cured, but I was suffering from painful neuropathy in my lower legs and feet and also episodic depression as a result of the high dosage chemotherapy. I came across Dr. Nandra’s low dosage Ketamine treatment through researching treatment options and decided to give it a try. Well, the results have exceeded my expectations – not only has my neuropathy pain been significantly reduced, the symptoms of depression have lifted and I feel terrific! I wholeheartedly endorse this form of treatment and would recommend to anyone suffering the after-effects of chemotherapy.

After being diagnosed with clinical depression at a very young age, I spent most of my life trying to find a depression and anxiety medication that worked for me. While some of the medications brought me relief from my depression, they also came with side effects that were impacting other parts of my life. After reading a lot of information on the results of ketamine treatments I decided to give it a shot. I can’t tell you what a difference it has made in my life! It was a very quick and noticeable change in not only my attitude and overall outlook on life, but it felt great to be excited again to go and do things with my wife and friends. I can’t recommend the folks at IV Solutions and ketamine treatments enough to anyone battling depression and anxiety. Without trying to sound too cliche, it literally changed my life!

My 23-year-old son struggled with treatment-resistant bipolar depression for years, which made it difficult for him to perform every day functions on a regular basis, and he was unable to go to school or work. He tried many different anti-depressant medications over a four-year period and none provided noticeable relief. He also underwent electroconvulsive therapy and after the full course of treatment felt no difference in his level of depression. Then we heard about Chicago IV Solutions and he tried ketamine injections. He felt immediate relief after the first treatment, and after undergoing the full course of injections, his depression has become much more manageable. He is able to participate in daily activities, and he is much more engaged, alert, and interested in his surroundings. Dr. Nandra and his team have been very supportive, encouraging, and professional and we feel very fortunate to have found this treatment.