Ella Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris's stepdaughter, has recently advocated for the use of ketamine as a potential solution for her enduring pain, a consequence of a spinal condition that led to the development of a "hunchback."
The condition was mitigated through surgeries, but the pain persisted. Emhoff, the 25-year-old offspring of Doug Emhoff, revealed her lifelong struggle with "bad chronic back pain" in a recent social media post. Harris and Emhoff tied the knot a decade ago.
"I was born with a tethered spine (iykyk) which caused my back to not properly lengthen when I was growing and caused a kyphosis (hunchback)," Emhoff elucidated in an Instagram story post, accompanied by a selfie adorned with Hello Kitty stickers. She detailed her teenage years spent "in and out of doctors and physical therapy." Despite undergoing lower back surgery, which she claimed made her "grow a million inches," the chronic pain remained. The New York Post brought these posts to light.
In a subsequent post, Emhoff shared a link to a Google Sheet titled "Big Pain Management List." This compilation provides a plethora of pain management suggestions, encompassing devices, exercises, therapies, and literature. Among the options she recommended to her 345,000 followers was "ketamine infusions."
According to The Post Millennial, ketamine is a common anesthetic used during surgeries and is often referred to as the "chemical cousin" of the recreational drug PCP. When used recreationally, it can induce euphoria, hallucinations, and potentially affect breathing and heart function. Despite not being officially approved for these conditions, it has been increasingly utilized by individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and pain.
Recently, ketamine has been in the spotlight due to its involvement in the overdose of Friends actor Matthew Perry last October, following his long battle with addiction. Last week, several individuals who supplied and administered the drug to Perry were apprehended in connection with his death. Emhoff's pain management list also included suggestions such as "not feeling guilty about the pain, sleep 14 hours, complaining, crying, acceptance, hypnosis, eliminating sugar and no alcohol [sic]."
Emhoff concluded her post by stating, "These are all just recommendations made to me these should not be taken as medical advice I am just a girl trying to feel less pain." This statement underscores the importance of seeking professional medical advice when dealing with chronic pain, rather than relying solely on personal recommendations.
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