Our patients have described TMS to feel similar to a light tapping sensation on the top of your head. Watch our patients describe how TMS feels.
Our patients have described TMS to feel similar to a light tapping sensation on the top of your head. Watch our patients describe how TMS feels.
Yes, unlike ECT, you can continue to drive your car after TMS treatments.
The time to respond to TMS therapy varies. Patients can see improvement in their depression symptoms any time within the first third, middle third or end, and even as far out as 3-4 weeks. It is highly recommended that patients complete the TMS course to give them the best chance possible of achieving optimal results
83% of people experience improvements, 62% achieve complete remission from their depression. https://neurostar.com/hcp/evidence/
There is no evidence that shows TMS can cause cancer. It uses the same technology as an MRI.
Depression is considered in terms of “remission” and “recurrence.” TMS can put depression into remission for an extended period, but there is a possibility, depending on the nature of the patient’s depression, symptoms can recur down the road. If this does occur, then patients are even more likely to respond positively to repeated TMS treatments.
Yes, TMS has been used off-label to help treat PTSD, but it should always be used in conjunction with trauma therapy to prevent exacerbation of memories that can trigger symptoms.
TMS has the FDA approval as a treatment for OCD, however, there currently is no ‘cure’ for OCD. TMS can help treat the symptoms of OCD and minimize this debilitating condition. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/05/10/2439779/0/en/NeuroStar-Advanced-Therapy-for-Mental-Health-Receives-FDA-Clearance-for-Treatment-of-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder.html
TMS can cause scalp tenderness during the treatment pulses but typically does not cause a lasting headache. For patients who are prone to headaches, they can premedicate with ibuprofen or acetaminophen prior to treatments to prevent a headache.
Yes, however, there is a less than 0.1% risk of seizure associated with TMS. If a patient has a history of seizures, or if they could be withdrawing from alcohol or a benzodiazepine, the risk could be higher and the TMS provider should be notified of any increased risk potential prior to starting TMS treatment.
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