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How TMS Therapy Works?
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The TMS therapy is done by a TMS technician or TMS physician. It’s an outpatient procedure, so it may be done in a medical clinic. If it’s done in a hospital, you won’t need to stay overnight.
Before the procedure, you’ll need to remove items that are sensitive to magnets, like jewelry.
Here’s what you can expect during TMS:
Your technician will have you wear earplugs to minimize the clicking sound of magnetic impulses. They’ll have you sit in a comfortable chair. You won’t need general anesthesia, and you’ll be awake throughout the treatment.
If it’s your first session, your technician will measure your head to determine where to place the magnetic coil. They’ll also take other measurements to personalize the settings on the TMS machine.
Your technician will place the coil above the front area of your brain. Next, they’ll start the treatment.
You’ll hear a clicking sound as the magnetic impulses are released. You’ll also feel a tapping or knocking sensation beneath the magnetic coil.
The treatment can last 30 to 60 minutes. You can drive yourself home after the procedure and resume normal activities.
You’ll need to repeat the TMS therapy procedure 5 days a week, for about 4 to 6 weeks. The exact length of your treatment depends on your response and specific condition.
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What are the Top 4 Benefits of TMS Therapy?
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TMS is a type of brain stimulation therapy. It’s a noninvasive treatment that uses electromagnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells, which may improve symptoms of neurological or mental health disorders. TMS is mainly used to treat depression.
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There are many possible benefits of TMS therapy. Researchers are still studying the procedure, but it may help the following conditions:
1. TMS is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), sometimes simply called depression. It’s generally recommended for those who haven’t found relief from medication and psychotherapy.
2. TMS may improve symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The FDA (Trusted Source) approved TMS for OCD in 2018. As with depression, TMS is recommended if a person with OCD hasn’t responded to medication and psychotherapy.
3. As TMS treats psychological disorders like depression and OCD, it may also ease anxiety. That’s because these conditions often cause anxiety symptoms. TMS could also be beneficial for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
4. According to a 2019 review (Trusted Source), TMS showed effectiveness for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As mentioned, TMS can target the prefrontal cortex, which regulates how you process fear and worry. A 2018 trial (Trusted Source) found that TMS alongside cognitive processing therapy was effective for PTSD. The therapeutic effect of this combination lasted for 6 months.
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The most common target of TMS treatment is depression. Magnetic therapy for depression dates back to the 1980s. Increasing evidence of TMS effectiveness, especially the TMS depression success rate, has recently led to a much wider availability of TMS therapy. A full course of TMS therapy consists of around 30 sessions at a TMS clinic, each visit taking 30-60 minutes.
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What is NeuroCentrix?
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NeuroCentrix is a private neuroscience group dedicated to evidence-based assessment, treatment and research of memory and mood disorders.
Our memory and mood clinics provide evidence-based assessment and treatment plans for Alzheimer’s Disease and depression.
Our TMS therapy offers a non-invasive treatment for major depressive disorders.
We conduct Phase II to Phase IV pharmaceutical sponsored trials, investigator-initiated research and collaborative group studies in neurological disorders.
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