Prescription medications can work for some people, but they do not work for everyone. If you have been struggling with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or major depressive disorder with anxious depression, you have probably tried multiple medications and therapies with poor results or terrible side effects.
When you feel that you have run out of options and will have to suffer for the rest of your life, do not lose hope. No matter the reason you are looking for alternatives to current treatment, you should consider NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy in Houston. At AMS Health and Wellness, we offer an alternative that does not cause much pain, nor does it negatively affect your body. Reach out to our team today to learn more.
In NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy, TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation. It is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic waves to stimulate specific areas of your brain. Treatment involves gently placing a metal coil against your scalp to generate rapidly alternating magnetic fields that, in turn, gently stimulate your brain in a way that will improve function. Different versions of the treatment are available under the term TMS therapy, with each seeing results for different issues.
TMS has seen excellent results in treating major depressive disorder, especially if someone has not found a medication that truly helps or if medications they have tried have had undesirable side effects. TMS therapy can also be used to address obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as patients with major depressive disorder with anxious depression.
TMS is considered safe and is well-tolerated by most people. You may experience some mild side effects like warmth or mild pain at the stimulation site, but these usually go away quickly over the 24 hours after treatment.
You cannot use TMS therapy if you have a seizure disorder or metal plates or pieces in your skull or brain. The same rule applies if you have head or neck tattoos done with ferromagnetic-containing ink. Also, if you have a cochlear implant or implanted electrical devices such as a pacemaker, you will not be able to use NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy in Houston.
TMS therapy treatments at our location in Houston are relatively quick. You are comfortably seated and awake throughout the treatment session. There is no anesthesia needed. After your session, you are free to return to all regular activities without any restrictions, including driving.
The results of TMS therapy take time to appear. Over the course of seven weeks of treatments five days a week, you will start to feel the positive changes from the consistent restimulation of a key area in your brain. This will bring about lasting changes, including better function. If you have a good response to the treatment, your results could last up to 12 months.
The clinicians at our Houston office can walk you through the process and explain more about NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy.
If you have been struggling with treatment for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or major depressive disorder with anxious depression, you may be ready for NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy in Houston. Call our team for an appointment today, so you can return to the path of better mental health.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy system is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
