All of us experience depression every once in a while, but for some, the emotions we feel can be debilitating, interfering with our daily lives, and even manifesting as physical pain and illness. Medication and counseling can be effective in treating depression, but recently, an easy and innovative treatment has emerged which may provide complete remission.
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) targets key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. Here’s a bit about how it works.
During TMS treatment a coil device is applied directly to the head. It contains a magnet that is similar in strength to that of an MRI machine. It sets off magnetic pulses that stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood providing a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels making remission possible.
The therapy sessions are conducted in your doctor’s office. Patients are awake during treatment and that can return to normal activities right away. There are no negative effects on memory or sleep and the treatment is covered by most insurance plans.
TMS therapy is recommended for anyone who experiences depression to the point where their emotions interfere with their daily functions. It is also a great alternative for those who are not happy with the depression medications they are taking due to adverse side effects or a lack of results.
Depression can greatly reduce quality of life. TMS is an effective treatment that can provide remission to those that are suffering without the adverse side effects. Don’t lose another day to depression. Talk to a specialist at AMS to find out more about TMS Therapy today.
In general, TMS therapy is safe and easy to tolerate. It does not have the same side effects that many experience with depression medications. However, that doesn’t mean that the treatment is for everyone.
Side effects have been reported including temporary pain and discomfort at the treatment site usually lasting no more than a week. Others have experienced eye pain, toothache, muscle twitch, facial pain and skin pain. There have been rare cases of seizures reported.
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.
