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TMS or ECT treatments: Did they work for you?
TMS and ECT treatments are very reputable and often used these days by top notch Psychiatrists. I’m wondering if anyone has had either one recently, and did you have it for depression, or another condition? How did they work for you?
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@ashleyharris728 No headaches, migraines or any type of pain. However, there are 2 versions of the Alpha Stim, the one I have only covers anxiety, insomnia and depression. There’s a more expensive version, $1200+ that is used for chronic pain. A colleague has this version, for his pain and his wife uses for anxiety.
TMS competitor is Neurofeedback, as they both require # of sessions.
Alpha Stim is a device, you can purchase. Here is a good explanation of how TMS and Alpha Stim can work together.
https://alpha-stim.com/using-tms-and-alphastim/
My Neurofeedback therapy so far (2 sessions) has revealed, my sub-conscious is a lot calmer and present vs other patients. Because I use the Alpha Stim daily and before each session.
@lakesofdelray
They asked me to do more. I wouldn’t do anymore. It’s a bit misleading because they shouldn’t say it works for anxiety and OCD because I don’t think it does . They will gladly take your money.
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1 Reaction@mitch4444
It also just made me tired as well.
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1 Reaction@kratz5
Hopefully you are still on this Forum kratz5.
I am currently looking into TMS and was glad to have found your post.
I was wondering, if now, almost a year later, the effects are still working well?
Thanks!
@rufus31
Yes, I feel it is still working. I was in REALLY bad shape and tried TMS as a last result. So thankful I did. Even my son could tell the difference on the phone after I had some treatments. I will pray for you that it will also be a success for you. Let me know how it works for you. God bless !
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Thank you so much for your response...with such good news that you are still feeling well.
I am anxiously awaiting my consultation on July 2nd with the Dr. at the TMS clinic.
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2 ReactionsGood Morning Everyone (at least where I am it is morning)
I have some interesting news to share, at least I think it is interesting/hopeful.
I had my consult with the Dr. for TMS. The good news is a am a suitable/eligible candidate.(Yay)
Although it is not what I was originally researching, I am going to be having the 1 day (Yes, ONE day!) protocol performed in a month. The evidence of it working/or not will be a faster response then waiting on yet another medication.
If it works, fantastic, if it doesn't, then I will have to continue down the path of other options.
This Protocol is new in Canada, I think it has been in use a little longer in the States.
Has anyone on this site every done this?
@rufus31
I had Tms 2 years ago and it did not work. I have Ocd,Anxiety and Depression My feeling is that it works more for depression but not OCD. Everyone is different so you will only know if you try. My advice is go in with an open mind. I thought it would cure me and I was highly disappointed. The only thing it did was give me a headache and make me sleepy. Good Luck
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Thanks Mitch. When I asked the Dr. about potential side effects (more long term then short, I get those will be inevitable) he said the biggest one that some people have to tackle is disappointment. I remain hopeful, it's worth a try .... If it helps, Great! ...if not at least I know I will have to start looking at other options.
There's been many a day I've thought about sticking my finger in a light socket to try and give my brain a "whack" .... I'll try the safer option first 🙂