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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy: What's your experience?

Posted by clutch @clutch, Jun 3, 2020

Just started my Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS). Would like to hear from others who have had this experience. Thanks!

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bfunkyf | @bfunkyf | Sep 25 7:06pm
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Hi! Did you have the device implanted in your chest? What effects did you feel as soon as it was working? Have they remained consistent? I have tried ECT and Ketamin, but not TMS yet. Thank you!

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@lcb24 Nothing is implanted. It is a device placed against your head. I suggest a Google search for info.

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bfunkyf | @bfunkyf | Sep 25 7:12pm

I just started TMS this week, have had 4 sessions. So far just a slight headache.
My depression is currently controlled by meds, which I have been on for YEARS, sometimes lower dosage, sometimes higher. Since it is Cymbalta, it is way difficult to get off. I also have PTSD, ADHD and rheumatoid arthritis. Doc says this will help with PTSD anxiety, brain fog and pain. When will I know if it is helping? Esp. Since current.depression is controlled?

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mbean | @mbean | Sep 26 4:01pm

Hi, I had 31 TMS treatments, just shy of the 36 my Dr wanted. I found no change in my depression. I hope you are one of the lucky ones that the treatment helps.

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UCFsig85 | @ucfsig | Sep 26 4:38pm

I did TMS. Total waste of time and money. Did not help me at all

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