Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
TMS is a noninvasive form of brain stimulation. TMS devices operate completely outside of the body and affect central nervous system activity by applying powerful magnetic fields to specific areas of the brain that are involved in depression.
TMS is generally well tolerated as compared to the side effects often seen with medications and other treatments for depression. The most common side effect is headache during or after treatment.
- FDA approved for adults with Major Depressive Disorder
- Best alternative when medication has been ineffective
- Covered by all major insurances
- Medicare and Medicare Advantage accepted
- TMS is not currently covered by Medicaid
Does TMS Work?
After 30 treatment sessions:
of patients experience a significant response
achieved full remission, meaning that symptoms went away completely
It is important to acknowledge that these results, while encouraging, are not always permanent. Like all other treatments for mood disorders, symptoms can re-occur. Most TMS patients feel better for many months after treatment stops, with the average length of response being a little more than a year. Many patients whose symptoms return come back for subsequent treatments.
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What Does TMS Therapy Entail?
TMS therapy is an intensive treatment option requiring 20 minute sessions that occur five-days-a-week for four weeks. When patients arrive, they will briefly check in with a technician or doctor and then begin the stimulation process.
Though one session may be enough to change the brain’s level of excitability, relief isn’t usually noticeable until the third or fourth week of treatment. A rare but serious side effect is seizures, and TMS may not be appropriate for people at high risk such as those with epilepsy, a history of head injury, or other serious neurologic issues.
How Much Does It Cost?
For patients with commercial insurance, our pre-authorization specialists will work with you and your insurer to obtain approval prior to starting treatment. For patients without insurance we have several self-pay options available.
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The Technology
At Arahant we use the Brainsway Deep TMS device to perform all of our treatments. We reviewed all of the TMS devices on the market and selected Brainsway because of their H-Coil design. For more information visit www.brainsway.com
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