Posted by zola on May 29, 2005, at 11:32:26
In reply to Re: rTMS » zola, posted by MidnightBlue on May 29, 2005, at 0:34:18
> Zola,
> I tried to get into a clinical trial here in the US, but I was having extra ventricular heart beats and they wouldn't let me in. From what I learned about it after talking to the research doc there is about a 50% chance it will help. It is somewhat painful for some people and they weren't sure if it would cause migraine headaches.
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> I would have had to go every day for about an hour for SEVERAL weeks and then it would have been tapered. I wouldn't have known if I had gotten the real deal or sham until after the 6 weeks.
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> This is STILL something I would possibly consider.
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> MidnightBlue
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> Hi, Just wondering if anyone has experience with or knowledge of rapid transcranial magnetic stimulation. It's still in the research stage in US, but is available in Canada (and maybe some other countries). I'm considering it because of lack of success with meds and am unwilling to try ect.
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> > Thanks, Zola
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HI Midnight Blue, I was going to participate in a 6 week trial being done by Stanford in Southern California. Because it was about a 4 to 5 hour drive for me everyday and I didn't know if I would really be getting the treatment, I've decided to go to Canada and pay for it. It's expensive, but if it works it's worth it. I've been thru so many meds and feel like this depression is going to kill me unless I can get some relief.
Looking in the old archives, I found someone posting as Pfinstegg posting about success with rTMS. I'd be curious to know if it's still working for him. Is there anyway we can post looking for someone?Thanks, Zola
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