Posted by SLS on July 20, 2006, at 6:12:15
In reply to Re: Chill out Crazy Horse, posted by Karen44 on July 20, 2006, at 0:10:07
> There are also other things being tried now too--like the magnetic stimulation thing. I don't know much about it and if one takes medicaitions too along with it??
Yes, you can take medications along with it. You will find some debate about its success rate, but I believe it is worth a try as long as the expense isn't coming out of pocket. I don't think its limited success rate justifies the investment if you are treatment resistent. One of the foremost researchers of this procedure, formerly of the NIMH, recommended one of his former treatment resistent patients that she not bother with it. However, this was 5 or more years ago. They are constantly tweaking the settings on the machine. I believe they are currently using 20Hz on the right fronto-temporal placement. rTMS should be approved in the not too distant future. Insurance might cover it then.
- Scott
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