Posted by b2chica on December 18, 2014, at 20:59:04
In reply to Re: rTMS after two weeks » b2chica, posted by Chris O on December 18, 2014, at 1:43:46
Thanks Chris,
from what i understand there are many variable settings for this, how deep and the location of the stimulation, along with how fast the repetitions are.
also unilateral vs. bilateral.i would say dont give up on this. but find another option, maybe clinical trials with tms.
i think tms is like other AD's in that it works Great for some and not for others. However, the pdoc i met has noticed that his method seems to work well with folks with TRD. They are doing some study now with folks with bipolar depression.
Anyway, i would say take some time but i think that there is the option of trying another place and see if they can adjust/alter settings or maybe try deep TMS- may work better?
HOWEVER< i am NOT a doc and i dont want to sound like i'm promoting this as i still am learning and dont know that much about it.
All i know is that from what i've learned i would like to see TMS used as a 'Frist line of treatment just because there does not seem to be many side effects.
i think most times get, sometimes anxiety,sometimes slight confusion or disorientation after. i think he said some people complain about the sound?i wish you ALL the Luck!
-b2
"What is madness, but nobility of soul at odds with circumstance.
The day is on Fire, and i know the purity of pure despair."
Theodore Roethke
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