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Posted by stan_the_man70 on January 29, 2014, at 5:55:46
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcranial_magnetic_stimulation
has anyone tried Transcranial magnetic stimulation for disorders?
Posted by Hugh on February 1, 2014, at 10:21:49
In reply to has anyone tried rTMS ?, posted by stan_the_man70 on January 29, 2014, at 5:55:46
A number of Babblers have tried it.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20140123/msgs/1059979.html
A year ago the FDA approved a new form of rTMS called Deep TMS. It penetrates 6 or 7 cm into the brain, compared to 1.5 cm with standard rTMS.
And there's a new protocol called "priming stimulation" that appears to significantly improve the effectiveness of rTMS.
Posted by Hugh on February 4, 2014, at 11:00:33
In reply to has anyone tried rTMS ?, posted by stan_the_man70 on January 29, 2014, at 5:55:46
Look at this thread too:
Posted by stargazer2 on March 18, 2014, at 22:47:23
In reply to Re: has anyone tried rTMS ? » stan_the_man70, posted by Hugh on February 4, 2014, at 11:00:33
Just started TMS last week and expect to have 30 treatments which takes me into April. I'm at the end of my treatment options, certainly medication wise and so have elected to try this. It is hopefully my last treatment attempt as I have exhausted myself from 30 years trying to conquer the beast. I am ready to call it quits if TMS is not successful...Wish me well.
Stargazer
Posted by SLS on March 19, 2014, at 7:40:13
In reply to Re: has anyone tried rTMS ?, posted by stargazer2 on March 18, 2014, at 22:47:23
> Just started TMS last week and expect to have 30 treatments which takes me into April. I'm at the end of my treatment options, certainly medication wise and so have elected to try this. It is hopefully my last treatment attempt as I have exhausted myself from 30 years trying to conquer the beast. I am ready to call it quits if TMS is not successful...Wish me well.
> StargazerGood luck, Stargazer.
What kind of TMS are you having? Is it the original Neurostar machine or the newer Brainsway deep TMS?
Are you remaining on medication?
- Scott
Posted by stargazer2 on March 19, 2014, at 23:54:50
In reply to Re: has anyone tried rTMS ? » stargazer2, posted by SLS on March 19, 2014, at 7:40:13
Hi Scott, on the alternative board now, rare for me...all my answers to your questions are back on the med board.
Not deep TMS, Neurostar brand, 30 daily treatments followed by taper, $12,000.
A book by a former patient by the name of Martha Rhodes called "3,000 pulses" outlines her experience with TMS in 2011. She is now a Neurostar advocate and I will calll her to ask about her recovery since then.
Talk to you later.
SG
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 26, 2014, at 14:14:52
In reply to Re: has anyone tried rTMS ? » stargazer2, posted by SLS on March 19, 2014, at 7:40:13
It is possible that rtms has caused ongoing psychosis for me.
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