Benefits of TMS Therapy

Improved Mood

Improved Sleep

Improved Focus

Improved Energy

The benefits of TMS can be life-changing for many people. Roughly 75-80% of those who receive TMS therapy experience a significant reduction in their symptoms, and just over 50% can expect complete remission.

The average length of remission varies from person to person and greatly depends on a number of other factors, such as which treatment is used, condition being treated, severity of symptoms, etc. However, the average length of remission is approximately one year.

Unlike medications, TMS does not have any undesired systemic side effects, such as weight gain, dry mouth, gastrointestinal upset, sexual dysfunction, insomnia or tiredness, foggy thoughts, or memory loss. Further, antidepressants and other psychopharmacological medications often cause withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop the medication, and other medications often lead to dependency and other problems.

It is also important to understand that TMS is NOT electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). There is no shock, no induced seizure, no anesthesia, no needles, and no hospital admission required. Further, TMS does not cause any of the horrific side effects, such as memory loss, muscle aches, or psychosis that can often be experienced by those who undergo ECT treatment.

TMS is considered a very safe and effective treatment with minimal side effects. The most common side effects reports, which are rare, include discomfort at the treatment site or headache - which typically resolve after the first few treatment sessions and can be treated with over-the-counter medication, such as Tylenol.

Although TMS was originally used in the treatment of depression, there is evidence that this procedure can be effective in the treatment of a wide range of different brain disorders, including tinnitus, generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as chronic neurological pain, cognitive impairments, and other conditions.

Patients can expect to benefit in the following ways from TMS therapy:

• Improved overall mood
• Improved sleep
• Decrease in body aches and pains
• Regained desire for social activity
• Reduction in irritability and mood stability
• Clearer thoughts and increased ability to focus/concentrate

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TMS Therapy vs. Antidepressants

Unlike antidepressants, TMS does not cause any systemic side effects, such as foggy thoughts, GI-upset, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, weight gain, irritability, worsening anxiety, or suicidal thoughts. In fact, the only side effects associated with TMS may include temporary discomfort at the treatment site or headache. These symptoms typically subside after the first few treatments.

TMS Therapy vs. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Unlike ECT, TMS does not cause undesired side effects of memory loss, confusion, delirium, psychosis, muscle spasms, body aches. Those receiving ECT require sedation and anesthesia so that a seizure can be induced. TMS does not require sedation, medications, and patient can immediately return to normal daily activities.