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Default Apr 08, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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Has anyone with bipolar have any luck with TMS? I don’t want to do it. I feel like my dr has gotten to the point where we say everything is in my head. But since I am coming off most of my meds I feel like having TMS to support that might be a good idea. It is just the schedule is ridiculous. Five days a week for 6 weeks. It will talk me about 2 hours everyday for travel and treatment. Looking at my work week I don’t know how it will work out. I know I can work with my boss but I don’t know what to say without giving too much detail. Doing this while teleworking might work out. But they have another center 5 minutes from work so that might be even better.

Bottom line - TMS worth it?

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Default Apr 08, 2021 at 11:36 AM
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I haven't tried TMS, because I opted in favor of ECT instead. Both are intensive treatments, but ECT is likely to be more effective, although with a somewhat higher chance of side effects (memory loss, mainly). What alternatives are you considering? Is it TMS or nothing?
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Default Apr 08, 2021 at 02:28 PM
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I have done ECT and never again. Memory issues were really bad. I have tried Ketamine and that wasn’t too bad but I can’t do it anymore because I am on lamictal. So TMS is the only option left right now.

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Default Apr 08, 2021 at 04:11 PM
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i don't knwo what tms is so i can't really offer any advice. Just wanted to wish you the very best with it or with whatever else you will decide to pursue. Sending many Safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Crook32, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!
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Default Apr 09, 2021 at 05:52 PM
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Well I guess I am starting in two weeks. I am not sure how I feel about it.

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