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#1
Dec 21, 2015, 12:23 PM
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Hi,
I am just curious if anyone has tried this treatment? Please feel free to give any feedback, opinions, suggestions... Thanks If you don't know what TMS is you can read about it below: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transc...ic_stimulation |
 Rohag
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#2
Dec 22, 2015, 04:53 PM
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I have, can't say it's helped, maybe it has a tad, but then again I am so long on ad's that they are working or supposed to be working too. Harmless and easy to do, effective? Nothing spectacular.
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| Rohag
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#3
Dec 23, 2015, 12:13 AM
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Hasn't this treatment been used with some success in the treatment of types of epilepsy? Some anti epileptic drugs such as dilantin also demonstrate anti depressive effects
This puzzles me since anti epileptic drugs do not act in the same way as SSRI drugs for example.. Why would then Ad hoc application of magneticb waves' affect the nerve synapse? |
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#4
Dec 23, 2015, 08:24 AM
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thanks for the reply. I read online that it's not as effective as ECT , but I was curious about it since it does not have downside of memory loss, and the anesthesia that ECT does. |
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#5
Dec 24, 2015, 08:08 PM
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I had 36 sessions of TMS. It did nothing for me. But ECT did nothing as well. There are some clinical trials going on that may make rTMS more effective soon but it does help some people with a less severe type of depression than I have. It's certainly worth a try if available and doesn't have side effects.
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#6
Jan 09, 2016, 10:51 PM
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I noticed you are taking levothyroxine. Many people have limited success with it and often no success at all. Are you familiar with natural dessicated thyroid (NDT)? I'm wondering if your thyroid/Hashi's is the root of your unresolved depression and lack of success with meds? 
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#7
Feb 22, 2016, 07:47 AM
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I did a 6 week (M-F, daily treatments) program last year about this time. I found it a bit helpful but not a cure. I guess it goes like that though: 1/3 are not helped, 1/3 are helped a bit and 1/3 can achieve remission.
I think it is worth exploring. For the other who also had rTMS treatments - did you experience any change in anxiety levels? |
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#8
Feb 22, 2016, 10:23 AM
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not personaly but several people at my support group have - and they ALL have sworn by it's effectiveness.
Of note, it is a big commitment as you go everyday |
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#9
Feb 27, 2016, 06:54 PM
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I just signed up for it. There is a long wait list in Canada. The doctor hasn't call me yet.
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#10
Feb 27, 2016, 07:22 PM
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Are you part of a research study, sito?
If you don't mind, could you post updates? I hope it works well for you. |
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#11
Feb 27, 2016, 10:49 PM
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I signed up as patient in for treatment. I will post results when I begin treatment. There are other people ahead of me. I will call the doctor office to get updates on my status. I have waited for a week already.
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#12
Feb 28, 2016, 09:41 PM
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OK, thanks, that's great. I hope you hear from them soon. Did you have the MRI yet?
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#13
Feb 29, 2016, 12:35 AM
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No. My psychiatrist refer me directly to this doctor. He is a specialist in treating depression
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#14
Feb 29, 2016, 09:45 AM
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This is the clinic that I signed up.
RTMSclinic.ca Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk |
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#15
Mar 03, 2016, 05:37 AM
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I tried TMS last year, but never finished it. I just started another round of it this week, hopefully it will work.
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Mar 03, 2016, 11:03 AM
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Mar 03, 2016, 11:06 AM
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Mar 03, 2016, 11:22 AM
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I had. Like almost 40 sessions., twice a week. was manic during part of the treatment but I didnt know yet that I was manic nor did I have a diagnosis except depression. I think it might have made my mania worse which could be a sign that it works. Because I had to travel more than 1 hour one way I combined it with neurofeedback for ADD and sleep.At that time I was also starting mirtazapine after paroxetine flipped me into mania/mixed state so I dont know what did what.
It is expensive at least in Holland. Has cost me about 4000 euros and not covered by my insurance.
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Dx: Mix anhedonia with Bipolar II. Add some insomnia and chronic stress. Season with paroxetine and a pinch of ADD. Stir well to induce a couple of hypo/manic episodes. After the excess of energy is gone, remove the Paroxetine and serve chilled with some C-PTSD and GAD. Ready is your MDD. Mx: To clean up the mess use lamotrigine, risperidon, mirtazapine and sertraline. Let it soak in for a while but keep a close eye on it. Meanwhile enjoy your desert of oxazepam/temazepam prn. |
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Mar 03, 2016, 02:31 PM
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I thought Holland has universal health care. Does the government pay for this treatment?
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#20
Mar 03, 2016, 07:20 PM
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Yes we have but Apparantly this is not covered. (Thanks to pharmaceutical industry? ) Governement nor insurance paid one cent. Otherwise it wouldnt have cost me €4000
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Dx: Mix anhedonia with Bipolar II. Add some insomnia and chronic stress. Season with paroxetine and a pinch of ADD. Stir well to induce a couple of hypo/manic episodes. After the excess of energy is gone, remove the Paroxetine and serve chilled with some C-PTSD and GAD. Ready is your MDD. Mx: To clean up the mess use lamotrigine, risperidon, mirtazapine and sertraline. Let it soak in for a while but keep a close eye on it. Meanwhile enjoy your desert of oxazepam/temazepam prn. |
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#21
Mar 04, 2016, 08:34 AM
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Damn. I never realized this treatment cost that much money. Health Canada cover this treatment. Thank God
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#22
Mar 15, 2016, 07:24 AM
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The clinic doesn't have my name on the list. I have to call my psychiatrist again
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#23
Mar 17, 2016, 07:27 AM
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My psychiatrist refer the application to clinic again. I don't know why it was misplaced
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#24
Apr 13, 2016, 12:44 PM
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I have a week left of my TMS treatment and I feel better. I don't know how long the benefits will last, but for now I'm grateful.
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Apr 14, 2016, 01:28 AM
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Good to hear Jolisse.
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Dx: Mix anhedonia with Bipolar II. Add some insomnia and chronic stress. Season with paroxetine and a pinch of ADD. Stir well to induce a couple of hypo/manic episodes. After the excess of energy is gone, remove the Paroxetine and serve chilled with some C-PTSD and GAD. Ready is your MDD. Mx: To clean up the mess use lamotrigine, risperidon, mirtazapine and sertraline. Let it soak in for a while but keep a close eye on it. Meanwhile enjoy your desert of oxazepam/temazepam prn. |
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