Posted by Pfinstegg on March 18, 2005, at 15:55:31
In reply to Re: rTMS promising treatment or not? » KaraS, posted by Pfinstegg on March 18, 2005, at 15:34:30
I realized that I didn't answer your question about side effects! The treatment hurts me enough that I take codeine 45 minutes beforehand; with that, I'm pretty comfortable. The pulses sound like a loud hammer, so you do need to be sure to use earplugs to protect your hearing. Some people get a headache; I never have. After the treatment is over, I feel completely normal, and just walk out and drive back to where I'm staying- no confusion or memory loss whatsoever.
As to any possible long-term, more serious side-effects, I try to watch carefully for any hint of those in the medical reports, as does the psychiatrist who gives it to me. I haven't seen anything to concern me; still, it is not yet an FDA-approved treatment.
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