Posted by azalea on October 30, 2008, at 21:35:25
In reply to Re: TMS now approved, and no experiences? » dapper, posted by yxibow on October 30, 2008, at 17:52:31
In addition, it is quite expensive and generally not covered by insurance companies.
Here's what Dr. Phelps (a pdoc in Oregon) writes on his website:
http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/TMS.htmSummary: It works, better than a placebo, but at least right now there's no way most folks can pay for it.
> > Nobody else has anything to add about TMS's effectiveness (or lack thereof)?
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> Well from what I heard it is currently available in very few places in the US that you have to travel to get it, so there would be few experiences to note so far in the psychiatric circles. And its generally performed by a small group who is familiar with it.
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> -- Jay
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