Posted by Pfinstegg on November 14, 2003, at 0:32:35
In reply to Success with rTMS?, posted by bobbyswitchblade on November 9, 2003, at 16:15:04
I have had two successful experiences with TMS, given by a psychiatrist in private practice. It helps about 65% of the people who are given it. I was given high-frequency stimulation at 110% of the motor threshold- to the left frontal area. The initial course was 15 treatments, which produced a remission lasting four months. I had a booster series of six treatments in September (given twice daily, so it took only 3 days), which is still effective.. It is easy to take, lasts 20 minutes per session, and did not cause any side effects for me; you can just drive there, have it, and drive home, If you are in a trial, find out what the various treatment groups are (low frequency vs high, or vs ECT) and inform yourself about all of them before signing up. As to the type of depression, I also have a mixed, more on the atypical side. It helped a LOT, although I think nearly everyone who finds it helpful needs maintenance tretment.
Pfinstegg
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