Posted by Pfinstegg on August 12, 2004, at 14:50:11
In reply to OT question for Racer » Racer, posted by Ilene on August 12, 2004, at 13:01:14
There are two psychiatrists, recommended to me by the Dept. of Psychiatry at Emory University, who are very experienced, and who give it "off-label". They are Dr. Mark Hutto, of North Atlanta Psychiatric Associates, and Dr. Steven Best, just west of Chicago. I believe Dr. Best may give it bilaterally, but I went to Dr. Hutto, who gives it only unilaterally, to the left frontal hemisphere. There are various studies, some of which involve being willing to have ECT, and which involve varying placement of frequencies of stimulation. I didn't want ECT, and anyway, would not have qualified for any of them because I'm left-handed.
Currently, Neuronetics Corporation is conducting a 16-center study, hoping to push towards FDA approval in 2005 or 6. They have a web site which you can look at; Dr. Hutto has one too, and can be contacted by e-mail if you are interested. Only about 2/3rds of the people who take it benefit, but you never know whether you'll be one of them. If you are, it's a wonderful treatment for depression.
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