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Trans Cranial Magnetic Stimulation FDA Approved for Treatment Refractory Depression
Trans cranial magnetic stimulation which works in a similar manner to ECT but appears to have a safer long term side effect profile was recently FDA approved:
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/brain-and-behavior/2009/07/15/brain-stimulation-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation.html
For people who have treatment refractory depression and are being considered as a candidate for ECT they could inform their provider about this option as well.
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/brain-and-behavior/2009/07/15/brain-stimulation-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation.html
For people who have treatment refractory depression and are being considered as a candidate for ECT they could inform their provider about this option as well.
I also know its in the early stages of research for tardive dyskinesia so once it makes it through the studies I will most probably undergo it at that point depending on what my neurologist states but they are interested in the idea but need to see further research in this area.
Yes. Best of luck. Keep us updated.
I am going to be undergoing TMS in January, so we'll see how it works!
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