Posted by Pfinstegg on October 12, 2005, at 11:56:07
In reply to Re: TMS - where can I get it?, posted by twinb on October 11, 2005, at 19:49:57
Dr. Hutto and Dr. Best have excellent reputations; choose the one closest to you. I have been going to Dr Hutto, seven times in the last three years. At first, I had a course of 15 treatments over a three week period, and had an excellent remission for four months. Now, I have two daily treatments for either two or three days every few months. It works beautifully every time, but the effects aren't lasting- and aren't promoted by anyone as being that. If you are in the 50% who respond well, it is a wonderful, side-effect-free treatment. It does hurt physically, though, but mentally, you are as clear as can be.
Neonetics, the company who makes the machine, is planning on finishing their TMS studies at 19 university medical sites in early 2006, and are hoping to obtain FDA approval in mid-2006. I think a lot of psychiatrists will begin using it in conjunction with medications after that. I think the biggest aspect they are working on is how to give it. Dr. Hutto has patients who have one treatment every six months- all they need to stay in remission- and patients who need four treatments every three weeks. He gives it to the left frontal area, at close to the intensity which causes a motor response. I think you can do much of the work-up necessary at home before you go- such as having a complete physical and a recommendation. There are only two contra-indications that I am aware of-having metal in your skull, or a seizure disorder. Please let us know if you go ahead with it.
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