TMS therapy has helped more than 202,000 patients find relief from depression symptoms like low mood and fatigue. This noninvasive treatment uses gentle magnetic waves to change the physical chemistry of your brain and is often helpful in instances when antidepressants are not a good fit.
Our providers at Synergy Strive will help determine if NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Towson will be a good fit for your unique needs and help you begin your journey to wellness.
TMS therapy treats the left prefrontal cortex with magnetic pulses. The goal of the procedure is to ensure the brain has a healthy amount of neurotransmitters that are responsible for mood regulation.
TMS therapy is often helpful for patients with major depressive disorder that has not responded to antidepressants, patients who cannot tolerate side effects from antidepressants, and patients whose depression symptoms are interfering with their daily routine.
During a TMS therapy session in Towson, you will sit in a chair as your provider places a magnetic coil against the upper left side of your head. TMS is an outpatient procedure that does not require sedation, so you will be able to resume your regular routine after a session.
The length and duration of your treatment will depend on your specific needs, but sessions are often 20 minutes long and continue five days a week for seven weeks.
Neurostar Advanced Therapy was the first type of TMS to be cleared by the FDA to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Since the first clearance in 2008, it has also been approved for treating:
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is able to deliver precise and targeted electromagnetic pulses to specific parts of the brain with its figure 8-shaped coil.
TMS therapy has been the focus of more than 65 studies, and the procedure shows promise for patients with major depressive disorder, particularly treatment-resistant depression. Specific findings include:
Our providers at Synergy Strive will partner with you to help you understand TMS therapy and determine if it will help your symptoms.
Most insurance providers will cover TMS therapy, though patients are required to meet specific criteria, such as a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, anxious depression, or obsessive compulsive disorder. Symptoms should continue after trying at least two antidepressants at the appropriate dosage and duration. Requirements may vary between insurance providers.
Patients in Towson may feel a series of taps as a series of pulses are delivered to the brain during NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy. You may feel some discomfort as a result of your nerves adjusting to the stimulation, but it often alleviates after several sessions.
At Synergy Strive, we look forward to helping patients explore whether NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy will be the best fit. We will begin by offering a one-on-one consultation to explain how this treatment works and learn more about the symptoms you have been experiencing.
If you are interested in a fresh start with NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Towson, get in touch with our team today.
