Pros and Cons of TMS Therapy

If you are an adult or adolescent patient over the age of fifteen with major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or major depressive disorder with anxious depression, you might be wondering if NeuroStar is right for you. This treatment—the #1 doctor-recommended TMS therapy—has been life-changing for patients who have not found success with medication or other conventional therapies.

Read about some of the pros and cons of TMS therapy so you can make an informed decision about your mental health. For more information about NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, set up a one-on-one consultation with the clinicians at Learning to Achieve Wellness today.

The Pros of NeuroStar TMS Therapy

NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is a nonsurgical, noninvasive, and non-medication treatment option that can help people with depression, anxious depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder manage their mental health symptoms without the adverse side effects of medication. It offers many benefits for qualifying patients.

Safety

NeuroStar is a safe, nonsurgical, noninvasive, and non-medication treatment. This FDA-approved treatment can safely and effectively treat the underlying neurological symptoms that cause mood disorders without incisions, surgery, scars, or adverse side effects.

Convenience

NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy offers is easy to add to your schedule. We offer flexible appointment times and quick sessions that typically last 19 minutes. You can fit your NeuroStar sessions into your daily routine without disruption. Whether you prefer morning appointments before work or quick sessions during your lunch break, we can ensure that this treatment has minimal impact on your daily life.

No Downtime

One of NeuroStar’s greatest advantages is that there is no downtime or recovery time needed. You can resume your regular daily activities immediately after each session. With NeuroStar, you prioritize your mental health efficiently and effectively, ensuring you can manage your well-being without compromising your schedule.

Insurance Coverage

One of NeuroStar’s most important benefits for our patients is that it can be very affordable. NeuroStar coverage is available to approximately 300 million Americans and is covered in all 50 states by 15 major insurance providers. Additional financial assistance is available to qualifying patients through the NeuroStar Reimbursement Support program, and our clinicians can help you discover if you are eligible for financial assistance.

The Cons of NeuroStar TMS Therapy

NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy has very few drawbacks. For many patients, the pros of TMS therapy outweigh the cons.

Most patients completed their NeuroStar treatment regimen in research trials without experiencing any adverse side effects. However, some patients reported mild side effects, characterized as uncomfortable” rather than “painful.” These minor side effects included mild headache, lightheadedness, tingling, muscle spasms, and scalp discomfort.

Typically, these side effects manifested during the initial sessions, resolved completely after subsequent treatments, and were effectively managed with over-the-counter pain relief.

NeuroStar has some eligibility restrictions. One of our medical professionals at Learning to Achieve Wellness can help determine if this is the right treatment for you. If NeuroStar is not right for you, we can help you discover an alternative treatment that may be better suited to your needs.

Insurance coverage for NeuroStar may also have some restrictions for some patients. For example, many providers will only cover NeuroStar if you are unsuccessful with a certain number of medications before your NeuroStar treatment. For most patients, this won’t be a barrier.

Discuss the Pros and Cons of TMS Therapy at Learning to Achieve Wellness

NeuroStar can be an excellent treatment option for patients seeking nonmedicinal and nonsurgical treatment options to achieve long-lasting symptom relief. This treatment offers various benefits that make it safe and convenient with few drawbacks.

When you have depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anxious depression, we can help you. The clinicians at Learning to Achieve Wellness offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy for qualifying adult and adolescent patients aged 15+ with the aforementioned mental health concerns, and it can be a very safe, effective, and affordable treatment option for qualifying patients. To discover the pros and cons of TMS therapy, schedule your consultation with our team today. We serve patients in Brandon, Brooksville, and New Port Richey.