As you have been considering NeuroStar TMS therapy, you probably have some questions as to how well it works and how its unique features can help with your depression. It can be difficult to imagine how this device will treat your depression when multiple medications in the past have not worked. We are happy to further explain how NeuroStar TMS therapy in Brandon works – and why you should give it a try if you are looking for a better way to treat your obsessive-compulsive disorder or major depression.
The simple answer is “yes,” NeuroStar TMS therapy in Brandon works in most cases. According to information from NeuroStar, a large real-world study reported that 83 percent of patients who completed their NeuroStar treatment plan saw measurable improvement in their symptoms, as scored by a standard depression scoring system. Some patients in this study were also taking antidepressant medications and/or receiving psychotherapy as other forms of treatment, which can even be used at the same time as TMS therapy.
In that same study, 62 percent of patients who completed their NeuroStar TMS treatment plan reported remission of their depression. In this study, “remission” means that you would not be diagnosed with major depression if your doctor was evaluating you for the first time.
Study after study showed benefits being reported by patients and doctors after the treatment, showing it is an effective treatment for major depressive disorder. When the results of all study outcomes are combined, it creates the largest outcome registry in the world for a depression treatment. More than 65 studies are now available.
Clinical studies show a low rate of halting the treatment. NeuroStar TMS therapy is the only TMS treatment that has been proven to be effective for an entire year in some patients.
Through careful research, it was discovered that specific regions in the brain control mood. When you are depressed, the connections between nerve cells in those areas are inactive and broken. NeuroStar TMS therapy in our Brandon office works by reviving those inactive connections and restoring brain function to its normal state.
NeuroStar is a non-invasive form of treatment you receive as an outpatient. Treatments take 19 minutes and are done once a day for 36 days. The handpiece contains a cushioned magnetic coil, which is placed against your scalp over a specific area. Magnetic pulses from the coil are delivered to the location in your brain that regulates mood.
During a treatment, you may feel tapping, tingling, or a warm sensation where the coil is positioned. These sensations usually diminish with later treatments. You are awake and alert through the entire treatment because no anesthesia is needed, and after a treatment session, you can return to your regular activities immediately.
Now that you know how NeuroStar TMS therapy in Brandon works, you are ready to schedule an appointment. This exciting technology may be the treatment you have been looking for, especially if you are failing to find relief from traditional antidepressant medications or are finding that side effects are creating too much of a problem. Learn more by calling Learning to Achieve Wellness today! We also have offices in New Port Richey and Brooksville
