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Is Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy An Effective Therapeutic Tool For Depression?
Question: I recently finished a full round of rTMS. Unfortunately, it didn't help that much for me. So, now I am attempting to go through a rigorous process of Therapy with a psychologist. And then, upon finishing his indication of being finished... I plan to repeat the TMS all over again.
Do you feel this is a good plan...?
Do you feel this is a good plan...?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, rTMS is largely still an investigational intervention, and if it did not help for you in this latest round of treatment, it is not likely to help in the future. Instead, weekly or twice-weekly therapy with a psychologist, for a period of at least one year, is likely to be of much greater benefit to you. I recommend pursuing the therapy and focusing less on rTMS.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, rTMS is largely still an investigational intervention, and if it did not help for you in this latest round of treatment, it is not likely to help in the future. Instead, weekly or twice-weekly therapy with a psychologist, for a period of at least one year, is likely to be of much greater benefit to you. I recommend pursuing the therapy and focusing less on rTMS.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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