Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy

Final Outcome & Continued Care

Betty completed only 10 sessions as she did not have insurance and this was a pro bono case. Nevertheless, I must admit this was an unusual case of rapid recovery and not everyone experiences such dramatic results. My experience is consistent with that of the scientific literature and other TMS colleagues in that about a third of treatment resistant depression patients experience complete remission of symptoms, another third experiences a 50% improvement of symptoms and the last third does not improve at all. This last group may have to consider more involved and complex treatments such as ECT (electroconvulsive therapy, aka shock therapy) or BBS (deep brain stimulation). I was fortunate Betty fell in the first category, or somewhat between the first and second categories.

An additional factor that complicated Betty’s presenation is that she has Parkinson’s disease and this often causes depression in and of itself. Her PD tremors made it challenging for her to remain in steady position for TMS, but we got through that as well.

Betty still takes the medications mentioned before and now comes for three 3-minute iTBS sessions about every 3-4 weeks and this has been enough to keep her depression at bay, even as her Parkinson’s disease slowly advances.

Conclusion

This honest TMS therapy review for depression in my patient with grief and Parkinson’s disease highlights the transformative impact of TMS, especially in cases where traditional medication approaches and psychotherapy prove insufficient. TMS does require work and commitment on the part of the patient, but if the above-mentioned treatment options are not being helpful, one must try everything and anything that is available. Fortunately, TMS is available for patients that live in the areas of New Castle, Chester, Delaware, Salem & Cecil County.

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TMS Therapy, an FDA-approved treatment, is non-invasive and non-sedative, offering minimal to no side effects. Unlike mental health medications, which frequently bring about undesirable side effects, TMS therapy provides an immediate sense of optimal well-being following treatment sessions. Patients often experience noticeable positive changes as early as the third week, and sometimes even sooner. On this page, we've shared one real-world patient experience.

TMS has gained a strong reputation as an outstanding alternative for individuals who do not experience positive results from traditional mental health medications.