Category: TMS

TMS was approved by the FDA in 2008. TMS has been shown to be effective in multiple medical studies. TMS is more effective than medications once three antidepressants have not worked. The effect is long lasting. Often people are still doing well years later. If depression does come back, more treatments restore the benefit 85%…

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is an entirely new approach to depression. It uses a series of magnetic pulses to enhance and restore brain function. It does this by activating brain cells and strengthening their connections with one another; similar to how exercise strengthens muscles.  Once three or more medications have failed, TMS is 2-3 more…

Clinical Depression (also known as Major Depression) is serious, debilitating, and sometimes even life-threatening. Many people who suffer from depression may respond very well to medications, while others may not. Each time someone tries a medication that does not work, the chances of the next medication working goes down. By the third medication trial failure,…

What is TMS? TMS, which stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is a non-invasive treatment currently FDA approved for patients with Major Depression. TMS is an alternative treatment for when medications don’t work. TMS uses a MRI – strength magnetic pulse to stimulate an area of the brain. In the treatment of depression, we target the Left…

The treatment takes place in our office in Randolph. At your first visit, your doctor will take some measurements before starting the treatment. You begin by settling into a comfortable chair. Since you will be awake and alert throughout, you can watch television, listen to music, or even bring a friend to chat with. The device…

TMS For Major Depression Clinical Depression (also known as Major Depression) is serious, debilitating, and sometimes even life-threatening. Many people who suffer from depression may respond very well to medications, while others may not. Each time someone tries a medication that does not work, the chances of the next medication working goes down. By the third…