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The range of treatment sessions varies from just one session to 4 to 6 weeks. One place told me they use TMs as a wellness treatment. Another place offered six sessions. They charge $3,000 for that. I don't want to do that because I don't know if it would work. To tell the truth, I don't know if all these places are legit. How can I get information on it? Does MDT have any articles on it?
Those are really valid concerns, and it's smart to ask questions before spending that kind of money. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for depression is FDA-cleared, and the standard protocol is typically 20 to 36 sessions over 4 to 6 weeks. A course of just 6 sessions would be considered well below the standard Show Full Answer
I don't know what to say because I never heard of it or had it.
Good Morning, Sandy!
First, do you have health insurance and would they consider taking some of the financial burden from you?
I am a twice-through treatments of TMS, spaced about 2.5 years apart. First time, I noticed marked symptom relief on the morning of my 9th session. The last time, it worked for a few days, then I lapsed back into the roller-coaster of emotions we seem to struggle with.
The attending psychiatrist determines if you qualify for TMS treatments and, at least for the hospital near us, the program is 36 sessions, 5 days a week. It is one hell of a commitment, and there are multiple reports of patients only getting some relief and others receiving none whatsoever; it's totally different for each person but, if you have treatment-resistant depression, it's an option that you should really consider the balance between the cost of a treatment that has the potential of relieving your symptoms so you can rest, heal and begin to recover and the financial burden that may be costly, but temporary.
Best of luck and wishes!
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