Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression, Anxiety, and OCD
TMS Therapy Near Costa Mesa, CA – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment for Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It works by using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. TMS is typically used when other treatments, such as medication or therapy, have not worked or were not tolerated. If you are interested in TMS therapy in Costa Mesa, read on to learn how it can benefit you today.
How TMS Therapy Works
TMS works by delivering electromagnetic energy painlessly via an electromagnetic coil placed against your scalp.
The magnetic pulses stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain involved in executive functioning, depression, and mood.
TMS works by activating areas of the brain which display lower levels of activity in patients with depression, anxiety, and OCD
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The design of the coil
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Location of the stimulus
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Single pulses vs. repeated pulses
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Intensity of stimulation
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Frequency of stimulation
Several factors influence the effect of TMS on the brain:
Who is eligible for TMS?
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To be eligible for TMS, patients must have:
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Moderate to Severe Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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At least one failed medication at or above the minimum dose
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A failed course of talk therapy
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There is no age limit to receive TMS.
What to Expect from TMS Therapy Near Costa Mesa
TMS is typically performed in a doctor’s office. You will be seated in a comfortable chair for the duration of the treatment.
Once you are relaxed, a magnet is used to locate your prefrontal cortex, which is where depression “lives” in the brain.
Your doctor will determine the amount of magnetic energy needed by placing the magnet on your scalp.
Once the right dose has been identified, the magnet then delivers pulses at this intensity for a total of 30 minutes. You will be awake and alert for the entire treatment.
Before starting the treatment, you will be encouraged to enter a relaxed state of mind by listening to alpha wave music and/or focusing on an object, such as a painting. This helps your brain become more receptive to treatment.
You can return to your normal daily activities after your treatment. Between treatments, most patients can typically work and drive.
Risks of TMS Therapy
TMS is a non-invasive treatment. It does not require surgery or implantation of electrodes. Although it is considered safe, there are some potential side effects:
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Headache
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Scalp discomfort at the site of stimulation
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Tingling, spasms or twitching of facial muscles
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Lightheadedness
If any of these symptoms occur during your first session, you will be recommended an over-the-counter pain medication to take before the procedure for the next few sessions in order to prevent further occurrences.
Like antidepressant medications, TMS carries a slight risk of producing euphoria, which may result in hypomania or mania; as well, seizures may occur in roughly 1 in 30,000 patients during the procedure.
TMS treatment in Costa Mesa at Brain Health Solutions
If TMS works for you, symptoms of depression may improve or go away completely.
After a TMS treatment series, medication and psychotherapy may be recommended as ongoing treatment.
If your depression improves with TMS and later recurs, the treatment can be repeated.
TMS Doctor in Orange County, CA
Doctor Bota is a board-certified psychiatrist and TMS Doctor, and a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. The focus of his clinical activities and of his patient-oriented research has always been on understanding the interplay between psychiatric illnesses and medical conditions and on developing innovative ways of addressing the whole spectrum of psychosomatic needs in patients with complex presentations. Dr. Bota now offers transcranial magnetic stimulation for his patients at his TMS clinic in Costa Mesa, CA. To learn more about the benefits of tms therapy, or how to contact our TMS doctor, or where to find our TMS clinic, give us a call today!
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for OCD
The FDA has recently cleared TMS treatment for OCD. The treatment utilizes a different coil, but the procedure is largely the same.
TMS Therapy in Costa Mesa & Santa Ana
Costa Mesa and Santa Ana is a beautiful city in Orange County, California with a population of over 332,610 people and families. According to Hope for Depression 1 in 10 people suffer with depression in the United States, and it takes over $100 Billion in sick days and lost wages and economic toll. In other words, depression one of the largest industries in the United States, its as big as the oil industry which brings in $110 Billion per year. Knowing these statistics, we can assume 33,261 people in Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, CA are struggling with depression. If that is you, there are steps you can take to recover.
BrainHealth Solutions recommends TMS Therapy.
For most patients, response to TMS Therapy follow a predictable pathway of results:
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Within your first few sessions, thinking begins to grow clearer and the “brain fog” starts to subside.
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Around session 5, sleep patterns become more regular and many patients report feeling more well-rested.
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During the second week of treatment, you will start to have more energy and improvement will be visible to those around you.
TMS Therapy can help:
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation helps prevent depression
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TMS Therapy helps reduce PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Syndrom
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TMS Therapy helps reduce the mental strain of everyday work fatigue
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Costa Mesa, CA
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