depression

Treating Depression with TMS Therapy in Tampa FL

When the characteristics of depression remain after using several antidepressants, it would be best if you considered trying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a treatment option. At our practice, we provide the best procedures for treating depression with TMS therapy. Our NeuroStar TMS may be the ideal solution to help you overcome your depression issues.

What Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS)

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive technique that uses electromagnetic fields to trigger nerve cells in the brain to better the symptoms of depression. TMS is commonly used after other depression treatments have not been forthcoming. Some benefits of treating depression with TMS therapy include:

  • It helps to trigger nerve cells 
  • It might reduce anxiety
  • It might improve activity in nerve cells 

With the TMS therapy, depression symptoms may get better or leave entirely.

Our TMS Therapy Procedure

Our NeuroStar TMS procedure starts by asking the patient to remove items that are responsive to magnets. We then have you wear earplugs to reduce the clicking sound of magnetic impulses. You are then fitted in a comfortable chair. Anesthesia will not be administered, and you will be awake throughout the treatment. 

What’s more, our experts will measure your head to decide where to place the magnetic coil. We will also take other measurements to edit the settings on the TMS machine to serve you personally. We then place the coil above the front part of your brain. We then kick-start the treatment. 

After the magnetic impulses are discharged, you will hear clicking sounds. You will also feel a tapping sensitivity below the magnetic coil. This treatment can go on for as long as 30 to 60 minutes. After the procedure is done for the day, you can drive yourself home and resume daily activities. 

The NeuroStar TMS procedure is repeated five days a week for about 4 to 6 weeks. However, the duration of your treatment will depend on how you respond to the procedure. Most importantly, our experienced team will make you feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the treatment.

Schedule An Appointment!

Contact us today at our practice to know more about our TMS therapy. Our experienced team will determine whether the NeuroStar TMS procedure can help treat your depression issues.