Electromagnetic Therapy Offers Hope for Depression

[gettmac]

I underwent 5 straight weeks of TMS treatment at Loma Linda Hospital, CA. There was absolutely NO benefit. My insurance company pulled the plug (literally) 1 week early due to lack of positive results. Why it works for some and not others is heartbreaking for me. I worked with Dr. Cook at UCLA in a clinical trial investigating stimulation of the trigeminal nerve, but again, no benefit. Dr. Cook & his team were amazing and caring. I'm still searching for depression relief after 30+ years.

[jhamien920]

Great! This will be very useful to many. Not only in US but to other countries as well.

[RESQBUN]

To save money try looking into a clinical trial for TMS. Since this treatment is in its infancy you still have an opportunity to enroll. You don’t have to pay. The study I am enrolled I found through the website: clinicaltrials.gov Just type in TMS and lots of clinical trials for TMS will pop up. Of course you have to qualify - but if I had to pay out of pocket as my insurance does not cover this type of treatment it would cost me $12,000 !!! TOTALLY OUTRAGEOUS !!!

[wwwtotalitaerde]

@RESQBUN The US probably needs a health system like in the UK or Australia, payed for by taxes.

[RESQBUN]

Get into a clinical trial for TMS - no cost out of your pocket

[UEV0L]

placebo effect ?

[mikezaq1]

A replacement for ECT?

[Turbolad995]

Wish I could have this on the NHS in the UK. It looks good. I couldn't afford it privately. Just anything to feel better.

[Jakepod34]

@Turbolad995 You can thank your socialized healthcare industry for that. America is heading the same direction and has already affected some of my close friends, who are not wealthy. Obama promised costs would drop, but they are rising. I guess America is more like Britain more now than ever

[chancbl]

I think Charmian Carr is a great inspiration as an actress and mentor--what a fighter--she rocks