Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a type of brain stimulation therapy.
It’s a noninvasive treatment that uses electromagnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells, which may improve symptoms of neurological or mental health disorders.TMS is mainly used to treat depression. It’s had success helping people who don’t respond to antidepressant medication and psychotherapy. It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorder, smoking cessation and migraines and other brain-related conditions. It’s noninvasive and can help when other treatment approaches aren’t effective.
TMS are administered by our psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Ömer Geçici.
Prof. Dr. Ömer Geçici (Speciality in Psychiatry) is an internationally regarded expert, an addiction therapist and Psychiatrist.
- What is TMS?
- TMS Therapy Benefits?
- How does TMS work?
- Who can get TMS therapy?
- How long does the treatment take?
- Are there any side effects to TMS therapy?
- What happens during Therapy?
- TMS Prices?
What is TMS?
TMS is short for transcranial magnetic stimulation. TMS is a non-invasive treatment where magnetic pulses are delivered to stimulate nerve cells in the part of the brain controlling the mood. This area is often underactive in patients with depression. Stimulating this particular part of the brain has proven to produce an antidepressant effect on people suffering from depression. TMS does not require anesthesia or surgery. TMS is not to be confused with ECT (Electro Convulsive Therapy) and it does not affect cognitive function such as memory.
TMS Therapy benefits
There are many possible benefits of TMS therapy. Researchers are still studying the procedure, but it may help the following conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Stroke rehabilitation,
- Schizophrenia,
- Parkinson’s disease,
- Alzheimer’s disease,
- Chronic pain
- Nicotine addiction
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Bluemedilife, now performs TMS treatment on-site and ensures a more complete recovery when used in conjunction with our more traditional approaches. Experience TMS in a safe and contained residential setting.
How does TMS work?
TMS activates the brain nerve cells by repeatedly applying magnetic pulses. TMS is therefore also known as rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) because more than one magnetic pulse is delivered to the brain during a treatment session. TMS therapy consists of repeated cycles of TMS followed by rest periods. Diagnosis and initial session is performed by a licensed physician. The remaining treatment sessions will typically be conducted by trained staff under the supervision of the physician.
Who can get TMS therapy?
TMS is a treatment option for adult patients suffering from major depressive disorder who have failed to receive satisfactory improvement from antidepressant medication. TMS therapy is available by prescription only. Your doctor will use medication dosing records and depression scores among other measures to determine whether or not you are a candidate for TMS therapy.
How long does the treatment take?
Depending on which treatment protocol your physician prescribes, one TMS therapy session can last from 3 minutes and up to 37 minutes. All protocols, however, will be applied with one treatment session per day, 5 times per week, over a period of 4-6 weeks.
What does TMS feel like?
You sit in a chair in a relaxed position in your doctor’s office/clinic. When the magnetic pulses are delivered, you will hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your scalp. To reduce the sound, you will use ear plugs during treatment.
Are there any side effects to TMS therapy?
TMS may cause headache or nausea but you should be able to resume your daily activities right after treatment. TMS therapy is a medical procedure and any side effects experienced during or after receiving the therapy should be reported to your doctor.
TMS Prices
Consultations and Treatment
- Initial consultation: £200
- Follow-up consultation: £150
Depression & Anxiety
TMS treatment for depression and anxiety is split into two courses. After 15 sessions, the results of the treatment are very apparent for most patients.
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First course of treatment (15 sessions) |
£2,500 |
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Second course of treatment (15 sessions) |
£2,000 |
Addiction (Cocaine, alcohol and smoking)
TMS treatment for addiction is delivered in a course of 15 sessions. Additional treatment can be booked after your doctor’s assessment.
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Course of treatment (15 sessions)…………… |
£3,000 |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
We usually recommend an initial treatment program of 10 sessions. Additional treatment is also planned as 10 sessions.
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First course of treatment (10 sessions) |
£2,500 |
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Second course of treatment (10 sessions) |
£2,000 |
