Can you receive TMS treatment in the state of Washington?

TMS Washington is proud to offer patients state of the art treatment options, either covered by insurance or available at affordable prices.

How much do TMS machines cost?

The treatment itself costs about $200-300 per daily session. That’s 3,000-5,000 magnetic pulses over a period of about 20 minutes. Multiply the cost by five sessions a week (with weekends off) for 4 to 6 weeks, and the price tag ranges from about $5,000-$10,000.

Is TMS cost-effective?

Conclusion: TMS is a cost-effective treatment for patients who have failed to receive sufficient benefit from initial antidepressant pharmacotherapy. When used at earlier levels of treatment resistance, significant cost savings may be expected relative to the current standard of care.

Is TMS treatment legitimate?

And, unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), rTMS doesn’t cause seizures or require sedation with anesthesia. Generally, rTMS is considered safe and well-tolerated.

Can TMS therapy be done at home?

TMS home devices are becoming popular among those suffering from depression, anxiety, and insomnia as they can implement home brain stimulation in a cost-effective and safe setting. Before purchasing a TMS device, it is essential to understand how the self-guided treatment works to ensure it is suitable.

Can I do TMS at home?

Can TMS make anxiety worse?

Can TMS Make Anxiety Worse? Some studies have shown that when TMS is used to treat depression, anxiety symptoms can increase. However, anxiety is not listed as a side effect of TMS therapy, and there is no evidence to show that TMS makes anxiety worse.

What is a disadvantage of TMS?

Facial twitching during the treatment. Skin redness at site of coil placement. Anxiety before and during treatment. Mild discomfort (usually dissipates by end of first treatment).

Can TMS damage your brain?

No. TMS doesn’t cause brain damage. This is assuming that all the screening measures are taken and there are no contraindications to the magnetic treatment (no ferromagnetic metals in the brain).

Who is not a candidate for TMS?

You may not be a candidate for TMS if: You have implants controlled by physiological signals. This includes pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and vagus nerve stimulators (VNS) You are at high risk such as those with epilepsy, a history of head injury, or other serious neurologic issues.

Why is TMS controversial?

TMS and Electroconvulsive Therapy Part of the controversy surrounding TMS stems from people accidentally associating it with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Also known as shock therapy, ECT is a type of cranial therapy used for depressive disorders.