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TMS
Jan 1, 2019 6:56:10 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Jan 1, 2019 6:56:10 GMT -5
TMS or transcranial magnetic stimulation has been suggested for me. I have my consult on the 7th. I'm not sure how to feel about it. On one hand, I'm excited that it may actually help. On the other hand, it is an unknown. As I have been on every medication known to man, we are running out of treatment options. Now ECT I won't do. TMS is less invasive and from what I have researched has a fairly decent outcome. I know I will be nervous until it happens. My pdoc and therapist both think I'm a really good candidate. Wish me luck.
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TMS
Jan 2, 2019 4:27:12 GMT -5
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Post by lena on Jan 2, 2019 4:27:12 GMT -5
Good luck Jedz! I hope it works out for you, i know you've been struggling for years. Maybe jot down your experiences and post them on here. I know some of us are looking for alternatives because we have run out of options. It would be nice to know what it feels like and how fast the progress is. Sending you warm healing sunshine! love lena
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TMS
Jan 6, 2019 10:24:17 GMT -5
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Post by Fern on Jan 6, 2019 10:24:17 GMT -5
Lena has a good idea about journaling, privately or here, about your experiences. I wish you only the best with it and am holding in my heart the image of you smiling just because you're in a good mood. Sent with love.
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TMS
Jan 24, 2019 19:51:31 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Jan 24, 2019 19:51:31 GMT -5
OK now that the flu is gone, I have my new consult on the 30th. I was so sick the day of my initial consult. Hopefully I'm a candidate for treatment.
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TMS
Feb 15, 2019 18:09:14 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Feb 15, 2019 18:09:14 GMT -5
I had my psych eval for TMS today. I met with the Dr. and he took a pretty thorough history. The eval took about an hour. The Doc seems to know his stuff and he explained a few things that may have to happen insurance wise. The one thing that may keep me from having these treatments is I might be a seizure risk. I should know by Wednesday or so if I'm a candidate.
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Feb 27, 2019 7:26:19 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Feb 27, 2019 7:26:19 GMT -5
I was approved for TMS treatment. I start next Wednesday. I get fitted for a treatment helmet and then have my brain mapped. I'm looking forward to it to be honest. I'm nervous too, but to be depression free is my goal. It looks like this treatment may help that become a reality. I'll keep the progress and my experiences here and I'll talk about it in #thevillage as well if you ask.
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TMS
Mar 3, 2019 11:13:03 GMT -5
Post by Fern on Mar 3, 2019 11:13:03 GMT -5
Coming along for the ride as best I can. Wishing you only the best with this. I know how hard things have been for you. [hugs]
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TMS
Mar 6, 2019 18:37:01 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Mar 6, 2019 18:37:01 GMT -5
Got fitted for my helmet and had my first treatment. It was a very strange sensation and at my temple. They say you get used to it. So I'm hoping I do.
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Mar 10, 2019 13:29:16 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Mar 10, 2019 13:29:16 GMT -5
OK......I figured I should describe it better. It's like an uncomfortable pecking sensation around the eye and temple on the right side. It doesn't hurt and is tolerable. And they let me watch Netflix while I'm having treatments. It's not too bad though. The treatment is less than a half hour. There are no after effects that I have felt. And I have felt no benefit as of yet. It is a rather rough commitment as it is every day Mon-Fri. I'll try to keep you all posted as to how I progress.
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Mar 13, 2019 12:55:58 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Mar 13, 2019 12:55:58 GMT -5
They have been increasing the strength of the pulses. It is quite uncomfortable but still tolerable. I'm still hoping for the best with these treatments.
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Mar 16, 2019 11:59:00 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Mar 16, 2019 11:59:00 GMT -5
OK.....so far I'm not really feeling much from the TMS as far symptoms going away. It is interesting. I will starting something they call theta bursts on Monday. I asked about them and was told that they are a different sensation than the jack hammering I have been feeling. That will be a welcomed change.
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Mar 21, 2019 2:39:43 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Mar 21, 2019 2:39:43 GMT -5
Well the theta bursts are still jack hammering. Just in a more rapid succession. So far, as uncomfortable as the TMS, it still is tolerable. I'm not sure of the theta bursts and what they do but I'm all good with this treatment. I'm hoping it helps and I start seeing results.
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TMS
Mar 23, 2019 3:24:30 GMT -5
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Post by Jedi on Mar 23, 2019 3:24:30 GMT -5
Saw my pdoc today and she's hoping like I am that this TMS treatment does the trick. I'm still in the early stages of treatment but I think it may be doing something. I'm becoming more animated. I really would love to have my motivation and sense of joy in things back though. So far the theta bursts have given me an almost headache. My tech told me that results usually aren't reported until just about the end of treatment. So here's hoping that it actually works for me.
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TMS
Mar 23, 2019 6:13:29 GMT -5
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Post by Fern on Mar 23, 2019 6:13:29 GMT -5
Keep up the great work, Jedi. I know it can be hard as hell to make yourself go to the appointments, but you're doing a wonderful job of resisting the inertia and getting yourself going. Yay!
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TMS
Mar 25, 2019 4:42:03 GMT -5
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Post by gina on Mar 25, 2019 4:42:03 GMT -5
I am so proud of you, having seen some of the worst of your depression. Thumbs up and keep going.
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