Beaches TMS & Brain Health

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved non-invasive treatment option that has successfully transformed the lives of patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Recently BrainsWay Deep Transcranial Magnetic stimulation was FDA cleared as a treatment option for tobacco/nicotine use disorder.In multiple clinical trials, the BrainsWay Deep TMS (dTMS) device demonstrated clinical efficacy in the treatment of MDD and OCD in patients who have previously failed to respond or have partial responses to medications or other traditional treatment options. dTMS may also be a good option for individuals who do not want to take certain medications or have a history of adverse reactions to them. However, if you are taking an antidepressant with partial response you can add TMS treatment with the goal of achieving remission. Deep TMS treatments are generally well-tolerated, allowing patients to continue their normal daily …activities after receiving their treatments.Deep TMS has also been shown to offer symptomatic relief in cases of Major Depressive Disorder with anxiety using an alternative off-label protocol.BrainsWay Deep TMS is FDA approved for the following indications: MDD , OCD, and Smoking CessationHow does dTMS Work?Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) is a cutting-edge treatment that involves using electromagnetic pulses, much like an MRI, to generate a targeted magnetic field in the brain, activating neural circuits in the region of the brain associated with mood control. The goal of TMS therapy is to restore effective communication among different brain circuits allowing you to feel more in control of regulating your feelings, thoughts and actions, which results in a reduction of depressive symptoms. What can a patient expect after a TMS session?After a Deep TMS treatment session, there is no downtime, and you will be able to immediately return to your normal routine without any restrictions. Since anesthesia is not needed for Deep TMS, you will also be able to drive to and from your treatments. The majority of patients do not experience side effects, but some patients may feel tired or experience headaches.The results from Deep TMS treatment can vary, but most people notice an improvement of symptoms between the third and fourth week of treatment. It has been clinically established that most of the patients who have improvement with TMS are able to maintain their results for at least a year. There are currently no controlled studies of benefits after a year. Some patients may consider subsequent treatments.