During a NeuroStar Advanced Therapy session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are under-active in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.
Insomnia
1 of 10Headache/ Migraine
2 of 10Daytime Drowsiness
3 of 10Dry Mouth
4 of 10Fatigue
5 of 10Weight Gain
6 of 10Nausea
7 of 10Distress
8 of 10Sexual Dysfunction
9 of 10Mild Scalp Pain or Discomfort
10 of 10TMS Therapy has been proven highly safe and effective in the treatment of depression. TMS Therapy is free of side effects typically experienced with antidepressant medications. The most common side effect associated with treatment is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment area – generally mild to moderate.
Dr. Lidia Lidagoster is a psychiatrist in New Rochelle, New York. She received her medical degree from Santiago Univ of Technology School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Specialty: Psychiatry
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness, such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and schizophrenia. Most psychiatrists rely on a mix of medications and psychotherapy.
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