NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy in Plymouth Meeting

NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is designed for people with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or major depressive disorder with anxious depression. For adults who have experienced side effects from medication or have not had good responses to medication, this FDA-cleared therapy may be an ideal solution. We are making TMS therapy accessible in 19462. For more information about NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Plymouth Meeting, schedule your consultation with us today.

What Is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy? 

Patients with MDD, OCD, or MDD with anxious depression typically experience decreased activity in areas of their brain that regulate mood, emotion, and behavior. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is designed to increase brain activity by stimulating those areas with electromagnetic waves, similar to the way an MRI functions.

Those waves are directed via a handheld treatment device containing a metal coil that generates rapidly alternating magnetic fields. Repetitive magnetic pulses excite the underactive neurons, stimulating their activity in a way that is both safe and controlled. With regular treatment sessions, TMS trains your brain to improve its activity; over time, it learns how to function better on its own.

NeuroStar uses a patented technology called Contact Sensing to ensure the exact dosage for each electromagnetic pulse. Over time and with regular treatments, most patients in Plymouth Meeting who choose NeuroStar Advanced TMS experience reduced symptomatic effects of their mental health conditions.

What To Expect From Treatment

Each TMS session lasts for 20 to 30 minutes. Treatments are typically administered daily or several times per week over the course of seven weeks. During your session, the NeuroStar treatment device is held to very specific places on your scalp. 

TMS is safe and is generally well-tolerated by most patients. Sessions are quick; they do not require anesthesia and a patient should be able to resume any normal activities afterward. While some people experience temporary side effects, such as headaches, scalp discomfort, or muscle twitching during or after treatment, they are mild and will disappear within days.

Results from TMS sessions are not immediate. Most people adopt a six-to-seven-week program with sessions five days a week. Over time, you should start to notice improvements in the condition that prompted TMS therapy. Most patients experience optimal results after the recommended six-week treatment course.

The positive effects of TMS therapy can last up to 12 months. If you feel the effects are wearing off, you can schedule a maintenance TMS appointment—there is no lifetime limit to the number of times you can receive TMS treatments.

Is TMS Covered by Insurance?

The NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy that we offer in Plymouth Meeting has been cleared by the FDA since 2008.Most insurance plans cover TMS therapy after prescription medication treatments have failed to alleviate your condition. Typically, you need to have tried a few different types of antidepressants or medications specific to your diagnosis before your coverage is approved. 

Ask About NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy in Plymouth Meeting Today 

If you are experiencing major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or major depressive disorder with anxious depression and want a safe, effective, non-invasive way to treat your condition without medication, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy in Plymouth Meeting could be a good option for you. 

We want you to have all the answers you need to make an informed decision about the treatment of your mental health. To learn more about NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy offered in 19462 or to schedule a consultation with one of our clinicians, please call our clinic today.

NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.

The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.

The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy system is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

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Important Safety Information

The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).

NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.