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When should go for deep TMS in OCD
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I have OCD from few years when and who should go for Deep TMS
Can you please at what situation we need to go for Deep TMS ?
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Deep TMS with advanced and latest imported machines like brainsway are new but evidence as if 5yrs suggest results are promising (57% approx). They also mean requiring lesser number of sessions (15-20) as opposed to the rTMS (25-30).
Therefore you will find difference of opinions amongst professionals.
It can be used as first line, additional and/ or last line treatment option. It is associated with minimal side effects or risks & is more expensive than medications
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TMS is considered only in treatment refractory cases and is ideally not the first line of treatment
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Tms is not some miracle therapy , medication works even better but if ur keen for Tms you can try
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Dr. Syed Bushra Imtiyaz
Neuropsychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hi, it’s usually not recommended as a first line therapy. Thankfully we have many medication options available now which can be used alone or in combination along with regular psychotherapy sessions from a licensed therapist. If everything fails, perhaps then we can consider rTMS.
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Let your psychiatrist help you reach an informed decision on whether you should opt for rTMS at this point or not
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Dr. Nanditha
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Hello,
Sir acc to your symptoms present, duration of symptoms.
If when all alterydrugs are used.
They are giving minimal recovery
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