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What are the potential risks of TMS?

December 8, 2015

TMS has been proven to be safe since it was first used in clinical research in the late 1990’s. The most commonly reported side effect related to treatment include mild headache, tingling and scalp discomfort; however, less than 5% of patients discontinue treatment due to side effects. There is a small risk of a seizure (approximately 1 in 10,000) occurring during treatment; however, this risk is no greater than what has been observed with oral antidepressant medications. While TMS has been proven effective in 2 out of 3 patients, not all patients will benefit from it. TMS does not worsen depression, but patients should be carefully monitored for any changes in behaviour.

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What Our Patients Say

After the first two treatments, I did not have any pain or headache. I found the treatment very relaxing and fell asleep almost all the time. Overall, [I’ve had] an improvement in my depression.
Janette P.
I can only say good things about Lenox Hill TMS. The treatment saved me. I started doing the activities I had not done for months. I was able to go on a vacation, which I thought I would never make.
Mason A.
I am no longer depressed. I feel like I have awoken from a long sleep. I am awake and living my life and I am so grateful for this treatment.
Rohit T.
My depression has almost completely disappeared and I feel like I have my life back!
Shannon P.
It really feels like a miracle. I have been happy! And if something troubles me, I am so much more able to navigate through it instead of allowing it to overwhelm me and then just caving in….[it helped]me get through the truly hardest thing and darkest period I have ever gone through. I never thought I’d come back this strong….[I am] really looking forward to the future. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Ann M.
TMS [took] me from a dark place into the light. My heartfelt thanks to the staff at Lenox Hill TMS, for their concern and encouragement
John F.
I feel my mood has completely turned around. I was very depressed for months, but now I am able to enjoy life again, to concentrate better, and I have energy.
Nate R.
Having received the full course of treatment, I have such peace of mind. I feel cared for and confident that my formerly serious depression is on its way out. Now my depression is absolutely manageable; I still need medication, but I am a fully functioning, hopeful and forward-looking person…for the first time in almost 30 years. TMS works!
Will J.
The staff at Lenox Hill TMS was so kind, attentive and compassionate. They made my experience with the treatment as positive as I could have ever imagined.
Jocelyn Y.
TMS has been the only thing that has helped me feel better in over 5 years of dealing with major depression.
Bronwyn P.

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