Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Technology For Depression Treatment

Dr. Ariya Thima
Neurology Specialist
 

     Today, medical technology has made significant progress in treating migraine headaches, depression, and OCD through the use of TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). By using electromagnetic waves to stimulate brain cells and reduce patient pain, it is an easy, highly safe treatment with low side effects. Consequently, it has gained widespread popularity among those suffering from migraines.

Treatment with TMS Technology

     TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) technology involves stimulating brain cells with electromagnetic waves from a treatment coil through the scalp to the brain. This sends energy to interconnected cells to stimulate or inhibit overactive cell arousal. When brain cells receive this energy, changes occur in the flow of electrical charges, which positively impacts various brain circuits and neurotransmitters, helping with conditions such as migraines, stress, pain, muscle spasms, and depression.

Advantages of TMS for Migraine Treatment

• Highly safe, painless, and has minimal side effects.
• Helps treat migraines, tension headaches, office syndrome, and chronic headaches with noticeable results after the first session.
• Reduces medication intake and minimizes side effects associated with long-term drug use.
• Continuous treatment has been found to improve headache severity until symptoms disappear completely and helps prevent recurrence.
• Treated by specialized physicians at the Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Center.

Precautions for TMS Treatment

     TMS technology is not suitable for patients with a history of seizures. It is not performed on patients with ring-shaped metal implants or electronic devices implanted in the body, such as pacemakers or cochlear implants.

Summary of TMS Electromagnetic Technology

     TMS treatment is an alternative therapy used to supplement primary treatments. After each session of TMS technology, patients will feel an immediate reduction in pain. Continuous treatment is typically performed over several sessions per course, depending on the severity of the condition.

Read more: “Depression”: Understanding the Disease and Moving Forward with Support from Loved Ones

TMS is a convenient supplementary medical treatment with no recovery time needed, is safe for the body, and addresses various symptoms.