TMS is a widely accessible treatment, but there are certain contraindications:
- Epilepsy or Seizure History: There’s a potential risk of inducing seizures with TMS for this group. However, the risk remains minimal, akin to the risks associated with antidepressants. Research indicates a seizure occurrence in merely 1 out of 30,000 treatments.
- Medical Implants: Devices influenced by magnetic fields or those made of metal are a concern. Similarly, any foreign object with metal near the treatment area can be problematic.
- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding: Current studies aim to ascertain the safety of TMS for these groups, but conclusive results are pending.
Before starting TMS, a thorough screening evaluation is conducted to ensure patient safety.
Comprehensive TMS Experience with Dr. Renee Richesin LifeWorksTMS Flagship Clinic in Birmingham, AL
Initiating Your TMS Journey: Embarking on the path of TMS therapy signifies a proactive step towards addressing depression and related mental health challenges. Here’s a structured overview of the process:
- Initial Contact: Reach out to LifeWorksTMS’s flagship clinic via email or schedule a no-obligation phone consultation with Dr. Charles Hayden.
- Evaluation: If TMS is deemed a potential fit, Dr. Richesin will conduct an in-depth evaluation, assessing your psychiatric history and tailoring the TMS therapy approach.
- Billing and Insurance: Post-evaluation, our team collaborates with the billing department to clarify transparent self-pay cost expectations.
- Mapping and First Treatment: Your initial session involves a ‘mapping’ procedure to pinpoint the optimal stimulation intensity and location, immediately followed by your inaugural treatment.
- Subsequent Treatments: Under the watchful eyes of Dr. Richesin and our dedicated team, subsequent treatments are administered, with progress tracked periodically. Typically, a course spans 36 -40 treatments over five days.
- Concluding Review: A final session with Dr. Richesin evaluates the therapy’s progression and outlines any post-treatment follow-ups.
Your TMS Consultation Insights: Your initial consultation is a comprehensive session designed to:
- Introduce you to the clinic, Dr. Richesin, and our team.
- Facilitate an informed decision about TMS.
