TMS cannot cure your OCD. However, it can successfully reduce the severity of the symptoms and enable you to manage your condition better.

TMS has been proven effective for treatment and management of OCD and has been cleared by the FDA.

While TMS can effectively improve symptoms and manage the severity of the condition for a period of time, the symptoms may come back in the future. Usually, the relief provided can last for months and the patient can always consult their doctor for further sessions if required in the future.

TMS is completely safe and this non-invasive treatment does not harm your brain. The magnetic waves used for TMS only influence the brain cells and do not interfere with them in any other way.

Most insurance providers including Medicare cover TMS therapy. Your physician will help manage the prior authorization required for insurance coverage.

TMS therapy is a non-invasive and painless treatment procedure. The patients can engage in activities like watching TV or reading during the treatment.

TMS therapy has little to no side effects. At most, the patient will feel a mild discomfort in the scalp or feel a slight headache during treatment. Patients can resume their regular activities immediately afterward.

Typically, TMS therapy sessions are carried out over a period of 4-6 weeks, five times a week. The duration of the therapy will be decided by your physician depending on your condition.

The time required varies from patient to patient depending on a number of conditions including age, severity of the condition, and combination medicines used. But no matter the time, TMS therapy is proven to be effective in relieving the symptoms over the course of treatment.

Whether you need to stay on medication or not while will depend on the severity of your condition and a number of other factors. You will need to discuss this in detail with your doctor to come up with the most effective treatment plan.

TMS therapy is an FDA cleared treatment that is considered safe and effective with little to no side effects.

At RHS, we provide comprehensive care for our patients before, during, and after TMS therapy.

Before the treatment you will meet our TMS expert with whom you will go over your diagnosis and medical history in detail to see if you meet the strict criteria required for TMS therapy. Once we have confirmation that TMS is the right choice for you, our team will submit the insurance documents for Prior Authorization. After receiving the approval, we will do a TMS mapping to determine the location and dose of your treatment. Sessions will be held between Monday-Friday and patient will be interviewed before each appointment to ascertain their response to treatment. The treatment sessions are administered by a certified TMS provider or TMS technicians. You will also have regular meetings with your medication management provider to see if the treatment is working for you and make further adjustments if necessary. The treatment is tapered down over the last two weeks and after completion, there will be follow ups with the patient in 2 weeks to see if there are any major changes in mood. If we deem that further medication management, therapy, or TMS maintenance is required, we will discuss it with the patient moving forward.

TMS is covered by most commercial and state insurance plans. However, cost of treatment varies per your insurance policy. Please contact our billing department and your insurance company for more information about cost of treatment.

TMS for OCD is a safe, effective treatment for adults 18 years and older. To be eligible, you must be diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with 1-2 medication trials to manage OCD symptoms. An ideal candidate for TMS would be:

• Patients who are not satisfied with the results of medication
• Patients who have responded to medication but are not in remission
• Patients who could not tolerate the side effects of medication
• Patients who have failed 1 or more medication trials
• Patients who wish to avoid medications and augmentation treatments

Although TMS is considered a safe treatment for most, there are some conditions which may prevent you from receiving the treatment. These include:

• History of Seizure Disorder
• History of Bipolar Disorder
• History of metallic implants in the head/neck areas (except braces and other dental fillings)
• Presence of implanted medical devices like pacemakers
• Pregnancy

There are other relative, absolute contraindications and “inconveniences” during treatment that will be further discussed with your provider during your Brain Stim Consultation