Posted by Ritch on July 28, 2002, at 13:58:24
In reply to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation anyone?, posted by deli on July 27, 2002, at 14:04:17
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> Hello Everyone,
> I am back after a short relapse with my tears saturated pillows and blanket. I had my monthly visit with my enchanting pdoc (Oh, how I love to visit!) Anyways, we decided to continue on with the same concoction of Remeron, Prozac and Topamax. During our unusual conversation and I say unusual because the last few months all I do in his office is sob, I asked him about TMS.
> He said that the research on it seemed promising. He then later added that our University was presently conducting research through the Department of Psychiatry and the Brain Institute.
> I asked him if I should volunteer for the research and he was open to the idea. Anyway, I called and had a preliminary interview over the phone and got an appointment to meet with the psychiatrist conducting the study, for a two hour evaluation. After that, if they determined that I qualify for the study ( I guess am depressed enough) they will perform a battery of tests including pet scan, cat scan, mri, ekg, full physical and cognitive testing to rule out any physical condition. ( how cool is that; that's what I've tried doctors to do all my life)So I am going to be one of their guinea pigs.
> Apparently, TMS is a safer version of ect in that it causes no memory loss and no anesthesia is needed. I don't know anyone that has had it done. So I am sharing this with you in the event someone knows of this treatment and can shed some light on it.
> P.s. Yes, Topamax would be discontinued if I participate in the study.
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> Love
> Deli;)Deli,
Here's a link to a discussion here about this last year:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20010907/msgs/78799.htmlMitch
poster:Ritch
thread:113936
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020725/msgs/114036.html