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  • in reply to: too many TMS treatments; made things worse #49963

    jewel
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    How long after the last treatment did you feel better? My anxiety has only gotten worse and it’s been seven months. I tried going back on medicine, but it doesn’t seem to work and I’m now experiencing adverse side effects from pills I have previously taken. Anyone experience a constant “pins and needles“ feeling?

    in reply to: Had negative results. Any suggestions? #43422

    jewel
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    I also had negative results. After the first few treatments I felt worse, but once my medication was lowered things felt less intense. Although, the more sessions I did, the more irritable I became. I’m currently unable to take medicine, so I’m feeling very hopeless. I completed the 35 treatments and it was recommended that I do maintenance, but I can’t put myself through that again. I’m totally depressed, can’t concentrate, in a fog and I’m suffering from severe anxiety and panic attacks, which I’ve never had a problem with (other than an occasional situation).

    in reply to: TMS not working- 25 sessions in #43421

    jewel
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    I’m also feeling hopeless, as well as frustrated since nothing seems to work anymore and no doctor seems to help or take it seriously.
    I first began to feel symptoms a few days into treatment. Everyone at the clinic said this is not an effect of the Tms, especially that early into treatment. They also said it works in 70% of patients, but worst case scenario it doesn’t. No one mentioned it could make me feel worse. As I continued treatment, I had to lower the dose of medications since everything was so strong. I also became very irritable and snapped at people often. I was often on edge, felt buzzing in my head and very sensitive to noise and smell. Certain noises would make me jump and certain smells would make my stomach turn. They said this was because my brain is stimulated and “waking up.” Those effects were easier to deal with, but now the depression and anxiety is at its worst. I’ve never even had issues with anxiety before TMS.
    As far as other treatments before starting Tms, I only tried a few antidepressants. Effexor with Wellbutrin seemed to work best for me. I wish I just stayed on it and dealt with the side effects since I was in better shape than I am now.
    I haven’t tried ketamine infusions, but I heard it can make you like a zombie. I know it’s a strong drug so I’m too nervous to try it at this point.

    in reply to: TMS not working- 25 sessions in #43417

    jewel
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    My thoughts and experience- I wished I didn’t continue treatments. I was having a bad reaction from the start and should’ve stopped. It’s been 8 months since my final treatment and I feel the worst I’ve ever felt, can’t seem to tolerate medicine and my body is shaking and muscles cramping. They kept assuring me it would get better, but it never did. I was only able to lower my dose of my previous medicine since I was so sensitive to it. Then I couldn’t seem to tolerate it at all. Now I’m off and am in the worst shape I’ve ever been in.

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