The Potential Side Effects of rTMS | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) - Dr.Martjin Arns

Dr. Sanil Rege, Consultant Psychiatrist and Founder of Psych Scene and Psych Scene Hub speaks to Dr. Martijn Arns, Chief Scientific Adviser, Neurocare Group; Founding Director & Senior Researcher at Research Institute Brainclinics about neuromodulation on the topic of the potential side effects of rTMS.

Take-Home Points

• Known side effects of rTMS include muscle tension headache and a theoretical risk of seizure.

• A history of epilepsy is considered to be a contraindication for rTMS treatment.

[fretboardmaster]

I can only speak about a good friend of mine whose Husband hit a dark patch during the Pandemic and his depression and anxiety got worse over the next couple of years. He recently finished an intensive 4 week repetition of TMS session. After his second from last treatment, he completely passed out whilst walking to the Taxi. His fall made him brake his collar bone. TMS only has caused him more pain and hasn’t helped with his depression and has left him with constant headaches. He claimed every treatment was different and the magnets were placed in different areas of his head. I sincerely hope that ECT is not the next suggested form of treatment. That would totally screw up his brain.

[YTistooannoying]

What about the people whose headaches don't go away? What about people who feel worse? What about the people whose lives are disrupted permanently? I don't think it is ethical to act like this type of therapy is harmless when we don't even know the long term effects. When lobotomy and etc were first put into use, they were touted as harmless too. We don't even understand exactly how this works so how am I supposed to trust the most valuable aspect of my being to this?

[Fairygirl]

Brain zaps? Jerks in body? Head ache? Tight scalp?Nausea? Dizziness? Sight changes? Noises are on high frequency?

[recko]

That’s the issue with this TMS treatment the doctors usually don’t try it themselves or if they do they’ve never had brain injuries. They specialist that help me wasn’t TMS but an eye specialist and Neuro rehabilitation specialist he found that my vascular was damaged and knew exactly what to do to heal it. I give all credit to him not TMS . TMS made me worse for three years .

[justinlavine]

You've had patients in testimonials claim that "[...] I don't know why I'm saying this [...]".

That statement under different circumstances can be found by courts to classify people undergoing these therapies as legally incompetent. This is a risk people face to their rights, and something I'm worried these companies are not fully informing their patients about.

[jaeara]

My wife had Tms and the side effects are numerous. She had headaches, memory loss, muscle twitching and anger. If these don't count as side effects, Then I don't know what does

[thewiseone]

I had about 7 sessions of TMS. It screwed me up badly. I literally halted my treatment today. For some reason, I have severe brain fog, and some sort of looming headache. At this point I'm just praying that it goes away.

[zionpictures]

I'm considering this treatment but now wondering???

[Kar]

4/5/23 I have Occipital Neuralgia. Asked if it would bring back any of My symptoms from Occipital Neuralgia that are now under control since I was diagnosed in 2016. So far in the 1st week slight neck pain came back but not real bad. They told Me the treatment can cause that but that is also one of the symptoms of Occipital Neuralgia but worse. This was just slight. I’m in My 3rd week & I have a slight ear ache, left inner ear w/slight pain down My outer neck. These are symptoms of My Occipital Neuralgia as well but not as slamming as when the O.N. hit Me years ago. Dr. isn’t sure if the woodpecker tapping is interfering w/the O.N. so She is stopping for now & researching it.

[SnowKierkegaard]

Hi doctor, can it improve focus? Thank you in advance.

[drgeraldrapp]

Any contraindications w pts. W/ cardiac electrophysiological pathology???

[HRVHackers]

Thanks for this vid. I went ahead with treatment and had no side effects. I reviewed my experience with two months of deep TMS on my channel

[mannagarwal]

rTMS is very effective apparently. But testimonials differ.

Do I believe vulnerable people are mis attributing their symptomology to this novel method? Maybe.

Do I believe magnetic pulses can benefit mental illness? Maybe.

It needs further study before confirming.

[kregg]

I tried tms one time.. Way too painful. I said no!! Take it off me! I was angry.. I left 10 min after my 1st sesion. Pain was unbearable

[metsrus]

what's the success rate for schizophrenia using TMS? My sister has severe psychotic episodes that medicines can't alleviate.

[thecam]

I was permanently injured by TMS 4 years ago. Permanent ear ringing and ptsd from tms

[udompetra]

Sorry pls.. I want to understand something, does it mean that there are chances of patience that use rTMS treatment to become epileptic ? Pls I need an answer 🙏🙏🙏

[elenadolcezzamusic]

I read that one woman 58 years old had pvd in the eyes after tms. after my second tms i had occular illusions i saw thunders glows and i couldnt see clear for 1 hour. besides my eye has movement when i have tms and i am really afraid. and my eye is in a little pain. did any of u had these ?

[bsnowden]

I experienced a seizure-like fit during a session. My arms and legs started convulsing, but i was aware the whole time. The giant spams stopped once i fell off the chair, but my hands and feet still trembled the rest of the day. I was exhausted and fell asleep once i got home and slept 12 hrs. I awoke groggy ane ears ringing and have intwstinal disteess. I am alsi finding it difficult to complete sentences, as if thoughts can only came in short burts, rather than normal fluid thinking (more than slow processing or brain fog). It seems to have been building up over the past week (intestinal distress, easily startled, agitation)
I wonder if it is Seritinin Syndrome triggered by TMS, as i am not on any pyche meds. I have had seratonin syndrome in thw past with Welbutrin, and this feels similar.

[traciingram]

I lost someone dear to my heart from this treatment. BEWARE! I keep seeing this doctor on here saying he is sorry, but is anyone listening to all of those injured. I pray everyday that something brings this to a halt. The people administering this do not even go through a formal training. They say there are minimal side effects like a mild headache, yet on here alone there are many. Research people these doctors aren't going to tell the truth. This is a money maker!! I am in a group that thousands have been injured yet ignored due to TMS. Please research natural ways to heal your mind and brain. Start with nutrition, vitamins and self care. When is the last time your doctor suggested getting your vitamin D levels checked?