Major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and major depressive disorder with anxious depression can significantly impact various aspects of our patients’ lives, including their work, studies, social interactions, and personal relationships.
For many individuals struggling with these conditions, traditional treatments such as medication and therapy may not provide sufficient relief. Several of our patients have approached us seeking alternative treatments.
At Scott A. Fleischer MD PC & Associates, we proudly offer NeuroStar, an innovative, noninvasive, non-drug treatment for MDD, OCD, and anxious depression.
NeuroStar is widely considered the best of its kind and is the number one doctor-recommended TMS treatment on the market today. However, one of the most frequently asked questions to our specialists is whether NeuroStar treatments hurt.
NeuroStar is entirely noninvasive and nonsurgical, and it does not involve incisions or leave scars. Another major perk of this treatment is not requiring sedation or anesthesia. Our patients are awake, alert, and comfortable throughout their sessions.
This therapy utilizes a safe and well-researched technology called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), delivered through a specialized treatment device. NeuroStar sessions typically last 19 minutes at our facility and require no downtime or recovery time.
During your NeuroStar treatment session, a trained TMS technician will gently tap your head with the device. Through electromagnetic waves emitted by the device, specific areas of your brain are stimulated to enhance neural activity, particularly in regions affected by depression. This stimulation encourages safer and more controlled brain activity, working to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
A common concern among our patients is whether NeuroStar treatments are uncomfortable or painful. This is a natural concern: when you are navigating your mental health treatment options, you want to select one that is as painless as possible and is the least disruptive to your daily life.
Many patients experience no pain, while other may have minimal discomfort. These individuals find the discomfort manageable and report minimal to no adverse effects. In addition, over-the-counter pain relief medications can effectively alleviate any discomfort experienced during sessions.
Comparatively, these minor side effects are much milder than those associated with conventional medications commonly used for MDD, OCD, or MDD with anxious depression.
If you are a qualifying adult patient with MDD, OCD, or anxious depression, or an adolescent with MDD, and you have not found relief through traditional treatments like medication or psychotherapy, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy may be right for you.
Book your consultation at Scott A. Fleischer M.D. P.C. & Associates today to explore how this innovative treatment could benefit you.
