Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Safe with pregnancy


This is a method of stimulating the brain by using a magnetic is used to generating tiny electric currents in the brain. Since the brain sends signals through electric currents, it is therefore possible to modify these signals by using this type of stimulation.
Caution
Relatively safe
Side effects are very rare
When they occur, side effects include:
Acute disorientation, a brief episode
Seizures
Fainting or lightheadedness
Hearing loss
Pain and Headache
Use with caution if you have electrical gadgets attached to you e.g.
Diabetes Sugar control gadgets
Pacemakers
Defibrillators
Therapy for:
Smoking cessation
Depresssion
OCD
Comments
It is safe and requires no surgery
Although reseach continues into TMS, it has already been approved by many regulating bodies in Europe and America
It can be expensive
Diabetes: Use with caution

Children: Safety uknown

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