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Could this Finally be the Cure for my PTSD? I'm Feeling Much Better.
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Could this Finally be the Cure for my PTSD? I'm Feeling Much Better.

About 85% or so of my symptoms are now in remission from a recent change in medication.

After four lousy psychiatrists in a row I had practically lost all faith in the profession. Finally the fifth one knew what he was doing and has now restored my ability to live, work, write, and read. Will it last? Will we get all the way to a full remission?

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Sharon's avatar

I know someone with ptsd who received help with many different mecicines, many of which worked for various periods of time, until they didn't. He's received long-lasting results (after a second course) after going through a six week program of TransCranial Magnetic Stimulation., or TMS. So far, so good, and it's been a year. Ask your doctors about it. Insurance coverage in many/most cases.

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David Swindle 🟦's avatar

Thanks Sharon! You're right about medications often lasting for various periods of time. I'm a little worried about that with this new batch, but we'll see how it goes.

I've heard of TransCranial Magnetic Stimulation and we were considering that while in Indiana. If this new medication routine ends up failing then I anticipate considering that seriously again. Thanks for reminding me about it.

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Sharon's avatar

The first course, which lasted 6 weeks, was moderately successful. When it became clear that they needed to try again, another course of TMS was ordered. Extremely successful and long/lasting, as far as I know.

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Bonnie Forness's avatar

Praying for your healing.

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