Marcus T.
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Replied to Headaches after TMS sessions — when do they stop?
Cold compress on the forehead immediately after the session helped me when nothing else did.
Replied to Struggling with the waiting period before TMS starts
I'm so tired of waiting and so tired of being tired. Reading this thread for the third time tonight. Just here.
Replied to Can I do TMS if I have a metal dental implant?
Cleared with braces too — they used a slightly modified angle. Worth asking specifically.
Replied to From barely surviving to actually living — TMS changed everything
@above — yes, dip around session 7 was real. Lasted 3 days, then I bounced past my baseline.
Replied to Free virtual Q&A — "Ask a TMS Specialist Anything" — April 19
The Q&A on insurance prior auth was the most useful 15 minutes I've spent on TMS info. Thank you for hosting.
Replied to Can I do TMS if I have a metal dental implant?
I had to bring the receipt from my crown placement to confirm zirconia. Annoying but quick.
Replied to Struggling with the waiting period before TMS starts
Reach out to your TMS clinic's intake coordinator, not the front desk. They can sometimes pull you forward when there's a cancellation.
Replied to How long do TMS results typically last?
14 months post-treatment here. Still in remission with one maintenance week last fall.
Replied to TMS for anxiety (not just depression) — my experience
Did right-sided 1Hz for 30 sessions. Sleep onset improved first, then ruminations slowed, then the chest-tightness eased.
Replied to Can I do TMS if I have a metal dental implant?
I have two titanium implants and was cleared after a quick check with my prosthodontist. Titanium is non-ferromagnetic so it's generally fine.
Replied to How I got my insurance to cover TMS after initial denial
Saving this. My second appeal letter was rejected last week. Going to use your template.
Replied to Struggling with the waiting period before TMS starts
The waiting was the worst part for me too. Try to lock in a daily routine — same wake time, walk, structured meals. Helped me stay above water.
Replied to Free virtual Q&A — "Ask a TMS Specialist Anything" — April 19
This is great! I'd love to hear about TMS for conditions beyond depression — specifically PTSD and chronic pain. Also, is there an age limit for TMS? My 72-year-old father is interested but worried he's "too old."
Replied to From barely surviving to actually living — TMS changed everything
The running a 5K part hit me hard. Before TMS I couldn't walk to the mailbox without exhaustion from the depression. Now I'm hiking on weekends. These stories matter.
Replied to How I got my insurance to cover TMS after initial denial
This is incredibly helpful. I'm currently at step 2 of your timeline — just got my first denial from Aetna. The 'not medically necessary' language is so frustrating when you've literally tried everything. Going to push for that appeal now.