{"id":812,"date":"2025-02-05T08:47:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T08:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stimulation-magnetique-transcranienne.be\/?page_id=812"},"modified":"2025-03-17T12:30:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T12:30:34","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stimulation-magnetique-transcranienne.be\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

F.A.Q<\/h2><\/div>
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A few answers to your questions<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tWhat is rTMS and what does the treatment involve?<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a non-invasive technique that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate certain areas of the brain. It is mainly used to treat psychiatric and neurological disorders, such as treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders or chronic pain. During a session, an electromagnetic coil is placed near the scalp to send impulses to targeted areas of the brain.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tWhat disorders can be treated with rTMS?<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

rTMS is used to treat a number of disorders, including :
\u00a0 \u00a0 - Treatment-resistant major depression.
\u00a0 \u00a0 - Anxiety disorders (e.g. generalised anxiety, OCD).
\u00a0 \u00a0 - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
\u00a0 \u00a0 - Neuropathic pain.
\u00a0 \u00a0 - Neurological pathologies (e.g. Parkinson's disease, spasticity).
If you are not sure whether rTMS is suitable for your condition, consult a specialist practitioner.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tIs rTMS covered by health insurance?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>

Coverage for rTMS depends on your country, your insurance plan and the condition being treated. In some cases, insurance companies reimburse treatment for specific indications, such as resistant depression. We advise you to check with your insurance company or practitioner to find out whether the treatment is covered.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tIs rTMS painful?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>

rTMS is generally well tolerated and painless. You may feel a slight tapping or tingling sensation in the scalp during stimulation. A few patients report mild headaches or discomfort, but these effects disappear quickly after the session.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tHow many sessions are needed to feel the effects?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>

The number of sessions varies according to the condition being treated and the individual's response to the treatment. In general, a series of 20 to 30 sessions is recommended, with daily sessions for 4 to 6 weeks. The first effects may be felt as early as the second or third week, but this may vary from person to person.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tAre there any risks or side-effects associated with rTMS?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>

rTMS is considered a safe method when carried out by a qualified professional. The most common side effects are mild and include headaches or temporary scalp discomfort. In rare cases, muscle contractions or a slight feeling of tiredness may occur. The risk of convulsions is extremely low, especially if the patient complies with medical instructions. A practitioner will always assess your state of health before starting treatment to minimise the risks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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