Rarely tms causes headaches or dizziness.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy side effects.
There is a low risk of seizure.
But no evidence suggests that it affects the memory like.
Tingling spasms or twitching of facial muscles.
Patients receiving treatment for mdd may report transcranial magnetic stimulation side effects that include mild to moderate headaches scalp irritation toothache or facial pain or twitching but these are transient effects that resolve without need for any medical intervention within the first two weeks of treatment.
For certain individuals the neurostimulation from tms therapy is uncomfortable.
Tms seems to have few risks and side effects.
Doctors report minimal side effects for the patient being treated with tms.
Scalp discomfort normally described as a tapping feeling.
Some people feel muscle contractions in the scalp.
Rarely seizure approximate risk is 1 10 000 with no long term impairment after the seizure resolves less than 5 percent of patients discontinued treatment with tms therapy due to side effects.
Some may feel a twitching or vibrating sensation around the face cheek or scalp or complain of a headache or muscle soreness.
What are possible side effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation tms treatment.
Scalp discomfort at the site of stimulation.