Using TMS and Alpha-Stim Together

Discover how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Alpha-Stim can be used concurrently for enhanced results.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an established, non-invasive treatment for major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. But can it be used alongside Alpha-Stim?

Complementary Therapies

Yes, Alpha-Stim and TMS can be safely and effectively used together. While TMS uses magnetic fields targeted at specific areas of the brain in a clinical setting, Alpha-Stim uses Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) via ear clips, which can be used at home.

Enhancing Results

Many clinicians find that using Alpha-Stim between TMS sessions helps maintain the patient's mood, reduces anxiety, and improves sleep. Because both therapies are non-drug and non-invasive, they do not carry the risk of drug-to-drug interactions that are a concern when combining multiple psychiatric medications.

A Comprehensive Approach

Integrating Alpha-Stim into a treatment plan that includes TMS can provide a more comprehensive approach to mental health, giving patients a tool they can use daily to manage symptoms of anxiety and insomnia while undergoing their TMS course.