TMS is currently approved to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). While not FDA approved, it is also being used for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). However, in order to have TMS covered by insurance, you need to have failed prior treatments. Your insurance may also require you to have failed at least 2 adequate medication trials and evidenced based psychotherapy.
What might disqualify me as a candidate?
Intracranial metallic or magnetic pieces
Pacemakers and other implantable medical devices
History of seizures or epilepsy
Individuals who are pregnant
It is important to discuss these issues with your doctor.