A New Treatment for PTSD Symptoms Offers New Hope
MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is a drug-free, non-invasive way to treat the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
This breakthrough treatment has shown remarkable results in freeing patients from the agony of PTSD symptoms.
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You CAN break free from your Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms.
When you have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it can feel like you’re living in the past. And no matter what you do, you can’t seem to shake the symptoms that continue to invade your daily life.
But having PTSD doesn’t mean you’re doomed to re-experience that pain and trauma forever. Many treatments exist to help you deal with your symptoms. However, 20-50% of all patients don’t respond to conventional treatments like therapy and medications.
That’s when you need something new. Something that provides hope for relief from your PTSD symptoms. And here at the Brain Treatment Center Columbus, we offer that treatment: MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy.
MeRT is drug-free, non-invasive, and lasting. And we’ve achieved some spectacular results in treating PTSD symptoms.*
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
How MeRT Works to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
In essence, the MeRT treatment protocol works to balance your brainwave activity. It starts with precise brain imaging using a qEEG (quantitative electroencephalogram, or brain mapping) and an EKG (electrocardiogram).
This initial testing is the key to MeRT’s results. Patients with PTSD have markers that are clearly visible in their EEG studies, which will show altered brainwave activity — a brainwave imbalance.
Once we have the full picture of the brainwave imbalance, we then develop a personalized treatment plan using TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation, an FDA-cleared therapy).
The TMS delivers gentle magnetic pulses to those specific areas of the brain to improve brain connectivity and communication.
The equipment used in MeRT is FDA-cleared to treat Major Depressive Disorder and OCD and is used off-label to treat a wide variety of conditions, including PTSD.
In many instances, this has resulted in a significant reduction of PTSD symptoms.
Plus, many people who experience post-traumatic stress also suffer from conditions such as depression and anxiety. MeRT treatment can address those conditions as well. *
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and its Symptoms
If you’ve experienced or witnessed a terrifying life event — such as a natural disaster, physical or sexual assault, accident, abusive relationship, or military combat — you may be suffering from PTSD. Following are some of the most common symptoms:
- Depression or a negative outlook
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Flashbacks to the event
- Inability to sleep or repeated nightmares about the traumatic event
- Avoiding people, places, or events that remind you of the trauma
- Difficulty concentrating/memory problems
- Doing things that could be self-destructive or reckless
- Emotional numbness or being cut off from your feelings
- Being easily upset, angered, irritable, or exhibiting aggressive behavior
- Hyper-alertness to sounds
- Feeling jumpy or easily startled
- Thoughts of suicide
According to the American Psychiatric Association, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects around 3.5 percent of US adults every year. And many people don’t realize they’re suffering from PTSD until they’re diagnosed.
That’s why it’s vital to see a trained professional so you can get a proper diagnosis. And if you’ve already been diagnosed and have not seen the results you’d hoped for, then MeRT may be the solution.
MeRT Treatment for PTSD at Brain Treatment Centers of Columbus and Cincinnati: What to Expect
Your first step, before deciding if MeRT is the right treatment for your PTSD, is to call us for a free consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. This is a no-obligation call, where she will discuss your symptoms and history, answer your questions, and explain the treatment in full. This includes all fees and protocols.
Then, once you decide to take the next step, we will set up an appointment for initial testing. This appointment will last 45 minutes to an hour. Then, once we have completed the testing, we will analyze the results and schedule you for a consultation.
The MeRT treatment protocol comprises three steps: Testing, Consultation, and Treatment. Following are the specifics of each step:
1. Testing
At your first appointment, we will perform two simple tests: a qEEG and an EKG. These tests are painless, and we perform them right here in our office.
For the EEG, we place a cap on your head to measure the electrical activity in your brain and map out any areas not performing as they should. We also perform an EKG to record your heart’s electrical signals.
Once we perform these tests, our team will carefully analyze the results. Based on this analysis, we develop a treatment plan customized to your specific condition.
2. Consultation
After your tests are complete and we’ve reviewed and analyzed them, you will have a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Tarun Mehra or Nurse Practitioner Linna Morgan. You can either do this consultation in person or virtually from the comfort of your home.
During this consultation, we will discuss your test results and treatment plan. We will also answer any remaining questions you may have and let you know more about what to expect during your treatment period.
3. Treatment Period
During the treatment period, we will perform two weeks of TMS treatment at a time. After each two-week period, we will perform a new set of tests (EEG and EKG) to see how you are responding. We strongly recommend that you complete a minimum of four weeks of treatment to ensure that you are experiencing results, both clinically and on the repeat EEG. If a positive response is noted, we recommend you complete an additional two to four weeks of treatment to ensure long-lasting results.
We monitor your progress based on the new EEG results as well as symptom improvements. And you will have a consultation to confirm that changes are still showing in the testing.
Most conditions treated with MeRT provide noticeable and long-lasting results after six weeks of treatment. However, each patient is different, and the results may vary.
Insurance
Unfortunately, we do not accept insurance, nor file it on your behalf. However, we do take all major credit cards and allow you to pay in advance of each two week treatment cycle.
Currently, MeRT is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). For conditions other than Major Depressive Disorder and OCD, because treatment is considered “off-label,” insurance rarely reimburses any of the costs associated with treatment.
Questions? Need more information? Call our New Patient Coordinator.
We know how difficult it can be to decide on a new treatment for your PTSD, particularly if past treatments haven’t gotten the results you’d hoped for. You may still have a lot of questions about whether MeRT is the right treatment for you. We want to make sure you get all the information you need to make the best possible decision, and that begins with a call to our New Patient Coordinator.
The New Patient Coordinator is here to help you. She’ll take the time to listen, answer questions, explain costs, and put your mind at ease. Additionally, she can help you get scheduled if you decide that yes, MeRT is the right treatment for you.
When you think about it, making this one free, no-obligation call just might be the first step in freeing yourself from the debilitating symptoms that have been taking over your life. And we want to help you do just that!
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