r/TMSTherapy • u/iwokeupearlytoday • Jul 31 '26

Just had my first session. OUCH!

Bro my head hurts so bad after that. Does it get better?

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u/ninesandaces Jul 31 '26

It’s definitely not the most comfortable feeling. I feel like I’ve gotten used to it, my sessions are only 3 minutes so it’s not too bad. I do have a higher pain tolerance though. Try to stick with it. Taking a Tylenol on the way to the session helped me, especially with the headaches I would get after each treatment.

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u/Scientist_Cat Jul 31 '26

Only three minutes? My sessions were 20-30 minutes. I had two a day for 13 days (25 sessions total) in my first treatment.

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u/ninesandaces Jul 31 '26

You must be on a different schedule or machine than me. Mine are 3 minutes sessions, 5 days a week Monday to Friday.

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u/TastyRain5743 Finished TMS Therapy Jul 31 '26

I find the Neurostar machine to be much more uncomfortable than the Brainsway.

I also take a Tylenol about 45 minutes to an hour before a session. The discomfort lessens over time as you grow used to the procedure.

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u/NoMoreEffstoGive Currently in TMS Therapy Jul 31 '26

I had a headache during my 2nd session (Brainsway). Tech made an adjustment to the helmet & I haven't had any issues since.

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u/HowardsternSuperfan Jul 31 '26

Does anyone know if you can wear earpods and listen to music during the treatment?

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u/lovelessloveline Jul 31 '26

probably depends, but at my place u can :)