Hi, my name is ummuabdullrahman! My child is suffering from CP

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ummuabdullrahman Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited January 2022 in Cerebral Palsy Network
Hello my child is suffering from CP and my doctor ordered me to give my child a Botox injections so I need to know how there ifectiveness for experience from another who already taken this dose thank you

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  • ummuabdullrahman
    ummuabdullrahman Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
    My son with 1 year and 3month has a CP what should I do he can't to sittit I am follow up with physiotherapy and a doctor ordered to start with Botox injections 
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Hello @ummuabdullrahman

    Wishing you a warm welcome to the community, it's nice to see you join and I hope you enjoy getting involved, this is a very supportive place so I'm sure you will.

    I have moved your discussion over to our CP category, and I will also tag in @Richard_Scope who might be able to provide some insight into this area as it isn't something I have any particular knowledge of. 

    How is your child coping at the moment? When you say your GP has ordered you to give them the injection, are they supporting you to arrange it? Scope do have an information page about botox treatment for those who have CP, so you might want to give that a read.
  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,784 Cerebral Palsy Network
    Hi @ummuabdullrahman
    Botox is often used for children and adults living with cerebral palsy to help loosen the tight muscles that can affect movement and mobility. The injections are given to the affected area, usually, the lower leg or ankle every 3 to 4 months. This is in addition to physiotherapy.
    Has your doctor explained the procedure to you? 

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