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Has anyone tried Botox injections?
LSchroeder
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I was diagnosed in 2017 after 10 years & 12 doctors!
Has anyone tried Botox injections? My neurologist wants to try it. I walk with a cane now. I lift weights and have a personal trainer { my husband} six days a week. I try very hard to strengthen my legs. I would love to know if anyone has tried Botox.
Has anyone tried Botox injections? My neurologist wants to try it. I walk with a cane now. I lift weights and have a personal trainer { my husband} six days a week. I try very hard to strengthen my legs. I would love to know if anyone has tried Botox.
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I found a neurologist that specializes in spasisity. I have an appointment on February 20th to have it done. Will it help me to walk better? I walk with a cane. My ankles are so Spastic that I drag my feet.
Last summer, at the pool, I developed blisters on the tops of my toes.
If botox are done inline with physio you will get the most benefits. The amount of success is different between each person and will depend on your level of spasticity.
Botox should help to relax certain muscles which can improve your gait if it was those muscles that affected the way you walk.
Really hope it was beneficial for you.
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The injections weren't bad at all. I start physio tomorrow. I'm waiting for results. The doctor started me out on a low dose to see how I react to it. So far, so good.
I will keep you posted!
Thanks,
Laurene
I have spinal Primary Progressive MS...there are similarities between the 2 conditions....especially that both are incurable!
I get spasticity in my legs...but it only lasts a short while, plus I am a full time wheelchair user, so it wont cause me to fall.
I have had botox for foot pain, but it didn't help.
I have a friend with HSP and she has a baclofen pump fitted in her abdomen.
She used to take baclofen orally but finds the pump so much better, as it delivers micro grams of baclofen right where it is needed. She loves it. It relieves her spasticity and stiffness.
This was my first time & he did a very low dose in case my body doesn't tolerate it.
So far, Ihave noticed that it's easier to work out. I"m hoping for a little more. Right now it's only been a little over a week.
I will keep you posted on the progress.
Thanks for asking
Laurene
I walk with a cane. I'm hoping with Botox that I won't need it as much.
It's too soon yet for results, but I have my fingers crossed.
This is my first time & the doctor used 400 pics. I have read that at 600 CCS, the results are seen more.
I'm thankful that my doctor is very cautious & conservative. I don't need any "weird " side effects. I have enough problems! I will keep you posted on the results.
Thanks!
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