Meditation

[kaypeeoh]

In the past I posted about my tremor preventing me from meditating. I recently had botox which reduced the tremors significantly. It cut the tremors to 50% or better improvement. I tried meditating this morning while sitting outside in the sun. The tremor was there but not serious enough to interfere.

[Smittybear7]

Thanks that's good to know. Wish you continued success.

[saraoutwest]

Can you tell me about the botox? Where do they inject it? How long does it last for? Pleased you are getting improvement.

[gginto]

Yes-where do u get botox done and how long does it last...and any neg side effects? I find reg strenuous exercise reduces tremors. Also a concoction of supplements.. especially Omega 3 fish oils

[kaypeeoh]

I see Dr Bortan at Hartford health Care in Mystic, CT. She injects botox into several spots in my wrist and elbow. It lasts 2-3 months. This was the third treatment and the first where I noticed a change. I don't know whether that means she's injecting different sites each time or the same sites and the effects are cumulative.

The only negative effect I see is a weaker grip strength in my left hand.

[kaypeeoh]

Managed an hour in the sun today. First chance to sit on the past few days. And like before I was able to meditate. The left hand tremor is still there but not bad enough to interfere. I guess the botox is a success.