Has anyone had success using Botox?

[maryalice]

[Dennis]

I have currently speech theraphy,occupational theraphy, seeing 5 doctors plus two

neurologist. The appointments keep me going. On nesurologist suggested Botox

[maryalice in reply to Dennis]

How did he think that Botox would help you? What was your particular problem>

THANKS!

[Dennis in reply to maryalice]

I have horrible pains in my chest to the point of finding it difficult to breath. The neurologist thought it to be a muscular thing and Botox would hold

the muscles together giving me so relief. I don't know what to do yet.

~~~~ Dennis

[maryalice in reply to Dennis]

I've heard of it being used for toes . I was wondering if it could be used to help me sit up straight. I hope it works out for you if you decide to try it. Thanks.

[fishinggirl]

Mary alice, I had botox in my left foot and calf 2 months ago for severe cramping. Helped a lot but I can tell that I'll need it again in a month or so. It was a very low dose for the first shot, the next one can be a little stronger. I don't get the severe pain and distorted foot in the night so I'm getting a little better sleep. Make sure you have someone do it who had done it often.

[maryalice in reply to fishinggirl]

Thanks. Does it help with toes that curl under too? My biggest problem is that my whole body leans to the right. I was wondering if Botox would help. Does your Neurologist give you the shots?

[ivyanne]

.. Botox has been a miracle drug for me.. I am injected with botox in my neck and shoulder every three months to stop my head tilting to the right.. allows me to hold my head straight..

[maryalice in reply to ivyanne]

I have a similar problem with my head also. Was it very painful?

[ivyanne in reply to maryalice]

uncomfortable more than painful but well worth it... lasts about 3 months....

[dbean]

I have been using Botox for sweating on the right side of my head and face. It helps and really worked in the hot summer months

[maryalice in reply to dbean]

Thanks. My problem is leaning to the right. Did your Neurologist give you the shots?

[ivyanne in reply to maryalice]

My Neurologist gives me the shots

[maryalice in reply to ivyanne]

Thanks.

[fishinggirl]

It helped a little with the curling but was mostly for dystonia of the big toe with severe charlie horses at night. Yes, my neurologist gave it and it was just like a big pinch. Barely painful at all for me.

[maryalice in reply to fishinggirl]

Thanks for your help.

[margie]

I have PD and dystonia of the toes(toes curl under), feet (turn inward)and calves.It feels like someone is trying to twist my feet and legs off of my body. I see a neurologist that is a pain specialist. I get botox injections every three months and it has helped tremendously, the past two years!

[maryalice in reply to margie]

Thanks, Margie. I appreciate your help. Have you ever heard about Botox being used

to help someone like me who leans to the right?

[margie in reply to maryalice]

No, but I know they use Botox for migraines now, so. If I were you, ask your doctor ?

[maryalice in reply to margie]

Thanks