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Have you ever considered Botox?
Have you heard of or considered using Botox to treat your Parkinson’s symptoms? In a recent column, Christine Scheer writes about her experience with Botox to help stop her toes from curling.
Is this something you have tried or would like to try?
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/columns/parkinsons-botox-isnt-walk-park-helps-me/
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With Parkinson’s, Botox isn’t a walk in the park, but it helps me walk
Yes, Botox injections are painful, says columnist Christine Scheer, but they've also given her relief from various Parkinson's symptoms.
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I take Botox shots for treatment of Blepharospasm. As mentioned, they can be painful, but are worth it for the results. It is quite amazing how many things are treated with Botox.
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Hi Greg, can you share more about the difference you’ve noticed since trying Botox?
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I tried Botox for toe cramps and it didn’t help at all. My MDS injected Botox into my calf muscles. It didn’t hurt much but also didn’t help so I did not get any further shots l. At $185 per treatment for one foot, it was pricey
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Yeesh, yeah, for that price you definitely want to see results! Thanks for sharing, Gerald.
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Ally, my main symptoms for Blepharospasm is in controlled blinking especially when I am driving. With the shots this is reduced considerably, I can only have them every three months, so they do start to wear off.
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Uncontrolled blinking – especially while driving – would be so frustrating and annoying! Not to mention a bit scary when behind the wheel. Glad to hear that Botox offers some relief for you, Greg. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Yes, I have been using Botox for about a year. Injections ared somewhat painful but in the end it does seem to be worth the initial discomfort..
Botox is injected into both of my calf muscles and does help my gait.
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Thanks for sharing your experience, laur. I’m happy to hear Botox is helping you.
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Hi, Laur,
Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a lot of freezing gait issue, do you mind telling me more about your gait issue(s)? Maybe there is a hope for me to improve my gait issues so I can walk normal again. thank you.
Christine P.
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I will be getting Botox into my salivary glands to control my excessive saliva.
I have early stage 1 PD-from 5/24; all of my symptoms are in my right hand; I had a small stroke 10/24 and have been out of work for a back injury I sustained by PT. My chief complaint is diabetic neuropathy in my toes. I do not mean to go off topic, but God I need some relief. I am 63 and returning to work 3/3, It will not be east, but at least it is a desk job.
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Hi staten, you’ve really been through a lot in the last few years. My heart goes out to you. I hope you do find the Botox effective and that your return to work goes smoothly. I’m not sure where you live, but hopefully there are employment laws in place around workplace accommodations to support you as you transition back to work.
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Totally! Botox ain’t just for wrinkles—it’s legit for muscle spasms. A buddy’s dad (Parkinson’s) got it for foot cramps, and it worked wonders. If u need access, a Pharmacy B2B Partner can help. Docs say results vary, but worth a shot if meds ain’t cutting it. Anyone else tried it?
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Hello,
Few more questions, 1) about the lower back stiffness that causing me with stoop posture, 2) shuffling gait 3) freezing gait 4) my knees feel they wanted to bend and they are shaking like crazy and that makes me lose my balance and fall, does Botox shots will help me with walking? 5) when you look for a Botox doctor, do you talk to your neurologist first? Thank you for your help.
Christine P.
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Yes!! Botox has been lifesaving for me! I was dx in 2010 at the age of 46. As my Parkinson’s progressed my toes would curl under so badly I actually broke bones in my feet. My husband would literally try to pry them straight, but could not do it. The episodes would last from 10 minutes to an hour. Extremely painful! So after two years of my neurologist’s Recommendation, I finally decided to try it. If done correctly, it works perfect for about three months or so. Not too painful either. If I didn’t have these treatments, I would probably be in a wheelchair, at least for part of every day. I wish I would’ve listened to my doctor sooner. I get three shots in each leg, but they have a machine they use that tells them exactly what muscle is contracting the most, and that is where she injects the Botox. Two in my calf and one on the top of my foot where it meets my leg. I highly recommend at least trying. Good luck.
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