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  • Greg a Meyers

    Member
    January 23, 2025 at 3:17 pm

    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.

    • Ally

      Member
      January 29, 2025 at 2:48 pm

      Hi Greg, can you share more about the difference you’ve noticed since trying Botox?

  • Gerald McCarty

    Member
    January 30, 2025 at 5:01 pm

    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

    • Ally

      Member
      February 11, 2025 at 6:44 pm

      Yeesh, yeah, for that price you definitely want to see results! Thanks for sharing, Gerald.

  • Greg a Meyers

    Member
    February 13, 2025 at 2:33 pm

    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.

  • Greg a Meyers

    Member
    February 13, 2025 at 2:33 pm

    Uncontrolled

    • Ally

      Member
      February 18, 2025 at 7:56 pm

      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.

  • laur

    Member
    February 20, 2025 at 2:45 pm

    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.

  • staten

    Member
    February 20, 2025 at 5:43 pm

    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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