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Have you tried botox?
When most people think of Botox, they imagine using it to get rid of wrinkles. But it turns out that people with Parkinson’s use it for different reasons, like walking.
Have you tried Botox? If so, has it helped?
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I haven’t tried Botox personally, but I’ve heard from a few others in support groups that it’s been helpful for things like muscle stiffness or dystonia in the legs and feet. It seems to depend a lot on the individual and where their symptoms are most active. If anyone is considering it, it’s always a good idea to consult with your doctor to determine if it could be beneficial for your specific situation. I came across Injectco https://injectco.com/ while researching, and they might have some useful info on the process. Curious to hear more from people who’ve had direct experience with it too.
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I receive treatments for Blepharospasm in my eyes, a condition involving uncontrolled blinking that is related to my PD. It helps quite a bit and it is actually quite interesting how many conditions it is used for besides wrinkles.
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I have to take Botox injections in my calf muscles every 12 weeks for leg cramps and freezing gait. The injections last about 8 weeks, then the leg cramps return. It is important to note that exercise is a must for PD and the more you exercise the muscles that are injected with Botox the faster the Botox leaves your body! The freezing gait has slightly improved.
I also get the injections in the bottom of both feet because of peripheral neuropathy. These are painful but I believe they are worth it.
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It’s wild how many people still think Botox is just for cosmetic stuff. Using it to help with gait and muscle rigidity makes total sense when you think about how it works on the nerves. If it can help relax the specific muscles that cause freezing or “toe curling,” it could really change the game for getting around safely. It’s definitely an under-discussed tool for mobility.
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