[QUAD-L] Botox for bladder spasms

2021-05-04 Thread Lori Michaelson
I never ever thought I would need to consider Botox for these bladder
spasms I am having even though I know many quads have used it. No one I
know though.

Does anyone on here need to use Botox for bladder spasms? If so, how often?

Thank you!
~Lori

-- 
“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind
and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean
Koontz


Re: [QUAD-L] Botox for bladder spasms

2021-05-04 Thread Paul Jacobson
Hi Lori, bladder botoxa dream come true!

>  no accidents ever
>  spasms significantly reduced and are very  rare and are never disruptive
>  no AD related to bladder ever
>  go every 5 monthsprocedure is quick and painless w/anesthesia

Any questions, let me know.  Good luck!
Paul

From: Lori Michaelson 
Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:02 PM
To: quad-list 
Subject: [QUAD-L] Botox for bladder spasms

I never ever thought I would need to consider Botox for these bladder spasms I 
am having even though I know many quads have used it. No one I know though.

Does anyone on here need to use Botox for bladder spasms? If so, how often?

Thank you!
~Lori

-- 

“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and 
heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean 
Koontz

Re: [QUAD-L] Botox for bladder spasms

2021-05-04 Thread Michelle Harkness
I have also been thinking about doing bladder Botox, but have so far chickened 
out.  I’m a C5/6 quad, almost 28 years post. I do intermittent catheterization 
approx every 4 - 5 hours. I can’t do the bladder meds anymore, as they give me 
way too many bad reactions. I do get “goosebumps”, my form of AD if I ever void 
before my cath time. 

My biggest worry = it affecting my pooper too!

Were there any adverse reactions Paul?  How long have you been getting it done? 
 

Thanks for the input you’ve already shared!

Michelle

> On May 4, 2021, at 6:31 PM, Paul Jacobson  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Lori, bladder botoxa dream come true!
>  
> >  no accidents ever
> >  spasms significantly reduced and are very  rare and are never 
> disruptive
> >  no AD related to bladder ever
> >  go every 5 monthsprocedure is quick and painless w/anesthesia
>  
> Any questions, let me know.  Good luck!
> Paul
>  
> From: Lori Michaelson
> Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:02 PM
> To: quad-list
> Subject: [QUAD-L] Botox for bladder spasms
>  
> I never ever thought I would need to consider Botox for these bladder spasms 
> I am having even though I know many quads have used it. No one I know though.
>  
> Does anyone on here need to use Botox for bladder spasms? If so, how often?
>  
> Thank you!
> ~Lori
>  
> -- 
> “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and 
> heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean 
> Koontz


Re: [QUAD-L] Botox for bladder spasms

2021-05-04 Thread Paul Jacobson
Hi Michelle, I was a bit reticent but realize after the fact how foolish I was.
It absolutely has no effect on the bowel program.  I have been doing it every
5 months for 2 years without any reactions at all.  It is a no-brainer!!

Ask anything you like!!  Good Luck Michelle!
Paul 
c5/6 complete Injured: 11/5/03

From: Michelle Harkness 
Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 5:54 PM
To: Paul Jacobson 
Cc: Lori Michaelson ; quad-list 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Botox for bladder spasms

I have also been thinking about doing bladder Botox, but have so far chickened 
out.  I’m a C5/6 quad, almost 28 years post. I do intermittent catheterization 
approx every 4 - 5 hours. I can’t do the bladder meds anymore, as they give me 
way too many bad reactions. I do get “goosebumps”, my form of AD if I ever void 
before my cath time.  

My biggest worry = it affecting my pooper too!

Were there any adverse reactions Paul?  How long have you been getting it done? 
 

Thanks for the input you’ve already shared!

Michelle



  On May 4, 2021, at 6:31 PM, Paul Jacobson  wrote:


   
  Hi Lori, bladder botoxa dream come true!

  >  no accidents ever
  >  spasms significantly reduced and are very  rare and are never 
disruptive
  >  no AD related to bladder ever
  >  go every 5 monthsprocedure is quick and painless w/anesthesia

  Any questions, let me know.  Good luck!
  Paul

  From: Lori Michaelson 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:02 PM
  To: quad-list 
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Botox for bladder spasms

  I never ever thought I would need to consider Botox for these bladder spasms 
I am having even though I know many quads have used it. No one I know though.

  Does anyone on here need to use Botox for bladder spasms? If so, how often?

  Thank you!
  ~Lori

  -- 

  “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and 
heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean 
Koontz