I have had Botox in my calf, several shots, twice, neither with any
effect - I'm immune to food poisoning, I guess.
That was in 1999, I think. I then had a Baclofen pump installed for
the excess and asymmetrical tone. The Baclofen significantly
diminished my knee jerk spasms, but it did naught for the tone. I
had to tackle the tone surgically by rerouting the primary tendons
and wearing an AFO.
Alton
p.s. Jim, how do I search the archives? I've written this before
one or two or three times.
On Mar 1, 2008, at 5:4917 PM, Heather & Pieter wrote:
Hi
Has anyone had Botox injections in the calf to ease the muscle
spasms? I know that Marieke in Montreal has had them. My
Physiatrist has suggested it to me. I am one of the 1/3 who can
walk in the house without aids unless tired, use a cane or walker
or shopping cart outside the home and occasionally use a wheelchair
for longer distances.
If you have had them what are the pro's and con's in your case?
Thanks in advance,
Heather in Calgary
