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Old 01-29-2009, 12:04 PM
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I don't have MS but have a condition that is fairly similar called RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)!

Botox has been suggested for me has I have really bad Dystonia's and Myoclonic Spasms! My first reaction when my Neurologist suggested the Botox was "Are you serious ... how exactly would it help me?!?!" and he said that it might calm the muscles down and stop them from spasming so much and offer me at least some relief!

I thought it was pretty interesting and mentioned it to my Pain Management Doctor to see what his opinion was and he said that he wouldn't do it as it could make me a lot worse!! I have had injections into my RSD leg and they made me sooo much worse ... my leg just couldn't tolerate the injections at all!!

I have spoken to people who have said that Botox really helped for them but I guess everyone is different - at the moment though, I don't know if I am prepared take the risk and end up being unable to walk short distances again!

It is interesting though!!
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