After reading through a few threads on pain and spacticity I thought I would start a thread on the original use of botox and its use in MS. Just in case there are folks here who have not been given this option from their Doctors as an alternative to some pain meds or to be able to reduce the amount of some medications.

If one googles Botox's original uses one will find it is for spasticity reduction, and used to block nerve pain. Botox was first approved by the FDA for medical use in 1989 to treat eye muscle disorders, such as spasms and tic's.

In MS it is used for reducing rigidity in drop foot, neck spacticity, bladder incontinence, facial pain and spasms tics, movement disorders, the list goes on...
I use it for facial tics and pain. Sometimes in my neck muscles. It has been a real blessing for my face. The neck not so much as we didn't use nearly enough. My brother who has severe drop foot, has botox injected into his calf muscle and this is really helping his ability to walk.
Some insurance covers it as a prescription, usually with doctors letter...
As is with all treatment, it's not for everyone but good to know it's available.
Hope this is helpful,
Sandra