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Originally Posted by fionab (Post 939591)

A lot of people say they get good results from botox. Just make sure y ou have a very experienced doctor do it.

I tried botox for my shoulder spasms but unfortunately I discovered I'm one of the few that has an adverse reaction to it and it made my pain much, much worse. And, since the shots are to last for 3 months (or more), the increased pain hung around for those 3 months:( But it's one of those things that you don't know how your body is going to react to it until you try it.

That's why I got referred to the new dr. I have now who just does the guided imagery shots into my shoulders with simple steroids/lidocaine. It does help but only for about 3 months but no adverse reactions to this medicine other than insomnia for the first 4 nights or so.

I hope that if you do decide to try botox that you get a very qualified doctor and that you get the pain relief you are looking for! Hugs!!

I had a similiar experience with Botox for the left side of my neck and shoulder spasms which made sleeping on the side impossible for years. I was referred to a neurologist who dealt with mainly cervical dystonia using Botox injections. I like you, felt the pain was worse and in three months, the injections needed to be repeated. Felt it had not been of any benefit. But there was a waiting room with people it did help. I guess it's worth a try.

Gerry