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Jomar 05-07-2013 12:29 PM
I could be mistaken, but I thought the diagnostic inj were usually marcaine (sp)or Novocain type mixes and called a block?:confused:
But I suppose botox might be used also..

I think sometimes the marcaine or Novocain mixtures or botox inj can be ongoing as treatments.

But I don't have any first hand knowledge on those, so I hope others that have been that route will chime in and share what they know about it.

nospam 05-07-2013 02:04 PM
I believe Drs. Sheldon Jordan and Dean Donahue skip the diagnostic Marcaine block and use Botox for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Jordan's is EMG-guided, not sure about Donahue.

Woodstock3 05-07-2013 05:58 PM
Dr Donahue used ultrasound guided Botox injections. Hopkins (Dr. Freishlag used the Marcaine block. Dr. Donahue doesn't normally use Botox as an ongoing treatment, only as a diagnostic tool.

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Originally Posted by nospam (Post 981505)
I believe Drs. Sheldon Jordan and Dean Donahue skip the diagnostic Marcaine block and use Botox for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Jordan's is EMG-guided, not sure about Donahue.

jkl626 05-08-2013 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nospam (Post 981505)
I believe Drs. Sheldon Jordan and Dean Donahue skip the diagnostic Marcaine block and use Botox for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Jordan's is EMG-guided, not sure about Donahue.
No, Jordan does the marcaine scalene block for diagnostic purposes. If you respond to that he recommends you try the botox. Both are Ultrasound and EMg guided. I did both with him. the scalene block came out positive but the botox didnt work. The Scalene Block test is subjective as he relies on you telling him how you feel both before and after-so since I wanst in alot of pain beforehand-it was hard for me to tell how much it actually worked. I had a bad reaction to the botox-it actually made my shoulder muscles freeze up.

tbrockley 11-09-2015 02:39 PM
Help I an new to forums and don't know alot about how to work them I can reply but can you please tell me how to submit my own thread?

Lara 11-09-2015 03:03 PM
Hi there,

You can make a new thread by clicking on the button at the top of each main forum page. It says New Thread. On this TOS forum it's just under where it says Repetitive Strain Injury near the top left.

Here is the link to the New Thread option
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/ne...newthread&f=24

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Jasonunarmed 02-24-2018 08:16 AM
Botox injections
 
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Originally Posted by ladylaura418 (Post 981210)
I am also a patient of Dr. Donahue, and prior to deciding to have bilateral rib resections last year, I tried Botox in my scalenes and pec minor muscles. Unfortunately, I didn't have any relief from my symptoms, so I opted for surgery. It was a long road, but I would certainly consider doing it all over again if I was given the opportunity. Dr Donahue and his team are amazing , and surgery was totally worth it, given that I had run out of other options.

I saw Eileen Collins at MGH and Catherine Wee at Spaulding Rehab prior to surgery. Both individuals said they were unable to assist me further at that time.

Please let me know if you have questions! Happy to help!
I am currently having Botox injections scheduled with Dr Donahue. Two in the neck and two in the pecs. Any info what to expect? If they don’t work what’s next? Thanks

sctos18 06-17-2018 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Jasonunarmed (Post 1259397)
I am currently having Botox injections scheduled with Dr Donahue. Two in the neck and two in the pecs. Any info what to expect? If they don’t work what’s next? Thanks
Hi Jasonunarmed

How did you make out? I just had the same done on Friday at MGH and I'm feeling worse since the shots but its only been 2 days and they said I could get a flare up. I just hope this doesn't last 3-4 months. I was doing really well with PT for TOS but never quite able to get "better". My hope was the shots would push me over the line

Thanks


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