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Posted by girlcab on December 4, 2009, at 8:28:18
I have suffered from fibromyalgia for 18 years and have tried myriad medications & modalities- alternative and traditional. I have tried exercise, nutrition, meditation, you name it. For a while, things will go a bit better. Then, it all goes south again. I am on a pretty desperate southern route right now. My new doctor is recommending botox injections in my neck and back for the debilitating pain I am currently experiencing. I was also diagnosed with TOS, although this new doctor isn't positive that's the case. Botox has been suggested before and I was always terrified of putting that crap in my body. In addition, the first doctor who recommended it years ago did warn me of immediate death should the technicians inject it into a vein. My doctor admits there are risks, but she herself has had the shots for her own back and thinks they are worthwhile.
I am desperate enough to try it. Does anyone have experience with it out there?
Posted by Phillipa on December 4, 2009, at 8:28:19
In reply to Botox Injections (long question), posted by girlcab on December 3, 2009, at 22:15:15
First welcome to babble. I know they are using botox for a lot these days but death???? I wouldn't do it. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on December 4, 2009, at 8:28:19
In reply to Re: Botox Injections (long question) » girlcab, posted by Phillipa on December 4, 2009, at 0:10:11
Look what I found. Go down the page they use botox for pain. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on December 4, 2009, at 8:28:19
In reply to Botox Injections (long question), posted by girlcab on December 3, 2009, at 22:15:15
I know someone who used it for migraines and it worked like a charm. I think you should give it a go if there is a chance that it might work!
Posted by girlcab on December 4, 2009, at 10:13:15
In reply to Re: Botox Injections (long question) » girlcab, posted by Maxime on December 4, 2009, at 8:28:19
Ok now I see that this was moved to Health. Thank you all for your thoughts and kind welcomes!
Posted by Phillipa on December 4, 2009, at 11:31:35
In reply to Re: Botox Injections (long question), posted by girlcab on December 4, 2009, at 10:13:15
I was worried you wouldn't understand the redirect being new. Seriously if your on any other meds the traffic is on the meds board. So if you reword the thread with the title of meds you are on other than botox it may stay there and more responses. As an example if your're on lets say an antidepressand, mood stabalizer, antianxiety med, List them in the title say " Zoloft isn't working could this work" Or cymbalta etc. If that's not clear babblemail me click my name in blue and a private e-mail screen just to me will appear and I can talk you through it. If not then I agree about the botox for headaches as have head of that. My worry was you mentioned death? Could you explain that? Thanks Phillipa
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