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Fat grafting or Botox to relief pain & tightness after treatment?

Posted by stephenrfleury @stephenrfleury, Mar 27 7:55am

I had radiation and chemo for SCC on the base of my tongue and a few lymph nodes. Has anyone had fat grafting or Botox injections to relieve pain and tightness? If yes, what are your about the effectiveness of the treatments.

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niml | @niml | May 28 8:23pm
In reply to @mojo244 "Yes you will need a referral to see a neurologist that uses Botox. Don’t go to..." + (show)
@mojo244

Yes you will need a referral to see a neurologist that uses Botox.
Don’t go to a plastic surgeon the neurologist will know where to inject the Botox and they know how to word their medical reports for your insurance.
Botox is once every three months and as for me I’m on Medicare and the copayment is $250.00 per visit.
My primary physician referred me to the migraine specialist who happens to be a PA and her husband is a neurosurgeon.
Hope this helps

MOJO

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Yes, I was referred to an orthopedic doctor who also uses Botox injections.

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josk | @josk | May 29 2:41pm
In reply to @mojo244 "Yes you will need a referral to see a neurologist that uses Botox. Don’t go to..." + (show)
@mojo244

Yes you will need a referral to see a neurologist that uses Botox.
Don’t go to a plastic surgeon the neurologist will know where to inject the Botox and they know how to word their medical reports for your insurance.
Botox is once every three months and as for me I’m on Medicare and the copayment is $250.00 per visit.
My primary physician referred me to the migraine specialist who happens to be a PA and her husband is a neurosurgeon.
Hope this helps

MOJO

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Hi Mojo .. thanks for info, and will check with my oncologist and/or the doctor for Late Effects of Radiation Clinic in PMCC.

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crisatl | @crisatl | Jun 7 8:36pm
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@niml

Anyone had Botox in neck for stiffness in the neck. Radiation has really done a number on me and my chest and neck are so stiff it feels like someone is choking me. It's hard to swallow. Still on feeding tube a year after surgery.

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Yes, I have had it, and it has helped me a lot. Of course it is just temporary and will wear off after about 3 months. I have a lot of scar tissue And stiffness on my neck, and it really helps. I have Medicare which pays for it. If I didn't have it, I would not be able to afford it if I had to pay the price the hospital charges. But what Medicare pays and the hospital accepts is worth it.

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crisatl | @crisatl | Jun 7 8:38pm
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@crisatl

Yes, I have had it, and it has helped me a lot. Of course it is just temporary and will wear off after about 3 months. I have a lot of scar tissue And stiffness on my neck, and it really helps. I have Medicare which pays for it. If I didn't have it, I would not be able to afford it if I had to pay the price the hospital charges. But what Medicare pays and the hospital accepts is worth it.

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There is a pain management department of the winship Cancer institute from Emory Hospital where I go. It's put in muscle using ultrasound guidance.

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stephenrfleury | @stephenrfleury | Jun 7 10:25pm
In reply to @crisatl "Yes, I have had it, and it has helped me a lot. Of course it is..." + (show)
@crisatl

Yes, I have had it, and it has helped me a lot. Of course it is just temporary and will wear off after about 3 months. I have a lot of scar tissue And stiffness on my neck, and it really helps. I have Medicare which pays for it. If I didn't have it, I would not be able to afford it if I had to pay the price the hospital charges. But what Medicare pays and the hospital accepts is worth it.

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I will get the Botox every 90 days, but I think the fat grafting will last a long time. I guess I'll verify that next time I see the surgeon.

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