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Botox injections for leg spasticity?

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: 13 hours ago | Replies (3)

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Thank you so much for the reply. It's amazing how complex our medical system has become - with multiple diagnoses, or no diagnosis, even from the top specialists at Mayo (" A Place for Answers"). Yet we have to continue to "keep on keeping on" if we want to eventually find some sort of relief. Six years ago I was running 5 miles a day and enjoyed a retirement life filled with adventure, travel, and plenty of activity. It is too easy to become cynical and/or lazy to continue to seek answers. I am also the primary caregiver for my wife (late middle stages of Alzheimers). The burdon of my physical limitations compounds my ability to effectively care for my wonderful wife. Friends and family have been supportive and help out whenever they can. I am still able to drive with hand control modifications, which still gives me a sense of independence, and I will continue to fight the good fight for all of us struggling to indeed "find a place for answers." Good luck to you. And we will stay in touch. Thanks!

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I’m sorry for what you’re going through physically & I love your dedication to taking care of your wife! I’m 77 yo & have had mild cerebral palsy since birth, but have been leading a normal life - college, marriage, have a child, worked, etc. But, about a year ago my left arm was hurting - felt like a strained muscle. My PCP referred me to a Dr to have Botox injections in my arm. I only had 1 & it worked wonders! It took a while to see results, but it’s been 6 months & still no spasticity! I pray you have the same results!