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Harrington rods and complications

Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 10 11:56am | Replies (54)
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@simonetta

Hello. Cervical dystonia is your neck issue. I get Botox (medical) injections every 3 months. Have had them for over 30 years as I too have a Harrington rod placed age 15 and now am 60. It provides some relief with the twisting (deadens it), but it is all related to the spine and Harrington rod.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 18 3:50pm

Welcome, @simonetta. I'm glad to hear that you are finding some relief with the medical Botox injections.

@dena63 and @bluetiffany, here is further information about cervical dystonia from Mayo Clinic that you may wish to explore:
- Cervical dystonia https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-dystonia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354123

Simonetta, should you wish to connect with others talking about cervical dystonia, please see these related discussions:
- Anyone else have cervical dystonia?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kaia-hi-kaja-this-is-kevin-kelley-just-read-your-post-on/
- Cervical dystonia (Spasmodic Torticollis): Looking for support
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/spasmodic-torticollis/

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