Mar 1, 2011 (Started Sep 30, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for foot drop)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 200 units Every 3 months
Advice & Tips: the BOTOX worked for me. It really reduced the tightness and cramping in my calves and help with foot drop. I am now using AFO's to help with the foot drop and improve gait.

Jan 26, 2011 (Started Sep 30, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for foot drop)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 units Every 3 months
Advice & Tips: Got my shot yesterday, 4 in each calf, 100 mg each leg.

Nov 18, 2010 (Started Sep 30, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for foot drop)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 units Every 3 months
Advice & Tips: I can tell really start to tell when the three months is coming up. My calves are a lot more spastic, and I have a propensity to trip/fall more. The VA this last treatment in October. Kinda of frequed them out on how much botox I get. Previously I had been getting treatment at the Mellen Center at CCF. The cost of my care has taken me to the VA. I will see the Docs at the Mellen Center periodically.

Jul 28, 2010 (Started Sep 30, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for foot drop)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 units Every 3 months
Advice & Tips: I had injections on 4/16/10. A little over 3 months. In the last three weeks or so I noticed increased foot drop and tripping. Falling 4 times in htat three weeks. Next treatment is scheculed for Oct 26th. Its been about 18 hours adn I see benefit already. Right calf (bad one) more jittery/crampy during shots-very bearable.

Apr 16, 2010 (Started Sep 30, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for foot drop)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 units Every 3 months
Advice & Tips: This was my third treatment. The dosage was increased by a hundred units in each calf since the January 2010 treatment. 150left 250right. Walking was improved within a few hours.
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