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23 patient evaluations for Botulinum Toxin Type A

Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Mar 10, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 01, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Oct 01, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jun 22, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jun 11, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
May 09, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Apr 11, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Mar 20, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
I couldn't bear weight on my leg., Injection site burning, Pain in legs, extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks
Date
Oct 01, 2009
Advice & Tips
It initially was very effective but the last treatment left me unable to bear weight and extreme pain. I had to increase my muscle relaxant and am no longer taking Botox every 3 months. On Hold for now- will start again only if needed.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Jun 22, 2009
Advice & Tips
I highly recommend this for severe rigidity and pain. It has really improved my quality of life. I will continue as long as I can afford to.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Jun 11, 2009
Advice & Tips
I definitely think it was well worth trying. Its effectiveness lasted nearly 3 months for me so it can be costly. If I hadn't tried it I would not be able to participate in the exercise program I am in and I think I wouldn't be very active mobility wise without it. Next week I will have my injections and am really looking forward to eat as I am back to constant back pain and my gait is becoming more rigid again. I am going to request a higher dosage hoping it will relax my leg even more this round.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
May 09, 2009
Advice & Tips
This treatment is costly but definitely worth the money. It was a bit tender in the area injected for a couple weeks but other then that I was so happy with the ability to straighten my leg on my awakening in the morning without having to massage and exercise my leg. I actually was pain free in my lower back for about 6 weeks and even now have miniml discomfort.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
Apr 11, 2009
Advice & Tips
definitely worth having if you have considerable amount of rigidity and pain
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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  • TomR
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    MS: 25 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: mild
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: mild
    Walking: moderate
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Purposes: Foot drop, Stiffness/Spasticity, and Foot Drop, Spacisity (Started Sep 30, 2009)
Date Dosage Foot drop Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Foot Drop, Spacisity Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 01, 2011 200 units Every 3 months Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Jan 26, 2011 200 units Every 3 months Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 18, 2010 200 units Every 3 months Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 28, 2010 200 units Every 3 months Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 16, 2010 200 units Every 3 months Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 07, 2010 100 mg 2 Times a Month Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 01, 2011
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.
Date
Jan 26, 2011
Advice & Tips
Got my shot yesterday, 4 in each calf, 100 mg each leg.
Date
Nov 18, 2010
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.
Date
Jul 28, 2010
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.
Date
Apr 16, 2010
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.
Date
Jan 07, 2010
Advice & Tips
I was surpised how little pain the injection were. My walking was improved by the next morning.
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Purpose: Disordered muscle tension (dystonia) (Started Jul 14, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 16, 2009   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Injection site pain, Muscles burning, Muscle aches, Muscle weakness
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Purpose: Migraine headaches (Started Dec 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 25, 2012 200 units Every 3 months Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 20, 2011 200 units Every 3 months ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: Migraine (Started Dec 28, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 28, 2011 100 units One time Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • ylem
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 20 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: mild
    Vision: none
    Speech: none
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: none
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Apr 27, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 15, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Nov 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 28, 2013   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere NeverNeverNeverNeverNever VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Apr 28, 2013
Advice & Tips
The first 2 times that I received the Botox injections my arm was not rigid after being on it for 3 weeks. It wore off in three months so I had to go back for another injection. The third time I noticed that my arm was a little weak so we decreased my dosage this helped. Then in November of 2012 I received more injections including my shoulder at that time my arm was like I had a stroke I could not use it at all.. So in April 2013 we decided not to continue the Botox. I still have stiffness but I am able to use my arm .
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Purpose: Pain, Spacisity (Started Jan 15, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 15, 2010 100 units One time Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 15, 2010
Advice & Tips
It does help with the spacisity.
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Purpose: Stiffness/Spasticity (Started Jan 19, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 10, 2010   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 09, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Weakness in legs
Date
Oct 10, 2010
Advice & Tips
botox weakens the muscles. It did help with the spasticity a lot, but I got off due to the muscle weakness.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Oct 09, 2010
Advice & Tips
causes leg weakness if you get the injections in the leg.but thats what botox does is relax the muscles
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Bladder problems (Started Apr 07, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 12, 2010 100 units Yearly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 12, 2010
Advice & Tips
Have to use catheters three times a day. They are portable and can be used any where but it is easy to get an infection causing pain and leakage from the bladder. Antibiotics for three days sort this out but it is a pain.
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