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| 24 Patients currently have Botox injections | |
| 7 Patients stopped having Botox injections | |
aehmlhmrh
400 IU as needed since Apr 15, 2008 | |
fellowwarrior
300 IU since Mar 10, 2008 | |
ylem
as needed since Apr 27, 2008 |
What is Botox injections?
Botulinum toxin or "Botox" for short is a protein released by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is the most poisonous naturally occuring substance in the world. Used medically, it can paralyse stiff muscles and is often used in the treatment of dystonia.
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| Stiffness/spasticity | |
| Bladder problems | |
| Disordered muscle tension (dystonia) | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | |
| Foot drop | |
| Head tremors | |
| Muscle spasms, neck and shoulders |
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