Nov 1, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsSevere (for Overall) (pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks, I couldn't bear weight on my leg., burning pain at injection site)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Side effects:
burning pain at injection site, I couldn't bear weight on my leg., pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks
Oct 1, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsSevere (for Overall) (pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks, burning pain at injection site)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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
Side effects:
burning pain at injection site, I couldn't bear weight on my leg., pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks
Jun 22, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks, burning pain at injection site)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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
Side effects:
burning pain at injection site, I couldn't bear weight on my leg., pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks
Jun 11, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessSlight (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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
Side effects:
burning pain at injection site, I couldn't bear weight on my leg., pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks
May 9, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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
Side effects:
burning pain at injection site, I couldn't bear weight on my leg., pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks
Apr 11, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
definitely worth having if you have considerable amount of rigidity and pain
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
Side effects:
burning pain at injection site, I couldn't bear weight on my leg., pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks
Mar 20, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
$200+ monthly
Side effects:
burning pain at injection site, I couldn't bear weight on my leg., pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks
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