Nov 1, 2009 (Started Mar 10, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Severe (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)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat 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)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (pain in leg(s), extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks, burning pain at injection site)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat 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)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks, burning pain at injection site)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat 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)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat 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)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat 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)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (extreme tenderness along inner thigh for about 3 weeks)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat 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)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A 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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