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(also known as Botox)
Botulin toxin is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is the most poisonous naturally occurring substance in the world. Though it is highly toxic, it is used in minute doses both to treat painful muscle spasms, and as a cosmetic treatment in some parts of the world. It is sold commer... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Migraine Headaches | 89 |
69% |
| Cerebral Palsy | 30 |
90% |
| Hyperhidrosis | 22 |
68% |
| Dystonia | 16 |
88% |
| Chronic Pain | 10 |
80% |
Overall, 76% (196
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Botulin Toxin Reviews
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I get Botox Myobloc injections every 3 months. Does not help with the pain but it decreases the spasms by 90
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Moderate pain relief
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I GET THE SHOTS EVERY 3 MONTHS I CAN SURE TELL AT ABOU 2 12 MONTHS THAT MY APPT IS COMING UP MY HAND AND FOOT START TIGHTENING UP
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This was my first time for botox and my Dr. purposely erred to the conservative side. He told me that he would do this the first time to find out how I responded. Next appt. in October. Definately ready for the increased dosage.
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workd for about a week then my migraines came back with avengence
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Had last injections in January and it seems as my headaches are getting much worse now so I believe they help to a certain extent
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Painful, expensive and little change.
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Seems to work PT notices a difference after treatment. But now it comes out that this may cause death! Yikes!
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It just worked for 1-2 months.
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Painful !
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