Changes to my body 10 days after Botox...

Before...

After..

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Read the post on my first appointment for medical grade Botox injections on the 28th of January 2011. 

Seven days went by since my last Botox appoitment without any change to the horrible lower and upper back pains due to dystonia in my lower and upper back I started to become a bit disappointed. Then on the 8th day it happened. For the next 3 days I had picture perfect days. Virtually pain free, cramp free, I felt like a zillion dollars! Then yesterday a cold snap hit. My Parkinson's has always reacted badly to changes in the weather and this was a big change. The past two days the wires in my head have hurt, my lower back hurts and nothing sems to be working very well. I'm looking forward to the weather getting back to normal to see if that has an effect.

Dont get me wrong I would not chnae my DBS for all the money in the world! My MDS is wonderful andis giving me 150%. A huge hug for her from me!

Below are some random thoughts and last minute posts.

Parkinson's & Cervical Dystonia

Who knew Parkinson's disease was so easy!

Annoying Parkinson's Symptoms

I remember back in the good old days when I just had to deal with the annoying "symptoms" of Parkinson's disease. The slight tremor, the bradykenesia (slow movement), the muscle stiffness, and in my opinion the worst that Parkinson's brought to my life..the freezing episodes. 

Botox Fact & Fiction:

• Botox is a neurotoxin [neuro means nerve; toxin means poison] that temporarily paralyzes muscles in your face.
• Botox is derived from the same botulin toxin that is found in spoiled foods. Doctors use a sterile and purified form of this toxin when administering Botox injections.
• Botox injections cost up to $500 or more. The effects are not permanent. Over time, the body gradually absorbs the substance and the procedure must be repeated every 3-6 months.
• The FDA has approved Botox for use only on a limited area between the eyebrows. Botox is administered only for wrinkles and does not reduce other age-related symptoms such as age spots and facial discoloration.
• Improper injection has been linked to droopy eyelids. Other reported side effects include nausea fatigue, malaise, Flu and rashes.
• Botox is not recommended for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, people with neuromuscular disorders or cardiovascular disease.
• There have been no conclusive studies about the long-term side effects of Botox.