Botox... - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

curious11 · 06-06-2006, 04:21 PM

Hello everyone... Hello Barbelle! So I had the Botox injections into my left quad on Friday. Unfortunetly, it has not fixed my walking. But it has made me realize that there are a few factors affecting my gait: the weakness in my ankle, and the weakness in my hamstring are 2 other major factors. When I wake up in the morning, my legs typically do a "stretch" for about 45 minutes until the Baclofen kicks in. Since the Botox, my leg spasticty has diminished in my left leg

So that is good news! Getting around the house is much easier now. It has definitely freed up my knee joint to move in the way that it should. So, when I am rested, my walking is much improved. It's just that it doesn't take long for me to tire, and then my walking gets out of wack again. But when the ankle strength and hamstring strength are all in line, I feel much better walking! Something tells me I would benefit from an AFO, or that type of device, to aid in ankle support. That is something I plan on looking into further. So all in all, I am happy I had the procedure done, and hope to continue to do so. My walking will not be 100%, but it has made a difference! Take care

Barbbelle · 06-06-2006, 08:04 PM

Hi!! I am so glad that you let us know how you are doing. Since I hadn't heard from you, I thought that it either didn't make a difference or you were waiting longer to see if it works. I am glad that it helped clear up a few things. While I was reading your post, I was thinking about an AFO for you and then you mentioned it. That will definitely give you more ankle stability! Hang in there and maybe keep a journal so you can remember all of the events with the Botox and how you feel. Have a great week! barb

Robynsue · 06-09-2006, 07:07 PM

Lately I've been getting Botox in my forearms for my hands curling up. It has not have made much of the difference. I am hoping further treatments to the job

curious11 · 06-10-2006, 06:33 AM

I really notice a difference after the Botox. Maybe not so much in the bending of my knee, but definitely with the spasticity in my leg. I hope you too can find some relief. Maybe they can try injecting it in a different area? I know they say some people don't have any effect from it, but I hope that's not the case for you.

I was wondering if there are different doses they can administer? I would be curious to see if more Botox would provide more relief for me. Not sure how that all works?

Good luck