botox

178j · 06-26-2001, 11:47 AM

i had a hemmoragic stroke 2 years ago severely effecting my left side i do manage to walk but was wondering if any one has used botox injections not quite sure what to expect from them any thoughts about that or neurontin would be helpful thanks jeanne

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lynnlee103 · 07-07-2001, 08:44 AM

DEAR JEAN
I USE NEITHER BUT MANY PEOPLE USE BOTH. THEY CLAIM BOTOX HELPS A LOT WITH SPASTICITY. MOST TAKE NEURONTIN WITH GOOD RESULTS.
LYNN

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linda

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178j · 07-07-2001, 12:08 PM

hi lynn thanks for the info the first time they tried botox it didn't work this time it was just to help my lower foot . i know i feel better since starting on the neurontin i have just gotten started looking for feedback from others so thanks alot jeanne

Holly Bailey · 06-04-2002, 01:17 PM

My mother just had a hemorrhagic stroke. I am interested how you have been doing and have you had any positive therapy experiences?
Thanks
Holly

178j · 06-04-2002, 02:18 PM

Hi Holly I think the neurontin and botox injections have been a great help.Every stroke responds different, but I think time has given me a chance to build some greatly needed physical and mental strength. The other giant help has been an anti depressant called celexa, it has played a large help in gaining strength and mostly keeping my moods level. you can't accomplish much if everything gets you annoyed. right now I am taking a suspended walking program. Where you walk on a treadmill with you weight reduced by 30per cent it helps with getting you to a more normal gait and increases your endurance.Hope your Mom makes steady progress.Just keep going.

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jeanne