Super User fishfordollars Posted October 1, 2008 Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Appt. at 11:15 am to get my quarterly Botox injections. They really hurt. It takes a series of about 18-20 on each side of my neck, chest, and right shoulder done each quarter to keep me going. Wife usually hangs around just in case there are any left overs she can have but there never is. What a bummer. This is not covered by insurance since it is expermental. Just my luck. I hate insurance companies. Quote
Joe Boss Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Botox is for wrinkles right? If thats what it is for why do you get injections in your neck, chest, and right shoulder? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 1, 2008 Super User Posted October 1, 2008 My guess its for something a little more serious than wrinkles. Quote
aceman387 Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 IM NOT SURE WHAT THIS IS USED FOR, HOPEFULLY YOUR OK, IF YOUR JOKING AND THESE INJECTIONS IMPROVE YOUR CASTING DISTANCE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL CALL MY DOCTOR TODAY. ACEMAN387 Quote
Joe Boss Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 My guess its for something a little more serious than wrinkles. Sorry I didn't want to come off as insensitive but he put it out there that he was getting injections I was curious as to what he needed them for. I thought Botox was strictly cosmetic use. I did a little reading about it after I posted and it could be used for lots of things. I am guessing in this case, due to the locations he is getting the shots, that it is for muscle spasms? Quote
Super User burleytog Posted October 1, 2008 Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Hard work being sexy like yourself... Quote
atx_newbie Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Botox is for wrinkles right? If thats what it is for why do you get injections in your neck, chest, and right shoulder? It's also used for profusive sweating. I need to have it done because my palms sweat non-stop, but I'm afraid I would lose all dexterity Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted October 1, 2008 Author Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Well I'm home. To answer your questions, Botox is a highly expermental treatment for nerve pain, muscle spasms, and joint inflamation that is not yet approved for treatment. It works on some cases. It does work for me. When all else fails, surgery, steriod injections, etc., some doctors have found that it relieves pain, muscle spasms, and issues caused by cervical dystonia(That I have been diagnosed with). The dystonia is a disease that causes the neck, shoulder, and chest muscles to contract, causing the muscles to pull the head forward and down to one side(All the way to the shoulder or chest in some instances). Thankfully mine is not that bad; however it would progress to that stage without the shots. This was discovered as a cure several years ago by my doctor while treating a pro bull rider(Sorry, I cannot divuldge his name) that had destroted his left knee leaving him unable to walk and/or ride bulls. It worked wonders for me and he is back riding the circuit. I get 400 units of the Botox every 90 days and without it I would be almost bedridden. I was in bed for a while. I can really tell when it is time for the shots. The pain becomes intense and limits my activities. With it I am able to carry on a more normal life and most importantly, I am able to fish without a lot of pain. The pain never goes away, it just becomes a lot more easier to make it through the day. That's it in a nutshell. Quote
Super User Muddy Posted October 1, 2008 Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Man that's some load to carry, what a Sept. it has been for you and your family. Hang in there, you are a model for every young man here about carrying on no matter what Quote
Super User Dan: Posted October 1, 2008 Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Wow, I had not heard of that. The insurance doesn't cover it because it's experimental, but if it works, doesn't that make it a valid treatment? Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted October 1, 2008 Author Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Hard work being sexy like yourself... It's a great opening line to get them to let their guard down. Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted October 1, 2008 Author Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Wow, I had not heard of that. The insurance doesn't cover it because it's experimental, but if it works, doesn't that make it a valid treatment? Naturally the insurance company policy is not to pay for something that will keep you off the operating table. You would think they would rather pay for a 1,000.00 set of shots instead of a 40,000.00 surgery. My doctor has to file it as another procedure to get the company to approve the procedure. Go figure. Quote
Joe Boss Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Thanks for the information, you learn something new everyday. I hope your treatment eventually can be covered by insurance. I wish you the best, it sounds like you are handling it pretty well. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted October 1, 2008 Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Glad your shots are helping , hope your insurance comes around for you eventually. Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted October 1, 2008 Author Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Rick, AKA, Maltese Falcon, I am not at all sure what they call the injections or how my doctor files them. I just refer to them as quarterly botox injections (Actually I cannot print what I really refer to them as), my doctor seems to enjoy giving them and she is really hot. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted October 1, 2008 Super User Posted October 1, 2008 Man that's some load to carry, what a Sept. it has been for you and your family. Hang in there, you are a model for every young man here about carrying on no matter what What Muddy said... Praying for you man. Ronnie Quote
Super User Catt Posted October 2, 2008 Super User Posted October 2, 2008 I do the Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections in the morning, so Jack we may have to do a broken fins trip soon? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 2, 2008 Super User Posted October 2, 2008 Insurance companies are a real hoot to deal with when taking the path of expensive treatment. It took a year, but mine finally coughed up 75% of the bill for my insulin pump. What's odd is, that studies have shown that pump users show far less progression of diabetes and lower rates of other illness than traditional injections. That reminds me, I have to change my infusion set tonight -- yuck. Needles still flip me out. Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted October 2, 2008 Author Super User Posted October 2, 2008 I do the Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections in the morning, so Jack we may have to do a broken fins trip soon? Luck Catt, Let me know what you think about the procedure and how they work for you. It will take a few days for them to really affect you so don't get upset if you think it was a bust at first. Good Luck and I hope you get a hot nurse. Quote
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