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> From: steve cappelson[SMTP:cappelson(AT)ntwrks.com]
> Sent: March 06, 1999 1:42 PM
> To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com
> Subject: Botox injections
>
> Has anyone had any experience with the drug botox. I have. Botox,
> when
> injected into a muscle spasm, paralyzes it. I have bad spasm in the
> torso. My Neuro injected the drug and it was bye-bye spasm. Normally
> botox is used on smaller muscle as it was thought not to appropriate
> for
> larger muscles like those in the trunk...but it worked great. The
> drugs' effect lasts 3-4 months then the injection is repeated. The
> catch is that it's expensive. If your insurance supports the botox
> shots it is terrific.
>