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pattico_gw

Denny get Botox shots.....????

pattico_gw
15 years ago

Do you remember me telling you about him having trouble with his big toe sticking straight up all the time...

It got so bad, rubbing against the top of his shoes the whole toe was burgandy in color and so sore.

I finally convinced him to go to a doctor for it.

He sent him to a neurologist. He ran a bunch of test on him. The problem is Dystonia, which has been caused by the stroke (we figured that a long time ago.) The tendons are tightening up, which cause them to pull his toe up.

They are atempting to treat it with Botox(sp?)

The botox is injected into the muscle/tendon, which in turn will weaken the muscle somewhat. If this works in helping the toe to relax he will have to have it done about three times a year, because it will wear off.

He had the shots on Friday. The doctor said it will take 5 to 7 days to take affect. This is day three...it seems to be a little better...I'm sure hoping it will work for him.

patti

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