[QUAD-L] BOTOX

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I'm forwarding a copy of your email to Karen, who can't see to get on the list.  She has an implant which Zero'd her major spasms.  She may have some comments that she can direct to you personally. Best Wishes W   In a message dated 4/5/2006 9:27:01 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Even with the Botox, muscle  relaxers,  neurotin, and others I still have muscle spasms.  They are worse after I have been up in my chair all day and I am getting back in my bed.  I always take meds before getting back in bed because I know when I start being turned the spasms will begin.  Lately it has been worse in the back of my left leg which I can't do much about.  Once I am in the bed I can put on my compression boots that massage my muscles that REALLY help my legs and feet. I was told that Medicare and Medicaid wouldn't pay for these but they did.  It might be because I am on the waiver program.  It buys my diapers, and some things my PT and PT wanted me to have at home. My doctors understand the pain I am in since it does show up on the EMG test and you can see and feel the spasms.  I do have pain meds for simple to severe pain.  I very,very seldom take the strong meds, because I choose to cope with it than medicate with the meds that limit me. Kathy from Mississippi.