BTW one of the makers of Botox has a Patient Assistance Program (PAP). They have fairly restricted requirements, but the gist is, if you don't have insurance that covers botox, and have limited income, they might be willing to donate it. They won't pay any of the procedure costs, just the botox. Here's a link... Read more
Guess it's time for a botox update... While it worked, it was not the dramatic success it was that last time I had it done, about 7 months ago. For reasons never explained, she (my doctor) only used 200 units this time. (The last time was 300 units.) At my request, she tried to inject some into my bladder neck to relieve spasming... Read more
Just a quick note to let ya'll know I'm getting another round of Botox on Monday! Looking forward to drier days! I would like to know if anyone has had botox injected into their bladder neck for spasms there? My doctor is reluctant to do this (doesn't want to injure my trigone or bladder valves) but I would like for her to... Read more
Has anyone ever tried some alternative therapies for UI/SI?I've been going to a chiropractor for some low back pain and she has been somewhat interested in my urinary problems. Has suggested that while chiropractic won't cure my UI/SI, it may help.Made me wonder if anyone has ever tried this? Or any other therapies, such as... Read more
I recently responded to a woman (I'll call her JM) who requested more information about my post "Results from Botox." JM was not asking for herself, but rather for her husband who has had surgery similar to mine and now has some incontinence. After posting my response it occurred me how lucky he is! I am also married, but... Read more
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