Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Expert_badge Pete

Trying Botox Again

Got another round of Botox yesterday. 300 units this time. I came home with a "friend" (foley) but have not had any spasms so far, so hopefully it worked. The procedure was the same, spinal anesthesia, but was not as uncomfortable as in the past. Once I get my foley out I will post the results. Looking forward to drier day!
Expert_badge Pete

Hypograstric Plexus Block

As some of you know, I have a fair amount of pain if I void completely. I tried a month on Lyrica, followed by another month on Neurontin, in an attempt to alleviate this pain. There were too many side effects with Lyrica, and the Neurontin was not that effective. So, today I went for a hypogastric plexus block. For those who want... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Pete

Botox Assistance for UI

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 moreChevron
Expert_badge Pete

Botox Assistance for UI

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 moreChevron
Expert_badge Pete

RE: Botox again

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 moreChevron

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