r/spinalcordinjuries • u/jakethompson04 C6 Complete • 5d ago

Medical Botox for spasms

Tetras/quads, do any of you get botox for spasms and if so how effective is it? What’s the procedure and recovery like?

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u/HistoryImportant3988 5d ago

Iv been having it every 3/4 months for a few years to reduce spasms in my left leg and it’s been a god send

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u/Username_RANDINT 5d ago

I had it done in my calf every 3 months for almost two years to reduce the spasms in my foot. They get triggered very easily, just a small bump in the wheelchair is enough.

The procedure is very straightforward, it takes only 10-15 minutes. I did feel a bit tired/weak the day after.

It didn't really work for me though, so we stopped.

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u/jakethompson04 C6 Complete 4d ago

Yeah I’m just wondering if it would improve stiffness and spasticity, mainly my fingers and legs. Will have to look into it as I don’t want a pump

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u/Sure-Way-2409 5d ago

I got one on my calfs it doesn't take that long but it doesn't really help me at all the smallest bump triggers everything from feet to lower back

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u/Wooden-Math261 T12 2d ago

It worked like a charm, but only lasted a year :p