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Tess Trouble with my voice started after DBS. I had Botox injections in my left calf for 3 years but quit this year when I stopped noticing any benefit and Medicare stopped paying. Your Mom must be brave having those shots in her neck! Ray Rayilyn Brown Board Member AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson's Foundation [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "tess owens" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 7:37 AM Subject: BOTOX QUESTION > Hello All > Could anyone share their experience or has knowledge about the use of > Botox to decrease salivation? > My mom is receiving injections of Botox in her neck to decrease > drooling, however I am concerned aout the impact > on her breathing. My mom has had a several episodes in which it sounds > like her breath is shallow and labored and I want to > know if there is any correlation with the use of Botox. My mom said the > botox has helped with the drooling, which is good, however I am > concerned about adverse effects. > Also does Botox impact voice in an adverse way? My mom has had issues with > her voice for several years, however it seemed more prominent > after DBS. > > thank you friends, your > experience and knowledge is greatly appreciated.. > > with kindness > tess owens, daughter of Arzell Owens > > > ?Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet > voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.? > > maya angelou > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn