Thank You Ray.
My mom has decided not to continue the procedure and I am glad. The risks involved are to
great and there has been to many adverse effects that appear to be related to the Botox.
Thank you for all the work you do advocating for PD!
Tess
On Friday, October 19, 2007, at 11:19PM, "rayilynlee" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>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
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>----- 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
>>
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