Leaving no rock unturned
A few weeks ago I started seeing a new OT, and she suggested that I investigate Botox because she felt that any progress in my left arm and hand might be helped with Botox. Today I was evaluated by a Physical Medicine and Rehab doctor at UNC here in Chapel Hill. She checked out my spasticity and my range of motion and announced that she thought I'd be a good candidate for Botox. Now we wait and see if Blue Cross/Blue Sheild feels like helping to pay for it. Hopefully I'll get my first injections in several weeks. I thought it might be of interest if I wrote a blog about this experience in case others find themselves in my situation; or if others have been through Botox, I'd love to here about it, I'm hoping to try to lessen the spasticity (I used to cringe when I heard that word from therapists, but now it doesn't scare me as much, now it's "contractures" that gives me the willies) and put up some resistance to the flexion, while hopefully strengthening the extensor muscles. It may be unrealistic to imagine typing a letter (or a blog) with two hands, or plonking out a tune on the piano, but I'm allowed to dream, right? Until next time, take care all, Rose
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