Re: First Botox
Most people tolerate the Botox injections fairly well. The actual procedure is over with fairly quickly, and a local anaesthetic is used first to deaden the area temporarily. Some people at the clinic I go to have a 'pre-med' first - I don't know exactly what it is, because I don't choose to have it, but it would be like valium I would think. In that case it is not advised to drive home afterwards.I've had 39 shots so far, and continue with it because I appreciate the reduction in effort it gives ,and the smooth sounding voice. My main criticism of Botox is that I have difficulty in speaking with much volume for quite a while afterwards and find it hard to project my voice over noise. However I prefer that to untreated SD. I'm sure you will find it goes well, and you'll appreciate the reilief it gives you. Let us know how it went afterwards! David Barton (AD/SD, Auckland, New Zealand)
Re: First Botox
For me it is like going to the dentist-noth something I like forward to but it is over fairly quickly unless the doc has trouble finding the correct muscle- I have AB so that happened once.katrina AB/Tucson,AZ
Re: First Botox
Hi Francie, I am not too good with injections of any type, so I have a pre-med - valium 10mg - and always have my husband there with me to hold my hand ( a bit of a baby!) - but it's over in no time and then you wonder why you wre worried! Most of the people at my clinic take something, some even have IV valium, though that was pointless for me cause it was the needles I was scared of!
My advice is that if you don't mind needles than you'll be fine, and perhaps for the first time take soemthing to keep you calm.
Good luck, hope it provides some relief for you.
Narelle
Re: First Botox
Francie, I had 34 BoTox injections, most of them were three to four months apart. These injections were given to me by different doctors at various times. I think the doctor and the way he does the injection makes a lot of difference in how you feel about the injections. I found that I liked the doctors best who deaden the outside of the throat and had you sit in a chair similar to a barber chair. I did not feel the needle as it went in and it was over in a matter of minutes. Some doctors put you flat of your back and pop your head back and do not do anything to ease the pain of the needle being injected. I found this position to be the most uncomfortable and I did not stay with these doctors very long. Good luck. If you are not happy with the injection - look around - go to a support group. You can learn a lot by asking.
Re: First Botox
I find that when the needle goes in and it's in the right position, I just want to cough. And I have to control myself because I think if I cough I'll break the bloody needle! Last time it took him ages to position the needle and wait for the electronic impulse and me to say eeeee!! Two days later I couldn't speak anyway and I think "Is this all worth it?" I don't know what's worse having a stroppy, spasmy voice, or not being able to talk other in this horrible breathy voice. It then last 5/6 weeks then downhill we go again. What's worse. So I then began the Neurontin ( after the GABA - may as well have shovelled that up my arse!) and I think slowly but surely this drug is having some effect. I am loathe to get too cocky about it but the last few days I have noticed a definate imrovement. To slowly leak this drug into the system, I am told, slowly alters the chemicals in the basil ganglia and makes some improvement in thought to voice transmission. Not going to work for everyone I know but I know one or two people on the BB who will agree it works for them. I hope it does because the botox is not right. I mean is it right to have a load of botulism whacked down your throat every quarter. I don't think so - it's not exactly as natural as blinking now is it? Still everyone to their own. I like the idea of hands on healing that was explained to me earlier. I'll have a bit of that. Can you buy it at Boots? Please excuse my dryness, it's something they put in the water over hear in England. David
Re: First Botox
Francie, I just keep my eyes closed the whole time and this seems to help. Believe me there is no pain and it is over in no time!
Re: First Botox
Hi,
I had my first and only botox shot in July last year. I did take something to reduce my anxiety level. I did cry during the procedure because I was so scared. He numbed my throat, which did not hurt. It made me cough a lot and I could not feel myself swallow. Then he injected the botox itself, which did not hurt. You just feel pressure.
I had problems eating meat after the shot for about a month, but never had a choking spell on liquids. The first things I tried after the shot were jello and yogurt.
I decided to try Neurontin instead. Just my choice. I have been reasonably happy with it.Teresa Morgan
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