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spasmodic torticolis

Post a new topicby livingwith on Wed May 21, 2008 10:16 pm

in 1987, at the age of 54, I was suddenly overcome by painful neck and shoulder cramps. I first went to a chiropractor but to no avail. Then I consulted with my GP who sent me to a neurologist where I was diagnosed as having “spasmodic Torticolis” Not much was offered as a relief to my painful condition. Artane was prescribed but didn’t worked. Then in 88′ I heard that Dr. Calne of UBC Vancouver was experimenting with Botox and volunteered for it. Living in L.A at the t...Read the full article
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Re: spasmodic torticolis

Post a new topicby Poppanick on Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:02 pm

This is good and bad news for me. Good news is that Botox works the best, the bad news is the cost. I am 59 years old, I am hoping that my medical plan and medicare (when I reach 65) will cover the cost. Otherwise I will have to suffer. I do not have the severe case you have but I know it will get worse as I get older. Not easy getting older.

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