Botox and/or trigger point injections for pain? Has anyone any experiences to share, please?

Question

I have chronic spondylosis that affects the right side of my neck and shoulders. It is driving me round the bend. The pain consultant has suggested that I try trigger point injections, and when I search for information I also find that some sites recommend botox injections as well. I'd be very interested to hear from anyone who has had these - the pain is close to intolerable.

Many thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Trigger point injections would be your best bet for pain. Botox is more useful if you have muscle spasticity such as with torsion dystonia. I've also had injections myself for bursitus and it definitely helps.

Source:
I work for a neurologist that does both types of injections

Answer 2

Have you considered medical treatment and surgical help for this in India? My cousin got her surgery from a company called Forerunners Healthcare in India.
She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as all types of medical treatment and surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that your medical treatment and surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.