tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post4019635460972882143..comments2024-02-01T04:43:26.273-06:00Comments on NEWS ANCHOR MOM: child health, child safety, toxic toys, autism, etc. for busy moms: Doctor Responds to Botox FearsJen Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15528551519602313049noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-35962930696848856112008-02-20T12:35:00.000-06:002008-02-20T12:35:00.000-06:00I have received botox for cosmetic purposes, and h...I have received botox for cosmetic purposes, and have had no ill effects. As with any medical cosmetic procedure there is risk, however as a consumer you must do your homework. Your article was informative, but I'm still getting my botox.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-80462291189607487532008-02-14T19:26:00.000-06:002008-02-14T19:26:00.000-06:00My name is Robin and I suffer from a secondary gen...My name is Robin and I suffer from a secondary generalized dystonia that is pretty much thur out my entire body. I had botox injections in my forearm for my writers cramp, the botox traveled to my ulner nerve and into the muscle in the back of my upper arm. For 3 months I suffered excruciating pain from the nerve and the muscle some 4 years later still gives me a lot of pain and discomfort while performing certian tasks. It is my understanding that Botox is not even approved by the FDA for legs and arms nor for childern under the age of 18. I applaud the efforts to strengthen the warnings for Botox. As it is true that many people obtain great relief from the use of Botox, others like myself are not so fortunate. Strengthing the warnings will in no way harm those who do obtain relief however it may help to warn those who experience the types of effects they speak of here and that I experienced. Regards, RobinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-91407199078943170352008-02-14T08:57:00.000-06:002008-02-14T08:57:00.000-06:00Hello, this is ross hoffman, md. I am a cardiolo...Hello, this is ross hoffman, md. I am a cardiologist and founder of a medical device company, NeuroQuest Therapeutics. I have extensive experience with botox products due to my 14 yo son's need for injections in his legs, for a condition called dystonia.. I have also rec'd botox in my forearm for writer's cramp. The Botox danger is misguided. The FDA is living in medical legal paranoia and we have a fear stricken world which hates drug companies. These issues ultimately are a disservice to pts as innovation is stifled. The problem with botox is that so few physicians are skillful at its administration. This is beyond dispute and well known by patient-users of neuromuscular (rather than cosmetic) botox. It is important that we align our goals and create a culture of innovation and of course safety. The current litigious and risk averse environment hurts us all, except our legal friends. I hope these comments are helpful.<BR/>Best wishes, Ross<BR/>www.NQTherapeutics.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com