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MS and Botox

asked 1 year ago by Commerce Township in Commerce Township
Latest answer by Jordana Gilman, MD
Question viewed 160 times
Tags: multiple sclerosis

If I Have Ms Can I Still Get Botox I Had It Since 1975 

7 answers to MS and Botox

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Multiple Sclerosis and Botox

In general Botox is not given to people with neuromuscular diseases.  However, on a case-by-case basis you may be able to get Botox to treat spastic or overly contracted muscles.  You may also be able to get Botox for cosmetic reasons.  Discuss this with your neurologist, because that is the person who best knows the specifics of your condition.  If you get the OK from your neurologist then you may get Botox treatments.
Jordana Gilman, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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MS and Botox

I have used Botox on a few MS patients once they got clearance from their Neurologist.  You should check with yours.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and MS

I have had two patients whose neurologists approved for them, the use of cosmetic botox despite their history of MS.  It depends possibly on the neurologist and the nature of that particular person's MS. The neurologist should be asked and their decision should guide the Botox injector.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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If I had MS, I would not get Botox

Because we do not know the cause of MS and because it is still considered to be an autoimmune disease of sorts that could possibly be triggered by something in our environment, I would not get Botox for cosmetic reasons if I had MS.  In fact, if my patient or their family members have alot of autoimmune diseases, I will usually discourage them from seeking treatment with Botox--just not worth it when we don't know what is causing these horrible autoimmune things. more
Cheryl Eberting, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologist
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Ms and botox

This question depends on where you are getting the neurotoxin and for what purposes. Neuromuscular disease is a contraindication- and I would likely not inject you with neurotoxin with this history.
Purvisha Patel, MD

Germantown Dermatologist
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Botox may be a good option even with a history of MS

As I know that you are aware, MS is a disease that we are still learning about why it occurs and why it acts differently in different patients. Some patients with MS develop muscular spasticity in their limbs or more rarely in their bladder that Botox has been used to try and improve. I have used Botox Cosmetic in many patients with MS after we discuss the risks and benefits. Although there is no direct link between a Cosmetic Botox treatment and worsening of one of these... more
Mathew C. Mosher, MD

Vancouver Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and multiple sclerosis

Non-cosmetic botox treatments are used for muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis.  To use it for cosmetic purposes Botox has a relative contraindication for people with neuromuscular diseases, that means it's up to the judgement of the physician injecting you as to whether the benefits of the Botox injections outweigh the risks. In either way, this must be approached cautiously not to worsen any weakness already present, but it has been done previously without adverse... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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