Neuropathy v. muscle dysfunction

[scoobysnacks]

Latte,

Sorry maybe I read your post too quickly. I'm with you, and yes they do contain lidocaine and cortizone, and they make all symptoms pretty much vanish.

I dont know what that means in terms of long term treatment. All I know is the burning in rectum goes away, and I urinate normal after about 20 minutes of using one.

I just dont know if that is a long term solution:-(

[londoner]

I realise this has been covered in a number of previous posts (I did do the search) but can anyone give me a definitive reason why, if you've identified a muscle that isn't working properly, (irrespective of any neuropathy) you shouldn't treat it with Botox?

[jj77]

I realise this has been covered in a number of previous posts (I did do the search) but can anyone give me a definitive reason why, if you've identified a muscle that isn't working properly, (irrespective of any neuropathy) you shouldn't treat it with Botox?

Because using Botox can also lead to further nerve damage.

[alprost]

I realise this has been covered in a number of previous posts (I did do the search) but can anyone give me a definitive reason why, if you've identified a muscle that isn't working properly, (irrespective of any neuropathy) you shouldn't treat it with Botox?

Because using Botox can also lead to further nerve damage.

Also:
- It is only a temporary fix i.e you need repeated injections.
- Trigger points can be treated successfully with much less invasive methods.

Therefore, to turn the question around, if this is the case, why should you treat it with Botox?

Possible answers:
People are more impressed with high tech procedures/solutions to problems.
Botox is 'in vogue'.
Practitioners using Botox haven't been properly trained in the treatment of myofascial pain.