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Post by **ViewsAskew** » Thu May 18, 2006 7:35 pm

That is excellent news, Em. When you get a chance, please post her name and where she practices. It may be helpful for the next person who comes and is in that area.

I truly hope it helps. What a trial you went through to get here, but at least you know what it is and have some options. Fingers are crossed that the botox works.

becat · Post by **becat** » Thu May 18, 2006 8:32 pm

That is aewsome Em.
I can't wait to hear if they work and how long it will work.
I've gotten offers from a doc locally, but had not too much info on it.
Glad the advice will be coming from you.
Be well and safely hoome soon.
Lynne

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jan3213 · Post by **jan3213** » Wed May 24, 2006 2:58 pm

Oh, Emily

I'm pulling for you. I know how frustrating it can be to be so hopeful and not see the results you'd hoped for. But, you've still got time........

I'm glad you called your doctor--she sounds like a good one. I hope my new neuro is as good. She seems to be, so far.

Please, keep us posted---anything we each go through can potentially help someone else.

I'm keeping fingers and toes crossed!

Jan

Post by **ViewsAskew** » Wed May 24, 2006 3:23 pm

Em, I was just thinking about you and hoping you would let us know the status. Like Jan, I'm really hoping it helps more than the little it is as of now. It is such a roller coaster of emotions to have all that hope and to get to having no hope. We'll still be here regardless, for whatever that is worth.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun May 28, 2006 2:36 pm

jan3213 · Post by **jan3213** » Sun May 28, 2006 4:23 pm

Emily---

You are among family here, and we all care about you. We want you to let us know what's going on, how you're feeling...... RLS is horrible, Em. And, I pray that something will work for you so you won't have to go on medication.

Come here often, and never apologize for sharing your feelings. We all have been very down at times, and very hopeful at other times. We understand!

Hugs
Jan

Post by **ViewsAskew** » Sun May 28, 2006 5:44 pm

Oh, Em. I am so sorry.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon May 29, 2006 1:01 am

Jenne1950 · Post by **Jenne1950** » Mon May 29, 2006 2:29 am

If the first treatment stopped the twitching, maybe a second treatment would stop the sensations and pain? Just wondering!

Post by **ViewsAskew** » Mon May 29, 2006 4:16 am

Em, it sounds like you inadvertantly put a lot of pressure on yourself, or on this treatment. It also sounds like you want this so very much. That in itself makes it a lot worse, doesn't it? To want something so intensely and have it not work out.

It still may be some of those things for some people.

I don't always (read almost never) have this mind-set, but I do respect and marvel at some of Thoman Edison's quotes. He is supposed to have said: "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."

He also said: "Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless."

What you did wasn't useless. It was brave, courageous, brought new ideas to us, and did help at least part of the problem. That pretty good if you ask me. Thank you very much for all of that.