I vaguely remember reading about those kind of devices  in connection in
treating CP in kids, but not as a treatment option for adults.  Must be
brand new in neurology.

Kat

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From: "Barber, Kenneth L." <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2003 10:47 PM
Subject: yesterdays botox and something else maybe


> yesterday i went for my first botox treatment. consised of maybe 8 or so
> injections to the muscles of my neck. i have sore muscles from the
> injections and was told that i'd have bruses. i do. i'll see how in does
in
> a few days. if the botox does not ease the spasms in the neck the neuro
told
> me that i might be sent to a doctor with a sorta funny sounding name to
> discuss pitting in a device in both sides of my brain that works sorta
like
> a pacemaker to regulate the signals coming to the muscles. they are very
> serious about stopping the neck muscle spasms from continuing to damage my
> spine in the neck area.
> is this new or have i just not been paying attention? i mean these kind of
> devicers?