I posted this information on another part of the site, but perhaps this is a more appropriate place. One week ago, I had botox injections in my bladder to prevent leakage. Amazingly, it has worked. I still have to self-cath, not a big deal after 2 years, but I do not need Depends and can sleep though the night. I have to cath on a regular schedule. I wondered how I would know if it was necessary to cath at a non-scheduled time. I feel a pressure in my abdomen and if I pay attention, I have more than enough time to get to a bathroom.
Botox for MS patients with incontinence was approved by the FDA on August 26. My insurance is Medicare which pays for FDA approved procedures. I do not know if there any parameters for insurance coverage on future procedures. I do know that the botox will wear off with time and injections will be needed again.
The procedure took minutes but I was under general anesthesia and was out for about an hour. I believe that it took about four or five days for my body to recover from having the procedure.
I am thrilled with the results and would suggest that others contact their neurologist and/or urologist regarding the appropriateness of the procedure.
Botox for MS patients with incontinence was approved by the FDA on August 26. My insurance is Medicare which pays for FDA approved procedures. I do not know if there any parameters for insurance coverage on future procedures. I do know that the botox will wear off with time and injections will be needed again.
The procedure took minutes but I was under general anesthesia and was out for about an hour. I believe that it took about four or five days for my body to recover from having the procedure.
I am thrilled with the results and would suggest that others contact their neurologist and/or urologist regarding the appropriateness of the procedure.
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