I also developed ankle eversion in my left foot. Walking became painful and it limited my activity. I couldn’t stand for any length of time before my feet and ankles would seize up and I would have a hard time walking it out.
I get injections in my calves and the bottom of my feet, ouch! These are also some of the most painful injections. The needle is hooked up to the machine that makes white noise. The toe curling and ankle eversion is triggered while the needle is twisted and maneuvered in the muscles until the white noise is heard, which indicates the precise location where to inject. There’s not much padding on the bottom of a foot but it surprises me how far the needle is inserted. Sometimes the muscle area is located right away. I dread the times when it takes a series of poking and prodding. The sweet spot tends to be elusive in my calves. I think it’s due to the massive area it has to sort its way through. It always hurts when there’s a needle tube swap. The tube is unscrewed while the needle stays in the muscles and a new tube of Botox is screwed on. This happens every time due to the amount I need. I now receive 600 units of Botox every 12 weeks from head to toe.
It’s quite painful to walk or use my feet for driving following my injections and prefer to have someone drive me home. I hate to make Kurt or Cloe break away from their day but I’m very grateful for the help. It sounds like a simple thing to ask but it takes a good chunk of time out of their day. They try to schedule me for the last appointment of the day because my injections take so long. It’s not unusual to start my exam around 5:00 and not leave until 6:30 or 7:00.
Me Myself and My Dystonia 