A member asked:

Is it possible that not only did the botox paralyze my swallowing but can my cerebral palsy made it worse since it's 10 months and now i'm on a peg?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Botox: Not sure where it was injected but wears off so unlikely. Discuss your management plan with your doctor before getting anymore. All the best and I'm sorry you're worse.

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/19/2015

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Additional: I would also suggest evaluation of esophageal and autoimmune disease.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/19/2015

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A member asked:

Is it possible that not only did the botox paralyze my swallowing but can my cerebral palsy made it worse since it's 10 months and now i'm on a peg?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Dosanjh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

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