Botox, a Miracle Drug? Countdown to my last resort…

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The most mentally debilitating part of dealing with chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is the constant struggle of finding the right doctor with a solution that actually works. I can’t even begin to share the state of frustration and plain exhaustion I’ve been suffering through for the past 2.5 years.

In other words, I am desperate to try anything to relieve my pain and get me moving like a normal human again.

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What is PAES?

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PAES = Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome

According to the Cleveland Clinic, PAES is a rare vascular disease that affects the legs of some young athletes. The muscle and tendons near the knee are positioned so that they compress the popliteal artery – the main artery that runs through and behind the knee. Compression of the artery restricts blood flow to the lower leg and can damage the artery.

BOOM! Sounds intense, right?

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