Has anyone tried Botox for headaches?

Posted by mikaylar @mikaylar, 5 days ago

Was Botox successful? My doctor wants me to try it again. It did not work 8 years ago. I worry about the toxicity and my glaucoma and macular degeneration. Eye doc says it's okay, but they aren't his eyes.

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ksdm | @ksdm | 2 days ago

In reply to @jwilli4834 "It’s a super complex problem with many root causes for every individual. It’s also why there..." + (show)

Out of curiosity, where do they inject Botox for migraines?

mikaylar | @mikaylar | 2 days ago

In reply to @ksdm "Out of curiosity, where do they inject Botox for migraines?" + (show)

Over brows, forehead, temples and on top of head.
It depends where the doctor deems best. I have macular degeneration and glaucoma so I have not decided if I will do this. If I do, I will make neurologist inject in back of my head, neck and shoulders if she will.

ksdm | @ksdm | 2 days ago

Thanks! I sure hope it works for you! Remember, it may take a few days to kick in, at least that is what I was told and what I experienced.

jwilli4834 | @jwilli4834 | 2 days ago

In reply to @ksdm "Out of curiosity, where do they inject Botox for migraines?" + (show)

For me, it’s 32 sites all over my head, trapezius, and neck. Everywhere that typical tension headaches arise from. Bonus, at 57 years old my forehead is smooth and free of wrinkles.