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Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Jun 7 10:25pm | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
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I’m battling chronic migraine 24/7 since cancer treatments 8 1/2 years ago.
Migraine meds were not working and they were $400 per month for 9 pills.
I started Botox a bit over 2 years ago. My head and face were the target areas. It took about a year before I noticed any relief but then it stopped working so my PA decided to use the Botox in my neck, front and back. The relief was quite fast as far as my neck stiffness. Within a few days my migraine reduced from a chronic 10 pain to about a 7. I can definitely live with a 7 pain!
My neck stiffness was much more tolerable for 2 months. I will receive another round of Botox this Friday and I am definitely in need. I’m back to a 10 migraine and very stiff neck. This will only be my second round to the neck so I’m sure it will take several rounds to really know how well it will work?
Also just FYI, I was on feeding tube for nearly a year as well. Eating is still a challenge!
I will try to keep you up to date!
MOJO
Thank you.
Thank you for the information. That helps me . Seeing the doc.today.
Yes, I have had it, and it has helped me a lot. Of course it is just temporary and will wear off after about 3 months. I have a lot of scar tissue And stiffness on my neck, and it really helps. I have Medicare which pays for it. If I didn't have it, I would not be able to afford it if I had to pay the price the hospital charges. But what Medicare pays and the hospital accepts is worth it.
I had Botox 2 years ago for stiffness in neck from radiation. It seemed to work at first but after a couple of months it was not helping. I would not rule out trying it. Good luck