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@mbixler -I have a question for you regarding Botox Injections. I am told I have a
rare kind of headache....Hypnic Headache...it only comes at night when you're sleeping.
Usually about 2 hours into REM sleep.

I had been taking Fiorcet for it but have built up an immunity to it... My Neurologist then suggested Botox injections...I have already had three rounds of Botox but not quite having
the results I want.
1. How long have you been doing the Botox shots?
2. How long before it came effective?
3. I tend to get headaches for about a week after the shots...have you experienced
the same???
4. My head pains are now changing....not waking me up but changing the time to mornings?????
My doctor is baffled and now suggesting daily meds along with giving myself a shot of other
meds. I am not interested in pursuing this routine and just started to try therapeutic massages.
I also have another problem but have found a pretty decent solution. I have trigeminal
nerve pain caused by a dentist...I found out thru Mayo Clinic about a non-invasive nerve
pain treatment that is also painless...called Scrambler Technique. it has been pretty effective and wished it worked on my headpains.

Thank you in advance for any info on your Boxtox treatments. Regards...

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@duchess926 Hi, I have been getting Botox for over 25 years now. Was treated with numerous other medications, with little to no relief and many nasty side effects. My 4th neurologist finally made the correct diagnosis and treatment. I got immediate relief after my 1st round of Botox, with no side effects to speak of - other than mild headaches for the first week or so. I had deep tissue massage three times per week for over a year - neck to mid-back, and had some relief that would last 36 to 48 hours, but then migraines would come thundering back. It sounds like our diagnosis is rather different. I hope they figure out what treatment will help you. Will be praying for you.