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Botox for migraines side effects

Posted by johnetteg @johnetteg, Nov 25, 2018

I had Botox injections for migraines 2 1/2 weeks ago and have been feeling sick. My vision is blurry, I have pressure in my head, I’m lightheaded, I’m having heart palpitations, high blood pressure and heart rate, my stomach has felt sick, I’m having trouble concentrating and focusing. Has anyone else experienced this? It’s really starting to scare me.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 25, 2018

@johnetteg, I added your message to the Chronic Pain group as well since there are several discussions about migraines in that group. I'd also like to bring @crstyday40 @daniellef @wiserranter and @krissylamb into this discussion since they have experience with botox injections.

John, was this the first time that you've had botox for migraines? When did you start to experience the unwanted side effects of blurred vision, light headedness, heart palpitations and nausea, etc.? Did you call your provider to report the symptoms?

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johnetteg | @johnetteg | Nov 25, 2018
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@colleenyoung

@johnetteg, I added your message to the Chronic Pain group as well since there are several discussions about migraines in that group. I'd also like to bring @crstyday40 @daniellef @wiserranter and @krissylamb into this discussion since they have experience with botox injections.

John, was this the first time that you've had botox for migraines? When did you start to experience the unwanted side effects of blurred vision, light headedness, heart palpitations and nausea, etc.? Did you call your provider to report the symptoms?

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I experienced these symptoms 2 days after the injections. For the first two days, I had the blurry vision, pressure in my eyes, heavy forehead, then 2 days after started to experience all the other symptoms I listed. I did tell my neurologist but they didn’t seem to think that the Botox could cause these symptoms but I feel they have because they started right after the injections and have been going on for two weeks.

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johnetteg | @johnetteg | Nov 25, 2018
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@johnetteg

I experienced these symptoms 2 days after the injections. For the first two days, I had the blurry vision, pressure in my eyes, heavy forehead, then 2 days after started to experience all the other symptoms I listed. I did tell my neurologist but they didn’t seem to think that the Botox could cause these symptoms but I feel they have because they started right after the injections and have been going on for two weeks.

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I’ve also had really bad brain fog which is making it hard to function properly

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michelefifty | @michelefifty | Nov 27, 2018
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@johnetteg

I experienced these symptoms 2 days after the injections. For the first two days, I had the blurry vision, pressure in my eyes, heavy forehead, then 2 days after started to experience all the other symptoms I listed. I did tell my neurologist but they didn’t seem to think that the Botox could cause these symptoms but I feel they have because they started right after the injections and have been going on for two weeks.

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Hey there . I did Botox for a year and my side effects were so bad I had to go in snother direction for relief . I experienced horrible head pain and muscle weakness . I know it's scary to experience these side effects . I would call and ask to be seen .that helped me when my side effects were a lot . I have a friend that also does Botox at Mayo her side effects are less and it's worth it for her .

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johnetteg | @johnetteg | Nov 27, 2018
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@michelefifty

Hey there . I did Botox for a year and my side effects were so bad I had to go in snother direction for relief . I experienced horrible head pain and muscle weakness . I know it's scary to experience these side effects . I would call and ask to be seen .that helped me when my side effects were a lot . I have a friend that also does Botox at Mayo her side effects are less and it's worth it for her .

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Hi. How long did it take for your side effects to wear off and when you were asked to be seen, were they able to do anything to help with the side effects?

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russy | @russy | Feb 2, 2019

Has anyone tried Botox injections for migraines? I'm going to get them next week for the first time.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Feb 2, 2019
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@russy

Has anyone tried Botox injections for migraines? I'm going to get them next week for the first time.

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Hello @russy, you may noticed I moved your discussion and combined it with another discussion titled "botox for migraines, side effects?" I did this so your message would be seen by the members who have discussed having botox injections for migraines and so that you could see some of their experiences as well.

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Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Apr 10, 2019

Has anyone ever had Botox administered for Migraines?
Sundance

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Ethan McConkey, Moderator | @ethanmcconkey | Apr 10, 2019

Hi @sundance6 you may have noticed I moved your post to this existing discussion on botox for migraines so that you can see what others have said about this. Simply click VIEW AND REPLY in your email notification to get to your post.

I also wanted to tag @russy and @johnetteg as they have experience with botox being administered for migraines.

Back to you @sundance6 are you considering this treatment?

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Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Apr 10, 2019

Yes I am. What can you tell me about it?
Thanks,
Sundance

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