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My Dr is suggesting that I try Botox for my chronic migraine headaches. I have them about 5times a week.
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My Dr is suggesting that I try Botox for my chronic migraine headaches. I have them about 5times a week.
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Hi @jeanette56, welcome to Connect. Having migraine episodes that often is challenging and can become quite disruptive to everyday life. I certainly feel for you having been through it myself.
Here's a conversation you may find helpful:
Migraine Headache- What helps you Cope-
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/migraine-headache/
Some folks do experience migraine relief from Botox injections and swear by the treatment. Unfortunately, its one of those things where you dont necessarily know until you try. Are you considering Botox? What other migraine treatments have you tried, if any?
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1 ReactionAfter endless tests including biopsies for temporal arteritis, I am having an occipital nerve block next week in hopes that it will help. Anyone else have a nerve block shot?
Hi @jeanette56….I am chronic migraine patient who has been using Botox in my tool kit for many years to reduce migraines….with many interventions, I have reduced them from 15-20 a month to 5-8. Botox did not work at all the first few times I did it, but I had read that sometimes it takes a few times to work. I weathered the storm (I am not a fan of all those shots every 3 months), but felt so much relief when the fourth attempt worked - which was going to be my last try. Good luck with your decision as what works for one of us, does not necessarily work for another one.
@elmay. I had an occipital nerve block about 3 months ago after suffering from occipital neuralgia for 3 months. Unfortunately insurance didn’t cover it as it is considered “experimental”. My neuralgia hasn’t come back yet. I should add I also had a platelet rich plasma occipital injection 2-3 weeks before the nerve block so my symptoms had already lessened by the time I got the nerve block. I would do either again.
Occipital nerve block works well for me. I have occipital neuralgia, the shots last me about 3 months then I need another. I’m anxious to see how long I can do these. I have a naturally high tolerance for anything used for pain and eventually they all stop working within a year. Then it’s try something else. When they work it’s geat.