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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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sharonrose1200 | @sharonrose1200 | Feb 26, 2021
In reply to @bonnieh218 "@cindyhas123 I tried Botox a few years ago for my head pain. It didn’t work for..." + (show)
@bonnieh218

@cindyhas123 I tried Botox a few years ago for my head pain. It didn’t work for me. After going to the Mayo in Rochester they figured out I had 2 different types of neuralgia pain. I get 3 steroid shots in my head every 3 months. That works for me. They’ve asked if I’d want to ever try Botox again. I emphatically said no way. It didn’t work for me before, why would I think it would work now.
Of course medicine can change a lot in a few years. But, they haven’t presented me with any evidence that Botox would be better than what I’m presently doing. Who knows, maybe my current treatment will quit working and I’ll have to rethink my options.
Hope you can find some answers.

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Cindy,
What department did you go to at the Mayo clinic? Where on your head do they give you the steroid shots.?
I'm getting my second botox Injection next week. I've had no side effects, but no improvement either so far.

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migizii | @migizii | Feb 28, 2021
In reply to @sharonrose1200 "Cindy, What department did you go to at the Mayo clinic? Where on your head do..." + (show)
@sharonrose1200

Cindy,
What department did you go to at the Mayo clinic? Where on your head do they give you the steroid shots.?
I'm getting my second botox Injection next week. I've had no side effects, but no improvement either so far.

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@sharonrose I have Botox injections for migraines (many years now) and they have been very effective. However, I had been doing some research at the beginning of this intervention and read from many people that the injections took at least three rounds before noticing any change. So, I kept doing them and on the fourth round of injections, my migraines dropped in half and have gradually gotten even a little less than that. Thus, if you have the insurance and willingness to take the chance, you might find success (although I completely dislike all those shots!). I’ve had migraines my whole life and there is no magic in this disease....just trying things until you find something that might help....I do Botox, eat gluten free, take preventive medication, take rescue medication, do not drink alcohol, and try to keep the most boring, stable daily routine.....this is the best route I have found for me (sometimes adding massage or pool therapy); and migraines are down to 4-8 a month, which I consider a miracle.... may you find something that leads you to find relief that you find tolerable💕

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Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Feb 28, 2021
In reply to @migizii "@sharonrose I have Botox injections for migraines (many years now) and they have been very effective...." + (show)
@migizii

@sharonrose I have Botox injections for migraines (many years now) and they have been very effective. However, I had been doing some research at the beginning of this intervention and read from many people that the injections took at least three rounds before noticing any change. So, I kept doing them and on the fourth round of injections, my migraines dropped in half and have gradually gotten even a little less than that. Thus, if you have the insurance and willingness to take the chance, you might find success (although I completely dislike all those shots!). I’ve had migraines my whole life and there is no magic in this disease....just trying things until you find something that might help....I do Botox, eat gluten free, take preventive medication, take rescue medication, do not drink alcohol, and try to keep the most boring, stable daily routine.....this is the best route I have found for me (sometimes adding massage or pool therapy); and migraines are down to 4-8 a month, which I consider a miracle.... may you find something that leads you to find relief that you find tolerable💕

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Glad they work for you! When I had the one and only time with them all over my head my headaches got worse and felt like I had the worse case of flu I have ever had. That was two years ago. At that time they had not published the side effects they do now!
Glad to hear they helped.
Sundance(RB)

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sharonrose1200 | @sharonrose1200 | Mar 3, 2021

I am getting my second injection for botox this week. There have been no negative consequences, and there has been a slight improvement. My advice is to find a botox specialist... My doc does ONLY botox and other pain injections and he teaches the procedure. He has adjusted the shots slightly from the pattern you find if you research it. He noticed that l had a weak muscle near my neck so he did not inject that area. l was impressed. Initially when l told my neurologist that l wanted to try botox, we discussed that fact that l have scars on my neck/head, as well as a pinched cervical vertebrae. Although he does the procedure, he recommended a specialist .

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jeanrios | @jeanrios | Mar 9, 2021
In reply to @migizii "@sharonrose I have Botox injections for migraines (many years now) and they have been very effective...." + (show)
@migizii

@sharonrose I have Botox injections for migraines (many years now) and they have been very effective. However, I had been doing some research at the beginning of this intervention and read from many people that the injections took at least three rounds before noticing any change. So, I kept doing them and on the fourth round of injections, my migraines dropped in half and have gradually gotten even a little less than that. Thus, if you have the insurance and willingness to take the chance, you might find success (although I completely dislike all those shots!). I’ve had migraines my whole life and there is no magic in this disease....just trying things until you find something that might help....I do Botox, eat gluten free, take preventive medication, take rescue medication, do not drink alcohol, and try to keep the most boring, stable daily routine.....this is the best route I have found for me (sometimes adding massage or pool therapy); and migraines are down to 4-8 a month, which I consider a miracle.... may you find something that leads you to find relief that you find tolerable💕

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I have Botox injections for chronic migraine and cervical dystonia about 6 years hoping one day I have a normal life but I decided not to because nothing happened, at first my pain dropped a little but at this point my mornings are the same.....pain pain and pain, I'm trying CBD and give me a little breathe.

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Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Mar 9, 2021
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@jeanrios

I have Botox injections for chronic migraine and cervical dystonia about 6 years hoping one day I have a normal life but I decided not to because nothing happened, at first my pain dropped a little but at this point my mornings are the same.....pain pain and pain, I'm trying CBD and give me a little breathe.

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jeanrios, I tried them a couple of years ago, and they made me feel worse! I only did one round! Hope the CBD Helps you!
Sundance(RB)

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markm5386 | @markm5386 | Jan 17, 2022
In reply to @maldetete "Good morning, Yes, had a discussion with the Pain Management consultant who stated that what I..." + (show)
@maldetete

Good morning, Yes, had a discussion with the Pain Management consultant who stated that what I was experiencing wasn't caused by Botox and I discussed with my G.P. who carried out blood tests which came back normal. In fact two days ago I called him again feeling quite unwell with all the symptoms of an imminent heart attack. I ended up in A&E where I had extensive tests nothing indicating heart problems, I did however have a blood pressure of 164 which is incredibly high for me I am usually around 128. Thank you so much for taking the time to contact me.

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i have been threw the same symptoms plus many more anxiety and panic attacks amongst the worst blood pressure 220. i had all the heart testing possible with all checking out to be good swelling throat difficulty breathing severe body pains very sore head etc. these symptoms all started 2 days before my 2nd injection its been over a year and i still have very bad memory problems brain fog and no energy my doctor would not agree it is caused from botox Doctors should be more educated on side effects and permanent damage

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markm5386 | @markm5386 | Jan 17, 2022

experienced it all still do even after a year

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