User Reviews for Botox injection

I started Botox treatment in Jan 2019 and have had 3 treatments as of now Aug 2019. At first I was very satisfied with the migraine relief I was feeling. It is such a fabulous and strange feeling to be almost migraine free. But while I was experiencing relief the side effects creeped up on me. The shots were easy to tolerate so no pain for me there. But the feeling of not being able to hold my head up with my neck and all of the muscles in my entire body becoming weak. Along with joint paint and shortness of breath and heart palpitations brought me on a journey of seeing many specialists. I saw my cardiologist and everything was fine. Same with Primary Care, Neurologist, and Rheumatologist. I was told it was hormones, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis when I now know its the Botox and not one of these specialists would even discuss this as an option. I have been brought to tears most mornings unable to move and scared of what is going on. My anxiety is through the roof. I of course did my own research and only through patient reviews did I find what the problem has been. Itâ??s the Botox. I of course will discontinue the treatment and see where I end up with my migraines again. I am taking Ajovy as well so I hope that between Ajovy and Rizatriptan as needed I can remain migraine (almost) free. Please be careful when you decide to use this drug. The Drs in my opinion donâ??t really listen or care. Itâ??s up to you to be diligent and do your own research. Read More Read Less

After surgery and the next couple of days the pain was unbearable just like before the surgery. The nurse called it pressure I felt a knife being pushed out. It was so bad that the Percocet they prescribed did not relieve the pain. Within 3 days after surgery, there was no pain. I couldn�t remember what it felt like to use the rr pain free, I was stunned with the effectiveness. The spasms and pain were gone, it�s been 4 months since my surgery still no pain! I was desperate I had been on Proctosol,lidocaine, stool softener,hydrocortisone cream, rectiv, trulance, diltiazam compounded ointment and nothing had worked. Took 6 months to diagnose then another 3 of medicationsRead More Read Less

I was having at least 15 or more headaches per month. I just had my 3rd round of Botox. It has saved my job since I was getting to the point that I was thinking I could not stay employed due to the headaches. Few side effects have been noted. It has been a life saver for me and I consider myself very lucky!

I am a 42yr old female that was prescribed these injections by my neurologist after being diagnosed with complex migraine syndrome. I just had my 3rd set of injections 10 days ago. After my first set, I was severely fatigued for a few days after and I didn't have a migraine for 12wks, but I landed in ER with heart palpitations and shortness of breath, nausea, etc. I had no idea it could be related. After my 2nd set of injections, I collapsed that evening with severe fatigue, nausea, weakness, chills,dizziness, shortness of breath and a red whelped dotted rash all over both sides on my torso and back. By the 2nd day I had a dibilitating headache, worse than ever before, lasting 5 days. I had weakness in my legs and feet, tingling in my face, heart palpitations, extreme weakness and fatigue. I had no idea the injections could cause that, so I thought I had a shingles relapse. I also began to have drooping eyelids and very puffy eyelids. Also ended up in ER. When mentioning all this to my neurologist, "they said had NEVER heard of any of these things as side effects". After most recent injections, I had immediate profound fatigue, dizziness, and random stabbing pains at injection sites. Each day got worse, by day 2, same rash all over my torso, back and legs. Then dizziness, disorientation, extreme weakness, fatigue, nausea, chills for the past 5 days, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, blood pressure rising and dropping. If I stand up, my body feels filled with lead and dizziness like I will faint. I woke at 3am with severe chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, anxiety, trembling, and immediately back to ER. There, after all my tests, ekg, blood panel, CT on heart, xray, etc, doctor and nurse said, I think it was the Botox shots. I JUST googled side effects and similar reactions. Never ever again. Please be warned!!! In this instance, I am not sure the cure out weighs the disease. Read More Read Less

30 some odd shots every 3 months. I've done probably 6 or 7 rounds by now. At first I thought it was going well. Crazy how when you have head pain all the time you actually notice the days you DONT have the pain. How much we took those for granted before our journey of migraines. Anyway, I think I experience a bit of placebo effect. But I notice that I now get pain in other places I wasn't getting before botox for migraines. Like on the sides by the temples where they give you shots. As the medicine goes away, it actually starts to hurt. Which is discouraging. I didn't feel pain there before. The last few weeks before the next round are pretty bad. I think I need to go back around to trying all the drugs again. Seems to be no hope for this for me. Best of luck to anyone giving it a try. Don't forget that people rarely come on here to say 'IT WORKED' people who are sad or upset are first to come review so just give it a try. It's not too painful you'll be fine.Read More Read Less

I went from 15 days per month migraines to every day for 3 months after getting 1 'round of Botox injections. My neurologist then gave up on me. My PDP prescribed elavil which helped some.

I have now had my second round of botox treatment, the first time, I had the worst migraine headaches ever for 2weeks following. But then I had 6 weeks of migraine bliss, not one. I can't remember when in the last 35years I have gone even 5 days without. So I consider that a success. Although I now am having the terrible migraines again after my second treatment a week ago, I hope it goes away soon and I can have the same results

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You need to find good clinic for botox. Unless you want to look like Barbie. It is good to look for reviews. I chose clinic abroad (CZE). Few injections and it looks really natural. So happy. I think this wasn't my last visit at Forme clinic.

I am coming up on the one year mark for treatment of my migraines of which I am a long time sufferer. 9-18 headache days a month. At first I thought that I was seeing some relief, although when I had a headache it seemed harder to treat and lasted 2-3 days. I am convinced now after tracking after my most recent injections that I am having the same number of headaches and some are harder to treat. I also have increased nausea and light headedness. I have constant neck and shoulder pain now. I have always dealt with tension in the neck and shoulders, but it is more pain and constant. My forehead feels dead and my eyebrows are drooping some. If the results were headache free days, I would deal with these inconveniences, but I am going to discontinue treatment and start over. So disappointed. Read More Read Less

The Botox not only was highly ineffective for me, but also left me with horrible neck and shoulder pain. My first Botox was over a year ago, a week after that I woke up with a frozen neck and shoulders pain. I was waiting for the 3 months mark for a relief, but it never came. It seems that the muscles that were injected became paralyzed and other ones started overcompensating, and thus became very tight and painful. Neck MRI came normal. 4 months ago I was talked again into the Botox and the neck pain and stiffness got only worse. On top of that I am having this horrid nerve-like pain on the left side of my head. Besides, the Botox never helped with my migraines. So please be careful, cause you may end up worse than before.. What did help me is nortryptyline. The last couple months no more migraines - but still a horrid muscle pain. I feel like I just traded up a new pain for onther, the one that is there all the time :(Read More Read Less

From many years i was suffering from migraine. My migraine specialist in delhi suggested me Botox injection. It was very effective and help me to ease the pain.

I received first set of injections 1.5 months ago. have had severe neck pain since, but no migraines. If the neck pain would diminish, it would be worth it.

It takes 3 treatments to reach a full efficacy. The injections hurt and can trigger a head ache, no lie, but take ibuprofen before to prevent. IT IS WORTH IT! I rather have pain for five minutes four times a year than pain for days on end anytime a migraine wants to come

I had my injections almost four weeks ago, in my shoulders, neck, scalp, and around my forehead to treat migraines. The first three weeks were ok, no headaches, but had other side effects. I have existing degenerative disc and other minor problems with my spine. I, like other people, had problems bending over. My neck would tense up and I could feel my muscles spasming. It was like my neck, which was already working hard to keep my spine in line, is now struggling even harder. After three weeks I got my first migraine, it lasted three days. The migraine started on the right side, mostly pain in my neck and nausea, went away mid day on the second day. The third day it was back with a vengeance on my left side. I was nauseous, my neck hurt bad all day, and a little pain above my left eye as well. I think the doctor did not get above my left eye as well as the other side since I can move it more. I have problems sleeping at night, if I turn my head at all I can feel a muscle tensing up and pain. I am hoping this does not leave lasting problems after it wears off. Looking back, it does not sound like a good idea to weaken muscles that have major job duties like holding up your head. I would not have my neck injected again, it has not helped the migraine pain in my neck area at all and could be partially causing it now. I would consider having my scalp and forehead done again.Read More Read Less

After the injections I had localized pain which was gone within 24 hours. I have significantly fewer and less severe migraines. Is is the best migraine prevention treatment I've tried so far.

I have suffered from migraines for over 50 years and had about 4 a month. They recently increased to 10 a month so my Doctor suggested Botox. I had my injections a week ago. I experienced a headache within 2 hours which lasted about 3 days and then the neck and shoulder pain which are still there. I also have extreme fatigue, and also joint pain. I will never have the injections again, and am now very concerned about the length of these side effects. I wish I had read the other reviews before starting this. I called my doctor the next day, and she replied 3 days later saying these side effects were common and wouldn't last long. I think the doctors should read these reviews! Read More Read Less

I have a headache and vertigo that never goes away. I had my first set of Botox injections 27 days ago. The actual shots were no big deal. I give it a 2 or 3 on the pain scale. You will hear a snap crackle pop when the needle goes in but the whole thing is over pretty quickly. Immediately afterwards I felt disoriented and wished I had brought a driver. The following side effects for the first two weeks were really bad: very hard to swallow food, blurred vision, moderate shoulder and neck pain, and decreased lateral neck movement. My average 3-4 migraine went up to a throbbing 8-9 and I can’t bend forward without holding my head up with my hand. All of this slowly starts to go away two to three weeks in. It’s been almost a month in and still have to hold my head up but most of the other side effects have dissipated. At this point I do not know if I will go ahead with the second treatment. There would have to be a major improvement in the next two months for me to sit through those side effects again. I do not regret trying it though. Read More Read Less