User Reviews for Botox injection

After 18 years of being a migraine sufferer,(up to 18 per month) and trying many meds, no meds, chiropractor,ect.. I was hoping Botox would be my savior. No such luck. I have had 2years worth of injections every 3 months. I have had no difference in the amount of migraines a month. The severity has gone to more dizziness and neck pain. I have had muscle weakness and a droopy eye. I am very disappointed with my results. If you look at the studies on Botox, the placebo drug that is given to some patients, gives almost the same results as the Botox. I am finished having the shots. Back to my Zomig rescue medication. I am very frustrated.Read More Read Less

Now 12 days post injections, I have severe side effects, including difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, extreme neck and head pain, burning pain down the right side of my neck. So far, I have had one migraine requiring Imitrex, so maybe it does prevent migraines. However, I do not trust myself to drive with my stiff neck, get dizzy, cannot go for my daily long walks, cannot eat regular food (only pudding or cream soup), cannot swallow regular medications. So, I sure don't know if it's worth it! I also have "head drop", can't bend over without great difficulty. Hard to function. I will most likely not go for repeat injections, unless it can be done just in the forehead and still be effective. Read More Read Less

My neuro hoped the Botox would help with the 22 migraine days I have a month, but I have not received any relief from them after three treatments. The only side effects I have had are a tightened forehead and droopy eyelids.

I have been getting injections for several years with uncertainty as to effectiveness. Migraines did not began until after a auto accident which also caused an onset of fibromyalgia. The fibromyalgia which seems to be in remission. Botox injections have caused so much muscle pain and rigidity that my neck, scalene muscles are standing out abnormally and I cannot turn my head from side to side. The pain has been excruciating. The neck pain is severe and now almost a 2 months after having an injecting I have constant migraines and headaches daily. My head and neck has constant pain. I also experienced with this last injection in February, an inability to chew food and difficulty with swallowing due muscles being abnormally tight. I was unable to work for almost 3 weeks following injections and now 2 months later I am experience chronic daily headaches with neck stiffness that is still very painful, and migraines that are debilitating. I still cannot turn my head all of the way to the left or right. I notified my neurologist Dr. M. and his response was to write in his medical notes that I should remain active in the presence of these episodes of chronic daily migraines and he would not validate short term disability due migraines. I have decided that Botox side effects are too disabling and not helpful, and can even be harmful. I used up to 200 units of Botox, even with less units the muscle rigidity and spasms with tightness and pain have not subsided. I also suspect that the injections are less effective over time and with frequency. I had had injections every 3 months and did not have chronic daily migraines until recently with the past few injection.Read More Read Less

I just had my second set of injections. The first one gave me a very painful neck for about 2-3 weeks but I went without a serious migraine for about 5 weeks after that. Then I had a bad week of migraines and at that time I noticed that my muscle control was returning in my forehead, so possibly it was not effective any longer b/c it had worn off. The second treatment my neuro adjusted the depth and location of the injections that cause neck weakness and I've had no problems. Still experiencing headaches/migraines but they are supposed to improve gradually. Still hopeful, it's been up and down. I do have a friend who had a radical improvement in her migraines, down to one a month, after the first tx. Wish we were all so lucky! Read More Read Less

I just started the botox treatment this week on 3/5/14 and I was fine till about 8:00pm that night an got a sharp pain at the bottom of my head to my neck then from my neck to my shoulders, I have had some light side effects that my doctor said would go away within the next couple of days. If anyone reads this please give me some feed back on how to relive the neck pain an forehead pain I'm having. thank you

I am a 37 year old female who a month ago received my second series of botox inj for migraines. 2 days following the injections I started experiencing neck stiffness and extreme headache. I called my neurologist who assured me it was not the botox effects but probably just inflammation. He then prescribed a muscle relaxer and steroid pack which did not work or provide relief whatsoever. With each day more pain and discomfort came. Its been a month now and after a 3 day stay in the hospital being evaluated and tested for many things,it was concluded all of my problems came from botox. I am pretty much homebound, unable to drive from dizziness, severe neck stiffness and pain, migraines almost daily, severe nausea, and extreme heart palpitations which cause me to have panic attacks. I would strongly encourage anyone thinking of this to please try other methods as the side effects are much worse and have kept me out of a job for 2 months now. What frustrates me most is my neurologist will not see me anymore and denies any of this is botox related. Good luck to all migraine sufferers.Read More Read Less

I have suffered with migraines since I was 13 years old. I now drive an hour and a half to my neurologists office every 3 months for 30 Botox injections, across my forehead, scalp, neck, and shoulders. Prior to having the injections I had 5+ migraines a week, now I have about 5 migraines a month. The injections have worked wonders for me!!! The only negative I've experienced (which is no fault of the Botox) is a snow storm kept me from my appointment and I couldnt get in until I was almost 2 months past my due date. Due to this, my migraines returned with a vengeance!! Thankfully though, my neuro doctor has alerted his staff to work me in, no matter how busy his schedule is, so I will not have this happen again. I've had no major side effects to speak of...really only after my first treatment did I feel a bit of weakness in my neck muscles, sort of like my head was to heavy to be properly supported by my neck...but that passed quickly. I highly recommend you find a qualified neurologist to administer the injections. My neurologist has been treating patients with Botox for many years, and has patients who travel from across the US to see him. During my last appointment there was a patient there from Florida...and I live in Michigan...so that should speak to his qualifications and professionalism. Good luck. Read More Read Less

I started Botox for migraines in October last year. (2013) I have suffered migraines since the age of 20 and have been unable to take any medication used for migraine due to reactions. After the migraines became hemiplegic migraines I was offered Botox. It has worked for me. I suffer an extreme amount of neck and shoulder tension and pain with my migraines and the injections have helped relieve that as well. It's like a death grip was removed from my head. After my second round it kicked in faster. The only complaint I have is the fact they start to wear off about a month before insurance will approve the next round. It's worth it overall. I did have an eyebrow droop the first time which has been avoided by reducing the amount injected into my forehead. That's why I gave 4 Stars instead of 5. It takes a little tweaking.Read More Read Less

I've had 3 sets of injections, and the first was the best. Probably still a placebo effect there. Don't know whether to stay with this or not.

After having migraines on a daily basis for several years I was offered Botox injections. I was excited that I might actually get some relief and not have to take so much medication. The injections themselves weren't too difficult, however the side effects I have experienced probably outweigh the benefit. I have not had a migraine, but the extreme neck pain I am having is far worse because nothing relieves it. I constantly have to rest my head because it feels like it's straining even with simple tasks and I got the injections a month ago. 3 days after getting the injections I began to feel the pain in my neck. The following week I had what is referred to as "bobble head" where my head felt like it was going to fall off of my shoulders. I was also extremely dizzy and disoriented for 2 weeks, so much so that I went to the ER, not realizing these were side effects from Botox. Most of the side effects have disapated, however this neck pain is severe and only gets worse. If I have to deal with this for 3 months until the injections wear off it will be a nightmare. I can't exercise anymore, I can't do household chores, in fact there isn't much I can do with this neck pain and nothing will relieve it. I've tried medication, chiropractic, massage, heat, ice, pain patches, the whole nine yards. At least with a migraine I could take medication and get relief, I'm not so lucky with this neck pain. And it's about a constant 9 on a 10 scale. I actually cried the other night because it hurt so bad.Read More Read Less

Painful injections, not long lasting effect. Needed every 3 months, expensive procedure.

My migraines use to all be 10s. In the past year I have only had four level 4 migraines. The others have be 2 or 3. Only on occasion do I get aura and nausea. Promethazine (for nausea) can help with my rare migraines even with no nausea present. I was told never again to take any oral medication or Imitrex shots for migraine due to side effects. I was too close to a "serious or life threatening reaction". I was leery about putting a toxin in my body if I couldn't use Rx drugs. I consulted three doctors and they agreed I was a perfect candidate for Botox. I wish I'd know about Botox for chronic migraine years ago. I'm grateful to have the Headache Wellness Center prescribe Botox! I believe my benefits my be higher than average.Read More Read Less

I would say maybe half a dozen of the total shots stung pretty good. The overall procedure wasn't horrible. I didn't have any side-effects at all from the Botox, which is good. No neck pain, drooping eyelids or weakness that other people have reported. I got the Botox a little over six weeks ago, and it's definitely not the miracle I was hoping for. I still get just as many headaches. The only difference is I have been getting fewer wake up migraines, and I think the migraines I get respond better to my Imitrex. I did have three perfect days at one point with absolutely ZERO head pain (which was a miracle in itself) .. and I was hoping it was the Botox doing the trick, but on day 4 I was right back in the chronic daily headache cycle. I'm hoping when I get round 2 in November, I'll see better results. But for now, it hasn't really helped much I'm afraid. It really helps to read everyone's honest reviews so I can set my expectations. Hopefully my input helps.Read More Read Less

44 years with migraines, tried nearly all meds available. This treatment is PAINFUL! Anxiety prior to treatment and pain during not worth it to me. Some drooping of eyelid and eyebrow, some numbness-all eventually went away. There HAS to be a better way to administer this drug!

I took this for cervical dystonia every 3 months for about 1 1/2 years and it work fine. It stopped my tremors. Then the last time i got the injections. I had the worst pain in my neck and every time i bent down I would get the worst headache. I want to know if any knows any other treatment.

did not work for me used 3 units

Botox can be a very effective treatment for urinary incontinence due to neurogenic bladder. Botox should only be tried after other less invasive methods to control incontinence have already failed. I went from being unable to refrain from urinating to being unable to urinate. After receiving Botox self-catheterization may be necessary. Botox is administered via cystoscope; the procedure is quite unpleasant. Frequent self-catheterization increases the risk for urinary tract infections. A possible side effect not listed in the PDR is constipation. A Botox treatment may remain effective for multiple months which is beneficial for those who like its effects but unfortunate for those who find its effects unpleasant.Read More Read Less

botox injections hurt a lot when given,however the effects are well worth it.

Experienced weak neck muscles for about 5 days after the injections. Felt like I needed a neck brace to hold my head up. I had a very stiff neck prior to the inj, the inj loosened the cervical joints up. Very pleased with the reduction in migraines. I have gone from 4/wk down 1/wk in 1 mointh.