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Roscommon, IE

Hi, this is my first post here and was wondering if anyone could share some experiences with botox please? I have been living with migraine since 5 years of age they have always been horrible but became out of control after my youngest was born, just over 5 years ago now. The past 4/5 months have been constant and draining. My doctor has signed me off work for a month pending review next week to see if I'm fit to return. For some reason the thought of botox scares me a little but I'm seriously… read more

August 20, 2018
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Sure, what would you like to know about Botox for migraines? Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- What is Botox?
- Botox is a molecule extracted from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, known as onabotulinumtoxinA. It is approved by the FDA to treat chronic migraines in adults.

- How does Botox work for Show Full Answer

Sure, what would you like to know about Botox for migraines? Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- What is Botox?
- Botox is a molecule extracted from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, known as onabotulinumtoxinA. It is approved by the FDA to treat chronic migraines in adults.

- How does Botox work for migraines?
- Botox is injected near migraine-producing nerves, blocking nerve endings in the muscle. This temporarily paralyzes the muscle and stops the tissues from creating pain signals, which helps prevent migraine symptoms such as head pain and auras.

- Administration:
- Botox is administered in an office setting once every 12 weeks. It involves 31 injections containing 155 units of Botox, spread out over seven areas of the head, face, and neck. Each appointment generally lasts about 20 minutes.

- Effectiveness:
- Research has found that Botox may help some people with chronic migraines by reducing the number of headache days per month and improving the quality of life. However, it may not work for everyone, and its effectiveness can vary.

- Side Effects:
- Common side effects include pain or soreness, swelling or bruising at the injection sites, dry eyes, drooping eyelids, an uneven smile, and flu-like symptoms. Serious side effects can include vision changes, speaking or swallowing difficulties, shortness of breath, or muscle weakness.

- Patient Experiences:
- Some patients report significant improvement, while others find the effects taper off over time. Adjusting injection sites can help manage some side effects like facial changes.

Feel free to ask more specific questions!

July 19, 2024
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Botox didn't work for me either

September 23, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

The botox didn't work for me

September 15, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Thank you so much ladies!

September 14, 2018
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Maribel, Botox has a reimbursement program. I had to Pay over $1000 for my second shot. I got a check from Botox for $700

September 13, 2018

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