botox side effects - neck pain?
By alhuff26 on 24 Sep 2011
when used medically two of the most common side effects of botox are headaches and neck pain. obviously we know a lot of us have experienced the botox headache but what about the neck pain? I had my botox about 36 hours ago and my neck is killing me. I'm trying to tell myself its just because I had injections in my neck so the muscles are sore because I'm terrified that its a side effect that will last the next three to four months. I dont know if i could handle that! does anyone else have experience with neck pain from botox?
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I've not had Botox in my neck but hope you don't mind me commenting on you forum! Had 1st ever Botox on Monday to try and help with pain near my shoulder. Since then (I know it's still early days) but it has been stinging constantly since and hurts to lay on my back and walking my dog earlier today almost made me feel sick because of pain. Any suggestions please?! Thanks Vicky
I have been getting Botox injections for the past year for my migraines. First off I have not had any of the complications that a lot of the people here have reported. I had my injection today and was actually talking to my doc about this and he said there are many factors that can cause such side effects from how the Botox is mixed to angle and depth of injection. I am fortunate enough to receive my injections every three months from a VA hospital. When serving my country I was exposed or given "something" and it resulted in migraines. Not just ordinary migraines but debilitating migraines accompanied by dizziness, black outs, weakening all over, memory loss, fatigue in addition to all the normal aches and pains accompanied by migraines such as light sensitivity. It got to the point where I felt like a vampire and could not get out of bed for months at a time. These treatments gave me back my life. Depending on who injects me, it varies each time, determines the degree of my side effects. I get about 40 injections on my forehead, side of my head, back of my head and the neck/spine area. When one doc does it the swelling is greater than when another does it. Overall I call it my lost weekend. I am dizzy all that day, my balance is shot and I have extreme fatigue. This lasts till Sunday evening and then I am a new man. For me these side effects are worth it. I hope that everyone here can find the solutions and peace that I have and not have to deal with docs that care more about the dollar than correct procedure. So for everyone out there just know that you are not alone and it doesn't have to be like this. Read about it more and find the right doc. I hope this has helped someone in some way.
I got Botox done 2 weeks ago and my neck hurts so bad and I'm still getting migraines! I'm so depressed. I can't do anything because I have to keep my head rested. I would not recommend this treatment to anyone!!!! It doesn't work!
I'm to get botox for migraines next week. After reading this I am not certain to go ahead. I've had 3 neck surgeries-fused from C3-T1. Always have neck and muscle pain. What does your doc say now and are you feeling better. Bubbles, April 25, 2013
6 Mar 2013 I had botox injections in neck for dystonia eight weeks ago. Still have pain at the site of the injection. Has anyone had this shot and pain at this site for this long? David57
I am having the same side effects as you with the neck feeling "paralyzed". It is the most horrible feeling. I had my botox10 days ago and I know sometimes the side effects wear off, but this is not something I was expecting and I still have the hedaches! I go to see the neurologist on Monday I'm feeling so bad.
Same symptoms , but again ..... No headache .... I have to day a migraine is far worse than this neck pain . I'm hoping the weaker muscle will get stoner over time