Did you have flu symptoms after Botox?

I read all the posts on this site. I had botox in February 2010. After having it I would get waves of sickness (nausea, tired, weird feeling in head) that would pass. This went away within a week. I just got botox on July 16 and feel horrible. Right after having the shots I was dizzy and had double vision. The doctor said this was not from the botox. I had to drive home with one eye closed in order to see. I went home and iced it and could see okay within 45 minutes. Very scarey. Now starting on Sunday,7/25, I got ill with flu like symptoms. My stomach hurts, my head is in a fog (almost like I'm hung over), I'm weak, had trouble sleeping, not too hungry. I called my doctor and they said no, not from botox. I had an antibiotic and started taking it, but my quit after reading everything posted here. Hopefully I won't have to suffer 3 months with this. Anyone with length of symptoms, please post.

Britt at RealSelf how can you sleep at night? I would think you would be able to figure out people are suffering. Badly. Keep me informed. Let me know. People are suffering. Badly.

You are right. I was directing my frustration and anger to the wrong person. I got on another thread and read about more people suffering from this stupid botox. I just can't believe information about the horrible side effects of botox isn't given before you get yourself poisoned. I am just so angry right now. I wish your site had a headline warning people what could happen if they get injected with poison. I'm sorry Britt. Totally inappropriate to use you as a symbol of blame for the mess I've gotten myself into.

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As a consumer we owe it to ourselves to educate ourselves about the risks/benefits of any treatment. In the case of drugs - always ask the pharmacist (or in this case get it online or from your treating physician) for the "package insert" not the patient insert which is usually given at the pharmacy. This document not only gives you information about potential side effects but also the percent who experience each side effect. It also address contraindications or other meds that should not be mixed with the med in question. There is a lot in information in there - stuff about the molecular structure of the drug and so forth - just go to the sections on adverse events and efficacy (how effective it is.) Drs today are very busy and unfortunately don't always cover the things we would like them to. The other comment I would make is that any drugs you consider taking should be evaluated from a risk/benefit perspective. Nothing is without its risks. Once you educate yourself, weigh those against the benefits and make your decision. This is coming from someone who had cosmetic botox injections last night and am having severe flu-like symptoms. I knew up-front this is a risk and was prepared to pay to piper if I was one of the unfortunate few to experience them. I know my issue is not as extreme as some of these others, but I was willing to take the risk on getting the extreme reactions as well and went into the procedure taking the responsibility for that choice. Hope this helps people about taking medicines in general.

Same thing is happening to me after Botox. Sinus at first completely stuffed felt like i could not swallow and my neck was tight and paralized for 10 days.Now i have a terrible sinus infection and ears are full and head is tight and strange. Dr say he never see's this happen before. I think it is BS. No more botox ever for me. I should of know better. I just hope it gets better.

same thing happened to me....day 6 of injections and my heart beats rapidly, dry mouth, anxiety-ended up in ER. Flu like symptoms, upset stomach-you name it. Will never put this poison in my body again. I pray it doesn't get worse within the weeks to come. I think the nurse who injected me gave me too much, especially for my first time (48 units forehead/crows feet), injected incorrectly, or mixed the Botox solution wrong. They are out to get money and don't care about our health. Next time I will trust my instincts!

How are you feeling today? I'm at four months and am still experiencing brain fog, anxiety, depression, muscle aches, dizziness, etc.

I want this poison out of my system!!

I don't know if you were referring to me, but it has now been over 6 months now since I was injected. My quality of life has seriously been compromised since I received Botox.
I've been suffering with a super bad sinus infection since August (I'm currently on my 7th antibiotic). I truly believe that I would not have this sinus infection (or such a serve one) if I had not gotten the Botox. I still suffer from anxiety. The muscles in my face, eyes, fore head sometimes feels sore and heavy. Still have swallowing issues, etc.
I never had any of these symptoms/problems prior to the Botox. It's crazy how some women experience absolutely no side effects, and other women suffer miserably, like we have! :(

No More Botox,

Thank you for your reply. It has been almost five months for me, and I agree that my quality of life has also been severely compromised because of Botox. I have the same symptoms as you plus neck, shoulder, and back pain. My brain is in a fog, almost dreamlike state. The anxiety is daily, and I feel emotionally numb. I will NEVER get this poison again!

Same here, it has been a nightmare for me. I just want to feel "normal" again, at least what WAS my normal. I still don't feel right, and it's beyond the 4-6 months that they say it stays in your system.

I'm still suffering from a horrible sinus infection as the last round of antibiotics did not help.

I don't know why we had to be the unlucky few to react so negatively to the botox. I'm happy 2010 is over with, but so far, 2011 has been too promising as of yet! I'm trying to stay positive and look at the good things in life. But without your health, it's hard to do that. Really makes me realize how precious ones health is, especially when it is compromised.

Me too, I have the same symptoms that everyone is describing.....I am only at about 95 days but am not getting better at all!

No More Botox,

I too want to feel "normal" again. I've spent so much money an acupuncture, doctors's visits, etc. to try to get myself well. My vision is blurry, I am still anxious and depressed, I am dizzy, and my back, neck, and shoulders ache like crazy! I get a strange pressure in my head almost like my brain is moving. I've been assure by people on other sites that this will go away, but it could take a year. A year!! I don't remember signing a consent form that said Botox could take a year of my life away from me. I'm a mom and need to be there for my son. How can I do this when my emotions are so distorted?? I hate this and wish I had never heard of Botox. Too many people are suffering because of this horrible product.

This past year, from May 25th, 2010 to now has been horrible (to put it lightly). I'm always sick with something and simply never feeling right.
I still have really bad anxiety along with a plethora of other ailments.
My sinuses are still infected. Have you had your sinuses checked out (CT-scan, mri or xray)? Maybe you have a sinus infection-it may be the culprit for the pressure in your head that you are experiencing. For me, the Botox either caused the sinus infection, or has made it worse. I had an MRI done because of tingling/numbness in the face which alerted my doctor of my sinusitis (I've never had a sinus infection prior to the Botox in my life). A few months later I had a CT scan after trying a bunch of different antibiotics without success, and the CT scan showed that the sinus infection was still present but had moved to my maxillary sinuses and my left frontal sinus (I knew nothing about the sinuses until my infection appeared).
I was pretty darn healthy before the Botox, no known allergies or anything. So I now consider Botox an allergy of mine-for sure. If and when I see a commercial or an advertisement for Botox, I literally feel like I'm going to have a panic attack because of the hell I've been through!!!
I guess this May, I should feel normal again? Well, at least that is my hope since it will be one year later.
Was the acupuncture any help?
My regular doctor and I had a running joke that he would make automatic weekly appointments for me since I was seeing him so much...Part of the problem is incompetent doctors, lack of experience, and so on. They care more about their paycheck then our health.
The spa where I was injected with this crap, closed and moved overseas! From what I hear, it had nothing to do with customer complaints/issues...but it sure made me wonder...
As a mom, alone right now while my husband is deployed, this experience has been incredibly lonely and scary. I feel like crying most days, especially for the fact that I've not been able to enjoy most my son's first year of life. Because of the Botox side effects, I was not able to be the best mom as I was constantly plagued with stress, fear and lack of patience. I feel bad for my kids and hopefully I can make it up to them one day for being a sick and miserable mess for the past 8 months!

Got Botox 6 weeks ago and haven't been healthy since. Started with flu-like symptoms the same day. Since then I have developed hives, been to the ER twice. Once for hives then because my throat was very swollen. Bad head aches and sinus pain. Pressure over my ears Just don't feel well. Seems like the Botox lowered my immune system.So I then had an allergic reaction to something I usually wouldn't been allergic too.
Seen many doctors and no one thinks it's from the Botox but I was fine until then. I feel like I can feel it in my body,like poison.
Anyone have any idea how long this will last?

The Botox didn't wear off for me until around 6 months after the injections. It depends on the person though as it has to be metabolized out of your system.
All the doctors you see will likely be stumped to hear that Botox was and is the culprit to your systems. Since such a reaction is rare to Botox, it's hard to believe. But all of us sufferers on this site know without a doubt that is the Botox causing us all this pain and torture.
A toxin was put into our bodies, so our bodies are reacting in a way to defend itself against it.
Best of luck to you. Hang in there and know that it could be a lot worse.

Did anyone experience sensitive and painful skin from the Botox? I am having skin and muscle pain from it (feels like nerve pain), and also an internal hotness. It has been 3 months for me.....has anyone else had these symptoms?

I have had the exact same symptoms, how are you now and did it go away when the bottom wore off, I can't stand feeling like this.

I cannot speak for everyone, but I'm almost at six months and still feel horrible. What are your symptoms?

I'm with you! I feel horrible I can be the kind of mom my kids once had and deserve! How many units did you have? How are you feeling now?