How long did your Botox headache last?
By Debranne on 23 Aug 2008
I received 25 units for TMJ on 8/21 - a slight headache began that evening. The following morning (8/22), I had a full-blown headache. I took Tylenol and it seemed to help a little. Upon waking the next day (8/23) the headache again was full-blown, I took some more Tylenol, they are helping a little. How long will these headaches persist?
I too got migraines from Botox. I received the injections for my ongoing headaches, but this made them worse. I stupidly let this doctor give them to me a second time. It was hell both times and lasted for weeks. To: Ihavetheanswer, I was a strict vegan for 2 years, ate nothing packaged, juiced, etc. I've also done the gluten thing, and been to a naturopath who treated my 'candida.' Did nothing for my headaches.
I had a car accident on 10/30/11 that left me with a mild TBI and constant, debilitating migraine and tension headaches. I never had a bad headache before the accident but I do have a significant family history of migraines - brother went into a coma as a child from a migraine, maternal aunt and grandfather also suffer from chronic migraines. I have tried Immetrex, Maltex, Inderol and Verapamil; my doc at Standord gave me 31 injections of Botox last Feb and I instantly got SO MUCH WORSE! The awful period following Botox lasted 2 full months, then suddenly, no headaches for a full month. But then a week ago started getting headaches daily that have gotten progressively worse - I did just discontinue Verapamil one week back, so it's hard to tell if the Botox worked but just had a delayed reaction that has now worn off or if I'm suffering from the choice to go off of Verapamil. Supposed to go back to Stanford this Friday for my second round of Botox but I'm terrified - I wrote to my doc explaining the situation and am waiting a response - wasn't aware Botox could make headaches worse - only today decided to do a bit of online research to help me make a good choice regarding my next step. I feel for all migraine sufferers out there - I have not been able to work or do much of anything since the accident 1.5 years ago - would gladly take the pain anywhere else besides my head! After one month of being headache free I returned to feeling like my old self again which was more than wonderful - now I'm so upset that I'm once again back in a pain cycle and can't seem to sort out what made me better or worse.
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I had no idea that botox causes headaches and everyone has the right to know before doing this. I wasnt told. It started off with a heavy feeling above my eyebrows and by the first evening a mild headache which gradually got worse. It is now 5 days and it is constant. Have to keep taking panadol.Ive never suffered from headaches before. Its awlful. Just hopeing it will go away soon.Awlful to think paying so much money, only to feel ill and the results just isnt worth it. wont do this again.
jshay - what has your doctor done for you to get your headaches under control? I've tried everything, including botox, and have been to 5 nuerologists now. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.