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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?

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kerri 17 Oct 2008

I have had botox twice. The first time 25 uynit I had 25 units, this time 20 I look really mad and I too am suffering from terrible headaches. There was no response on how l long these will last!

sandra tullo 14 Jun 2009
I have a question for you. How long did the headace last. When did you have it done? I had it done about three weeks ago. I have been suffering with headaces too.
Ingie 22 Mar 2011
I had a horrific migrane tension headache after my botox injection. On the tenth day of constant headache with no Advil, Ibuprofin etc helping I took Amrix a strong muscle relaxor upon going to bed. i woke up and my headache has been gone ever since.
Ingrid
SusaReal 25 Apr 2011
Mine last until it wears off....excruciating.
Chysta 15 Sep 2011
I have had Botox 3 times this year.. I have had received 25-30 units each time.. I too have had headaches. I have found taking a pain pill like Hydrocodone helps if the Advil doesn't. But the Head ache does come back for the first 2-3 weeks after the injections..But it does get better. Do I feel it was worth it .. Yes ! I am vain .. I love the look of my brows and forehead ..lol..
Stacey C 11 Nov 2011
I was told by my neurologist almost a yr ago to stop taking ibuprophen because it "plans" your next headache for you. It has helped quite a bit. I can take tylenol without any problems but it seldom works. I'm on maintenance meds and rescue meds and they don't seem to work either most of the time. They said the ibuprophen causes rebound headaches and it becomes more of a vicious cycle. Would't it be great to find a cure?! Good luck to all...
Rosey Posey 11 Nov 2011
Hello Stacy,
I agree with you. Is your doctor giving you something like Relpax or Imitrex for the headaches? That is what I take and as he said taking too much of any of these drugs on a daily basis will give you re-bound headaches. I go on line most days looking for an answer for these headaches and learned that Migraines are a disease which has no cure. That really hit home. So we have to suffer with them. Maybe someday someone will discover a cure. I hope to see it in my life time. Take care
fourty seven 11 Nov 2011
Hi Stacey thank you for that information. I have heard a few things about brufen over the years but have basically ignored the advice. But this makes sense to me. I will definitely not take it as much as poss in future. Thanks and God bless x
mariu 20 Jan 2012
I had my first botox treatment about a year ago and had a permanent non-stop migraine for 3 weeks and I thought it was just a bad migraine. I had a second treatment some weeks ago and this is my second week with a permanent migraine again. I will NEVER get BOTOX again! this is horrible...not worth it
debbieB 16 Apr 2012
I got botox 1 month ago today and have had 5 bad migraines and other headaches, my neck is killing me and is very "noisy" When my doc injected my neck I saw stars, I will NEVER get it again. Beware of this supposed treatment. It's a bunch of crap. I'm just waiting for it to wear off...may take 2 more months. UGH
Michelle Snyder 29 Oct 2008
I'm also glad to hear that I'm not the only one having a Botox headache!! And blurred vision in my left eye. I have been told it is normal but find myself whinning and wishing I had never had it done. My injection was on 10/23 I hope my head stops hurting soon.
5576anon 25 Aug 2010
i have a salon in uk and i have recently taken on a leading expert in admin - botox and fillers. do my dismay i have also suffered with these headaches althouth mine is more like when u pull your neck when u turn to quickly and is behind my right ear. i told our botox lady about this who also said she has never had anyone with this symtom before and after coming on this site i find very hard to belive and will be getting to the bottom of this. i had my botox 3 weeks ago and to be honest i first had the pain in both sides but now i only have it on the right hand side so i do feel some what lucky. to add insult to injury my botox only worked on one side of my head the otherside is still as before, totally gutted!!! i thought i was safe since i had this done in my own salon and seems none of us r safe, be very careful ladies i will be pulling botox from my treatments as i would not like to give this to my worst enermy , let alone with a hefty price tag xxx be careful everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SusaReal 12 Jul 2011
Just curious, what side did it work on the side of the pain or other?
Jen F 21 Feb 2009
It has been 2 months and I am still having chronic daily headaches since 25 units of botox. I am miserable and want it to wear off soon!
Ms M (unregistered guest) 4 Apr 2009
I had 10 units injected 3 days ago and for the first time after botox injections I have an excruciating headache that seems immune to pain killers. Definitely not worth it
Neds help 7 Dec 2011
me too how long does it last i am the worst ive ever ben advice?
me too2 7 Dec 2011
I'm 44 and have been getting Botox every 6-7 months for about three years. It seems that for me, they just keep getting worse. Now my headaches are daily for approximately six weeks after I have it done. It's gotten to the point that I'm considering no longer doing it, but most likely I'll wait longer before my next treatment and then see how it goes. Migraines run in my family so I'm assuming it's an allergic reaction (it seems most things i like can set one off) and not some sort if permant damage I'm doing.
Neds help 1 Mar 2012

nothing helps, doctor laughs at me been 5 months feel like my life is over

scubaprincess 26 Apr 2012

I have had a headache for 8 months now. Started getting Botox in the late 90's and seems every time the headaches get worse and last longe, and just like you guys no Dr will admit it. Strange??? Afraid this one might be the one thats forever

shall 29 Apr 2009
I had botox twice. Both times my headache started soon after and lasted for months not responding to any pain medications. Most doctors who apply it deny to have heard of such complications,but sure it exits. I am glad to see I am not the only one.
Smoores 23 Jul 2009
I too have had a constant headache since 4 days after my injection of botox. I wake up in the morning with it and go to bed at night with it. Medication doesn't really touch it. Has anyone had success in relieving it? Thanks for any feedback
SusaReal 25 Apr 2011
I agree... I had every test I imaginable and am fine..it all points to the botox . Headaches on and off for months until botox wears off!!
stolie12 22 May 2011
only two trips to the er and morphine still sufferring two weeks into it
stolie12 22 May 2011
no none
SusaReal 12 Jul 2011
Muscle relaxers at night. But dosnt cure them.

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