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15 Months of Sickness and Weird Side Effects Due to Botox. Will I Ever Completely Recover?

I have been really sick for 15 months. Internist, two Opthamogists and Emergency Med doc, confirmed BOUTULISM SIDE EFFECTS. Have you had anyone completly recover?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kim Atlanta in Atlanta GA

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Please understand that 15 months is longer than this product stays in the body.

While it may be that you have associated your symptoms with your BOTOX treatment, it is important that you not assume that you have lingering effects from a distant BOTOX treatment. You may be suffering from something else and just attributing these symptoms to your past BOTOX treatment. Despite your statement that an internist, two ophthalmologist and an ER doc have confirmed botulism, the questions is how have they confirmed that. I suspect that you have not been... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox side effects

Medical grade botox lasts for about 6 months so it is likely that you did not have the Allergan product but an off label use of research grade botulinum toxim or God knows what else from an unrecognized, disreputable source. I only use product from Allergan and have never personally seen such a reaction, although I have read of tragedies in Florida resulting from these circumstances.

Botulism side effects

I've never had anyone with this. I am sure you have already done so (or your physicians have) but did you contact Allergan directly to discuss the case with them? As the manufacturers of Botox they would be the most experienced with any complications, and all physicians are supposed to report adverse affects to them directly. So, they would be your best bet to contact to find out.

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I am so sorry you are having this experience. There is no way to help you in this context. Suggestions (which I expect you have already done) include confirming you actually had branded BOTOX administered by your treating physician. The only situation similar to yours with which I am familiar is the debacle involving research grade botulinum toxin administered by someone not trained to do so, and in grossly elevated doses. The victims of this horrible episode appeared to be recovering when... more

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