I get horrible migraines and have tried everything for them: preventatives, supplements, etc... And nothing helps. My neurologist got approval from my insurance to get Botox as with 15-20 migraine days a month, I'm not feeling so hot. I have very mild Crohn's Disease, which my neuro is aware of but wanted to make sure it would be safe still. Thanks!
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November 25, 2012
Answer: Botox and crohns disease
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
This is an unusual finding after botox and may be unrelated to the treatment as it was two months ago. However, you should see your treating physician for an evaluation. Possibly some of the adjacent muscle areas are compensating and showing an uncontrolled activity as the treated areas...
Botox can migrate within the first hours after is has been injected, especially when too much pressure is applied to the area of the injection or because an unusual position, like upside down. It is a recommendation not to work out the for at least the first 4 hours after the injection and not...
If an injection site of Botox, especially if using the larger volume to mix (same units but larger volume of dilution needs more volume of liquid injected) can affect the levator smile muscle near the cheek bone. Fortunately this unequal result should resolve when the botox wears off but if it...