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I have an older friend who had Guillain-Barré and wants to get Botox. If this is unsafe, what are his other options?
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B_4ever
in Denver
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Botox with neuromuscular disorder
Botox is clearly contraindicated in individuals with a history of Guillan-Barre syndrome. Your friend should avoid anyone who would be willing to inject a neurotoxin with his history of a neuromuscular disease.
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I would NOT recommend Botox patient who had Guillain-Barré
As complicated as our immune system is, we still do not understand the exact pathophysiology of Guillain-Barré. No one knows what are the consequences of botulinum toxin injection into a Guillain-Barré patient, whose immune systems is very disturbed. Is it possible that Botulinum toxin injection may benefit such patients? It may but we do not know.
Boulder Dermatologist
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Say no to BOTOX if you had Gillian-Barré
The simple answer is NO! Allergan clearly places on it's product labeling that BOTOX certain neuromuscular diseases. Gillian-Barré is one of the diseases on that list. Hope this helpful.
Dr. ES
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NO Botox for patient who had Guillain-Barré
Simple answer to your question is NOOO!!! Very risky event. So again do not do this Botox treatment ever! Any doctor willing to inject you with your medical history is preforming malpractice. Please be careful.
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Botox is UNsafe for patient who had Guillain-Barré
Botox treatments are strictly contraindicated in patients with neuromuscular disorders. Guillian Barre syndrome is a disease that affects the neuromuscular system. It can be worsened by Botox. Your friend might benefit from fillers. They can be safely used in Guillian Barre patients. Good luck!
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Botox and Guillain-Barre
I would not treat a patient who has a diagnosis of Guillain Barre. There might be a neurologic disease that could safely have the treatment with Botox, such as some cases with multiple sclerosis if the treating neurologist approves the low dose skin use of the botulinum toxin. It must be a team approach of the injecting physician and neurologist discussing the patient care.
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Botox not recomended in Guillain-Barré
Botox would not be recommended for Guillain-Barré. Botox is a neuromuscular blocker and Guillain-Barré is a neuromuscular disorder. Botox has been used safely and successfully for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients, another neuromuscular disorder when they suffer from excessive salivation. I can find no documented use in Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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Botox use in Guillan-Barre Syndrome
Botox should NOT be used in any neuromuscular diseases (disease that affects your muscles and nerves) such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease], myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
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Botox is specifically not recommended.
Guillain-barre is one of the specific neuromuscular conditions where Botox should not be done. However there is a big difference between Gillain-Barre that is active versus resolved. Your friend should discuss her current status with her neurologist regard her current status.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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