Will Botox Help Relieve Pain from Shingles of the Face?

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Botox and off-label use for shingles pain

There have been some reports in the literature that Botox may help reduce pain from Shingles, however, this off-label use, might induce temporary relaxation of important facial muscles and could interfere with speech, eating and appearance for the duration of the Botox effectiveness such as up to four months. You should see a board-certified neurologist, plastic surgeon, ENT facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist for an evaluation. The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is... more

Botox and pain

Botox is not typically used for pain relief. I would discuss better options for pain relief related to shingles with your primary care physician.

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Botox and Shingles

It is my opinion (based on literature and anatomical knowledge) that Botox does not relieve the pain of shingles. Shingles is caused by nerve inflammation. Botox is a modified toxin that paralyzes muscles. Because shingles pain is not caused by muscle spasm, I see no way that Botox could relieve the pain. Instead, I recommend that you see a physician for an anti-viral medication and prescription pain reliever. Best of luck! see video

Botox gets rid of Shingles Pain

Dr. Smith of Vancouver credits Drs. Arnold Klein of Beverly Hills and Rick Glogau of San Francisco for making the first , observations about the utility of BOTOX for Shingles Pain, Botox works in pain syndromes by inhibiting afferent nerves(receptor nerves) function by preventing the release of substance P and glutamate .Also acetylcholine sensory transmission through nociceptive afferent nerves (pain nerves)of the spinal cord is greatly reduced after Botox injectiion.... more

Botox does not provide pain relief from shingles

Botox stops nerves from being able to flex muscles, but, unfortunately, it does not blunt the pain sensation transmitted by nerves.

Botox and shingles

Botox is not an effective way to treat shingles and can lead to other unwanted side effects. There are better treatment options for shingles.

Botox and Shingles

There is no reason to believe that Botox would work on shingles. This is how we approach Shingles: Acyclovir early will decrease the duration Anti-itch lotion-Sarna Cool Wet Compresses Oral Anti-histimines can help with the itch as well Watch out for bacterial infections Hope this helps..good luck Shingles really does hurt!

Botox will not decrease pain from Shingles

Botox works at the neuromuscular junction to decrease or prevent electrical stimulation of the targetted muscle. There is no reason to believe that Botox would have any effect on improving the pain and it may cause unintended muscle weakness.

Botox and Shingles pain on the face.

There are no clinically controlled studies to support this.Botox is not FDA approve for this indication.

Botox Will Not Help Shingles Pain

Botox is unlikely to have any beneficial effect on the pain from shingles. Botox temporarily paralyzes muscles, but does not typically affect sensory nerves.