Can Botox Cure Migraines and Chronic Headaches?

asked 2 years ago by chargibmil in Iota, Louisiana
Latest answer by Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD
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Tags: age 55-64, female, headache

I have been having these headaches for 45 years and they are getting worse as I get older. I am 61 years old and a female. I wake up with headaches everyday and very rarely do I get rid of them. Sometimes it's so severe that it affects my vision and I get nausea. I have a lot of stiffness/stress in muscles in back of neck and jaw line. Can Botox get rid of this?

7 answers to Can Botox Cure Migraines and Chronic Headaches?

Botox improves migraines and tension headaches

Botox can have a tremendous therapeutic effect on the symptoms you describe by precisely relaxing certain facial muscles. You may also benefit from treatment of specific scalp and neck muscles. Botox is now FDA-approved as a treatment for migraines.

Daniel Levy, MD
Bellevue Dermatologic Surgeon

Botox Helps with Migraines and Headaches

Yes, studies have shown that Botox in a select group of migraine and tension headache suffers can help. Some scientists believe that Botox works to help headaches by blocking specific signals that carries the pain message to the brain. The great part is that Botox has fewer side effects that many of the headaches medications people frequently take. "Dr.D"

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD
Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Botox for treating Migranes

Treatment of migranes is a very individualized process. The first step is to see a qualified plastic and reconstructive surgeon that can understand and guide you through the multiple surgical and nonsurgical options. The patient must present with an active migrane. Only migranes that are triggered by compression of peripheral nerves can be treated with botox, luckily at least in my practice this includes the majority. A plastic surgeon with craniofacial experience can... more

Rian Maercks, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Botox may help for headaches

Botox has the possibility of being tremendously helpful in treating headaches. However, other causes must first be ruled out. Despite its effectiveness in treating the symptoms, it is not a long term cure. The effects last 3-4 months before wearing off. Botox then needs to be re-injected. However, many people have decided that being injected 4 times a year is much better than dealing with daily headaches--even if insurance does not pay for the treatments!... more

P. Daniel Ward, MD
Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Botox and treatment of migraines

It is possible that Botox may keep them away, until the Botox effect vanishes in several months and the treatment can be repeated. Search out a neurologist who has used this for this purpose. Some can isolate the trigger areas and create a very effective headache remedy.Some patients do not receive relief, so as in many medical procedures, it may not be for 100% of people.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Botox might help migraines and chronic headaches

Botox may help for this problem. A www.Pubmed.gov search for Botox and headache brings up 213 articles. A trial may be worthwhile. Botox for headaches is an off label use and will likely not be covered by insurance. A neuroogist is a good place to start for a complete headache work-up. Or you primary care doc may know a good injector who could do a trial. You may need Botox neuromodulator your neck, jawline, and your frontal area. Good luck!

Keith Denkler, MD
Marin Plastic Surgeon

Can Botox Cure Migraine and Chronic Headaches

No. It cannot cure it. In certain cases it might reduce the intensity and frequency of these headaches. The most important thing is diagnosing the etiology of these headaches. Once you have someone figure that out, proper medication and treatment will help a lot. Botox might help but you cannot rely on that completely. Regards

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

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