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Is It Safe to Use Botox After Having Guillian-Barre?

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elenabtejedaAug 4, 2013

Botox is the only thing that helps my migraines and my severe interstitial cystitis pain. But, before I go back to using them I want to make sure it's safe with having developed Guillian-Barre in January 2013.

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Dr. Andrew Pichler, MD
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Dr. George T. Boris, MD, FRCS
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Answered on Aug 7, 2013
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Dr. Lana Long, MD
Dr. Lana Long, MD
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Dr. Brian Dorner, MD
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