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Botox for Sinus Headache Caused by Vacuum Swelling Pressure?

asked 1 year ago by headachesufferer in Buffalo
Latest answer by P. Daniel Ward, MD
Question viewed 339 times
Tags: headache, pressure, sinus

I get extreme sinus headaches due to a vacuum pressure created in the nasal eye area...Could botox help....

4 answers to Botox for Sinus Headache Caused by Vacuum Swelling Pressure?

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Botox probably will not help with sinus headaches

As sinus headaches are caused by negative pressure causing the bony layers of the sinuses to be pressed in and the nerve endings transmit this force as pain, Botox which lessens muscle contraction would not be expected to minimize sinus headaches. see video
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox for headaches

Botox works great for headaches caused by muscle tension problems.  A true sinus headache would not go away wtih Botox.  However, there are many headaches that patients and physicians refer to as "sinus headaches" that have nothing to do with the sinuses.  This may be the case with your headaches.  I would be evaluated by a facial plastic surgeon with background training in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat).  He or she will be able to evaluate your... more
P. Daniel Ward, MD

Salt Lake City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox an sinus headache

Botox is not used to treat sinus  headaches. In some instances it can be very helpful for migraines, but that is in select patients.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Botox for headaches

Unfortunately there is no indication that Botox can relieve sinus headaches.  The main use of Botox in treatment of headaches has been focused on Migraines for which it seems to work well.  However, if you do suffer from sinus headaches there are various options now available for you.  You first need to be evaluated by an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist and have a CT scan of your sinuses.  Your ENT might then be able to offer you non-invasive procedures such as... more
Hootan Zandifar, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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