Flu Symptoms, Numbness, Lethargy, Feeling Awful

Hi Designerstubble, Although I doubt what you're experiencing is a direct result of Botox (assuming it was actually Botox and was properly injected), I definitely think you should call the doctor who did your injections. A follow-up appointment or visit to your general practitioner may be in order if your symptoms continue.

I had the numbness and it does something to your sinuses too.. but its not so bad.. give it a few days..maybe even 1 week. then you feel better! I think you're giving yourself an anxiety attack! :)

I disagree that what you feel is unrelated to Botox. You are describing the same side effects of Botox that many people (including myself) have written about on this website. See my posts about Botox and those from many others who have experienced the same thing. The side effects of Botox include: insomnia, anxiety and panic attacks, disorientation, dizziness, nausea, headache, facial pain and tingling, a feeling of 'not being with it' and flu-like symptoms (aching muscles, sore throat, dry mouth, sinus pressure, blocked nose, tired eyes, malaise, fatigue etc.) Lots of doctors deny that these side effects exist because doctors want to promote Botox as very safe (and it might be) but that does not mean that there are no side effects. There are. Allergan (manufacturer of Botox) notes a lot of the things you describe as Botox side effects and yet doctors continue to deny they are related to Botox! The unfortunate thing is most of what you are experiencing can be attributed to something else - stress, anxiety, a genuine cold or the flue - so you are unlikely to get any assistance from the medical profession. The good news is that in my experience (and the general consensus of the people who have put up posts about the side effects) is that the side effects start to go away pretty quickly and are fairly well gone after a few weeks. Some people have said that the side effects last as long as the Botox effect, but that has not been my experience. My side effects lasted about three to four weeks. Hope yours pass soon. Keep us updated.

hi, try to take some anti-allergen med, like aerius . I did and it helped, no swelling at all, no flu -like symptoms I am allergic and my eyes are often swollen from allergy and I have had chronical sinusits for years but I took aerius for 10 days since botox treatment and im fine, good luck

FYI - I had the fatigue and flu symptoms you describe the first two times I had botox. They lasted less than a week. I have not had them since and have had 4-5 more injections. My doctor denyed the connection but I am positive it was a reaction. Good luck.