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Write a ReviewBotox Side Effects - Vertigo - Boston, MA
- Natick
- posted 2 years ago
- updated 2 years ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $11
- None (Boston, MA)
I had botox from sept 2008 - sept 2009 with...
- 28 Nov 2010
I had botox from sept 2008 - sept 2009 with wonderful results & no side effects. I was getting it for free in exchange for outside work I was doing for my derm, who I have been seeing happily for years for other non cosmetic issues.
I got it again 3 weeks ago because I had a very important job interview. I got it on a Tuesday on on Saturday I woke up so ill with nausea & vertigo I ended up in the ER after my husband called 911. I had gotten dehydrated and couldn't stand up. My poor kids! And I was in such a panic because i had a serious career opportunity opening up to me and I couldn't afford to miss the interview. (Luckily, I got better enough to do well at the meeting)I had to see an ear nose throat specialist a week later who told me I had probably developed some antibodies to the Botox during the year I had taken off from it, and my immune system went into overdrive (my blood work from the ER showed an elevated white blood cell count) and caused the vertigo. He said he has seen it before. Said it can even cause Bell's Palsy in your face (where one side is paralyzed & droopy.)
I am better but not 100%, after 3 weeks of anti-virals and 8 days of steroids. My eyesight is still not tracking correctly, either. I look so much better with Botox, but I will never ever again in my lifetime get any more, or any other injectable, for that matter. It is not worth it. For a smooth forehead! Why was I so silly? My husband loves me the same with wrinkles, so do my kids.
I have started using Frownies for my '11's, the...
- 28 May 2011
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My derm is very experienced and has done great things for my skin, this was not her fault. People should be informed about the side effects of Botox and not believe it is 100% safe. Hardly anything like that is!
Hi gracie,
Thanks for your comment. You might want to check out the support and comments of other community members in our Botox forum. Hope it helps.
Thanks,
-Britt
Hmmm, maybe, regardless I'm so glad you are feeling better. :) Keep us updated.
-Britt
Hi Natick,
Glad to hear you are doing much better. I would check with a doctor to see if flying would bring back vertigo. I also looked in our Dr Q&A and did not read anything about complications flying. Please keep us updated how everything goes, and again I'm happy that you are feeling better.
-Britt
It will get better. The worst symptoms for me were in the first 3 weeks. Hope you feel better soon!
Thanks Emily for providing Natick with some information.
-Britt
I'm not positive, but others on the site have seen their issues get better after some time.
So you think these issues will subside?. I hope!
Well at least Botox isn't permanent. Glad to hear about the job. Keep us updated.
Thanks,
-Britt
Hi Natick,
Welcome to the community and thanks for the review. Many others on RealSelf have experienced similar symptoms as you. I'm glad you are feeling a bit better. Please keep us updated to how you are doing. Did you get your job?
Thanks,
-Britt