“Ended up in the emergency room!”
Botox: NOT worth it
Pain: Mild
I had botox between my brows two years ago. The aesthetic results were wonderful -my forehead was smooth, but it still moved. I looked years younger. However, I got EXTREMELY sick and weak. My symptoms started a few days after the injection and lasted for about 8 weeks! I could barely get out of bed to take care of my precious family. I was extremely sick -nauseated, dizzy, weak, headaches-for the ENTIRE time. The sickness never stopped. It was 24/7. I contacted allergan in hopes that they could find a solution. I had hoped that they could possibly get the botox out of my body via an anti-body or something -do you think they helped or cared? nope. I contacted the doc that did the botox, and he didnt care either. He even sent me a postcard 4 months later that informed me that "it was time for another botox treatment." I was terribly sick and there was nothing I could do about it! I believe others have had similer reactions as me, but you dont hear about it. What bothers me is that I NEVER see any negative press or websites about botox. It is all wonderful positive stuff. Botox made me extremely sick, so it must do something to our bodies. Although I dont know why I got so sick and many others dont?
Sep 6, 2007Comments and replies (37)
unregistered guest
20 Apr 2008
I got Botox in my neck and shoulder's for pain after a fusion and it made me sick after the second round. They gave me two syrenges full each time. My thyroid droped from 2.5 to 1.27 and my progersterone went in the toilet. Five years later using Sam-E from the Health Food Store and Adreal Support my Thyroid is working full speed but I sill have hormone issues. I have to use progesterone cream or my breasts hurt and I keep having my period. I was so sick after the second round of shots that I could hardly get out of bed. They swear these are safe but I think that if you are the type that is sensetive to medicine then stay away from it. My situation was differant. If you get injection in your face you would not get as much botox as I did. But if you are getting them for pain, beware.
1 post
15 Jun 2008
I got botox on my eyebrows the smallest amount because it was my 1st time and I was a little afraid. Thank goodness for the small amount however my eyes have been swollen for 5 weeks!! I look awful and feel awful - I have been to the doctor 3 times and they put me on steriods! I will Never do it again!!!
7 posts
20 Aug 2008
I, too am having all these symptoms and more including extreme anxiety. It is reassuring that I am not alone. I have hope that it will go away but in the meantime, I know what you mean about finding help with the symptoms. Why isn't there more info about this horrible side effect??? Any further support you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
2 posts
23 Aug 2008
I received my 1st botox treatment and probably my last, 8/21. The day after the injections I got a nagging headache. So far, I am going into my 2nd day (it is not a severe headache, but a constant nagging one, which can be just as bad). I can only hope Tylenol helps, again. Of course, you don't hear the horror stories about Botox, because there is too much money being made. My insurance doesn't pay for TMJ nothing, not sure what to do next. Good luck to everyone with their Botox woes. Had to put my two cents in.
7 posts
27 Aug 2008
I have made the decision to pursue acupuncture to ease the anxiety in hopes of getting some sleep at night. My insurance pays for it, thank goodness. Using anti anxiety medications seems to aggrevate it as my body's immune system seems to try to fight anything that I put in my body. I am trying to keep it clean and clear of caffeine and other things that can aggrevate these symptoms. If anyone has any suggestions, please share.
1 post
21 Sep 2008
I got Botox for the 3rd time this last Thursday. On Friday I had a terrible headache. Saturday my stomach was gurgling and I was nauseated. Saturday night, full food poisoning symptoms that I PRAY will go away. Nausea, vomiting, on the toilet-stomach cramps. This stuff is far more serious than I believed. I'll never get it again. Good luck to all and if anyone had these symptoms PLEASE tell me this goes away soon!
1 post
21 Sep 2008
Yes you are right, botox did me exactly the same way! My flu like symptoms started immediately after I had the injection between my eyebrows! I started feeling like I was catching a cold immediately after leaving the doctors office and by the next morning it felt like I had the flu or something and these symptoms lasted 3 weeks. The injections never took effect on me and when I contacted the doctors office and informed them of this I was told to come back in. After seeing the doctor I was told it would take more injections in order for it to work at a cost of $350 each!!! I declined and will not do it again!
unregistered guest
1 Feb 2009
Jennifer1234, the exact same thing happened to me with the same timing. Botox Thursday, terrible migraine-like headache on Friday that lasted until Sunday, and I barfed like a champ from Saturday night through late Sunday afternoon. By Monday I felt perfectly fine. Makes sense that we've gotten sick- it is botulism after all.
1 post
5 Feb 2009
Botox is a toxin. You can Google it. Wikipedia has it (Botulinum Toxin). Something toxic like this I would be afraid could turn lethal or really ruin your face ... I would be afraid of it rotting my lips off or a hole in my face. No thanks. I'll keep the wrinkles.
9 posts
23 Apr 2009
I had it a week ago...and have terrible flu like symptoms...yuck, when does it end!!!!