“Juvederm Made Me Sick.”

i usually get sick after an injection too. but it is milder. i sleep it off for a day and then I feel better.

Did you have botox at the same time as the juvederm? A side effect of botox is flu-like symptoms, fatigue and a sensation of sinus infection (even though you don't actually have the flu or a sinus infection). These side effects occur especially if the botox is injected in bunny lines and in forehead and can persist on and off for months. Just a thought...

Rebbelini: I would love to be directed to the articles you read. I had juvederm done last year in my early 30s. Funny thing, is that my body must have fought it off in a big way, because the results lasted a week maybe too! Unbelievable! I joked that my body was a fighter and hated foreign substances! Then only two months later,I started having strange symptoms of dry eyes and mouth. This led to my diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome, an auto immune disease! I always wondered if the two could be associated, as no one truly knows how one acquires Sjogrens. Usually Sjogrens it is not apparent in women as young as me. it is a shame, my wrinkles are getting worse. I would love to get rid of them, but am afraid of using any injectables.

I had Restylane injected 2 weeks ago and I am experiencing the same thing. It is as though the nasal labial folds are too filled and pushing up into my sinuses. My eyes are so swollen, my sinuses hurt. I don't know what to do. My doctor said it was not a reaction to the Restylane.

Apr 18, 2010 -- I had Juvederm injected into my nasolabial folds the afternoon of Fri, Apr 9. INSTANTLY after the injection I started sneezing repeatedly and my nose started running. This continued for many hours. It didn't concern me but it was fairly obvious that the injection caused it. By Sun morning, Apr 11, I awoke with a severely sore left shoulder and arm. Thought I had slept in an poor position for too long but as the day went on and I felt exhausted and the aching didn't subside I realized I was probably getting the flu. Here's the thing, generally speaking, I have some weird resistance to the flu. I'm almost 51 and have only has it maybe times 3 in my life. Yes, it did strike me on that Sun --- 'could those injections have played a part in this?' It was just so amazingly coincidental. And, now on Apr 18, I don't feel as bad but my shoulder and arm are still sore, I'm not very energetic and my right sinus is very puffed....as if the Juvederm got injected into the sinus cavity. Yes, I'll be calling the doctor tomorrow. Does my face look nicer...yes. But, I've got to say this is why I've held off on doing this stuff...because I feel like most of products and their possible effects are still in the guinea pig stage.

On Fri, Apr 9, I had Juvederm injected in my nasolabial folds and Sculptra under my eyes. INSTANTLY after the Juvederm was injected I began sneezing and developed a runny nose and they both lasted all day. Felt very sluggish the rest of the day. And on Sat. still felt like I was 'healing' from the injections. Sun, Apr 11 I awoke with an extremely sore left shoulder and arm. Didn't think much of it b/c I figured I'd slept in a poor position for too long. But, by midday, I realized that it felt as if I was getting the flu. Additional symptoms included.....extreme fatigue, vaguely headachy. Here's the thing, generally speaking, I have some kind of resistance to the flu. Almost 51 years old and have only had it max 3 times in my life. I work from home so am not exposed to nearly what most people are. Have heard of none of my friends with flu right now. Bottomline - of course I can't prove it but, the two events do seem connected. It's now Sun, Apr 18 and I still don't feel like normal. Left shoulder and arm still ache, I'm not as tired but still don't feel like working out or playing tennis. My face looks nicer but I'm thinking this is too big a price to pay. If you search around the internet, you'll find other message boards where people comment about flu-like symptoms after receiving injections of various types of fillers. Will be calling my doctor tomorrow but am interested in whatever comments people have. Thanks.

Restylane Sub q made me definetely sick in an autoimmun disseas. But I am feeling a lot better than mounth ago.

Hi, I had Juvederm placed in my cheeks and parentheses. Aug.3,2010.Today is Aug.15, 2010.I am having alot of problems breathing. I went to Dr. at Urgent Care and did not tell him about my injectables just told him I was not breathing well. He took 5 chest xrays and said I had Bronchitis. I am now on a inhaler, major major antibiotics and nose spray. I wake up gasping for breath. Ya thank? Perhaps? Possibly related? I don,t know Buttttttttt...... My face looks better than it has in 10 years, I love what I see in the mirror, I really loved my face the day of the injectables, I looked 12....haha, Im 45.Im very happy and I dont look so tired and haggard. Just thought I would share. No haters please. Good Luck to all!!!!!!!

so do u feel better? and do u think the breathing is from the juvederm? i had it done yesterday in my cheeks and i feel a little sick like a sore throat and tired, also having a little anxiety but i have that anyway so dont know if its worse from the juvederm. Also how much of the swelling will go down bc i look like a chipmunk?

i had juvederm for nasolabial folds nov. 2008. got a fever that nite, lasted for days i felt bad. then developed general feeling of malaise, lost appetite. my face also hurt all the time and was all puffy. looked weird. after 4 mos. my skin on face started to get odd looking faint red circles and sudden melasma. i actually have visible stretch marks on cheeks where this stuff stretched my face! 2 yrs. 4 mos. later i still have a little left in my face! it has not dissovled like they said. 1 yr ago i started to develop joint pain & achiness (all over) plus constant fagigue. the inflammation has finally subsided in my face.i have been to Dr. about 10 times now - Rheumatologist next mo. Convinced product gave me autoimmune sickness. perfectly healthy before-never even got sick - i think this stuff is REALLY BAD but how can the truth ever come out against this megabillion dollar industry?