Botox: Stories

Holy c*p! I have had migraines and other health problems for 20 years and although everyone tells me I don't look my age who doesn't want to look younger. People were almost exciteed for me that I have migraines because they were sure I could get botox under health care and they make it seem so simple like your stylist could do it. I'm not medically dumb by any means having tried everything to deal with my medical conditions ranging from migraines to Ra to CFIDS (immune problems) still people and those who do the treatments were saying it should be fine. BUT something about botox into a system that already can't fight off infections just never sat right with me. But I confess I found this site by checking pricing for these fabulous injections that would make me younger and painless. Uhhhhh I guess my instincts were right all along, no way I would let them touch me with this stuff now, all I need is another thing to add to my medical file. I'll just stick with my bangs and my amazing Korean BB cream makeup. LOL as far as sticking needles in all over my head, NOT!!!! I freak out if I think I am getting a toothache knowing it will set off a migraine. Just thinking about 32 shots makes me nauseous. yeech. thanks for posting this because vanity almost talked me into believing this whole injection craze was kinda like a quick style and cut. Good Lord I can't work anymore these days but at least I'm not puking and running a fever from an infection every day. thanks so much again. I kinda feel saved right now. :)

Oh my goodness I'm so glad that I found this before choosing to go through with it! I've had almost daily migraines for the last 6.5 yrs. I was searching for a way to avoid all those awful medications, but this certianly doesn't seem to be the way to do it. My neurologist told me that negative side effects could include partial facial paralysis/drooping, but none of this. The $230 each visit is scary enough...

OMG. I just spoke to my pain management doc about possible botox injections for my severe migraines. He said they give 32 shots all over the head and neck all in one sitting. That in itself sounds too painful. I can't stand my migraines, but what Jennay went thru sounds way to scarey to even consider those botox injections!

Those concerned with your elevens...as u can tell from my photo, bangs are the all natural cure! Don't get it twisted, I'm no spring chicken lol!

Lost person, get her to a Dr who practices integrative medicine asap. They are not so common but they know the ugly underbelly of the medication driven beast. Botox ended my life 80% for about 3 months and then 50% for about 3 months. Botox is a NEUROTOXIN. She is running a fever, (as did I) because her immune system is trying to fight. She is already compromised because of her other conditions. Get her to integrative medicine and make sure she drinks water and more water and nothing but water! It may help her liver, kidneys and gall bladder filter out the toxins in her system from pain mess and Botox and muscle relaxers. Information from Dr Andrew Weil in Arizona was very helpful to me.

OMG LOL! You just called me uninformed and uneducated. That is hilarious. I just call you lucky. It sounded like something a 20 year old would say. Well, you did say you look great. That's really all that matters. I had Botox for a medical condition. I would never take a chance on injecting a known neurotoxin into my face for superficial vanity, but that's just me...uneducated and uninformed. Lol! With love in my heart I tell you that I know many people who have had Botox for years with no problem and then out of the blue their body rejects the toxin. For some people, the side effects diminish and they recover over time. Others are still suffering with life altering neurological issues. Health is the only type of true wealth one can obtain in this life. Accept yourself as you are and love yourself enough to not risk your health on vanity. True beauty lies within. The human body ages, the soul is timeless.

Botox is great when informed and educated ! I have been doing it for almost ten years with no regret for cosmetic purposes. I am fifty now and look waaay younger than my friends and old classmates . Not everyone's cup of tea but if it makes you feel better and boosts your confidence , why not? P.S the prices are reasonable at between ten and twelve dollars a unit depending on who you go too. A normal frown line between the eyes runs me about 240.00 ......: )

What is a dentist doing giving botox? Who next a chiropractor? Even the neuroligist who gave me the injections did not expect the pain I am having. I had to give her the idea that gabapentin might stop the reaction from the botox side affect. I am at 600mg three times a day now. It works about 75% to block the nerves from telling the brain that there is pain.

One amusing side affect from this med. About 3 hours after taking each dose I get a slight euphoric feeling and what might make me angry I just ignore.

Ok Botox what do we do my wife has had several back surgeries and so she is on pain med (oxycotin) well to make my story short she went to the dentist for dental work he mentioned Botox for migrains she had him give botox treatment and now she is completely lost we as a family dont know what to do as the Hospitals think its the drugs but she was fine till the day of botox injection she complains about her head hurting when we can get her to talk and she keeps running a high fever I am going to take her back to hospital but they are not helping is there anyone that can help us that really knows she has never been like this and we dont know where to go.

I know what you man about pain. I am waiting on an answer to my question now. (only asked it yesterday) Got the injections in my neck and in one week the pain started in my neck and then traveled down my back. It has now settled in my left shoulder. I think it is the worst I have ever had. Muscle pain + burning + numbness. I know it is brought on by my computer work, when I get home it goes away about 95%.

I hope it wears off.

LOL...your second pic is hilarious, i thought about getting botox for my 31st...i have those damn 11's that make me look angry all the time, im not but then someone ask and it makes me annoyed, and hence i get angry...I also thought it would be good as i have heard it does wonders for migraines ( i have had them since i was 6 years old) but now im not so sure...:(