Truth & Awareness

Horrible Experience with Dysport - Caused Vomiting and Dizziness

The recommended dosage/usage by the FDA is 50 units spread equally in five points ("V" shape) on the forehead. So being that you only received 45, that is a good thing. The dilution is important because if it's done too much, it may spread further than anticipated. That is great that you feel a bit better! Hopefully that will continue to be the case and you can breathe a sigh of relief! My side effects started as a very ill feeling (flu like symptoms which included nausea and vomiting) which progressed into full body weakness, full blown vertigo, dizziness, all sorts of eye dysfunction, massive sinus pressure, breathing difficulties, heart palpatations, excruciating head pressure, ear pressure and middle ear dysfunction... I never received a solid answer of the units used on me from the doctor. At first I was told that they did not keep records on what I had done that day, but that they could verbally ask the doctor and find out. Three weeks later I was given the number of 60 units. The entire experience was sketchy on their part, as every doctor is required to keep patient records.

Hello. I am hoping your symptoms do not worsen and will clear up for you! I feel like all of your questions are dependent upon many variables. Ex. Placement of the injections, dilution of the Dysport, units used, any sort of allergic reaction your body had to the Dysport, prior medications you were taking, current medications... The side effects that I experienced were similar to yours at first then changed/progressed into other things. It would only be a guess to tell you anything other than I am not sure how the symptoms you are having will or will not progress for you. I would suggest drinking a healthy amount of fluids (water, cranberry, apple juice), eat a very healthy diet (include apples, they are detoxifying!), stay as active as your body feels comfortable with, and get plenty of rest. Oh, and stay away from Dysport!! (and or the person who injected you)

Hello. I am sorry to hear you are going through similar symptoms. I am at week 19 and not fully recovered, although each situation and individual is different. I saw a Neurologist who works with Dysport, and said that the the product 'peeks' between weeks 6 and 8. It has been such a slow process, enduring these symptoms for so long has been a nightmare. Although, I absolutely believe we will all recover from our "Dysport disasters" as I am seeing brighter days. Stay strong and know that this too shall pass. A healthy diet, lots of fluids, rest and a bit of exercise (or just movement) are great steps in the road to recovery. Hope I could help you feel a little better :)

Today is my four month anniversary of Dysport HELL. Yes, this is no exaggeration. During this time period since my injection on 4/5/10, I have experienced nausea, vomiting, dizziness/brain fog, excruciating sinus pressure, imploding head pressure, middle ear dysfunction and excessive pressure in my ears, strange nerve sensations throughout my entire body, purple blood dot type rashes under my skin, paralyzing visual disturbances such as extreme sensitivity to light, color and movement, problems with depth perception, muscle weakness throughout my body especially in the facial region, problems breathing, and heart palpatations to name a few. I am a 29 year old female- an extremely active and healthy female- before this horrific experience. I have been in the ER FIVE times within the first three months of my injection, and spent THOUSANDS of dollars in medical bills. All for what? Well first off to make sure I was not dying, second to rule out anything else was medically wrong with me, and lastly to tell me that YES, DYSPORT CAN SPREAD FROM THE INJECTION SITE. UNFORTUNATELY YOU WILL JUST HAVE TO WAIT THIS OUT. I would never wish this experience upon anyone. I am a singer and a very busy hair stylist, only to be instantly transformed into a vegetable, completely dependent upon others for FOUR MONTHS NOW, from the unforseen spread of a dangerous toxin. SO first I would like to say: DOCTORS. I'M SURE YOU'VE HEARD OF THE ADAGE "FIRST DO NO HARM" MAYBE THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN A BIT MORE SERIOUSLY. When a neurotoxin with no easily accessible antecdode, that is virtually impossible to trace other then it wrecking havok in the body, is introduced to a person's system, it should be approached with the utmost integrity and care. DYSPORT HAS BEEN FDA APPROVED FOR THE COSMETIC USE OF GABELLAR LINES ONLY!!!! 50 UNITS, EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED IN THE FOREHEAD REGION. That is what has been approved as SAFE by the FDA, and appropriate for DYSPORT. Experimentation in other regions is OFF LABL USAGE, and needs to be explained as such. TO THE FDA: How can you reasonably approve a paralyzing neurotoxin to the market, with no cure available if something goes wrong? DOCTORS AGAIN: When a patient calls you who YOU injected with a neurotoxin, complaining of ill feelings CLEARLY OUTLINED IN THE PAMPHLET AS "POSSIBLE ADVERSE EVENTS" THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE WENT OVER WITH THEM PRIOR TO THE INJECTON... THE PRIORITY SHOULD BE THE PATIENT'S HEALTH AND PROPER DISCERNMENT IN FIGURING OUT THE PROBLEM RATHER THAN HOVERING IN DENIAL. RATHER THAN WASTING TIME LISTING ALL THE REASONS WHY THIS IS "NOT POSSILBE" IS THERE NOT SOME PROTOCOL ON PROPER STEPS TO BE TAKEN GIVEN THE EVENT OF THE SPREAD OF TOXIN? WHERE DOES THE PROBLEM HERE LIE? MY GUESS IS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE FDA, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, AND THE DOCTORS HANDS. We are your patients. We trust in you to help us with your knowledge and your expertise. Our life and our health, LITERALLY, is in your hands when we step into your office and agree to treatment. I urge anyone who is interested in receiving an injection of Dysport, to thoroughly do your research. This is NOT Botox. It is a botulinum toxin, thus similar in action. Yet it is a smaller molecule, and the dilution is different. Studies show a 77 percent more spread rate than Botox. Things are on the upswing for me now, although I am not fully recovered by any means. I wish all victims of DYSPORT, and physician negligence for that matter, a full and speedy recovery.

Today is my four month anniversary of Dysport HELL. Yes, this is no exaggeration. During this time period since my injection on 4/5/10, I have experienced nausea, vomiting, dizziness/brain fog, excruciating sinus pressure, imploding head pressure, middle ear dysfunction and excessive pressure in my ears, strange nerve sensations throughout my entire body, purple blood dot type rashes under my skin, paralyzing visual disturbances such as extreme sensitivity to light, color and movement, problems with depth perception, muscle weakness throughout my body especially in the facial region, problems breathing, and heart palpatations to name a few. I am a 29 year old female- an extremely active and healthy female- before this horrific experience. I have been in the ER FIVE times within the first three months of my injection, and spent THOUSANDS of dollars in medical bills. All for what? Well first off to make sure I was not dying, second to rule out anything else was medically wrong with me, and lastly to tell me that YES, DYSPORT CAN SPREAD FROM THE INJECTION SITE. UNFORTUNATELY YOU WILL JUST HAVE TO WAIT THIS OUT. I would never wish this experience upon anyone. I am a singer and a very busy hair stylist, only to be instantly transformed into a vegetable, completely dependent upon others for FOUR MONTHS NOW, from the unforseen spread of a dangerous toxin. SO first I would like to say: DOCTORS. I'M SURE YOU'VE HEARD OF THE ADAGE "FIRST DO NO HARM" MAYBE THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN A BIT MORE SERIOUSLY. When a neurotoxin with no easily accessible antecdode, that is virtually impossible to trace other then it wrecking havok in the body, is introduced to a person's system, it should be approached with the utmost integrity and care. DYSPORT HAS BEEN FDA APPROVED FOR THE COSMETIC USE OF GABELLAR LINES ONLY!!!! 50 UNITS, EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED IN THE FOREHEAD REGION. That is what has been approved as SAFE by the FDA, and appropriate for DYSPORT. Experimentation in other regions is OFF LABL USAGE, and needs to be explained as such. TO THE FDA: How can you reasonably approve a paralyzing neurotoxin to the market, with no cure available if something goes wrong? DOCTORS AGAIN: When a patient calls you who YOU injected with a neurotoxin, complaining of ill feelings CLEARLY OUTLINED IN THE PAMPHLET AS "POSSIBLE ADVERSE EVENTS" THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE WENT OVER WITH THEM PRIOR TO THE INJECTON... THE PRIORITY SHOULD BE THE PATIENT'S HEALTH AND PROPER DISCERNMENT IN FIGURING OUT THE PROBLEM RATHER THAN HOVERING IN DENIAL. RATHER THAN WASTING TIME LISTING ALL THE REASONS WHY THIS IS "NOT POSSILBE" IS THERE NOT SOME PROTOCOL ON PROPER STEPS TO BE TAKEN GIVEN THE EVENT OF THE SPREAD OF TOXIN? WHERE DOES THE PROBLEM HERE LIE? MY GUESS IS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE FDA, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, AND THE DOCTORS HANDS. We are your patients. We trust in you to help us with your knowledge and your expertise. Our life and our health, LITERALLY, is in your hands when we step into your office and agree to treatment. I urge anyone who is interested in receiving an injection of Dysport, to thoroughly do your research. This is NOT Botox. It is a botulinum toxin, thus similar in action. Yet it is a smaller molecule, and the dilution is different. Studies show a 77 percent more spread rate than Botox. Things are on the upswing for me now, although I am not fully recovered by any means. I wish all victims of DYSPORT and physician negligence for that matter, a full and speedy recovery.