I have been receiving botox injections in my eye area due to an eye problem as a result of bells palsy which occured over 26 years ago. It is more that 3 years now that I have been receiving the injections every 4 to 5 months. It has been now a little over 2 years I have felt extreme fatigue and muscle pain to the point where it interferes with my daily activities and which at times is so severe that I do not know how to deal with it . I have been also seeing doctors for the past 2 years who have told me that the symptons were due to depression and menopause. However just this week I have some results from the immunologist that I have Lupus. I am now wondering could it be that I have had an autoimmune desease for awhile now and the botox injections have made things worse for me , and led me to get Lupus.
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February 3, 2009
Answer: Evidence does not support this...
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Dear Concerned,
There is no established causal relationship between Botox Cosmetic and birth defects. However, why take chances? If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, then refrain from Botox during that time. However, if you recently had Botox and then find out that you are...
Botox is a medication that temporarily paralyzes muscles and reduces wrinkles. It is not a filler such as Juvederm and has no role in plumping up your lips.
The swelling should have gone down within 1-2 hours after the initial Botox injection. What you are experiencing is unusual and should be evaluated by a physician to get a diagnosis. Perhaps since the Botox injections, you were exposed to some topical or airborne allergen.
Good luck.