Can Botox cause an inflammatory response and if so, to what extent/how long? Thanks!

April 13, 2015
Asked By:OCDgal in Arlington, VA

I've used Botox for hyperhidrosis in the past. Recently I've dealt w/an inflammatory response to a combo of toxins and possibly foods/medications but we're pretty sure the pesticide triggered it. I also found out I have endometriosis (worsened w/inflammation). I'm worried about getting injections again after reading you can develop antibodies to it and the risk is higher with frequency/quantity. If this happens, how long would it last? Can it cause inflammation that worsens the endometriosis?

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