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Bad Dysport Reaction: Very Painful to Swallow, Impaired Speech, Head Pain. How Long Does Last? No Help from Doc.

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julie1969
had small injection Dysport corners mouth. loved it initially. 2 weeks later: hard to swallow, swollen, sore, unable to form words, spit, eat, sore throat, feel fluy. went to doc, she dismisses, says shes never heard of anything like this. dysport website says: could be botulism reaction. how long does this last? do i need medical help? why dos dismissve? i have been affected to the point of not working b/cause i cant form words well, sore swallow, neck veins pop out when i use mouth muscles

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