Does Botox Cause All over Body Weakness?

August 24, 2012

I've had botox 6 weeks ago in my jaw for tmj. 3 weeks following the injection I steaarted experiencing weak feelings in my muscles all over my body. I'm veryscared and read a lot of information stating that side effect can happen up to several weeks after an injection. Should I be concerned about this? My dr is telling me that it's n.ot a possible side effect of thebotox. But I don't know what else it could be. This can't be a concidence. My primary d. Referred me to a neurologist. Please help.

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December 11, 2017

Answer: Botox is a dangerous neurotoxin and can cause many side effects. BOTOX is not a first line treatment for TMJ disorders.

MOST RECENT
December 11, 2017

Answer: Botox is a dangerous neurotoxin and can cause many side effects. BOTOX is not a first line treatment for TMJ disorders.

April 27, 2013

Answer: Muscle weakness and botox

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 27, 2013

Answer: Muscle weakness and botox

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 5, 2014

Answer: Weakness after Botox

Daniel Shapiro, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 5, 2014

Answer: Weakness after Botox

Daniel Shapiro, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 31, 2013

Answer: Botox does not cause generalized muscle weakness

March 31, 2013

Answer: Botox does not cause generalized muscle weakness

August 31, 2012

Answer: Not related

August 31, 2012

Answer: Not related

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