I've tried most treatments over the years, but none have been successful. My neck is always aching and cracking and clicking, and sometimes feels like a skeleton. When the neck is stiff, it causes me terrible headaches and an upset stomach.Pills from doctors don't work and I'm at my wits end. I was told surgery would be too dangerous. Please help.
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Thank you for your question memyself. I understand your concern. Botox is a purified protein used to address wrinkles associated with facial expression. When injected into the skin Botox will relax the muscles and smoothen out the overlying wrinkles. The most common areas of treatment are in ...
Since it has been over five years, for the most part, I believe you are okay to receive Botox injections. However, I would recommend an input from your neurologist on the matter before proceeding.
It is difficult to determine without seeing a picture if the "bumps" are where the muscle is partially relaxed and you are seeing activation of the muscles next to the Botox-treated area.
You often see a little swelling at the sight of the injection but that should resolve within a day...
