On Thursday, October 20th, I had Botox injected into my glabella and forehead and crow's feet. It started "kicking in" this weekend and now (Monday) is in full effect. On Saturday, October 22, I woke up with a numb thumb (the outside and base of my right thumb). It didn't go away so I went to chiropractor today (found nothing) and scheduled an appt. with a neurologist. I can't figure out why my thumb would suddenly go numb overnight then it dawned on me that it coincided with the Botox taking effect.
Answer: Botox Cosmetic Works Only On Motor Nerves To Relax Muscles A motor nerve is a nerve that stimulates muscle contractions. A sensory nerve is a nerve that transmits sensations (temperature, pressure, pain etc). The motor nerve communicates with its corresponding muscle at what is called the neuromuscular junction. To initiate a muscle contraction, a signal is sent down the nerve cell. When that signal reaches the end of the nerve cell (the nerve terminal), a chemical (neurotransmitter) is released from the nerve terminal. This neurotransmitter stimulates the muscle cells to contract.
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Answer: Botox Cosmetic Works Only On Motor Nerves To Relax Muscles A motor nerve is a nerve that stimulates muscle contractions. A sensory nerve is a nerve that transmits sensations (temperature, pressure, pain etc). The motor nerve communicates with its corresponding muscle at what is called the neuromuscular junction. To initiate a muscle contraction, a signal is sent down the nerve cell. When that signal reaches the end of the nerve cell (the nerve terminal), a chemical (neurotransmitter) is released from the nerve terminal. This neurotransmitter stimulates the muscle cells to contract.
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Botox and numbness Hello,
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October 27, 2016
Answer: Botox and numbness Hello,
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October 26, 2016
Answer: BOTOX SIDE EFFECTS Botox in the forehead does not cause numbness on the extremities. The numbness in your thumb, may be from other reasons. The most common will be some pressure over the median nerve, this from a repetitive action on your wrist or forearm, also can be from sleeping over the arm or forearm during the night, etc. Check with a neurologist for a better evaluation.
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October 26, 2016
Answer: BOTOX SIDE EFFECTS Botox in the forehead does not cause numbness on the extremities. The numbness in your thumb, may be from other reasons. The most common will be some pressure over the median nerve, this from a repetitive action on your wrist or forearm, also can be from sleeping over the arm or forearm during the night, etc. Check with a neurologist for a better evaluation.
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Botox and numbness Botox injections in the face and numbness in your thumb are unrelated issues. You might consider seeing your primary doctor or a neurologist to investigate the cause of your numbness. Best of luck!
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Botox and numbness Botox injections in the face and numbness in your thumb are unrelated issues. You might consider seeing your primary doctor or a neurologist to investigate the cause of your numbness. Best of luck!
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Can Botox in my face cause numbness in my thumb? Botox is a neurotoxic protein which temporarily relaxes the muscle. If the numbness was in your face it is possible that it could be related to botox injection but it is not known to cause numbness in the thumb area. Have your physician/surgeon examine you and help you.
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October 26, 2016
Answer: Can Botox in my face cause numbness in my thumb? Botox is a neurotoxic protein which temporarily relaxes the muscle. If the numbness was in your face it is possible that it could be related to botox injection but it is not known to cause numbness in the thumb area. Have your physician/surgeon examine you and help you.
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