I get botox for chronic migraine and after my last set of shots I was doing well and then got a head neck massage about three weeks out. Know I’m finding that I am sore in my shoulder and my migraine has returned. Was that too soon. Does massage affect the botox?
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As long as you are cleared by your Doctor, this should be fine. Treating migraines with Botox generally means Botox can be injected into the forehead, around the ear, back of the head, and neck muscles. Keep in mind, it takes 1-2 weeks for final results with Botox and results gradually re...
Headaches are typically not from one cause. You should keep a headache journal to see if you can identify triggers. In terms of your TMJ, it is very common to have migraines along with jaw pain. If you have tried lifestyle modification, medication, and trigger removal, botox may be a great...
The use of Botox injections for migraines during breastfeeding is unlikely to cause any harm to your baby. I recommend you to wait couple of hours after the treatment
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