I had Botox for the first time, and got a bit too much on the mouth area. My jaw is sore, and I really try not to talk very much. Eating is okay, as long as it's soft food. I've been dealing with Bell's Palsy since January 2008, and I now look like I did when I had it. What can be causing the jaw pain and the difficulty of opening the mouth? Does Bell's Palsy have something to do with it? I'll go for a CT next week and they will go from there.
December 18, 2008
Answer: Ask your physician The use of Botox after Bell's palsy requires a lot of judgment, so hopefully your physician has some previous experience with this. It is unlikely that the Botox actually caused the Bell's palsy to flare up, it's just that there are often subtle weaknesses of the facial muscles that can become exaggerated after a Botox treatment. Using Botox around the mouth is also somewhat of an advanced technique. Your physician may advise waiting it out or perhaps offer additional injections in order to balance the muscles. In any case, you should follow your treating physician's recommendations since it isn't possible to give much specific advice without seeing you in person.
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December 18, 2008
Answer: Ask your physician The use of Botox after Bell's palsy requires a lot of judgment, so hopefully your physician has some previous experience with this. It is unlikely that the Botox actually caused the Bell's palsy to flare up, it's just that there are often subtle weaknesses of the facial muscles that can become exaggerated after a Botox treatment. Using Botox around the mouth is also somewhat of an advanced technique. Your physician may advise waiting it out or perhaps offer additional injections in order to balance the muscles. In any case, you should follow your treating physician's recommendations since it isn't possible to give much specific advice without seeing you in person.
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February 18, 2009
Answer: I wouldn't mix Bell's Palsy and Botox I wouldn't mix Bell's Palsy and Botox. This should really be only done under a neurologist's guidance, if at all. In terms of your jaw or mouth pain, it is unclear if the two are related.
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February 18, 2009
Answer: I wouldn't mix Bell's Palsy and Botox I wouldn't mix Bell's Palsy and Botox. This should really be only done under a neurologist's guidance, if at all. In terms of your jaw or mouth pain, it is unclear if the two are related.
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