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Neck pain after Botox.

August 16, 2014
Asked By:jlac

I had botox for the first time 40 shots for TMJ. I ad terrible jaw pain which has subsided along with 25 days of headaches . One problem , My neck hurts so bad I cant lean over because my neck hurts/ Is this a side effect.No matter what I do it doesnt help.

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