is it normal to not see improvement 5 days after botox injections in the masseter muscles?

February 9, 2014
Asked By:natashat

Hello, I had botox injections for TMJ 5 days ago in my masseters and in my trapezius muscles. I don't feel as much pain in the trapezius anymore but it has not improved the spams in my jaw muscles at all. Is it supposed to take longer than 5 days or is it just not working for me?

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