Numb Foot After Botox Injection - Normal?

Question

I have CP and have periodical botulinum toxin inj in my legs performed by the consultant who manages my CP Care at the local hospital to help with my muscle spasms since '09. All seemed normal but by the time I got home from the hospital my L-foot felt numb. I normally experience flu like symptoms, aches and sickness but this AM my foot is numb. Is this normal? Should I contact my consultant? Thank-you in advance C

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Hi Catty

	You are most likely receiving a very high dose of BOTOX.   Many of the injectors you are getting answers from on this site are more experienced with the side effects associated with the much lower doses associated with cosmetic BOTOX injections.  It certainly is possible that your symptoms are related to the injections you just had.  Please follow the very good advice given by the doctors who responded to your question and contact your doctor and let them know what you are experiencing.

Michael Burgdorf, MD, MPH · Answer

Botox affects the muscles, not typically the sensory nerves. Numbness would be an unusual side effect and may not be related at all. Return to your injector for more specific treatment.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

your lack of sensation should be evaluated by a neurologist.  Botox itself should not cause the numbness. If there were injury to a sensory nerve during the botox injection, then you might get numbness in the foot.  If there was a nerve block which was used in preparation of giving you the botox injections, then maybe you had a delayed response.

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD · Answer

Anytime you are injecting Botox for muscle spasms due to CP, there can be side effects that last a few days.  However, the Botox should not directly effect the sensory nerve itself.  Perhaps the Botox caused an undesired effect in one of the muscle groups that is now putting pressure on a nerve when it wasn't before.  This could lead to some compression and numbness.  I would discuss this with your doctor and see if this may be the cause.  I hope this helps.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Numbness is not a common side effect of Botox. It should only affect the muscle acitivty and spasm. Call your doctor.

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