"Freezing" feeling after Botox injections for headaches

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i just received Botox injections for my headaches a few hours ago, the back of my head on one side has a "freezing" feeling, like when you go to the dentist. is this normal?

Danka K. Michaels, MD · Answer

Possible. It is the reaction of the nerve being affected by the neurotoxin, although is it possible that the neurotoxin was injected into a small artery. It will pass. Temporary effect only.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your injector might have injected Botox close to a sensory nerve, and you may be noticing a different sensation. This should subside over the next few hours. If it does not, call your physician who did the Botox.

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