Flu like symptoms after Botox injections for TMJ. 1 week post-op.

July 23, 2018
Asked By:redsole93 in Sacramento, CA

I had a total of 60 units of Botox injected into my jaw for TMJ (I grind my teeth at night). This was on 7/18/18 and on 7/21/18 I began feeling the chills, then I had a fever of 104 degrees, I woke up drenched in sweat yet I was feeling cold, my whole body aches, Sore throat, ears ringing. I had nausea and vomiting which has now subsided. No swelling or redness at the injection site. I am a healthy 5’10 125 lb 24 year old female. Is having nasty flu like symptoms a normal side effect of Botox?

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