Is It Safe to Use Botox After Having Guillian-Barre?

Question

Botox is the only thing that helps my migraines and my severe interstitial cystitis pain. But, before I go back to using them I want to make sure it's safe with having developed Guillian-Barre in January 2013.

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS · Answer

Botox is a neurotoxin and inhibits muscle conduction. In a patient with history of GBS, this is a contraindication, due to the nature of GBS. I would not feel as though the potential side effects administering Botox to a patient with GBS would outweigh the reason for treatment. Best of luck!

Andrew Pichler, MD · Answer

Many neurologists treat migraine headache with Botox. Since they are the experts about GBS you should pose this question to them. I would NOT use it.

Lana Long, MD · Answer

Botox is not recommended for patients who have had Guillian Barre.  I would talk with my doctor about alternative treatments for your migraines and cystitis.  Lana Long, M.D.

Brian Dorner, MD · Answer

Agree with Dr. Morgan. It is not recommended and is not worth the risk in my opinion. Consider a surgical resection of the corrugators either through a browlift or through upper blepharoplasty incision.

Is It Safe to Use Botox After Having Guillian-Barre?

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