Botox nerve damage; is this permanent?

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I received two botox injections within a month of one another first, between the brows and around the eyes. days later I had a terrible migraine and vomited. Three weeks later my fingers and toes started tingling and progressed to full and painful peripheral neuropathy. There's nothing else wrong with me I've had every test done and now most docs think it is Botox. Test neg for heavy metals etc. I'm afraid it's permanent. Getting acupuncture and on Lyrica. Very erratic improvement. Heard this can happen.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, Botox will not cause the symptoms you described above. I would recommend following up with your physician for an advice.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Botox would not cause numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. I suggest seeking an expert for a detailed evaluation to determine the underlying cause. Best, Dr. Emer

Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACS · Answer

The symptoms you are describing do not sound like botox. Given all that you describe, I would suggest seeing your primary care physician.

Caitriona Ryan, MD · Answer

Highly unlikely that this has anything to do with botox. You have sensory symptoms which would not be caused by botox even in large doses. I urge you to go to a board certifiied neurologist, check your B12 level checked and possibly have an MRI of your brain.

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

Check with your original physician regarding the doses of botox used.  Small overall doses are used for cosmetic purposes.  A medical neurologist can help find out the cause.  There are causes other than "heavy metals". Naturopaths, acupuncturists, and chiropractors will likely blame the Botox, even though it is a natural product from nature.  Botox stays locally in the area injected and does not move very much other than the local area.  Botox strength is maximum at about ten days to two weeks then it slowly resolves.Best wishes.

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