Botox nerve damage; is this permanent?

July 20, 2016
Asked By:Misspurdy in San Antonio, TX

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.

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July 27, 2016

Answer: Botox

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 27, 2016

Answer: Botox

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
July 22, 2016

Answer: Botox Nerve Damage?

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 22, 2016

Answer: Botox Nerve Damage?

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 21, 2016

Answer: Unlikely Botox

Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 21, 2016

Answer: Unlikely Botox

Barbara L. Persons, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 24, 2016

Answer: Neurological symptoms

July 24, 2016

Answer: Neurological symptoms

July 22, 2016

Answer: Needs evaluation

July 22, 2016

Answer: Needs evaluation

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