i had botox in my forehead ten days ago and i am suffering badly now. chest pain, heartbeating fast, sweating, diarrhea, anxiety, feeling off. tendon pain, etc. my doctor doesn't know what to do. how soon will these system stop. if i go to ER can they do anything? like giving me Antitoxin? please help. this is really uncomfortable and scary
Answer: There is antitoxin available but it will not help you. You probably have a very mild systemic botulism. The toxin that causes these symptoms is already fixed to nerve end plates. The antitoxin is only effective for neutralizing unbound botulinum toxin. These types of symptoms are usually at there worst for only a couple of weeks but of course it can persist longer. It is uncomfortable. Do not have botulinum toxin based drugs again. You are having these symptoms due to an idiosyncratic sensitivity to the medication. It may be that you are on a mediciation that heightens your sensitivity to clinical botulism. You should go to the emergency room if you feel your symptoms are life threatening including difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. The reaction you are having is very rare but likely to occur with any of the brands. Please update up on your progress and I hope you feel better very soon.
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Answer: There is antitoxin available but it will not help you. You probably have a very mild systemic botulism. The toxin that causes these symptoms is already fixed to nerve end plates. The antitoxin is only effective for neutralizing unbound botulinum toxin. These types of symptoms are usually at there worst for only a couple of weeks but of course it can persist longer. It is uncomfortable. Do not have botulinum toxin based drugs again. You are having these symptoms due to an idiosyncratic sensitivity to the medication. It may be that you are on a mediciation that heightens your sensitivity to clinical botulism. You should go to the emergency room if you feel your symptoms are life threatening including difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. The reaction you are having is very rare but likely to occur with any of the brands. Please update up on your progress and I hope you feel better very soon.
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Botox Side Effects--See a Doctor for a formal evaluation It is unlikely that the symptoms you described are as a result of Botox. However, if it persists, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a Doctor to determine cause and treatment. Botox results last 3-4 months and can be softened with Venus Legacy treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Botox Side Effects--See a Doctor for a formal evaluation It is unlikely that the symptoms you described are as a result of Botox. However, if it persists, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a Doctor to determine cause and treatment. Botox results last 3-4 months and can be softened with Venus Legacy treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Botox Side Effects Thank you for your question. It is not likely that your symptoms are a result of Botox. Botox injections typically last 3-4 months. If your symptoms persist please follow up with your injector or your primary care physician to determine the cause. Best of Luck!
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Answer: Botox Side Effects Thank you for your question. It is not likely that your symptoms are a result of Botox. Botox injections typically last 3-4 months. If your symptoms persist please follow up with your injector or your primary care physician to determine the cause. Best of Luck!
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February 10, 2017
Answer: Botox side effects? Your reported side effect of chest pain, accelerated heart beat, sweating, diarrhea, are all part of anxiety and have not been reported with Botox injections. A review of the literature and reported cases indicate that risk of developing systemic effects is related to injections of greater than 600 units of Botox occurring every three months. THIS DOSING IS NEVER DONE IN THE FACE. This dose of 600 units is only injected for muscle disorders and is not a cosmetic procedure. When this very very rare side effect occurs for muscle medical conditions you would experience mild generalized weakness, and not the symptoms you have described.
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February 10, 2017
Answer: Botox side effects? Your reported side effect of chest pain, accelerated heart beat, sweating, diarrhea, are all part of anxiety and have not been reported with Botox injections. A review of the literature and reported cases indicate that risk of developing systemic effects is related to injections of greater than 600 units of Botox occurring every three months. THIS DOSING IS NEVER DONE IN THE FACE. This dose of 600 units is only injected for muscle disorders and is not a cosmetic procedure. When this very very rare side effect occurs for muscle medical conditions you would experience mild generalized weakness, and not the symptoms you have described.
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Botox side effects? There is no antitoxin and your symptoms do not at all sound like they are due to your injections. It may be an anxiety reaction so see your family doctor
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February 9, 2017
Answer: Botox side effects? There is no antitoxin and your symptoms do not at all sound like they are due to your injections. It may be an anxiety reaction so see your family doctor
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