6 weeks after Botox injections for migraines I began to have small seizures. I also had a cluster of them in my sleep twice. I am so scared this will cause brain damage. It is now 4 months later and still happening. This along with many other terrible symptoms that continue to come and go. Will these seizures leave as well? I never had them before Botox!
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April 12, 2015
Answer: Migraines and seizures
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Injection of scars is often painful, whether it is a corticosteroid, local anesthetic or Botox. Scar tissue is dense and replete with nerve endings when acute. mature scars may become more numb as time goes on. Topical ice, cold blowing air (Zimmer cooler) and field blocks with local...
Thank you for your message! The cost of Botox for migraines varies greatly from practice to practice, and you can reach out to your insurance company to see if they will cover it. I would reach out to providers in your area to see their prices and get their recommendations in terms of number of...
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