I have recently had Botox to my Masseter muscles as I clench all the time, have a very strong jaw and suffer with TMJ, neck pain. I am not sure of the dosage I had, I had it done on the NHS in a UK Hospital. The day I had it, I had to go straight to bed as I felt so dizzy and weak. I have since been so weak and fatigued. Why has this happened, I keep forgetting things and getting brain fog, does this mean I cannot continue with treatment? Can the toxins affect the brain/system.
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December 11, 2017
Answer: Botox is a extremely strong neurotoxin and is not an ideal first line of treatment for TMJ disorders
While Botox can be used effectively to temporarily treat TMJ symptoms, it doesn't fix the root cause of your TMJ and doesn't always work for everyone. I would suggest visiting a dentist who specializes in TMJ to explore other treatment options and find out why your jaw and neck have gotten worse...
Thank you for your message! There are plenty of providers who are able to inject Botox in general and for TMJ. Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Dentists, etc. are able to inject. I would recommend consulting with a few providers and find one you feel comfortable with!
I would obtain a second opinion as this is a highly specialized and off-label use of Botox. There are several muscles of mastication and they work in a highly coordinated fashion. Weakening of one set of muscles could cause and imbalance resulting in pain.
