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Bad Botox - So many symptoms, mostly swelling and edema
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Bad Botox - So many symptoms, mostly swelling and edema
kewlmominwiJanuary 23, 2017
$250
It's been 8 weeks since my injection and probably one of the worst mistakes of my life; I do my best not to have any regrets, but I do regret this. Right after the procedure, I felt "off"... a little dizzy, kind of like I wasn't all there. An hour later, I started having breathing problems and my lungs felt constricted. My husband and I were out with my parents and, foolishly, I was too embarrassed to admit I was in trouble and excused myself to the bathroom. I took some deep breaths, relaxed and within a few minutes, it went away.
Over the next week, all the "fun" began. I woke up with the puffy malar bags and swelling on the sides of my nose and running down to the sides of my mouth. My eyebrows look a little puffy too, but it's very subtle and only I can tell. Anxiety set in and I had the worst dry, teary eyes....they would just burn. Having allergies all my life, I'm certain it's an allergic reaction. I also had face pain at the sites of injection.
Now, 8 weeks later, all that remains is my swollen face... face pain comes and goes. Oddly, yesterday, it was terrible and hurt the bones above/below my teeth towards the front. I only get this pain when my sinuses are inflamed, so I think this swelling is a sinus thing, even though I have no apparent infection and breathing is fine. I seem to get very tired, but I've been lifting heavy at the gym, so to be fair, I can't entirely point to crappy botox for that.
I eat strictly paleo due to food allergies, exercise regularly, drink plenty of water and am currently supporting my liver and lymphatic system with herbs. Suspecting allergies, I took some prednisone that I had left over from a different medical issue and the swelling started decreasing after two days. Unfortunately, I have a horrible time with that stuff and won't continue it... and it's terrible for your health and your immune system and I want to heal naturally.
I guess I've read enough about the malar bags, but I'm really curious if this swelling around my nose and mouth will subside. I really don't see anyone complaining about this side effect much and wonder if anyone else has it? It has made my "laugh lines" considerably pronounced. I can't wait for this horrible dreaded toxin to leave my body and pray for all of you in your struggles.
Love and peace.
Over the next week, all the "fun" began. I woke up with the puffy malar bags and swelling on the sides of my nose and running down to the sides of my mouth. My eyebrows look a little puffy too, but it's very subtle and only I can tell. Anxiety set in and I had the worst dry, teary eyes....they would just burn. Having allergies all my life, I'm certain it's an allergic reaction. I also had face pain at the sites of injection.
Now, 8 weeks later, all that remains is my swollen face... face pain comes and goes. Oddly, yesterday, it was terrible and hurt the bones above/below my teeth towards the front. I only get this pain when my sinuses are inflamed, so I think this swelling is a sinus thing, even though I have no apparent infection and breathing is fine. I seem to get very tired, but I've been lifting heavy at the gym, so to be fair, I can't entirely point to crappy botox for that.
I eat strictly paleo due to food allergies, exercise regularly, drink plenty of water and am currently supporting my liver and lymphatic system with herbs. Suspecting allergies, I took some prednisone that I had left over from a different medical issue and the swelling started decreasing after two days. Unfortunately, I have a horrible time with that stuff and won't continue it... and it's terrible for your health and your immune system and I want to heal naturally.
I guess I've read enough about the malar bags, but I'm really curious if this swelling around my nose and mouth will subside. I really don't see anyone complaining about this side effect much and wonder if anyone else has it? It has made my "laugh lines" considerably pronounced. I can't wait for this horrible dreaded toxin to leave my body and pray for all of you in your struggles.
Love and peace.
Replies (9)
February 17, 2017
I have what feels like a vice grip on my forehead which in turn puts a lot of pressure on my nose, like a severe sinus infection but I'm not stuffed up. This created a lot of anxiety for me and I've been to urgent care, the ER and the doctor. My full blood panel came back remarkably aside from having low potassium and sodium which is caused by my lack of eating from the anxiety. How are you? Did the pressure let up?
March 23, 2017
Yes, but very slowly. I'm 4 months post-procedure and I still feel slight pressure. Somehow this stuff is still hanging on. My swelling around my nose, mouth and eyes persists and I can only think that swelling doesn't help matters.
April 23, 2017
What herbs?
April 23, 2017
Look up Dr Robert Morse's herbs... he sells some for liver support. I have no affiliation to this doctor, just believe in his products. I also take curcumin because it's an anti-inflammatory and really good antioxidant. I've bumped up my vitamin C intake, in both food and supplement form.
April 23, 2017
I'm super sensitive to supplements right now. Everything gives my body throats swelling and anxiety. Sucks
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support here in the community.