Botox for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 4)

• Never...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2019

"I have New Daily Persistent headaches and have tried every med imaginable. 15 months ago I gave Botox a try. Severe migraines for a week following with the most debilitating neck/shoulder pain/weakness of my life. I really struggled, it was tremendous. Headaches did not improve and I continue to experience neck pain. Just leaning over to tie my kids shoes... I can only tolerate bending over for a minute now. This has become a neck chronic problem. My neurologist doesn’t take this side effect seriously either."

• Tamnik
• September 28, 2016

"I was having migraines for 3 years almost daily in summer! Horrible, lived on Imitrex and xanax. My neurologist suggested Botox . First round after the injections I had discomfort really burning in back below my neck. I kept putting heat on it and it was gone in 3 weeks. I also did not like the side effect of my eyebrows going up from botox! My husband said I looked like I was shocked all the time or sometimes a devil! Maybe 1 mild migraine after that! Day I was due for 2nd round I had an excruciating headache before botox shots. Dr went ahead with botox and by days end migraine was gone! This was 2 weeks ago and not 1 migraine. I also asked him not to inject above my eyebrows so he injected in between eyes. Doing wonderful!!!"

• Fighter
• April 4, 2018

"I took Botox for migraines for 3 years, and I immediately notice neck pain and other adverse reactions after the first injections. My doctor told me that my neck pain was not due to the Botox so I continued usage. After years of unexplainable pain and seeing other doctors I discovered that my issues sounded like the horrific stories of other Botox users. I remember when I didn’t have neck pain, and it came to me that it all started around the Botox. It’s been 6 months since I had my last Botox treatment but I am still in pain. My CK levels are abnormally high due to the muscle damage caused in my neck to Botox. I have trouble sleeping, and doing just about any other task, and lately my muscles in my neck and face are uncontrollably twitching. I don’t know where to turn to."

• No...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2021

"Bad experience from botulinum toxin . Diffuse muscle weakness and cervical / shoulder pain . No effect on migraine intensity . Please , do not forget : botox is the most powerful neurotoxin ever discovered . It has a modest effect in migraine relief . When you read preempt study I and II , you‘ll discover that botox adds just 1.9 less days of migraine relief when compared to placebo . Too many side effects, too few beneficial effects . Botulinum toxin causes denevertaion of the muscles and this may be irreversible . If you feel muscle weakness after botox injection , ask your physician a eletroneuromyiographic study . This will show the real effect of botox in our body . Try to search the web using words like botulinum toxin - muscle weakness , botulinum toxin - muscle atrophy . You ‘ll find many cases of severe related side effects . It’s disgusting to see cases like those described here , so sorry to read about this ."

• Peachk
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 18, 2020

"Used Botox successfully for several years now for migraines. It cut the number of migraines I have each month in half & the ones I do have tend to be less painful & don't last as long. It was really after the 2nd set of Botox shots that I saw real pain reduction. The worst side effect I have is that the shots themselves give me a horrible headache. It's not a migraine but really hurts. For the headache caused by the Botox shots I have tried a Toradol shot (didn't work) and steroids. Those help but they do have side effects so I try to only use them for 1 day. I also ice the sore areas & take Tylenol. One time my eyebrow looked a little arched (for about 2 mos) so I told the PA and she altered the placement the next time. That worked. I also bring an ice pack to the appointment & put it on my forehead after the shots to cut down on bruising. Shots are very much worth it for the migraine reduction they provide."

• Borde...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 22, 2020

"I’ve been receiving Botox for migraines for almost 4 years now. My first neurologist was horrible and it hurt so bad. My second neurologist was AMAZING at doing botox and though it still hurt it was over quickly and she was wonderful at distracting me. Before botox I was having 2-4 migraines a week and often times they’d put me in the ER. Twice I’ve had seizures from a migraine. I’d say the botox has cut my migraines down by about 70%. It takes about a week or two to take effect. And wears off usually around week 10. But those 8-9 weeks are totally worth it. It had been a huge change for my life."

• So...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2015

"I have suffered from chronic migraines for years and have taken just about every preventative and rescue med on the market. I recently received the Botox injections and didn't realize there would be 31 one of them. I have to tell you, the shots were absolutely not a big deal. It was over in about 5 mins or less. In all honesty, I don't know if I would have gone if I had known there would be 31, but again I am very glad that I did. It's only been 5 days, but I do not have any side effects listed by others and while it would be great to get rid of the migraines all together, if they would only lessen in frequency and intensity, I would be equally pleased."

• Makena
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2015

"After suffering with daily migraines for almost every single day of every month for over two years I was finally approved for botox injections. I received 31 total injections, which did not hurt with the exception of a pinching during a few of them. After 3 weeks I was still suffering to the same degree and now, 8 weeks later there is zero improvement. I am glad it has helped many, but for me there is no relief. I also had a cortisone injection in my C5 and C6 for degenerative disease and still no relief."

• Chron...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 16, 2019

"I've been getting Botox injections at my neurologist's office every 12 weeks for almost 2 years, and this has been a game changer for me. The constant pain isn't gone, but I was able to cut my daily medication dosage in half, and the more severe migraine episodes are far less frequent, so I rarely have to leave work early anymore. I have had chronic migraine for about nine years, and I wish I had tried Botox sooner - I was hesitant to try it because of the potential side effects that I had read about, but the only one I've experienced is increased neck pain for 2-3 weeks after receiving the injections (and this pain is still much better than the frequent severe migraine episodes that I was having before). If you're considering this, I would recommend giving it a try at a neurologist's office which has a long history of experience in giving Botox injections for chronic migraine."

• NaomiiB
• December 29, 2015

"I've been dealing w. chronic migraine for about four years now. Just don't really know why I get them honestly. But I do know that certain things triggers the migraines, like loud noises & severe temperature. Anyway, I did my first round of botox injections about 3 weeks ago. My headaches are coming just about every day now. I'm thinking it's definitely the Botox thats kicked in because I work in a quiet area. The injections were FINE.. Just hoping round 2 works. But that is as far as I'll go. I quit meds about a year ago. They all failed to work after 3-5 months of use. I'm only 22. It is the most irritating, emotional, & aggravating thing I've ever had to deal w. Just wanted 2know if anyone here does anything 2help them?? Maybe exercise,meditation"

• Re007
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2016

"I would suggest botox treatment for migraine as the best choice. I had severe headaches and doctor after diagnosing said that it is because of migraine.Took too many capsules for instant reliefs. But I couldn't see any changes in my situation. Parents were very much worried regarding the high dose capsule intake. Cousin suggested me to go for a therapeutic botox at Brampton. It brought wonderful changes to my life. Now I am totally free from my migraine problem."

• Nickn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 24, 2017

"I could write a book on my experience with migraines and treatments I’ve tried (literally everything no exaggeration). I’ve had migraines for 27 years, topping out about 4 years ago with 4-7 migraines a week - disabling pain. Two years ago I started Botox injections and it literally saved me. I’m now down to about 3-5 a month (so from 20/month to 1/week on average). I very rarely need to be out of work or miss events now. I know some have had bad side effects, but personally mine are mild and in comparison to the relief, totally worth it. I 100% agree you need a skilled Neuro who does these injections all the time. For me, because of Botox, I am finally feeling well and active in my life."

• Madel...
• December 21, 2017

"I've had three rounds of botox now for my migraines (around the scalp, forehead and neck). The first 2 left me with little to no side effects. The 3rd time has been horrible, I will NEVER do it again. I feel very confident in my neurologist, I don't believe she performed the injections differently - but upon leaving the appointment I immediately broke down sobbing in my car because of the pain. I am now 17 days in and I have had a headache every single day all day long. My eyes physically hurt to be open, and I am even more sensitive to light and sound than I ever have been with my common migraine. I've been given a prednisone burst and it still hasn't helped. I'm worried that the next 4 months of my life are ruined."

• Lisa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 7, 2016

"I have had chronic migraines for almost 20 years. Clusters that would go on for weeks at a time. I tried Botox and I was very sore across my shoulders and neck for the first week and a half. My head felt so heavy. I didn't get a migraine for two weeks. I can't remember the last time I could say that. The decrease in severity Is worth it. I have a skilled neurologist and thrilled with him and Botox. Ps didn't help with my wrinkles at all"

• Muffin
• July 20, 2019

"I previously was having migraines 20 days per month I was taking Imitrex and other medications but none of those gave me the wonderful relief I get since I started Botox injections over a year ago. I started my first dose with half dosage but it didn't really help so after 3 months I did the full dose of 31 injections and it surprisingly gave me relief up until time for my next appointment in12 weeks, I still receive my 31 injections every 3 months and my Botox appointment I won't ever cancel, the Botox injections work very well for me, I have not experienced any side effects. I am so happy to live without those awful debilitating migraines I was suffering with. The medication I took before the Boxtox injections never gave me the lasting relief I experience now."

• JB in...
• October 4, 2015

"I have gotten Botox for migraines for three years now. The migraines went from every other day to one per month, the shots are not fun but quick and worth it. I do have some drooping of both eyelids and occasional blurry vision that lasts about 30 min. I am on the lower dose- 18 shots. I tried twice the dose one time and my neck and back of head were tight and sore for a week. Went back to the lower dose."

• KarenM
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2018

"My physician encouraged me to get BOTOX injections for migraines. Other medications have failed. I was left with 4 painful nodules at 4 injection sites and severe ptosis (drooping or falling of the upper eyelid), and it did not help my migraines. I would not recommend this at all."

• mmm
• June 17, 2017

"Life-changing! With Botox my almost daily migraines are well-controlled for 2-1/2 months of the three-month treatment period. If I do get a migraine, most of the time ibuprofen is all I need. Before Botox, ibuprofen would do nothing."

• ripp
• December 16, 2016

"Getting 100 units in 9 shots on my head wasn't a lot of fun. But I haven't had a headache since. It's only been 4 days, but my neck was sore today and I should have had a doozy of a headache. My eyelids drooped a little after the shots, but my wife didn't notice. I've got a good feeling about this. If I get through this weekend without pain, I'll be sold."

• Not...
• January 30, 2020

"I can’t take it a second time. I tolerated the pain from the botox shots well. I have a younger look about me, at least from the cheekbones up. I don’t look like I match now. The slight rise in my eyebrows makes everyone ask if I’m mad. That’s not cool that I look kinda mad. It’s been really worrying me wondering what happened to me until I started reading some of the comments here. I’ve got worsening anxiety and paranoia, nauseated, want to cry and I’m sooo not myself I just want to go to sleep and wake up feeling normal again!!! I’ve only felt the feeling of ice going thru my veins from a toxic level of an antidepressant about 20 years ago in which case a trip to the ER has to take place and that’s how I found out what that was but it was also including vomiting and diarrhea.. now I just feel like ice is going thru different veins on and off and I pretty much stay fatigued and nauseous. My headache has come back."

• moano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 7, 2018

"I had about five partial rounds of Botox. The first 2 helped me go from chronic to frequent episodic, then no benefit for 3 rounds all likely at 100. Took a break and HA worse.Then I had a round from well-known headache/pain clinic and found that I had not been getting standard protocol before. Got about 1/2 my normal headaches so very happy. As that wore off, I went back to the clinic. A different Dr. asked me where the headaches hurt and was trying to customize injections and he also told me he was giving me extra--I assume that means 200 since before I had 150. 2 days after that, I have had migraine just about every day for last 10 days-I knew there were risks but did not realize I could cause more migraine than I had before. Hope this is just the med waiting to kick in but very concerned"

• Miche...
• August 26, 2020

"I have chronic migraine with aura and without treatment I have 20+ migraines a month. I've tried a heap of other treatments and nothing has ever helped as well as botox. It usually reduces them by about half and they are less painful. Medicare in my country will pay for it every 12 weeks, however, I find that the effect wears off at around 10 weeks. I get a lot of migraines during the gap. For a week or so after treatment I still have bad migraines until it kicks in. I also get anxiety and body aches, heavy fatigue, kind of like I'm getting a flu. But after about 10 days it starts to resolve reasonably quickly and I have a much better quality of life. For me it's worth it, even though there are a few bad weeks every 3 months. A few times I've ended up with slightly uneven eyebrows, but nothing too obvious. I wouldn't want it done by a neurologist who wasn't skilled at it though, as it won't work if it's not in the right spots and could be dangerous."

• Topicka
• November 2, 2015

"I'm on my second Botox. After first one I had blurred vision and have to read with my reading glasses. Still have a migraine but with Advil or fioricet with cup of coffee migraine i last between 1-5 hours. I was very happy not to have them for seventeen hours and be in dark room. However my second Botox didn't give me relieve I was expecting. So now for whole month I have droopy eyes, constant neck and shoulder pain, and every day migraine. I am planning to go for my third shot because help with migraine, I can take other pain but not migraine pain."

• Molly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2017

"I was diagnosed with status migrainosis in November 2016. I tried an SNRI anti-depressant and have had two rounds of Botox. I can say neither have been effective. The only effect from Botox I've noticed has been the tight band around my head in the first dose of shots and then increased soreness in neck and shoulders in second lot. And I had to skip out of work yesterday because my eyeball and side of head hurt so freakin' much - two weeks out from the second round of Botox treatment. I do not recommend. My migraines are likely hormonal in nature and I have epilepsy. While that is controlled, it leaves me with few options. Loathe to try anti-convulsants as it might muck up my brain in worse ways. Yes, there are worse states to be in."

• Meemf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2017

"Received my first set of injections 3 months ago. The first week felt like a migraine was going to come, but never formulated. Botox reduced my migraines from 23 headache days per month to 6 headache days per month. I was able to decrease my oral preventative, Topamax and Depakoke (which I have several side effects from). Approximately 2.5 months in, the Botox wore off and migraines returned. Anxious to receive the next round and find some relief. It's a wonderful alternative to oral medication. Aside from some very mild soreness for a week, I have no side effects, even in my neck. It's the greatest preventative I've ever been on. Just make sure a neurologist gives you the injections."