Anyone had Botox injections for migraines and how long did it take to notice any benefit..?

I have difficulty understanding why you can't have eyebrow lifting and why you think that lifting your eyebrows would help your bletharitis. From Mayo Clinic, "Blepharitis usually involves the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes grow and affects both eyelids. Blepharitis commonly occurs when tiny oil glands located near the base of the eyelashes become clogged. This leads to irritated and red eyes." Why don't you consult with another surgeon to see whether you can't get your eyebrows lifted. There is home treatment that you can do to alleviate your bletharitis. It is a chronic condition which I have had for years. Hold as hot a washcloth as possible against your eyes for 2 -3 minutes. Then brush down on your eyelashes, then brush up on both the lower and upper eyelashes. It may be too late, but why didn't you pursue legal action for your suffering?

Ask your doctor if he can concentrate the bottom on the area where the migraines are.

Darn phone. Of course I meant to say botox, not bottom.

Hang in there! Botox took 2 sessions to start working for me, but after the 3rd round my life was changed. Stick with it and continue to do things like take vitamins, stay hydrated, keep a good sleep schedule, etc. I know it sounds so basic and even naive to say these kinds of tips but they truly help if you stay disciplined and combine good lifestyle habits with your treatments

I am 52 and have suffered with chronic migraines since I was 18years. I to had the Botox shots don't by one of the leading doctors who were in coming up with botox shot for migraines, have been in studies about migraines and none of it did not work. I have found me a wonderful doctor who has given me pain meds, I come in and I am checked monthly and sign a form saying I would be responsible in taking is I hope you can find you one who is caring and concerned with your pain, not just worried you want drugs!!

I have. Received Botox for Migraine. Also for several yrs. It has worked great. I am so that kful they have worked. I can go about my normal life. Now. Thanks to these injections. also they do not. Measure it up y the number of inject tons. But by the units you get. Good luck.

I've run into a similar situation with my neurologist and botox, I fought it for years because I thought it was too new and the studies didn't really prove it was the wonder drug they were advertising. They started to push and harass me at my docs office, then the doc started to limit my meds until I signed up for botox. Then it all changed with the meds and the limit was taken off. I had it that once with no results, now they don't deem it unsuccessful unless it's been tried twice. I'm on here trying to get some answers because the next appt. is next week. I really think the botox is a huge money maker for the their office and they are going squeeze every dollar out of my insurance company. It's too bad it's all about the money these days...

Botox can take 2-4 rounds to begin its effectiveness. In some patient it can work after the first round but in most, it starts working after the second or third round. Treatments are done every 12 weeks. In some patients, and if the insurance company agrees, the gap in treatments can go as often as every ten weeks. It is typically very effective. I know someone that has been getting botox treatments for her migraines for over 10 years successfully. Its definitely worth a try.

parents don't have insurance... but I've applied for Medicaid... Jus waiting for approval... at this point I laugh at Bill collectors and tell them I have absolutely no income so take me to court if you wanna... not being mean but I haven't been able to hold a job with these migraines...

That's great that you've applied for Medicaid which you will probably get. I certainly hope so. Good luck.

Thx... I'll b glad when I do so I can see a regular doctor ontop of a neurologist.. thx for the support :-)

Wondering how you are doing. It helps me a little bit with the injections to apply (by prescription), an ointment called Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5% to the area at least 45 minutes ahead of time. It dulls the pain just a little bit. It works for almost 2 hours. Yes, those injections do hurt a LOT, but they are better than the migraines.

That's great that you will give it another try. The relief is worth everything. I really hope that the doctor can increase your units some since the first time it didn't work. Ask the doctor how many units you are getting. Also during my 3+ years of botox, there were a couple times that the injections didn't work, which the botox doctor, plus 2 other neurologists all said that sometimes they don't work. Just the way it can be. Really hope that you get the relief this next time.

I am waiting for my new neuro dr app. I should hear when I go Monday. I want a pain patch, I hate all these pills that are so huge they make me gag.
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To Skepsel: You mention a pain patch. It is far safer to get the Botox injections. The opiates can lead to problems down the line. Patches have their risks. If the Botox works, you can get off of all your pain pills. Even though I get tremendous relief from the Botox injections plus nerve block and trigger point injections, and 4 other meds, I just have a very severe, difficult migraine situation caused by a stroke. The Butran patches were the single thing that have kept me mostly out of the ER. But opiates are only the answer if nothing else helps. Good luck with your appointment. I would be interested in what the doctor has to say.

I have had 4 rounds of Botox, 32(which is standard protocol) shots each time, 200 total units, every 3 months. I have never had any side effects, I also have never gotten any relief. It doesn't necessarily have an immediate effect after one round. If you get some relief you should definitely stay with every 90 days. I gave it a fair amount of time. I have neuro appt next week, we shall see what the next step is. I have been living with daily headaches and chronic migraine for over 40 years and frankly, I am sick of it!

To Jeanneg777,
So very sorry to hear that the Botox injections didn't work for you. Have you tried the Butrans patches? As I said above, they have kept me out of the ER every 3 weeks, plus I am able to do more physically with them on. You may need to get pre-authorization for your insurance to pay for them since they are very expensive. A life of migraines is like no life. Wish you the best.

I had my first and only round of botox injections! The neck pain and weakness and more debilitating than the migraines are. OMG awful! I have nausea AND dizziness and this is now day 8. My neurologist told me this could last up to 6 weeks. Im a physical therapy asst. and I have to wear a neck brace to keep my head up just to work!. NEVER AGAIN!!! and I too still have the migraines. Im so frustrated!

I'm interested in how long your symptoms lasted and if you had any other symptoms. After years of having successful injections, I had a toxic reaction. As to your neck weakness, that can easily be changed by having the doctor not inject anywhere near your neck. That worked for me. And 32 injections does sound like WAY too much. You may have had a toxic reaction from having too much Botox. It is very very rare, so I would be interested since I had a toxic reaction. Please let me know. Thanks so much.

The botox has helped me so much. But I had to pay for it myself up till now. ($700 a pop). My insurance will pay for it now, i finally got approved. Something you can use is sumavel dosepro. You inject it into your skin, no needles. It injects by pushing air into you with the medication. It hurts but your migraine is gone in 10 minutes. Anyway, Migraines for me are totally debilitating so a little pain with tiny needles is fine. I've had a total jaw replacement, with rib transplants into my jaw. I believe that is why I get migraines. The needles are nothing. Like little mosquito bites. If the doctor uses enough botox, you will start to feel it in a day or two. And the total is two weeks.

One more thing. There are reports that it doesn't always work or it doesn't work for some people at all. This is why it took the FDA so long to approve it. Make sure you read up on it. (Botox, side effects, etc.)

To tezoo, Did you really feel the Botox effects within 2 days? Please respond so that I know whether my toe clenching relief was from my Botox or my acupuncture treatments. The Botox injections in my forehead really hurt, but it only lasts a split second. It is so welcome compared to my debilitating migraines. I agree with you about the great effects from the Botox. It has been a huge help with my migraines.

In my experience 32 shots is normal. Mine have never been painful, just a pin prick. To keep the head ftom falling there should be no shot in your back. A good doctor is a must!

32 shots is standard. I've been getting Botox for migraines treatments every 3 mos. for 4yrs. & they gave me back my life. Previous to Botox, I was having incapacitating migraines nearly every day of my life & I would have to structure my whole life around "if" I got a migraine. Now I can do almost everything anyone else can do, limited only by other unrelated ailments. Botox treatments saved my life!!!

I had 4 treatments migraines stopped . Stopped taking them for yr. Headache back. I am on second series. I am not sure about your doctor or the pain you experienced.My shots were little pinches. There was a slight sting to the ones in the neck. The doctor talked to me as he injected each one. Some of them he had me sit in chair face down. Some laying in a bed face up. No pain. Got up feeling better than When I came up. Noticed difference in headaches in a month. I have headaches at least 25 times a month. After second series maybe 5 a month. Getting 3rd series in October so expecting fewer headaches. I take holidays everyday in conjunction with botox. I have a brakdthtough medicine called cambia which you mix with water and drink which stops headaches in tracks if I take at first onset. It.s a 50 mg powder kg 9 to a box.

While Botox may not work for everyone it's generally very successful in treating migraines. I've been lucky and have had great Doctors who knew how to administer the drug properly and have had great success. Don't give up hope, it's honestly life-changing if you suffer from migraines frequently. The needle should never go deep into the skin and generally feels like a pinch. Some areas are a bit more tender but never should cause unbearable pain. It could be a under educated Doctor or he could be heavy handed. I'm sorry your experience wasn't so good. Maybe find another Doctor with better ratings. Best of luck and hope you find the relief you need!

I’m so sorry you experienced all of that. I had 31 injections but a neuro anesthesialogist and it was not extremely painful for me. Just a quick pinch feeling. Well worth it and less than migraine pain. I hope people still try this option if they actually have the insurance to make it a viable option.

I have e just had .y first Botox treatment. First off I received 5 pricks in my neck are Nd 4 in my forehead. I did have a tiny bit of discomfort in my forehead for about 2 days afterwards and the next morning had tiny bruises at my temples. My neck was really sore for about 24 hours but that is not anything new. Much to my surprise, even Though I was told not to expect any difference until the second round, I have gone a week without a migraine. Botox was Monday a week ago and first migraine s was this monday morning. Maybe I want it to work to bad I dont know but I hope this continues. My advice to you is give it another shot. The first doctor obviously didn't know what they were doing. What do you have to loose, migraines and throwing up. Seems like a good trade to me. Good luck whatever road you take. I hope you find a solution some day