Botox and Pain: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Sue...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 1, 2024

For Cervical Dystonia "I was diagnosed with cervical dystonia in 2001. Unable to get any help from the NHS, I had my first experience of Botox from a private neurologist at £200 a shot. Luckily, he also had an NHS clinic which he transferred me to. I started with injections to both sides of my neck, but after a few years, the muscles on my right side became very weak, so I now only have one injection on the left side of 400 units. This works really well, and apart from some pain and stiffness at times, which I control with diazepam, I am able to live a normal life, for which I am very grateful."

• Der...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2022

For Cervical Dystonia "Had my initial series of injections, which worked extremely well, no more head twisting. That place stopped taking my insurance, but I found another doctor that would continue the procedure. Injections every three months. Worked very well until my third series of injections. I have been told the muscles in the back of my neck have become too weak, and the muscles in the front of my neck are pulling my head forward. I cannot stand straight up and tilt my head up. Very discomforting and at times very painful. It's like this intense pressure in the back of my neck and shoulders. It hurts to look up. Also, I have this weird sensation when I try to eat, I need to lean forward, and when I try to bring food to my mouth, I have difficulty opening my jaw fully. I have received injections in my front neck muscles to counteract the weakness in the rear muscles. Would like to know if anyone else has had similar problems. Now the cure is worse than the disease."

• Dee...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 17, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "Even after getting Botox 200 units, 2 months ago, I suffered a lot of pain in my head, especially temples, wherever I got injected. In the first month, it was severe, then it became mild. But to date, I am getting migraine attacks weekly. The doctor gave me medicine for 2 months to get prevention from these attacks after the Botox treatment, and as the study says, Botox's effect lasts till 6 months, out of which 2 months still we have to take medicine, then what's the benefit of Botox?"

• Kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2021

For Cervical Dystonia "Just received my first Botox treatment for neck pain 2 days ago. I'm now in worse pain than before. I can't bend my head down and can barely turn it. I'm feeling incredibly discouraged. This was my last hope...now I'm worse. Does the initial pain wear off?"

• Swe...
• October 3, 2011

For Hyperhidrosis "I just got the Botox done on my armpits as well as my palms. The hands hurt a lot more than the armpits, but I'm not seeing a difference. The sweat is still there, and I still have to be cautious of the material I wear as well as the color. Also, I am still feeling a lot of pain in my hands and have muscle weakness."

• Can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2020

For Urinary Frequency "I read all these reviews and totally freaked myself out. Honestly, I barely had any pain, it was just a bit uncomfortable. This is my first time getting it, and so far, so good. I do recommend."

• Red...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "My neck and shoulders are more painful than the migraine ever was, but it has only been two weeks. How long has this side effect lasted for others?"

• Ccc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2022

For Urinary Frequency "Absolutely the most excruciating, barbaric pain I’ve ever experienced having Botox in the bladder! I’m left traumatized, waiting to see if it works???"

• idk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2021

For Migraine "It has been a month and has yet to help, it definitely is not worth the pain of getting it, and I would definitely not do it again unless it starts actually helping with my migraines."

• Reo...
• August 9, 2021

For Urinary Frequency "I'm having Botox in my bladder on the 11th of August. Any tips for me as I'm excited but scared. Is it painful? I've opted for local anesthetic."