Botox/migraines

  Have any of you tried botox for your migraines?  my neuroloigist ask me today, if I would like to give it a try, but I told him I would think about it.  I haven't read alot about it, and was wondering if anyone here has had the injections.  I have migraines frequently and nothing seems to really work.  I have tried imitrex, but it makes my chest tighten up and just can't take it.  the doctor gave me midrin this time, not sure if it will knock the pain out or not, we will have to wait and see.

  Blessings,

  Mercyme

Botox did not work for me either. But I have tried just about everything and nothing has worked. I also have a brain Tumor that they have not ruled out could be the cause of the headaches so I do not want to discourage you too much.

I am going to try accupuncture next.

Katie

Surgeries- two jaw surgeries, appendectomy, numerous lap. surgeries, cyst removal

Meds: Lexapro 20mg, Klonopin 1mg, Trazodone 50mg

(PRN- Imitrex INJ, Pherergan, Stadol NS, DiaStat, Rantidine, Zanaflex)

May God give you a reason to smile today, an extra reason to laugh, and bring joy to your soul.

I love Botox!  Of course, it paralyzes muscles.   I have muscles in my forehead, temples and jaw done.  Not a cure, but a huge relief - fewer and less severe headaches.  With repeated treatments, I think muscles "forget" to tense up.   The ones in the back of my neck haven't hurt since a treatment a year ago.

Bonus - you don't have that nasty look on your face that comes with migraines.

In Canada, we pay $450 for the Rx and our Medicare pays for the Dr.  But I pay $125 for a Dr. thru a beauty salon because I did not like the first Dr who did it. 

Advice - only get a Dr to do it.