Reviewer: sgbelverta, 55-64

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I tried it 3 times with 3 different physicians. I had a fantastic result with 1 provider, and complete failure with 2 providers. The provider that followed the protocol dictated by my insurance was a complete waste of time. The fantastic result was by a plastic surgeon working on my wrinkles. The other failure was by plastic surgeon who admitted her experience was for cosmetic results, not migrain ... Show Full Comment

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I tried it 3 times with 3 different physicians. I had a fantastic result with 1 provider, and complete failure with 2 providers. The provider that followed the protocol dictated by my insurance was a complete waste of time. The fantastic result was by a plastic surgeon working on my wrinkles. The other failure was by plastic surgeon who admitted her experience was for cosmetic results, not migraines. The 2 plastic surgeons costs were entirely out of pocket.
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Reviewer: WitchHaxel, 55-64 Female (Patient)

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After 3rd set of injections, I acquired tinnitus, and increased anxiety and irritability prior to headaches. I had moderate to severe headache prior to Botox. After Botox minimal to moderate. Side effects don't outweigh the relief.

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After 3rd set of injections, I acquired tinnitus, and increased anxiety and irritability prior to headaches. I had moderate to severe headache prior to Botox. After Botox minimal to moderate. Side effects don't outweigh the relief.
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Reviewer: Ally, 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I started Botox treatment in Jan 2019 and have had 3 treatments as of now Aug 2019. At first I was very satisfied with the migraine relief I was feeling. It is such a fabulous and strange feeling to be almost migraine free. But while I was experiencing relief the side effects creeped up on me. The shots were easy to tolerate so no pain for me there. But the feeling of not being able to hold my hea ... Show Full Comment

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I started Botox treatment in Jan 2019 and have had 3 treatments as of now Aug 2019. At first I was very satisfied with the migraine relief I was feeling. It is such a fabulous and strange feeling to be almost migraine free. But while I was experiencing relief the side effects creeped up on me. The shots were easy to tolerate so no pain for me there. But the feeling of not being able to hold my head up with my neck and all of the muscles in my entire body becoming weak. Along with joint paint and shortness of breath and heart palpitations brought me on a journey of seeing many specialists. I saw my cardiologist and everything was fine. Same with Primary Care, Neurologist, and Rheumatologist. I was told it was hormones, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis when I now know its the Botox and not one of these specialists would even discuss this as an option. I have been brought to tears most mornings unable to move and scared of what is going on. My anxiety is through the roof. I of course did my own research and only through patient reviews did I find what the problem has been. Itâ??s the Botox. I of course will discontinue the treatment and see where I end up with my migraines again. I am taking Ajovy as well so I hope that between Ajovy and Rizatriptan as needed I can remain migraine (almost) free. Please be careful when you decide to use this drug. The Drs in my opinion donâ??t really listen or care. Itâ??s up to you to be diligent and do your own research.
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Reviewer: Julie, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was having at least 15 or more headaches per month. I just had my 3rd round of Botox. It has saved my job since I was getting to the point that I was thinking I could not stay employed due to the headaches. Few side effects have been noted. It has been a life saver for me and I consider myself very lucky!

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I was having at least 15 or more headaches per month. I just had my 3rd round of Botox. It has saved my job since I was getting to the point that I was thinking I could not stay employed due to the headaches. Few side effects have been noted. It has been a life saver for me and I consider myself very lucky!
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Reviewer: Karen R, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I am a 42yr old female that was prescribed these injections by my neurologist after being diagnosed with complex migraine syndrome. I just had my 3rd set of injections 10 days ago. After my first set, I was severely fatigued for a few days after and I didn't have a migraine for 12wks, but I landed in ER with heart palpitations and shortness of breath, nausea, etc. I had no idea it could be rel ... Show Full Comment

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I am a 42yr old female that was prescribed these injections by my neurologist after being diagnosed with complex migraine syndrome. I just had my 3rd set of injections 10 days ago. After my first set, I was severely fatigued for a few days after and I didn't have a migraine for 12wks, but I landed in ER with heart palpitations and shortness of breath, nausea, etc. I had no idea it could be related. After my 2nd set of injections, I collapsed that evening with severe fatigue, nausea, weakness, chills,dizziness, shortness of breath and a red whelped dotted rash all over both sides on my torso and back. By the 2nd day I had a dibilitating headache, worse than ever before, lasting 5 days. I had weakness in my legs and feet, tingling in my face, heart palpitations, extreme weakness and fatigue. I had no idea the injections could cause that, so I thought I had a shingles relapse. I also began to have drooping eyelids and very puffy eyelids. Also ended up in ER. When mentioning all this to my neurologist, "they said had NEVER heard of any of these things as side effects". After most recent injections, I had immediate profound fatigue, dizziness, and random stabbing pains at injection sites. Each day got worse, by day 2, same rash all over my torso, back and legs. Then dizziness, disorientation, extreme weakness, fatigue, nausea, chills for the past 5 days, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, blood pressure rising and dropping. If I stand up, my body feels filled with lead and dizziness like I will faint. I woke at 3am with severe chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, anxiety, trembling, and immediately back to ER. There, after all my tests, ekg, blood panel, CT on heart, xray, etc, doctor and nurse said, I think it was the Botox shots. I JUST googled side effects and similar reactions. Never ever again. Please be warned!!! In this instance, I am not sure the cure out weighs the disease.
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