Comments on: Botox for chronic migraine?

By: New Botox Trials – Encouraging News on the bumpy road to acceptance

New Botox Trials – Encouraging News on the bumpy road to acceptance — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:04:29 +0000

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By: James

James — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:30:29 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Erin and Linda.

Linda, certainly every drug has some side effects, the question is – is it worth it for you. There’s one more thing about Botox too… I think this treatment really is still in its infancy. We still have a limited understanding of what works best for patients with headache or migraine. Where should the injections be? How often? These are questions that more research needs to answer. As the treatment gets more precise, I hope we’ll see less problems.

Erin – yes, the expense is a constant problem with Botox. If it does prove to be effective for headache, I hope more insurance companies will see value in covering it.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:49:31 +0000

Hi,

I had botox injections on and around my fore head as well as a few in the back. Even though the correct dose was given, the treatment left me with droopy eyelids for over 6 months! I may have recieved some relief, but it definitely wasn’t worth it. My left eye is still not completely back to normal

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:01:29 +0000

I had botox injections in my trigger points as part of a headache study. I got two series of injections all over my back, neck, shoulders and even in the back of my head. The incidence and severity of my migraines (normally 2-4 per week) decreased significantly. The study would only allow me two series, and my insurance wouldn’t pay for it. I ponied up the $2500 for a third series, which helped, but I’m not rich so I’m looking for other alternatives, as there’s no way I can afford it. It definitely worked for me, though!!