Botox for migraines

I have migraines like that, but I have to function at least marginally because I have a toddler. And I have them often. And the doctor wants me on a beta blocker - I have low blood pressure but it helps with the vasodilation that happens (its the opposite of a headache which is why headache meds don't work and vice versa) its like a prophylactic for migraines and a migraine medication. I would try the Botox for my migraines and if it works maybe get the corrogater muscles cut. I'm a little nervous because of the toxins involved but haven't read anything about collagen or aquafillers(or whatever the permanant shots are called) helping with migraines.

My mom has migraines before I would recommend this treatment for her, I would research this thoroughly so I would give you the same advice, research any treatment thoroughly before taking anything.

Oh absolutely. My Doctor wants me on a migraine medication and a beta blocker - not because I have high blood pressure (I have low blood pressure) but because of what migraines do to the blood vessels the opposite of what headaches do) and I researched this thoroughly as my doctor suggested and didn't like what what I learned about beta blockers at all. Especially what can happen if you forget to take it - which is very likely for me - and I've tried everything to remember to take vitamins. I do thank you, but its my policy not to pursue any treatment without that. I know I don't like the idea of long term medicine and how it might affect my system and the side effects and what might happen if I forget to take it. Sometimes out of fear, I choose not to pursue a treatment, like I chose not to have my nose fixed even though an ear nose and throat specialist said I always have a low grade infection and allergies and it likely takes away much of my energy. But amid many stories of people who found relief with the surgery ( I have a majorly deviated septum) and the sinus scraping they do...I chose not to because of one bad story. I know this is so illogical and I'm thinking of taking care of it now (want to get rid of all my healthy problems at once lol). So I want to realize for this that there is going to be good stories and bad about this. I have to weigh it out with the intense pain I go through each day. And the realization that Botox, unlike other shots is temporary. I try it for six months, and if it works, I get my corrogator muscles cut. Then no more medicines or toxins. I really love that picture of your avatar!

I don't think I would want anything invasive done. I'm on Medicaid, and I know they wouldn't cover the Botox. Silly thing is, it would save THEM money. I wouldn't end up going to the ER if my migraines failed to go away after 4 days. That is my limit. If I have a migraine for four days and my migraine medicine has not worked, I go to the ER.

Would you just do the Botox over and over, or, if it worked, would you have your corrogator muscles cut? I just found out recently that although most insurance won't cover TMJ problems, Blue Cross/Blue Shield will - but not dental - medical. It was because of a lawsuit. I've read that some insurance will cover Botox, if you can prove it wasn't for wrinkles but for a headache.