Two hour countdown
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
October 22, 2020 10:48am CST
In two hours I should be having Botox injections for migraines.
I'll get about 30 or so tiny injections in my head and neck. I've had some cosmetic Botox so I know the shots aren't unbearable, but still...
What if the Nurse Practitioner puts them in the wrong spot? What if I get a paralyzed muscle?
My daughter (and some of you) get the injections for migraines with no problems. Although it's not uncommon to have a really sore neck for a good while after the first time.
Any advice? Any warnings? Although it's probably too late at this point.
I'm not a wuss...I've had two babies and many different surgeries, but this has me very anxious. Please pray that it goes well, that I don't have any major complications, and that it prevents these headaches.
Thanks, y'all. Means a lot to have caring friends.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
My daughter gets them for her migraines, also. Thanks for your good wishes.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
@Ronrybs I didn't know either until my daughter started getting them for her migraines. I think those treatments have been used for about 10 years or so now.
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@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
22 Oct 20
@1creekgirl I never knew they could be used as a cure for migraines
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
But that's 'easy' for them to say, LOL! But I'm praying the shots help without any major side effects.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
@CarolDM I know, I do appreciate it and I'm sure I'll be fine. I don't know why I'm so anxious. I do trust God through all of it. He said not to worry and to depend on Him.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Oct 20
@1creekgirl Oh I do understand, just trying to help. I have heard this treatment is great for migraines.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
24 Oct 20
I have no advice I have never g=had them but my hubs got them for his Parkinson's in his face and had no ill effects.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
25 Oct 20
@1creekgirl Every three months but we stopped because for him they were not effective for what he needed. It wasn't headaches.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Oct 20
I'm glad to hear that your husband didn't have any bad effects from the shots. Does he get them very often? I go back in three months for the shots again.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
22 Oct 20
i shall keep fingers crossed fer ya, hon. i fear they couldn't pay me to've such treatment - fer beauty 'r otherwise. do hope 't helps with the migraines 'n y'ave no 'dverse reactions.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
23 Oct 20
@1creekgirl nah, i'll jest keep my wrinkles'n headaches. i do hope that the pain goes 'way soon 'n all 'tis well with ya though.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
23 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx Had a headache last night and this morning, but doing good so far.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
I had three little needles in my forehead in the frown lines years ago and I loved how I didn't look like I was frowning all the time, lol, but these 29 are a whole nother deal. They hurt, but not so horrible. I just got home and doing good so far.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
30 Oct 20
I had the tiny injections (29!) last Thursday and I think maybe I'm seeing some improvement already. It can take weeks to work if it even does. I'm so thankful no side effects either. People think cosmetic when they hear Botox, but this is the medical use for migraines. My daughter gets them for migraines and they help her.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
30 Oct 20
@TheHorse I still have some, but I think I'm improving a little.
@TheHorse (238349)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Oct 20
@1creekgirl Any headaches since?
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
22 Oct 20
don't worry all shall be well. My best wishes is your migraine very severe?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
They're not usually severe, but every day.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
22 Oct 20
@1creekgirl ohh...that is tough then. Good luck with your injection
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
I'll post how I'm doing later. Maybe your mom will try it.
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@LindaOHio (222727)
• United States
22 Oct 20
Praying that it goes well and that it relieves you of your migraines.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
Thanks, Linda. I've decided I just can't take those antidepressants. More harm than help.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Oct 20
Mine are chronic which means they're not usually severe like the classic migraine (although I have had a few of those), but I get them every day.
