Got those 29 injections today
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
August 26, 2021 3:19pm CST
This was my twelve week schedule to get the Botox injections for my chronic Migraines.
They've never been my idea of a fun experience, but they seemed to hurt a little more today.
The same Nurse Practioner did them (I would rather she did them than the doctor.)
I get about 29 in the head, shoulders, and neck and it only takes twenty minutes or so. I try to remind myself it's not the tiny needle that hurts, it's the medicine that burns going in.
I'm so thankful my insurance covers it...if it didn't, only the very wealthy could afford it.
So, hopefully I'm all set for another three months.
The shots aren't fun, but it's so worth 20 minutes of bearable pain to not have a headache every single day.
Hope your day has been more enjoyable than mine. Although we did have Chinese takeout for supper. 
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@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
26 Aug 21
You're the second person this week to mention injections for migraines. I hadn't heard of it before.
Gosh, you're pretty lucky that it works AND it's covered by insurance.
I hope the next three months are migraine free for you.
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@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
26 Aug 21
@1creekgirl
Thank goodness you've found something that helps you two.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
27 Aug 21
@Vikingswest1 It really is an answer to prayer for both of us. My grandson had the classic attack type when he was little, but seems to have outgrown them. I have the chronic kind that aren't as severe and debilitating, but I had them every day. I don't know why Botox is so expensive, but thank God for good insurance.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
26 Aug 21
Thanks, so far they work well. My daughter gets them also for migraines.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
27 Aug 21
The needles are small, but the medicine burns.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
27 Aug 21
@1creekgirl Most of the time it's not the needle that hurts.
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@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Aug 21
I know what you mean. I mean, pain isn't fun. I'm glad they help.
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@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Aug 21
That's good news then.@1creekgirl
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
27 Aug 21
I'l so thankful the injections help.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
31 Aug 21
@1creekgirl Oh yes I bet it is worth it those migraines are horrid my son gets them
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Aug 21
It sounds a lot worse than it is! Really not very painful, tiny needles, but oh, so worth no migraines for three months.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Aug 21
@RebeccasFarm I'm sure sorry to hear that. Has he found anything that helps? Our grandson had them from a baby, but seems to have mostly outgrown them at 18. I pray your son gets some relief.
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@jobelbojel (36791)
• Philippines
26 Aug 21
Wow glad that your insurance covers this.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
26 Aug 21
Me, too or I couldn't afford it. It's several thousand dollars.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
27 Aug 21
I hope the Chinese takeout made up for the discomfort. I'm glad they are helping you to not get the headaches.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
27 Aug 21
Thanks, the shots aren't all that painful and it's worth it to go three months without a headache.
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@xFiacre (14782)
• Ireland
26 Aug 21
@1creekgirl 29? Why not round it up to an even thirty?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
26 Aug 21
I think it's supposed to be 30 or 31, but I got a drooping eye lid for a while one time when I got cosmetic Botox between my eyebrows, so she doesn't put one near there now.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
28 Aug 21
No headaches seems like a good trade off for 20 minutes of pain. Didn't know botox worked for migraines
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Aug 21
It was discovered accidentally when women who got cosmetic Botox realized their migraines were better. A big study was done and it really does help me and my daughter.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
26 Aug 21
It doesn't help everyone, but it has helped me and my daughter.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
28 Aug 21
Oh uh, wow! 29 shots. That said I'm happy it's bearable and prevents the migraines
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
26 Aug 21
Glad they help your friend. At several thousand dollars each time, I'm sure thankful my insurance pays.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 Aug 21
@1creekgirl I know, it is ridiculous what they charge.
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