Botox for migraine / Headaches

[sospan]

It has been suggested that my wife has Botox injections for her headaches and facial pain. It looks like it is a long term solution with quarterly injections, where the results aren't noticed for many weeks and can take a year to see the real benefit.

Whilst the doesn't seem any doubt that it works and with minimal side effects. I would be surprised if the NHS keeps doing this long term as it quite expensive.

Has anybody on here had regular injections for Botox and the second question that is just as important for a certain individual - did it remove the wrinkles .........

[New_beginning]

Many years ago I had accupuncture for migraines as a sufferer. Life side went ok, right side hit nerve I passed out, never attempted again from physio, but good luck on wife having botox, may help all round she will look 10yrs younger lol, I could do with some of that Im agedinglike no ones business this past year lol I jealous but I am screamish on needles but on serious note hope treatment for this one area is positive. All the best for your wife

[sospan in reply to New_beginning]

My wife and I seemed to have mixed results of acupuncture. The first treatments are fine and relieve pain for a while. Go back a second time and no effect at all.

With 4 lots of botox does that mean she will look 40 years younger

[cat3 in reply to sospan]

😆😁 x

[sospan in reply to cat3]

First treatment she is looking forward to ...

[cat3 in reply to sospan]

I'd be interested to hear how Sharon describes the experience. The idea of Botox is a bit scary for me, but I might Google these procedures and maybe allay a few myths ! x

[sospan in reply to cat3]

Must admit I am a bit hesitant especially long term. So many celebrities have had Botox and looked dreadful afterwards.

The other concern is that after a while the treatment will stop. Within a few months of stopping will she look like a Sharpei

The GP has prescribed some tablets to start and then Botox later. Let every know how it j goes

[cat3 in reply to sospan]

I'm guessing it's a totally different procedure and nothing will change appearance-wise ....................but if I'm wrong you could always have some cosmetic work done yourself to 'keep up' ! 😁x

[sospan in reply to cat3]

The whole world of botox is new to me. From what I have read the contents of the injection is the same but I don't know if the injection points are different.

That's why I am a bit concerned, last thing is to have one different skin patches between untreated skin and botox skin.

Don't think there is enough Botox in the country to make me look good. Honestly wearing a mask in public has been a godsend and what people have been telling me to do for years . This could be my passport picture bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-can...

[cat3 in reply to sospan]

Well if Sharon doesn't show any adverse effects to the patch I guess it should be safe. I think the disasters in cosmetic surgery are probably down to inadequate testing or other poor practice. I know the medical use of Botox has become pretty standard in improving mobility.

Now then - re. Mr Potato Head ; did you read on to the part where it's now a gender neutral toy so has various heads to suite every requirement. But I get what you're saying .....you're a dead ringer for the original ! I believe you...thousands wouldn't... x

[sospan in reply to cat3]

Still got one giant ear and at one time I even had the moustache !

[cat3 in reply to sospan]

I was horrified when they changed to plastic. I remember the original ones at 1/4 of the price 'cause we used real potatoes. 😏

[sospan in reply to cat3]

Sudden flash back to primary school - potatoes, cocktail sticks .... happy times.

[Pairofboots]

Botox is used for many medical results where nerve's are involved, the treatment is given in small doses over a period of time. It is a poison, botulism. This is why it is given in small amounts.

[sospan in reply to Pairofboots]

The concern is that it will take a year of building up the botox. Then some hidden NHS rule kicks in that states you can only have "x" treatments.

[Pairofboots in reply to sospan]

I think that is a worry with any treatment, as with the postcode lottery of commissioners. When I moved a medication I received for a number of years was not available where I moved to. And commissioners can change treatment availability at anytime. I don't think it is a reason to not start a treatment as most decisions are not done retrospectively, so if you have started a course, you often can complete the course.

[Painting-girl]

It was mentioned to me as an option, but my headaches subsided with physio and drugs. A friend of a friend has Botox for dystonia I'm told.