Botox

[Nonameavailable]

I had my second round of Botox yesterday. Doctor was mush more specific , tailoring jabs to areas I have identified as most probable trigger points. Also got a ref to menopause matters clinic. I'm 60 and tried HRT twice with negative results. Occ health think a specialist approach may be more helpful. Attacking from all angles.

Does anyone feel a bit spaced day after Botox? Wonder if just trauma of pricks. I bleed bad, left hospital looking like a horror movie victim 😂

A wee P.S

Who with migraine has other conditions?

I have an underactive thyroid.... Previously over . And pernicious anemia.

[Katya3]

I am 63 and have also had two doses of Botox. I went privately because I do not have sufficiently frequent migraine to qualify for NHS Botox (only 10 days a month). I filled in a detailed questionnaire which established that my migraine pain is only over the eye. Private practitioner gave me 2 injections over each eye brow - that was all. Unpleasant but bearable and no after effects. There was no blood to speak of. I think the practitioner has to know exactly what they are doing to minimise pain and blood. I am not sure how effective the Botox was. Headache frequency has reduced but too soon to tell if that is normal erratic migraines. Pain is definitely much reduced. Ironically I have moved house, changed dr and the new dr has put me on hormone patches for vaginal dryness and the Botox man has given me 3 months break from the Botox to see what effect the HRT has. Good luck with your multiple medications.

[Nonameavailable in reply to Katya3]

Than you. Temporal and occipital jags as I also get horrible bouts of trigeminal neuralgia . Apparently this can be linked to long term migraine sufferers. Prior to menopause 99% left hand side and more "localised" to head. My whole body reacts now.😡 Soooo frustrating.and embarrassing.I was referred to this doctor by neurologist on NHS.

[Katya3 in reply to Nonameavailable]

Too true it gets worse after menopause, although I gather not for everyone.

[Nonameavailable in reply to Katya3]

Yup... I'm just so thankful I mostly still "function" tho little energy left for the fun things.

I am fortunate to work part time and the NHS need to practice what they preach and "accommodate" my needs. I don't think I have ever missed a day purely down to migraine. Tho was off 3 months from Jan last year when the neuralgia and vomiting were ott.I should wear a "sponsored by triptans" t shirt lol. Tho the best for me is maxalt. Had to fight to keep on that brand.

I feel for my OH . I even offered to leave. My curse doesn't have to be his, and he was not blessed with empathy or patience . So no fun for him.

[Katya3 in reply to Nonameavailable]

Yes I also work part time as a freelance so I can control my hours and never work on my own, so there is always someone who can cover for me if I am sick. Maxalt gets me through an emergency, then I collapse for days. My partner has fibromyalgia so understands the problems migraine causes. We never go on holiday or go out drinking but are fortunate to have found home based activities we both love and can do together or on our own - gardening, books and cats are lifesavers for us.

[Nonameavailable in reply to Katya3]

Awe . That's so lovely. I just mutter incoherently then disappear to bed, leaving hubby on his own. He would like me to retire, but I love my work.

I wouldn't want to go on a big holiday just now. Last 3,were hell. New York not being helped by travel and shingles.. lol but OH always wanted to go. He won't go on his own.

I have booked 4 nights in June with 2 sons partner hubby and granddaughter (3) Only hour away. I have handled all Booking to cover all weather and health. 😂Made sure there's a "break out room" it's my 60th in July. This is my party choice. And I am genuinely looking forward to it.

[reinaway in reply to Nonameavailable]

This so sounds like me where all my life I have tried to carry on as normal when I have an attack! Hope you have a lovely birthday with your family as I have just done with mine at the age of 80!😘

[Nonameavailable in reply to reinaway]

Thank you so much for reply and encouragement.

As you are 20yrs more experienced do you have any tips, hints or ideas?

I find that "pretending I'm fine" all the time is exhausting.

I am beginning to think of it as a "status migraine" with odd good days. It used to be good days with migraine once a month. I am still in ... Fight it mode." I know acceptance and adjustment may be more appropriate. But too b/;"*y stubborn. Lol.

BTW You look fantastic . K

[reinaway in reply to Nonameavailable]

Oh love your compliment can use endless supply of those! Well I guess I just soldier on and try to avoid triggers such as the usual foods, alcohol, excess of anything as the old song goes 'Life gets tedious don't it' !!!😉

[Josie53]

With re. to feeling spaced out after Botox, I feel that way just after the injections and have my husband drive me home. Feel out of it for a couple of days after as well. Guess it’s the body’s response to the Botulism. Never have had much bleeding with the injections, however. Good luck!