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Has anyone had botox for migraines ?

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 08:07

If yes, was it effective ?

Where do they inject you ? (head or forehead)

Having terrible migraines, particularly after exercise, nothing is really working to stop them.

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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 15:42

Thanks so very much ladies for all the great advice. October so sorry to hear about your daughter, I cannnot even begin to imagine how debilitating a permanent migraine would be. I hope you have found the Doctore who can help her. I know cheese is a huge trigger for me, so I try to avoid as much as possible, I can't see what other food might be triggering it, I too have kept a log (but ages ago). I do try to make sure I am hydrated and I also try to avoid any strenuous heavy lifting exercises, as I know that usually brings on an immediate migraine. I have pretty much tried everything, including acupuncture and medication. It also seems to go into remission, I can go months without a migraine and then have one almost every day for weeks. I have had an MRI and everything seems to be normal, so it's nothing too sinister thankfully. Calimom, would love to hear your experience after you have the treatment. Thanks again ladies!

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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 08:51

My migraines are triggered by my neck, also hormones, not enough sleep, not enough water, not sitting properly, sitting too long, lack of activity. It's also hereditary - which I found out from my Mom and Aunt who both suffer badly and apparently so did their Dad (my grandfather). My Aunt told me to be careful with the migraine meds - eliptirans (I can't spell it - but meds like relpax and imigran) - if you take too much you can have a rebound affect where they don't help you anymore. I started seeing an osteopath and drastically increased my physical activity (walking and riding the eliptical rider) WOW - what a difference. There is only slight pain in my shoulder blade and neck, but no longer have to take Excederin (daily) to manage the pain. Everyone's symptoms are different just as each person's threshold for pain is different. @October - I don't know how your daughter managed for such a long time with constant pain. I'm so happy you have found a treatment that will work for her - I wouldn't wish migraine pain on my worst enemy - it's so devastating and affects your whole family. Let us know how she gets on with this new treatment.

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Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 08:34

Botox is paralysing the nervs and muscles which means the blood circulation will be effected as well. This can effect and make more damage in your body. Have you ever thought of this? Rich people dont care they just pay the money for very symptom they have but what about an average earner. I know am not suffering of migraine so I cant judge the pain. Having said this, headache, migraine, shoulder -neck pain, back pain all couses because of a not aligned spine. Have you ever considered to check your spine. Its not invasive without manipulation and much less expensive. It might be a try before switching to botox!

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 18:29

oh, sorry. :( fingers crossed she gets it all sorted soon. thanks - we're getting there slowly! My best friend suffered severe migraines and would end up in hospital on a regular basis for days, and they only got worse following the birth of her LO's. Her mum was on a mission to find a cure as she also has rheumatoid arthritis and these two conditions really impaired her life. She read somewhere that a hole in the heart can also trigger migraines, so following a test they found out she had a very small hole in her heart which was repaired and she has had one migraine in the two years after the procedure. She is a different woman now and has loads more energy, unfortunately she is still suffering with the rheumatoid but much happier. I hope you can sort out your daughters migraines soon.

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 17:27

oh, sorry. :( fingers crossed she gets it all sorted soon. thanks - we're getting there slowly!

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 17:25

oh, sorry. :( fingers crossed she gets it all sorted soon.

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 17:24

she has another condition bm that is linked...... As far as we know it is not diet related - believe me we have done the rounds!

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 17:23

October have you looked into her diet and seen if anything she is triggering it? if she is possibly eating similar things every day then maybe it could be that (sorry you have probably already explored that) - just saying as one i had once lasted weeks or more and it was eating toasted bread with seeds on it! took ages to figure out. could be something simple that she is eating?

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 17:17

DD1 has just had botox for this - she is nearly 18. She has suffered with a [b'>permanent [/b'> migraine headache for over 1 1/2 years now - it is there 24/7. We have been told however that the first time may not be effective. She is under a neurologist in London now who specialises in migraine, as we found noone here who could help her. She is also on medication which is starting to help a little. However I would say that I too get severe headaches after exercise if I haven't drunk enough before/during. I also suffer from occasional migraine but nothing like our brave DD. ETA: I also find if I haven't enough salt in my diet that gives me a bad headache too - we're told to reduce the amount of salt in our diets, but need also to take into account here that we (well I do anyway lol) sweat more. The rehydration sachets help according to a friend - but I have never tried it (will add to my shopping list now). <em>edited by october on 06/12/2011</em>

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 16:23

Before you resort to this!!! Please read. I suffered with migraines for years until a Dr told me about tyramine, a naturally occuring substance which triggers migraines and which is found in a LOT of food. You just need to find out what your trigger is. keep a really good food diary for 3 months and track what you are eating that is triggering your migraine. You will be amazed with what you discover! For example my triggers are seeds; soya sauce; spinach; El Vie yoghurts. Now I just stay away from the foods which trigger them and khalas, no more migraines. Please don't take unnecessary medicine or inject yourself with something unless you have really found out what causes them! :) Ah so I am not crazy - I was sure a certain type of candy - those little rectanguar one's that you can fill up in a toy and the toy spits one out at a time always gave me severe headaches.

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 11:35

I also agree, finding your triggers is important, mine are; hormones, bright sunlight, dehydration, tiredness/ lack of sleep, skipping meals, to much or not enough coffee (have to have same amount every day, lol), if I already have one trigger "active" like I skipped a meal or something, then I also need to avoid cheese, chocolate, stress, but if I am 100% ok then those 3 are ok :)

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 11:14

Before you resort to this!!! Please read. I suffered with migraines for years until a Dr told me about tyramine, a naturally occuring substance which triggers migraines and which is found in a LOT of food. You just need to find out what your trigger is. keep a really good food diary for 3 months and track what you are eating that is triggering your migraine. You will be amazed with what you discover! For example my triggers are seeds; soya sauce; spinach; El Vie yoghurts. Now I just stay away from the foods which trigger them and khalas, no more migraines. Please don't take unnecessary medicine or inject yourself with something unless you have really found out what causes them! :)

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 09:28

I agree with Purple, if you're mainly getting headaches and migraines after exercise, the most common causes are dehydration and low sugar levels. Other causes can also be poor circulation and fluid build up around the brain - obviously those are more serious issues that you should see a doctor about. So if it's any of those causes, the botox isn't actually going to help you much, because it's not a muscular issue. Botox is only really used to relive chronic migraines and works by relaxing the muscles around the scalp, so I guess they inject in those muscles which are more likely to be tension prone.

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 09:27

I have an appointment on the 19th to get my first injections, they will be in the back of my neck. My neurologist had me keep a migraine diary for 2 months before agreeing to give me the injections. I will let you know if they help at all as I have been suffering from migraines for nearly 20 years. Drinking enough water does help as any sign of dehydration sets off a migraine for me.

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Latest post on 06 December 2011 - 09:18

I will be really interested in the response to this as I am also a sufferer. Mum2girls, are you drinking enough during exercise? Slight dehydration always brings on an attack for me. I drink sports drinks and soemtimes even the fluid replacement stuff you can get in the pharmacy whenever its hot outside or if I exercise (happens rarely, lol).

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