Does anyone else...

[Natascha]

Have experiences with Botox for migraines?

I have chronic migraines and have tried and had various medications to prevent them...but unfortunately,
these stop working after a short period. So, the neurologist wants to try Botox.
The medication I take when I get an attack works great, but I keep getting them too often...
I have between 15 and 20 migraine days a month...

 

[AmieN1]

Not personally- but one of our dentists that I work with does give botox for migraines ALL THE TIME! From what I've heard patients report it does really help. Sometimes they don't completely go away- but it makes them more manageable. And supposedly per Dr. Roper if you continue to do the botox every 4-6 months, it can eventually make them go away permanently. Good luck & hope it works for you!

 

[porkchopsmom]

Yes I used to get Botox for mine and it did help, I only quit because I used to workout so much that I metabolized it too fast and was paying too much.

 

[Cheryl Ashcraft]

One of my friends did Botox and it changed her life! She was losing so many days to horrid migraines. I'd say it's well worth it to give it a try!

 

[angiekey]

I, too, have chronic treatment-resistant migraines, and my experience with medications is similar to yours. They work for a while until my body gets used to them and then they stop working altogether.

I get quarterly Botox injections, and they do help. I still have migraines 3-4 days a week, but I was getting them 5-6 days a week before ... so that's improvement. It wasn't a magical cure-all for me. But you do have to commit to getting them done quarterly for 12-18 months before you'll know for sure how much they can help you. It can take multiple rounds before you notice a significant difference.

Also, be aware that you might get mildly sick after the injections, depending on the quantity. They do 2 vials for me, and when I started, I would run a low-grade fever and have flu-like symptoms for 24-36 hours afterward. I have a CNS sensitivity disorder and a weak immune system, so they said it was unsurprising. It's nothing debilitating, but I generally don't schedule anything for the day after my injections knowing I may feel crummy and want to sleep all day.

Good luck to you as you pursue treatment!

 

[porkchopsmom]

Not personally- but one of our dentists that I work with does give botox for migraines ALL THE TIME! From what I've heard patients report it does really help. Sometimes they don't completely go away- but it makes them more manageable. And supposedly per Dr. Roper if you continue to do the botox every 4-6 months, it can eventually make them go away permanently. Good luck & hope it works for you!

Yes it definitely made mine more manageable , less vomiting and instead of lasting days it would fade to the background and I could function

 

[Natascha]

Thank you ladies!!

I'm terrified for needles, but that's just a small thing compared to what I can gain by these shots.

 

[mmbstaley]

My daughter gets Botox shots for her migraines (quarterly I think, not sure). The medications that work for her aren't safe for pregnancy and nursing so she is thankful the Botox works. Her insurance doesn't cover all of the cost, so they pay a chunk out of pocket but it is worth it for her to be able to function.