"Too Much Botox Makes my Muscles Weak and Useless" | Botox & Migraines | Naturopathic Q&A
Channel: Javier Palacios-Campillay N.D.
Date: 2022-02-17

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Migraine Question of the Day: 
"Unfortunately, sometimes a little too much (Botox) is used in specific muscles that can render them weak or useless for a few weeks. This can cause trouble swallowing or holding your head up."

Botox (onubotulinumtoxin A) is known for its usage against wrinkles and other cosmetic procedures, but nowadays it has been medicinally been approved to treat chronic migraines (migraine episodes that occur 15 or more times a month). 

Botox is created from a toxin by from Clostridium botulinum. This purified version targets neuromuscular junctions in muscles. This will stop muscle spasms and block pain fibers from being fired. Therefore, the pain should decrease and the migraine would become more manageable. Depending on the regeneration process, the contractions after Botox can be stopped for up to 3 months. 

It may take several treatments or injections before Botox works though, for everyone's chronic migraines and cluster headaches may have different triggers and causes. It could take up to 6 months before one can see satisfactory results. 

The most common side effect includes sore neck muscles after the injection. It is recommended to use an ice pack to reduce the inflammation.

The commenter mentions "weak" or "useless" muscles for weeks. This is common if the Botox injection is included in the muscles of the face and neck that work by supporting your head, chewing and swallowing food. Unfortunately, one has to wait until the muscles recover its nerve fibers so one can move the muscles freely again. 

One of the things we can help you address if you are taking Botox is by providing natural and effective alternatives for your neck muscles, and start a program that can additionally manage and prevent future migraine attacks. 
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About: Dr. Javier Palacios-Campillay ND has a doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine and is licensed in the state of Connecticut by the Department of Health. He currently provides care through telemedicine and online wellness consultations. 

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