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(Message started by: k9konnect on May 4^th, 2002, 1:42pm)

Title: Any Info On BOTOX?
Post by k9konnect on May 4^th, 2002, 1:42pm

I have had CH's since I was 21 (50 now). I take Prednezione and then Imitrex iniection when the pain won't go away. At my Doctor's visit yesterday she told me that she has used Botox (Botulinum Toxin) in some patients and it has worked. Has anyone used Botox who could provide some feedback. Thaks - Lou

Title: Re: Any Info On BOTOX?
Post by oringkid on May 4^th, 2002, 2:28pm

Hey K9 click on the search button (upper right- I couldn't find it at first hehe) and put in botox. I think I remember a thread about it. Might even have a link to a site that talks about it.

sherry

Title: Re: Any Info On BOTOX?
Post by ave on May 4^th, 2002, 5:32pm

As the kid says, hit the search button. and make sure you start in last year or even the year before. There were a lot of threads about botox, so good searching

Title: Re: Any Info On BOTOX?
Post by helobian on May 27^th, 2002, 10:45am

Did your Dr. say where the Botox was administered?

Title: Re: Any Info On BOTOX?
Post by Lou on May 27^th, 2002, 2:23pm

I received the Botox in two spots. Whenever I get a CH my neck mussles hurt. My doctor gave me a shot of Botox in the mussel behind my ear on each side. It is suppose to take 2 weeks to take effect. It was 2 weeks this past Friday and I'm doing pretty well. But I am starting to come down off of the Predisone also. So we will see what happenes. Also, a week after getting the Botox, my doctor also gave me a cortizine shot in my right neck mussle.

Lou[

Title: Re: Any Info On BOTOX?
Post by Bob_P on May 27^th, 2002, 6:45pm

Check the OUCH Research Library - Medications section

Title: Re: Any Info On BOTOX?
Post by headpain on May 29^th, 2002, 7:59pm

Lou,
I've had the botox injections according to a protocol for migraines (yes, I know cluster HA's are different) and I've had injections into the back of the neck/ occipital region. I figured the ones inthe neck region would be more effective given the soreness I get with the headaches. I was wrong. The injections that followed the protcol by Silberstein (plus a few extra units in the temporalis muscle on the affected side) worked best for me. I had some extra botox put in the temporalis because of some case reports of it helping chronic clusters. Botox has helped me but is not a cure.

Title: Re: Any Info On BOTOX?
Post by ahlevis on May 30^th, 2002, 10:34am

Hi...Had the ingections four years ago and held the headaches off until now....but it didn't work this time....when had original procedure done injections in left temple, infront of ear, and back of neck.... This time each time I have had one it triggered headaches....don't no why and doc is at a loss about what to do....good luck..... i hope it holds them off for a few years.... :)