Botox is great for migraines!
Posted By: Dianna Lazan on 2007-03-15
In Reply to: Sinusitis and migraine - sheila
I have sinusitis and migraines along with very severe occipital neuralgia. I get Botox every 3 months along with supraorbial nerve blocks. I also take Bactrim or Biaxin for the sinusitis. I feel your pain, believe me. I have a nerve stimulator also. Good luck!
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What about botox.
There are folks with good responses to this. One lady gives hx of 5 months relief and then only requiring one additional injection. If there is no history of injury, sometimes sittin at the computer such as transcribing, if you are sitting with head held forward, will cause this illness. You might just find great relief from Botox since it causes minor paralysis of the muscle. People have practically cured severe cases of dystonia with Botox. I don't know what $ Botox runs for but it is definitely got to be cheaper than monthly Rx plus blood tests to monitor for liver damage. I took this for seizures as a child but would not want to again.
Botox
I went to a physiatrist and he said he would not give me Botox as I was too severe a case. Also neurosurgeon said not to get it as it could permanenty paralyze my neck muscles. I am very sensitive to all drugs. Had a CT angio of my neck last week and when they gave me iodine I got very ill. Came home and started vomiting, went to ER, they ignored me so came home. Now have gastritis. I am just a mess! A chiropractor wants to put me on an IDD machine for traction but I read this is contraindicated in people with spinal hardware. I cannot drive far from this horrible condition and pray for healing.
Just when getting botox for little of nothing
Crud! I had some muscle spasms in my face and the neurologist suggested botox. I thought oh great, now is the time with insurance paying the majority for it as in the past had it done through plastic surgeon and cost a bundle. Now this week get the first injections, about 5-6 in the face and 1 took care of the subtle crease from the nose down to the chin around the mouth. Great, I thought.... until today. Now botox is going to be sold with a warning. What has been found out is sometimes spreads out and goes places not good- as in causing respiratory difficulties, paralyzing the larynx, even death. Well, good idea while it lasted. Guess I will ask Mr. Neurologist what is a second choice for me.
One cannot use Botox around the lip area
because it can cause the muscles around the mouth to not work right. I know because I have used Botox on my forehead and have also gone the plastic surgery route, both in facelift, breast lift, tummy tuck, and arm lifts. I do not believe in accepting aging gracefully. I hate bags under the eyes, sagging chin, drooping breasts and so on.
Can doc do a botox injection in the area? nm
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Just to think years ago paid $$$ for Botox and now
(this is in follow up to the moving eyes, which neurologist says has nothing to do with 1 another) I had about 5-6 shots in my face yesterday to stop the muscle twitching that started about 4 weeks ago. Testing including MRI both brain and carotids done, ok and then lab work for the B12, 6 and thus done and so far on the left hand side has quieted them down but doc says can take sometimes between 4-6 weeks to see results. He did not inject that place in between your eyes on your forehead where that line is though, heck, missed that one.
Right, but a lot do apply Botox around the mouth area and
on top of this they get collagen injecting into their lips and then they get this fish-lip look with a masky face.
Especially aging actresses!
Eeeewww!
Migraines
My 5-year-old was diagnosed last year with migraines. He was getting severe headaches with vomiting rather regularly, and we finally brought him in to have them evaluated. His doctor prescribed Maxalt for him. We also had to start trying to figure out what was causing them. Believe it or not, we actually believe they were being caused by hot dogs! I did some research on the Internet on the subject, and apparently there is a chemical in hot dogs that is known to bring on migraines in children. After omitting hot dogs from his diet, he has basically been free of headaches. I'm sorry to hear of your little one suffering with them. I started getting them when I was 19 and they are just horrible. I hope you find something that works for you!
migraines
I have suffered with migraines for many years, since the age of 12. I had a negative head CT, but most of the time, the migraine tends to be pre and perimenstrual. I have also experienced numbness in my upper extremities and contractures of my hands. I am also hypoglycemic, so sometimes, upon awakening in the morning, some coffee, something over-the-counter, and food will work, especially if I am not nauseated. Another generic route I sometimes do is by taking a wash rag, getting it very wet with very warm water, placing it on my entire face with room to breathe, and I then eventually go to very cold water; vessels will sometimes positively react to relieve my pain. If not, Imitrex nasal 20 mg works wonderfully for me. I can be in the throes of a migraine, and it will be totally gone in five to ten minutes. Personally speaking, I did not want to take a daily maintenance medication; I, luckily, have the migraines infrequently. I have had migraines much more severe than labor and childbirth - hands down. Good luck to you for some consistent relief.
Have you ever had migraines?
I used to get horrible vertigo when I was younger and still occasionally do. I would get very nauseated and it would get to the point where I just had to lie perfectly still. It would start in the middle of the night, like you are describing. After ruling everything else out, the neurologists decided that it was due to migraine headaches, which I tend to get once a month with my cycle.
Migraines
Does anyone take a preventative for migraines? My migraines have been getting worse lately (3-4 a month) and so the doctor put me on metoprolol as a preventative. I find this medication makes me extremely sleepy. Does anyone have experience with this or any other preventative medications? Thanks in advance!
migraines
I have never heard of such a thing. My sister took something while she was on birth control. I have migranes as well. I do not take birth control though. I guess alot will depend on her doctor. Maybe she should call her OB/GYN who prescribed the pills and see what they say. They will no if there is a conflict.
Sinusitis/Migraines
I had my eyes checked and wear glasses - no more migraines. When I had sinusitis really bad (not too much now), I used to boil a pot of water on the stove and stand over it to inhale the vapors. Sometimes a towel over my head helped to capture more steam from the boiling water (be careful the towel doesn't catch fire from the stove burner), and I usually gained some relief. Another idea for the migraine/sinusitis is to keep placing a really hot washcloth over your eyes/forehead and lay down in a dark room. I do have a facial machine, but I haven't tried that yet as I haven't had any migraines/sinusitis in a long time. Hope this helps.....I feel your pain  .
My son started having migraines by 4..........sm
We didn't know that's what was going on at the time, but realized migraines were the problem. He played sports and these things would hit him out of the blue, sometimes brought on by being out in the bright light and just running a lot. We would put him in a dark dark room with no sounds. A cold pack really helped to shrink the vessels and would have to wait it out. An anti-inflammatory like Aleve might work better, but I would check with doc first because of her age. He's 20 now, but still gets one from time to time, mostly brought on by being out in the bright light for a long time, like when he's playing soccer or anything that keeps him outdoors in the light for long periods of time. Stress can bring them on also, even though there are docs out there that still say stress doesn't play a part.......yea, right!!! Obviously, they've never had a migraine. So sorry she's having to deal with this.
I have had migraines for as long as I
can remember. Use to get them really bad as a child. Most of them were due to sinus problems and my mother gave me Anacin back then, put me to bed, and I generally slept it off. We did not no they were migraines back then. My counselor in high school said I needed a psychiatrist. However, I still get them often. My daughter, who is now 23, started having them at about age 5. I just gave her tylenol and put her to bed with a cold compress on her head. I am soooooo sorry for your little one. I truly feel for her.
PS: I still get "visual" migraines.... (sm)
..those weird little dancing lights that come right in the middle of your field of vision. For some people they're the "aura" before a humdinger of a headache. But for me the flashing lights are in lieu of one, and are completely pain-free. They only last about 20-25 minutes. I had one last night, in fact. Couldn't work while it was flashing... managed to finish the report I was almost done with anyway, but couldn't see well enough to proof-read it, and it made me dizzy to try. SO.... in order to put the short "down-time" to good use, I logged off for 30 min. and took a nice, hot shower. By the time I was back at my desk, I could see again and was back in business. And I think the relaxing shower helped it to end more quickly than straining to try to read a computer screen would have. If a visual one comes on while driving (only happend a couple times), same thing: it was a good chance to pull off, find a Coke Machine or a Dairy Queen or McDonald's, and take a quick break.
I'm 50, perimenopause, and have been getting migraines since my 30s. SM
My grandma used to call them her "sick headaches" before we knew about migraines. Mine are always on one side of my head, and I develop runny eyes and sore throat, along with a host of weird symptoms. I keep telling myself I will get Rx meds, but never do. The headaches seem to be getting better as I age. One thing I do is to munch on crushed ice, for some reason that helps a little. My headaches last for days sometimes.
Hope your headache is gone by now.
Migraines, anyone? Needing information
Have friend with migraines. She was told by her physician since she takes birth control pills she cannot be prescribed something for the headaches. Anyone know anything about this? TIA
My little brother suffered from severe migraines.
Finally when my Mom took him for an eye exam, he apparently had terrible vision. He would vomit and needed to be in the dark. Have you had her eyes examined as of late? Worth a short. Also, if these continue, you may want to have her seen by a neurologist. OR - She may just have a flu, there is a lot going around right now maybe since the weather changed. Not that a flu is a very nice thing to have, but hopefully she'll feel better soon. Also, try a washcloth with hot water across her eyes, that may reduce the throbbing of the headache itself and help her to relax.
Limbo. Great song, great game. Also,
The girls all line up and walk through a room as if they are modeling on the catwalk. Get a couple of bright colored boa's from the party store. It's a real riot and the kids have a blast especially if a couple of brave boys grab a boa and do it too. We've had many a birthday party doing this and it was totally hilarious.
Wow!! What a great attitude! I love that - great perspective!
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What great determination and help from a great friend! :) nm
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I am sure that you are a great mother and a great cook,
and that you tried everything, now try the 'hunger diet'.
Great one! Thanks!! nm
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That's great!!
A great big congrats to your daughter! She is so fortunate to have such a supportive and helpful family!!
Did he say anything at all about how great a new job for you would be? I'd keep an eye on him as
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Wow, that's great!
We had always said 3 and that's when we stopped. They are all teenagers now. Wouldn't change a thing either.
That was great.
I'm glad they did that. What fun. Not only was he thin, but his clothes were nice. No jump suit. I preferred his hair when it was his natural brown rather than the black dye job.
That's great - sm
I'm glad I don't need them anymore then! Also check with your state regarding laws about those things. For example, in Florida you are only allowed to borrow 500, in which case I would be weary of anyone offering more. Thanks for the tip - looks like you should be advising me!
Great, thanks!
I listen and take all ideas I can.
My mom did it and it looks great.
She did not fill in the cracks, and it looks great simply painted.
DS, he does a great job.
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For her age, I don't think she looks great at all
isn't she around 20? She looks more like 30 and haggard half the time. Oh, and you too can have that body with the cocaine/alcohol-only diet! Get real!
She is such a piece of garbage. But they say her mother is too (was desperate for fame so pushed her daughter into the spotlight) and her dad as well (didn't he just get released from prison)?
Sad.
That's great! Another one sm
I haven't seen Chuck and Larry yet, but will definitely ignore the reviews and see it. I love good comedies.
Another one, if you haven't seen it, is the Wedding Crashers. I thought it was just supposed to be a silly romantic comedy, but my daughter and watched it on cable last weekend and I cannot remember the last time I laughed out loud, spewing drink laughing, in some time. See that movie.
I think it would be a great job (sm)
True they don't pay real high but you are at your kids school, no child care costs, good benefits, and summers off - sounds pretty good to me!!! They are hard to get where I live also though. Best wishes to you!
That was great. Thanks. (nm)
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Great Job
There should be more people like you!
They have been a great help to me
in dealing with a similiar situation with a family member. Sometimes you hear things that you don't want to hear but the people in these groups have been in your shoes and they understand what you're going through like no one else.
I got to do this. It was great.
I contacted her because I was going to the 20-year reunion. I couldn't talk her into going, but I did get her to meet me for another trip back home.
There was plenty to talk about. It was great.
Have a great
weekend everybody
Thanks. Those were great! nm
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They are not that great...SM
They are great for a while, but then if the DVD player breaks, you are stuck with a TV with a broken DVD player and end up having the buy a whole new DVD player. If the TV breaks, you are stuck with a DVD player that you can't use because the TV part is broken. I would not recommend getting a TV/DVD player combo. I know many people who had had these problems with them. I would buy each component separate so that if one thing breaks, you only have to replace that.
That was great! Thanks. nm
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Great tip! Thanks!
Thank you for that website. I'm going to check them out. Thanks to everyone for all of your informative posts on this subject. You have all be very, very helpful. I appreciate you!!
That's a great one!...sm
Rhinoceros where stomping out fires (the fire brigade)...We wore the tape out watching it so many times...I suppose it's on DVD by now. Thanks for reminding me of that one!  Cat
This is great!
This is the greatest thing I have seen in a long time. I just cannot stop laughing.  I know I will remember this one for as long as I live! Thank you so much for this holiday memory. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. (I did not mean to yell, just consider it a loud voice LOL.)
The Others is GREAT!
I saw Rosemary's Baby but not the other ones. Thanks for the suggestions. I am going to get the Mothman Prophecies and THEM! on sale on the DVD club too. One really good and the other a classic. I love sci fi too and got my kids all into star trek. The Borg are the scariest but they love it and so do I. LOL.
LOL. That was great! Thanks, V8. nm
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That's great. You should both be
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Hi, Kim, that would be great!
Yes, the Casino is one in the same. I've actually never been there if you can believe that. My in-laws go there a lot to gamble. I wish I was in Georgia. I hate snow! My parents live in Utica. Small world.
He is a great looking dog. I really
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