Today and Botox

Hey all,

I go this afternoon to get botox for my migraines. I've tried to put it off as long as possible (reasons below) but a) it really could help so I need to give it a try.... and b) I try to do everything my PM asks, just to be in good standing with her - (if it makes sense for me to do it).

For those that don't me so well, though - I'm one of those *if there's ANY chance that something can go wrong - it will go wrong for me* kind of people. I'm really not trying to be pessimistic, it's honestly just my reality! For example - I've had meningitis twice after procedures (dental work and the pain pump trial).... I have a severe sulfa allergy and have had anaphylaxis a couple of times.... and just on down the line.

So.... if I escape getting actual botulism from this, lol (no, I'm not really thinking that will happen...lol....)... I still wonder what else will happen.

I know enough - having gone through a complicated twin pregnancy - that you can't take the horror stories on the internet to heart too much.... that being said, I still think you have to walk into something being informed.

Anyhow, I gotta get off of here and do things before my appointment. I'll update later.... Hope you all have a good day

--Tina

23 shots later... and I'm home, lol. I literally thought it was just going to be in my neck... but it was forehead, head, neck and down my shoulders....

Feels really bizarre..... but she said that if it's going to work - I should see some improvement within a couple of days. Need to keep a daily headache diary.....

Will be a miracle if this even tones down my migraines.....

--Tina

Do you at least get to choose a few places on your head like where any wrinkles might be so that if it doesn't work for migraines you get to look 15 years younger! LOL

Seriously though...I really hope you don't have any allergic reactions to it and they put a good dent in your pain levels...

Hugs to you (( ))

Hi Tina,

I really hope the botox helps! At one point my ophthalmologist talked about doing botox injections in my eye muscles to paralyze them for several months in hopes that that would help the pain. Anyways, it eventually turned out that I was not a good candidate (because it became clear that it wouldn't help enough to outweigh the risks), but I do know that botox is an effective treatment for some, including those like you with migraines.

I know that sometimes it can be hard to think positively, especially when we have had so many negative things in our lives, but attitude really does help! You don't necessarily have to have high expectations -- that's not good either -- but, you've got to keep that spirit up! You're not in the ER yet, and you're not going to have a bad reaction! All of us here are HW won't let you ;-) You don't need any more problems! If only it worked that way! haha Hopefully this time, your results are nothing but good!!

Keep us posted! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers!

Skeye

Tina, I'm glad to hear that you got through the shots well. I'll be praying that the Botox fixes up your migraines. I know when I suffered with them it was terrible with trying to work and take care of a toddler. I truly think you're an AMAZING woman. Having 8 kids and all your health issues, I tip my hat to you.

I'm sure you don't have any wrinkles your still young 40 is the start of the prime of life for women, so you go girl and own it. I have to say be careful of your kids as they become teenagers they get warped sense of humor.

I'm 47 will be 48 in February, well I'm really salt and pepper in my hair more white than black. I don't think I have way to many wrinkles, but I don't dye my hair as they say it's bad for auto immune issues, also I'm on oxygen. Nor do I wear makeup so I guess I look older LOL

Well my daughter had a great laugh the other day. She wanted taco bell so we went and the cashier was really outgoing, my daughter is a HUGE antisocial type of girl. Well the cashier was flirting with her and then asked what I wanted, I said nothing. Well, he gave me a senior citizen discount. We didn't notice it on the receipt until we got home, my daughter was laughing up a storm. So let's hope any wrinkles you may have go away, but most importantly I hope the migraines improve.

Hugs,
Barbara

PS Tina could you email, I want to discuss about a couple of your other health issues. I'll add my email to my profile

I have a question for you. Most people I know say the Botox injections really smart whe gettig them. What is you opinion on this?.....Susie

Kathy and Loretta: Thank you for your thoughts.... means a lot!

Susie: You know, the first couple didn't hurt at all.... and when my PM put the third one in - she said "that hurt, I can tell" :) The rest were the same as the third. Have you every gotten an injection of phenergan (for nausea/vomiting) and it can really burn/hurt going in? Same type of thing x 20+ times. Within a couple of hours though - couldn't even feel that I had anything done.

Barbara: Thanks for your sweet words and thoughts. Oh - trust me - I have an almost 18, almost 17, 15, 13 (and on down) year olds - four teenagers..... and, totally agree on the sense of humor thing. But mine is pretty warped, too, haha.

I will e-mail you later today!

Hope you all have a good weekend! --Tina

Hey all,

Just talking aloud for a moment, lol.... but I woke up w/ a nightmarish migraine. Started with two Excedrin (my first line of defense).... but already had the *knife in the eye* and was extremely nauseous. It took taking my fentanyl to get it under control.

I don't think the Botox was meant to take it all away.... but at least lessen the headaches severity and frequency.... but I was still bummed to have such a bad headache.

I'll continue to keep people posted....

How are you, Maryann? Anything new going on w/ you? :)

Take care all, Tina

Hey Tina, hoping the Botox starts working for you soon. I noticed you mentioned not needing it for wrinkles lol. Wish I was in the same boat, here I am 29 and I look like I'm 50 haha. Example: my parents took me to Laughlin for my 21st birthday. The dealer at the craps table lets me buy $100 in chips no problem, my mom comes up to the table and wants to buy chips, they wanted to see her ID. I feel so old.

Take care Tina. Hoping and praying that you get some relief soon.

Hi,

I'm so sorry that I missed your thread earlier! I just read it and I am still hoping that some relief will come your way. Those darn headaches have ruled your life for way too long. Surely there was some benefit to all those shots.

I had to laugh when I read your comments saying "I'm one of those *if there's ANY chance that something can go wrong - it will go wrong for me* kind of people." I am known as being a "medical mishap" .... That's what my husband calls me. If it can go wrong, it will, so i guess we have that in common. We have just gotten where we plan ahead for it. You know, pack extra clothes and meds for the hospital if I ever have to go...things like that.

Seriously, I hope you find relief soon and that this headache will be less intense and shorter than the others.