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Although botulinum toxin injectables are best known for their ability to smooth out wrinkles, they can also help people who suffer from chronic migraines. These injectable treatments, called neuromodulating agents and including names like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Mybloc, were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2010 to help people with migraines.
Botox and long-term migraines
A lot of us think of Botox shots as a way to hide the things that make us look older. Botox, on the other hand, was first used to treat a wide range of medical problems. It is now also used to stop recurrent migraines before they happen.
Botox helps reduce the number and severity of migraines over time. For many, it’s a successful treatment that makes their quality of life better.
How to Understand Botox
Botox, or onabotulinumtoxinA, is a poison made by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria that has been cleaned up and made much less strong. It is a type of poison that can cause botulism, but when it is cleaned up, it is used in medicine and on the skin. (1)
Botox is used for cosmetic reasons to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. It does this by stopping the nerve signal to muscles, which relaxes the muscle. Not everyone knows exactly how Botox helps with chronic migraines, but most agree that it changes the nerves that cause migraine pain.
When you get Botox injected under the skin around your face and neck in certain places, it stops the release of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) that cause migraine pain. One example is calcitonin gene-related peptide.
Over time, Botox can help make your brain less sensitive to migraine causes and less likely to overreact to them.
The benefit of Botox Treatment for Migraine
Pain Reduction
Botox injections can significantly reduce the frequency and intensity of chronic migraine attacks, providing relief for those who suffer from debilitating headaches.
Long-lasting Effects
Many patients experience relief for up to three months after a single treatment, allowing for fewer interruptions in daily life due to migraines.
Reduced Dependence on Medications
For individuals who struggle with over-the-counter or prescription migraine medications, Botox can serve as an alternative treatment option, potentially reducing reliance on pharmaceuticals.
Targeted Treatment
Botox works by blocking the release of certain neurotransmitters involved in pain transmission, offering a targeted approach to alleviating migraine symptoms.
Improved Quality of Life
With fewer migraines, patients often report an overall improvement in their quality of life, including better productivity at work, enhanced social interactions, and improved mental health.
Minimal Side Effects
Botox is generally well-tolerated, with most side effects being mild and temporary, such as slight bruising at the injection site, making it a safer option for many patients.
Injectables for Migraine Treatment: What to Expect
A specialist uses a very thin needle to inject botulinum toxin into the tiny muscles under your skin in different places on your head, neck, and face.
There’s a chance that you’ll get shots in your forehead, temples, back of your head, and neck. The professional may inject what are known as “trigger points,” which are places where headache pain starts.
Reddy says, “These treatments for chronic migraines should be tailored to each patient, taking into account their unique anatomy and where the pain starts.”
Before you start to feel better from your headaches, it may take a few weeks and more than one treatment. Some people can stop getting injections and not get frequent migraines again. Others need treatments on a daily basis to keep their migraines under control.
“Injectables can help people with chronic migraines decrease the number of headaches they get and the painful symptoms that come with them,” says Reddy.
Are there any potential hazards associated with the use of injectables to treat migraines?
Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and individuals with an allergy to proteins in cow’s milk should refrain from using botulinum toxin injectables.
Injections of botulinum toxin are generally safe as long as they are given by a trained and experienced medical professional. However, some people have pain, bruises, or swelling where the drug was inserted. These are some other possible side effects:
Symptoms like a headache or the flu
Eyes that are dry or wet
If one eyelid, forehead, or side of the mouth hangs down,
Slouching
If the toxin gets into your body by mistake, you might get other, more serious symptoms over the next few hours or days. Right away, call your doctor if you notice:
Trouble seeing
Having weak muscles
Having trouble eating or talking
Not being able to control the bladder
Having trouble breathing
Getting ready for Botox
Botox is only approved to treat chronic migraines. There is no proof that it can help with tension or episodes of migraines. 3.
In Australia, people with chronic migraines can get Botox through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from a doctor who has been trained to use Botox. All of the following must be true for you to be eligible:
At least 15 days a month of headaches, with at least 8 days of migraines, for at least 6 months before starting treatment.
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Faq's
How much does one Botox shot cost in Australia?
Botox costs a certain amount per unit, so the price of your wrinkle treatment will depend on how many units you need. In Brisbane, a lot of brand B anti-wrinkle costs between $9 and $22. This price difference is huge.
What makes women get migraines?
Changes in hormones, especially the drop in oestrogen levels that happens during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause, are often linked to migraines in women. Stress, trouble sleeping, changes in the surroundings like bright lights and weather, and certain foods or drinks can also be triggers.
Getting Botox for migraines: how painful is it?
Most people who get Botox injections for headaches say they are barely painful, with many reporting only a mild pinprick feeling. The process is quick—usually 20 to 30 minutes—and uses very small tools to keep things as painless as possible. Some people may feel pain or stiffness at the injection sites for a few days afterwards, but it’s usually not too bad and can be treated with over-the-counter painkillers.
Where do they put Botox into people who get migraines?
Botox for migraines shots are given into a few specific muscles around the head and neck. These injections focus on muscles that cause migraine pain and tension. The forehead, temples, back of the head, upper neck, and shoulders are some of these places.
How often does Botox work to treat migraines?
Botox, or onabotulinumtoxinA, can cut down on the number of migraine days for about 65% of people who have severe migraines. Some studies have shown that Botox can cut down on headache days by 50%. It won’t cure headaches, but it can make them much less common and less painful.
Who is the kind of doctor who gives Botox for brain pain?
In the event that your doctor finds that you suffer from frequent headaches, this treatment may be right for you. Doctor Sashank Reddy says that botulinum toxin injections are one of many choices that neurologists and headache specialists have for treating long-term migraines.
