Botox and Migraine
Here’s another potential migraine treatment for your consideration – botox, better known for its use as an anti-wrinkle treatment.
Dr. Maria Alvarez, a major and a staff neurologist at the Wilford Hall military medical center, said patients who suffer from migraines had reported relief after treatment with botox in the affected areas of the head. “Last year, we had 150 patients and their headaches were reduced in their severity,” Dr. Alvarez said in an interview.
What is particularly encouraging is that in some patients the effects apparently last longer than 9 months, whereas relief due to a “placebo” effect is unlikely to last for so long.
Source acknowledged with thanks: SA Communities South 02/25/2010
Further thanks to Mr Ahmed Sadiq* of Manchester, United Kingdom for pointing out to me that, since I originally posted this article, botox has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for migraine.
*Mr Sadiq is an ophthalmic surgeon pioneering the use of Botox as a treatment for migraines. Passionate about his work as well as his city. http://www.theeyespecialist.co.uk/
Note May 2012: Please visit my further post about botox treatment for migraine.
Tags: botox and migraine
Botox injections are effective but be careful about the overdose and side effects.~*~
Botox is quite dangerous if it not properly administered by qualified doctors-~;
Botox is the most expensive toxin that i know he he he. thanks to cosmetic .*;
Botox is great for Bruxism too. Too much and it can kill you-”"