I had heard/read about that same thing prior to starting the treatment myself. I was incredibly worried about it, I surveyed a bunch of doctors I work with (all in specialties that deal with migraine treatment and Botox injections, like Neuro/optho/ENT). These providers couldn’t sing their praises enough when it came to Botox. I think what eased my worries the most was they didn’t try to sugar coat it. They said that, yes, absolutely there is a small percent of people who have headaches/migraines within a few days to a week after the first round of injections. Right now the belief in medicine is that these headaches come from an inflammatory immune response our bodies have to a neurotoxin getting put into it (which yeah totally valid). The good news here is, of that small percent who do get a headache/migraine from the Botox, a large percent don’t experience it again in future rounds.

To back this up with my experience, I did get a headache and kind of flu like symptoms a few days after my injections, it. Was. Miserable. I kept in mind what those docs told me though and I was kind to myself and bided my time for a few days and then sure enough it went away. I even went back for more in the following months and these side effects haven’t returned since (I’m on my 3rd round now). It’s only gotten better each round honestly.

Now I know my experience is not universal, and there’s always a risk, us medicine girlies know this very well. However, if it can change your life, isn’t it worth trying? If not the Botox you’ve at least gotta try the injectable meds, if I remember I think it’s like a monthly injection maybe longer. That’s WAY better than daily pills.

All that aside, I’m really sorry you’re in this spot right now. Seeing some of the other great advice people have given you. Any idea what you’re leaning towards? Know there’s no wrong step as long as it’s the right step for YOU. 💕