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Old 06-20-2009, 06:06 AM
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I too, have been told botox injections may help with my headaches. Injections to the forehead, to relax the muscle, to keep it from tensing. I have decided against it. To begin with, if that area is tensing, it's because of the headaches, not causing them. I know this, without another opinion. The headaches are always there, have been for a very long time. Botox to the forehead will only mask part of the problem and not get at the root. I have heard too many ugly stories about botox, and the thought of injecting some foreign matter into my intolerance ridden body is more than I can fathom. I cancelled the appt with the neurologist who was going to evaluate me for the botox. I generally do anything a doctor wants me to try, but this time, it's not going to happen.
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