Hey guys, thanks for checking in on me! I've come down with some virus that's going around, so I'll write more when I'm more coherent.
But for now, to romans8 - I don't know which drugs you've already tried, but for me, a combination of a nerve drug (in my case Lyrica), a muscle relaxant (Flexeril), and an OTC NSAID along with Toradol injections at least took the edge off without making me lose consciousness. Or, since you're (hopefully) just needing short-term relief, give in and let them put you on narcotics; they work. Just don't plan on doing much else. ;-) I know you hate to take the drugs, but being in constant pain will just exhaust you physically, mentally and emotionally. I'm sorry your botox didn't last any longer. :-(