Just forgot to add that both times I have gotten botox has been 12-14 shots...to spread out to all the parts of trapezius, pec minor, etc.

so it s not too unusual to have many. I remember others mentioning having that many as well.

Johanna

Tammy,

Like the others said, the trigger points are fairly difficult initially but they do fade on the pain after a couple of days. Your body is really sensitive in those spots and it will tend to spasm up when they're irritated. I read that spasming was the bodies defense mechanism to avoid further injury to an already injured site. It probably figured that the nerve irritation already there and the added "injury" of the injections was more than enough reason to protect those spots from any more stuff happening. Needless to say that's the last thing you want it to do but if taken at face value, it does make some sense as a form of survival. Unfortunately, all too often it seems as if our bodies subscribe to the misguided concept, if a little reaction is good, than a lot must be really good. Ice does definitely help as does good ole' time. Hang in there and I hope it calms down and starts helping you feel better really soon!

Mary

I have never had such a reaction to the blocks, but i do know how they change my ability to do things...they work so wll for me but my doc will only do every two weeks.....the day of I feel exhausted and the last time could not lift up my arm at all or lift a coffee mug with it till th next day...right side and right handed of course.....perhaps you are sensitive to the anesthetic...do you know what he used??? hopefully bupivicaine...or marcaine is the other name....it lasts longer than most anesthetics and for me it lasts about five days and I usually have 8-9 injections done....

I am so sorry that you reacted that way I do hope you get some relief from it as when it does work it really works well....hope this happens for you!

take care and hugs...gentle ones and love,
Victoria