I have been prescribed botox injections for my headaches. Apparently they inject the botox all around the head and neck area in what they call a "halo" .
I'm a little reluctant to get these as I'm very sensitive to pain and feel the large amount of injections may be unbearable, although they are also administering some kind of anasthetic first.
Can anyone who has been through this treatment please let me know what to expect?
Your feedback is appreciated.
thanks,
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
We have a video on Botox injections you may find interesting HERE, and this Ask the Clincian question: Botox injections for relief of headaches? This article has information on botox that may be helpful too: Intradermal Botox To Treat Pain Disorders.
Good luck
Nancy
Hi Andrea,
I just had the Botox injections for migraine. I didn't find the procedure too uncomfortable, in fact my doctor and I chatted through out the procedure. The only injections that caused any pain were the ones at the back of my head and that went quick.
Unfortunately, they did not provide any relief for me. I know that for most people they work, so I will pray that you do find the relief that you seek. 
Jan
I received botox injections for my Post Traumatic Chronic Headaches. They did about 40 injections I think, starting on my forehead right between my eyes, and working around the sides, down my jaw line, then across the back of my head.
I'll be honest with you. The procedure was pretty painful. They didn't use a topical anasthetic on me, though. If they use one of those first, it may be a little more bearable.
The injections didn't help me at all, and I was uable to make facial expressions for about a month. Lol.
I guess there's been quite a few people who've gotten this treatment done and it was successful, so as long as you don't have to pay for it, I'd go for it. If you're paying out of pocket or a ridiculous co-pay, I'd ask the doctor to think of something less out-there.
I hope this helps. Best of luck to you!
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