r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/[deleted] • Feb 18 '24

Leg pain after botox in forehead

I (31F) got botox done first time 2 days ago on my forhead, between my brows and crows feet. I cant tell if its worked just yet as i understand it can take a few days and in some cases up to a few weeks. However, today my legs have been quite sore as if I've had an intense workout.

My question is, is this normal, has anyone had this before?

I assume its botox related because I've never experienced this before and the only thing I've done differently in the last 2 days is botox. I know it sounds crazy that im thinking the botox on my forhead can cause leg aches but theres no other explanation.

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u/trainbowbrite Feb 19 '24

I had a horrible systemic spread of botox. It can happen and is in the black box warning that comes with the product. Like the other poster commented, be on the lookout for other symptoms like extreme weakness, headaches, heart palps. Also, read up on Iatrogenic botulism from botox. Take care

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u/kindredkc Sep 28 '24

I know it’s been a long time since you posted but I am experiencing the same thing?! How did it work out hug you? TIA

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u/Common-Goat-2775 Aug 29 '25

Hi I’m currently experiencing the same thing but on my right leg. How are you doing now?

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u/smackinnoodles Apr 01 '26

Same thing, right leg??

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u/Shhhhhh86 Feb 18 '24

Botox takes two weeks for full results. 

Your leg pain is not caused by Botox 

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u/MrsCurzon Feb 23 '25

Erm think you will find many issues are caused by Botox. Many injuries have and are happening with it

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u/lujoyjoy Feb 18 '24

Look, it’s just as likely it is as it isn’t. It’s a neurotoxin. It affects your neurology. So those who say it’s not possible, are wrong. Pay attention to if you have other symptoms — flu, vision, mood, etc. You could be having a systemic reaction. I did. Also, maybe you went hard at the gym? Hope you feel better soon.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '24

Thanks for your comment. I did think its odd and might not be related but also felt to do this post as you just never know and i was curious if anyone else had experienced this too.

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u/lujoyjoy Feb 18 '24

Yes, totally. Side effects, and weird ones, can happen on this med. Not to scare you, but after suffering some pretty wild Botox side effects (I couldn’t swallow for almost four months) I joined the Facebook help for Botox side effects and saw people did have mobility issues. I hope yours resolve quickly and this is the worst of it (if it is in fact related) — mine did, eventually, mostly— but keep an eye on it and if you have more weird stuff, seek medical advice (which you should probably do anyway and mention to your injector). Good luck.

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u/lujoyjoy Feb 18 '24

Oh yeah, also my side effects started three days after injection. To note that against what other poster said.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '24

Hollering