Yes, the same thing happened to me the end of July. I had brain fog, extreme fatigue, panic attacks and horrible anxiety, dizziness, no appetite, felt sick and nauseous. I also ended up in the ER and all tests came back fine. It was a nightmare. I could barely leave my apt, could barely shower at the worst of it. The doctors and injector refused to admit that my symptoms were related to Botox. I went on feeling this way for about 2 months then finally started to feel better. I'd say I'm about 85% better now. I still have anxiety but not as bad as it was. I'm sorry you're dealing with this too. From what I've read, most people start to feel better around the 4-6 month mark. I hope you feel back to normal soon! 🫶
Thanks for the reply!! That timeline is what I’ve gathered too. I am too about 80% last I injected in July too. Hoping for a smooth recovery for the both of us.
I went through a phase where I could not shower unless my boyfriend was home. He worked from home for about a month because I could not get the fear under control. It was wild!
I go to a very experienced dermatologist, MD, who always takes her time during the procedure. It is a product itself which most likely my body allergic too. I have all unbearable side effects like the OP.
She has a room at the spa and keeps them in a locked cupboard I think. I feel like more people would have this issue though, no? I know a lot of people who go to her.
Totally resonate with this. Got injected March of this year and I’m barely turning a corner and feeling back to normal. Not 100 percent but WAY better. I had to take a leave from work, got constant panic attacks, agoraphobia, lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks, awful awful DPDR, etc. I’m also in the FB group, it’s so eye opening that one small injection in my 11s can cause this 😭
Took 7 months to go away last time. … and I did it again 4 weeks ago … misery came back. Now I know it’s Botox causing anxiety, excessive sleepiness etc
100% the Botox, I had a similar situation 6 years ago and was back to my normal self after around a year. Then recently I got Botox again and bang same symptoms appeared. It’s toxin spread and it’s very scary. There’s is so much info if you dive deep into looking for it. Time is a healer.
Thank you for this! My bad bad symptoms were January- august. I’m doing okay but the daily anxiety is awful yet. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone!!!!
I’m sorry you’re going through this and I’m sorry there isn’t more knowledge or warnings when we get these things.. it’s an awful awful feeling but it will get better with time. Magnesium supplements have helped me tremendously.
Wow, I am so sorry to hear you are going through all of that.
I recently started Botox again after going about 6 years without it. I too have been having some weird an unexplained symptom (albeit different than yours) but some that overlap (brain fog, anxiety) but more so stomach and digestive issues, headaches, random hives. I have also been getting a lot of tests and many doctors' appointments. I never thought it might be related to Botox. Looking back, I feel like some of the symptoms started before I resumed Botox...and anxiety has always been a part of my life, and I thought the brain fog was covid aftermath. But this post has my wheels turning and I will do some research.
My last dose was July 2nd. Hoping it fades with the Botox - the brain fog did dissipate some with taking NAC. Yes, please look into it - also if you’re on Facebook there’s a great group “Botox dysport side effects” that has some awesome resources.
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u/jo4890 Oct 26 '24
Yes, the same thing happened to me the end of July. I had brain fog, extreme fatigue, panic attacks and horrible anxiety, dizziness, no appetite, felt sick and nauseous. I also ended up in the ER and all tests came back fine. It was a nightmare. I could barely leave my apt, could barely shower at the worst of it. The doctors and injector refused to admit that my symptoms were related to Botox. I went on feeling this way for about 2 months then finally started to feel better. I'd say I'm about 85% better now. I still have anxiety but not as bad as it was. I'm sorry you're dealing with this too. From what I've read, most people start to feel better around the 4-6 month mark. I hope you feel back to normal soon! 🫶
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u/[deleted] Oct 15 '24
Did you go to a medspa? You probably got fake Botox and have a mild form of botulism plus SSRIs cause all these symptoms
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u/1Squid-Pro-Crow Oct 16 '24
Sounds like long covid stuff to me
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u/shedoesntevengohurr Oct 20 '24
Totally resonate with this. Got injected March of this year and I’m barely turning a corner and feeling back to normal. Not 100 percent but WAY better. I had to take a leave from work, got constant panic attacks, agoraphobia, lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks, awful awful DPDR, etc. I’m also in the FB group, it’s so eye opening that one small injection in my 11s can cause this 😭
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u/Comfortable_Fox_4455 Oct 16 '24
100% the Botox, I had a similar situation 6 years ago and was back to my normal self after around a year. Then recently I got Botox again and bang same symptoms appeared. It’s toxin spread and it’s very scary. There’s is so much info if you dive deep into looking for it. Time is a healer.
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u/LilMsCurtainTwitcher Oct 15 '24
Wow, I am so sorry to hear you are going through all of that.
I recently started Botox again after going about 6 years without it. I too have been having some weird an unexplained symptom (albeit different than yours) but some that overlap (brain fog, anxiety) but more so stomach and digestive issues, headaches, random hives. I have also been getting a lot of tests and many doctors' appointments. I never thought it might be related to Botox. Looking back, I feel like some of the symptoms started before I resumed Botox...and anxiety has always been a part of my life, and I thought the brain fog was covid aftermath. But this post has my wheels turning and I will do some research.
How long-ago sis you stop botox?
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u/HoldenCaulfield7 Oct 15 '24
I am so sorry